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Burnback on tiny terror as ants march closer

Gympie has been on alert as fire ants creep towards the region’s edges, but a major breakthrough in Queensland’s Scenic Rim is offering a...

Decorated … then doomed!

Mary Street’s trees are already stealing the show as a colourful drawcard for this week’s Wheels on Mary event, even as three face the...

‘Hit there, hurts here’

A statewide education campaign to build knowledge in the cities of the vital role of primary producers in Queensland’s economy has been launched under...

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Sport

Gympie girls lead the pack at Murgon

The 2026 South Burnett and Gympie District Ladies golf events kicked off on Friday, 10 March, with Murgon Golf Club hosting the first round...

Forgetful ‘Hare’ makes her mark

This week, there were 19 runners and walkers making up the Gympie Hash House Harriers. Luckily, there were markings to follow, as the hare forgot...

NRL star launches youth program

NRL player Moses Mbye has partnered with SunnyKids to launch a new youth-focused school holiday program on the Sunshine Coast this week, aimed at...

Gympie BMX kids head south, but not for the winter

Riders from across the Sunshine Coast will be represented on the national stage this weekend, with Gympie’s Cooloola BMX Club sending one of its...

Red shirt win, more than beginner’s luck

On Tuesday, 7 April, the Gympie Vets played a Monthly Medal and the competition was rife for the red shirt. The Vets have...

Easter trail eggs-hausts runners

Although the Hash House Harriers were all led astray in the first 10 seconds of the trail, it turned out to be a well-marked...

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Entertainment

Solar-powered sounds hit Sublime

Sublime Farm and Brewery have announced the return of Sublime Fest, a three-day live music experience set in the heart of the Gympie region...

Brayth’s note-worthy tribute

A young Gympie artist is set to release his second EP, ready to share three deeply personal songs on Friday, 1 May. Brayth Isaiah Eccles,...

Oriana turn it up a notch

Never one to rest on the success of past performances, Oriana Choir delivered another invigorating and impressive music line-up in their Pop Royalty concert...

Country concert for Angel Flight

Dust off your boots and warm up your vocal cords, The Senior Citizen Hall is set to ring with some country twang on Saturday,...

Wolvi to host new Sting musical (sort of)

With the open mic night for this month cancelled at the Wolvi Hall because of Good Friday, the hall committee has organised a very...

See a play at the pub

There's a new pilot project in Gympie called Plays in the Pub, offering a fun and informative way to see a play in a...

Properties

Commanding Design Meets Luxury Family Living

From the moment you arrive, this striking home delivers an unforgettable first impression. With a façade that mirrors the presence of grand, high-end residences,...

A Private Lifestyle Retreat

Tucked away in a peaceful and highly sought-after location, this beautifully appointed executive residence offers a lifestyle many dream of—but few find. Set on...

Construction shortage pushes house prices

Chronic construction constraints for new housing coupled with a listings drought for established homes, saw virtually all of Queensland’s major regions’ median house sale...

Have it all here!

Discover the perfect blend of acreage living with town water and everyday convenience. Set on 8.2 acres of fully fenced, gently undulating and usable land...

Goomeri Home with Views, Solar and Walk-to-Town Convenience

Whether you’re searching for a comfortable place to retire, a solid first home or a reliable investment, this charming ex-removal house in the heart...

Two Homes, 57 Hectares and Endless Potential

Opportunities like this are incredibly rare. Comprising of 57.37 hectares on two titles, this remarkable rural acreage provides lifestyle and income potential. Located just 10...

Gympie Flows Forward

Our campaign’s end

Over the past 12 months, we’ve brought you stories about the ongoing battle to right our region after the devastating floods of 2022. There is...

Gympie connection to new SES head

The day after the worst flood to hit Gympie in living memory lifted the level of the Mary River at the weir to 22.96m...

Mary River clean-up

Sediment laden run-off from the Mary River has been identified as a leading cause of poor water quality in the inner Great Barrier Reef,...

Big Mary eco-spend

Gympie region and its near neighbours are big winners in a major federal and state funded flood recovery bonanza for "significant environmental and land...

Mary workers helping reef

A consortium of environment groups is working to improve Mary River runoff quality, in a bid to save notr just the river itself, but...

Don’t forget flash flooding

The Gympie Region has recently been on flood watch with the consistent wet weather and three uninjured patients were rescued from flood water on...

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New book inspires young reef guardians

Lady Elliot Island custodian Amy Gash has turned her childhood adventures growing up on the Great Barrier Reef into a children’s book series to...

What’s on around the region for the coming week?

Although most of these activities are for adults, we’ve added kid-friendly, free activities around the region. These are denoted by asterisks beside the title,...

Planning for a reel community hub

Rainbow Beach Amateur Anglers Inc. and Cooloola Coastcare Association Inc. have expressed interest in seeking tenure over a lot located at the corner of...

Fire sinks yacht at Tin Can Bay

A fire has destroyed an abandoned yacht in Tin Can Bay on Wednesday morning, 15 April. Now under investigation, there was a monohull yacht anchored...

GFHS focuses on wartime weddings ahead of ANZAC Day

This month, the Gympie Family History Society (GFHS) is again venturing out to the beautiful town of Imbil in the Mary Valley. This will...

Nautical theme leads to everglades cruise for camera club

Gympie Camera Club members gathered for a very special outing this month, spent drifting among the Noosa Everglades. An afternoon of photography was enjoyed,...

Jump onboard for a wild ride

The Mary Valley Rattler is calling their upcoming ride, "Performance art at its steamiest." They are calling overs of the Wild West to head to...

Over half a mil for Gympie groups

Twenty organisations from in and around Gympie region have received their portion of $19.5m in funding from the latest round of the Gambling Community...

‘Growth exposes need for national housing plan’

Gympie has experienced and continues to experience huge population growth, and with that comes the need for housing. Much like the rest of the nation,...

Study finds island songbirds have their own music and culture

Whether it is the climate, beaches, or simply being away from the hustle and bustle, island cultures around the world often do things differently...