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Gympie Today
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Address: 2 Chapple St 4570 Gympie, QLD, Australia
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25.01.2022 Gympie Meals on Wheels are in the running to win volunteer tradesmen to help transform their premises, thanks to Haymes Paint Shop. https://gympietoday.com.au//fresh-coat-for-meals-on-wheels/
25.01.2022 "Our path to recovery will not always be linear, and it won't always be easy, but we have a number of large projects in the works that will help us take strides towards a safer and more prosperous future for our region." Llew O'Brien MP
24.01.2022 Campers have been left with a bout of gastro after recent visits to Inskip camping grounds, raising concerns about future bookings and the upcoming school holidays.
23.01.2022 It's time to pick a new cover photo! Comment your best photos from around the region and get the chance to have it featured on our page for all to see. Submitted photos will also have the chance to be featured in the paper, so get snapping!
23.01.2022 Surf Life Saving Queensland is reminding beach goers to swim between the flags these school holidays as the number of drowning's at our beaches grow. https://gympietoday.com.au//reminder-to-swim-safely-this-/
21.01.2022 Yeehaw! We are so excited for the team at the Gympie Music Muster, who have just announced an outstanding lineup for their 40th birthday. Lee Kernaghan, Kasey Chambers, Beccy Cole and Troy Cassar-Daley are just SOME of the amazing acts coming to our region next year. If you can't wait to boogey in the bush, tickets are on sale at the Muster website now! ... Photo contributed.
21.01.2022 BREAKING: Power Rd on Gympie's Southside is currently blocked to all traffic as a vehicle is believed to have collided with a power pole. A spokesman from Queensland Ambulance said the driver was taken to Gympie Hospital in a stable condition with minor injuries. Authorities are asking motorists to avoid the area if possible while they clean up and conduct investigations.
20.01.2022 How fantastic is this historical Queens Park Tennis photo that we ran in last week's newspaper? There are lots of familiar faces in this photo, can you spot anyone you know?
20.01.2022 New South Wales residents are expected to be welcomed into Queensland from December 1 as the state goes 28 days without community transmission. https://gympietoday.com.au//borders-set-to-open-to-nsw-vi/
20.01.2022 A huge congratulations to Kelly Lobegeier who absolutely dominated in the ICN Brisbane Classic back in October!
20.01.2022 It's Friday! This week we have extensive coverage on what's happening with our region's koalas, how to keep your beloved pets forever, some great photos from netball and much, much more! Something we're not covering? Contact us at [email protected]
18.01.2022 COVER PHOTO TIME Comment your favourite photo that you've taken around the Gympie region recently for your chance to be featured as our cover photo!
18.01.2022 SCHOOL FORMALS Gympie Today is proud to announce that this year we will be covering high school formals in a 24 page lift out. On December 4, we will showcase ALL our amazing Gympie graduates from across the region. ... Make sure you don't miss out by subscribing today, visit todayservices.com.au or phone 1300 170 885 to keep up to date with all things Gympie!
18.01.2022 Queensland Health officials are closely tracing the movements of the latest known coronavirus case in the state. The woman, who is currently quarantining in Maleny on the Sunshine Coast, visited the following locations. JANUARY 6... - Cappriccios Italian Pizza Restaurant, Maleny, 6.30pm-7pm JANUARY 7 - Purple Palate Cellars, Maleny, 4.15pm-4.25pm - Woolworths, Maleny, 4.30pm-4.50pm Health officials are asking anyone who has been in these locations during these time periods to get tested, regardless of if they have symptoms. Chief Health Officer Dr Jeannette Young said the woman flew to Melbourne from the UK on December 26 and tested positive. "She was then isolated and did the 10 days required isolation, cleared all her symptoms and was allowed to leave Victoria and fly to Queensland on the 5th of January," Dr Young said. Dr Young said the woman tested positive to the new UK variant and authorities are therefore taking more precaution. "The risk is extremely low ... because she's right at the end of her infectious period," Dr Young said.
18.01.2022 Happy Monday Gympie! You still have time to get the following in this week's edition: Letters to the Editor ... Fabulous photos Sport and community notices Obituaries and funeral notices You can contact us at any time at [email protected]
17.01.2022 Don't forget we're printing through the holidays and there is still time to send us your: -Letters -Photos -News -Community notices ... Email us anytime at [email protected]
17.01.2022 'Open, but nothing to show' is the struggle that independently owned cinemas are facing post-covid. https://gympietoday.com.au//tinsel-town-strife-hits-close/
17.01.2022 The Sunshine Coast RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter airlifted a female driver to hospital after she was injured in a crash earlier today. The rescue chopper was called to the scene in Woolooga, north west of Gympie, just after 11:15am. It is believed the teenager had been driving a vehicle when it collided with another car on a rural road.... The patient was treated for multiple injuries before being flown to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in "serious but stable condition". https://gympietoday.com.au//young-woman-airlifted-after-c/
16.01.2022 CHOP FOR CHARITY Earlier this month Ms Carswell donated 40cm of hair and raised $2,026 for sick and disadvantaged kids. Well done Micah!
15.01.2022 Time to dig out the old school photos! We have loved reading about the history of our Gympie schools (past and present), and we hope you have been enjoying this section of our paper too! To further add to this great segment, we want to start seeing your old education photos (and hear your fondest memories of your schooling years). ... Blow off the dust and share your photos with us here on Facebook or email us any time at [email protected] Photo: Gympie Grammar School, 1884. Gympie Gold Mining and Historical Museum.
14.01.2022 Gympie Today is available to purchase today so you can still have your newspaper over the Christmas break! Don’t forget to pick up your copy at any of our retailers.
14.01.2022 'Tis the season! Show us your Christmas light selfies! There are already heaps of amazing Christmas light displays around Gympie and we want to see the BIG smiles on your faces among the twinkling lights. Be sure to snap a selfie or a photo of your loved ones so we can fill our newspaper with Christmas joy.
14.01.2022 BREAKING: The Royal Family have announced the passing of Prince Phillip, aged 99 years old. It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle.... The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss, the statement reads.
13.01.2022 Earlier this year, Gympie Regional Council announced they would not light or decorate the infamous Christmas tree that already cost council over $100,000. Now, Council is calling on it's residents to hang their own decorations on the tree which resides in Nelson Reserve. What are your thoughts on this decision? https://gympietoday.com.au//publics-chance-to-deck-the-ha/
11.01.2022 Target in Goldfields Plaza will officially close their doors on February 6 to begin the transformation into K Hub. Are you excited to see the new Kmart concept store in Gympie? Photo: Kmart Australia.
11.01.2022 We are so excited to show you ALL of the fabulous photos from our region's school formals. Over 500 graduates from every Gympie high school will be included in our 24 page lift out that will be in our December 4 edition. Don't miss out, subscribe today! 1300 170 885
11.01.2022 Congratulations to the 25 TAFE Queensland students who are set to graduate with friends and family via an online ceremony tomorrow! https://gympietoday.com.au//25-tafe-students-set-to-gradu/
10.01.2022 Thanks to those who entered photos to be chosen as our cover photo. We chose this amazing shot from Sonia Van Twest, who captured Point Pure Lookout in all its glory.
08.01.2022 Have you visited the Gympie RSL recently? The recent renovations are taking shape and wow, what a transformation! https://gympietoday.com.au//2020/12/14/rsls-glamorous-fac/
07.01.2022 It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas and many home owners are dressing their homes in lights and tinsel. We took a quick scout around last night and put together this quick video. Show us your favourites in the comments below.
07.01.2022 Have you seen Amy? There are unconfirmed reports she may have been in Gympie. Caboolture woman Amy Schulkins has been missing since 11pm December 30. Queensland Police and family hold concerns for her welfare. She is described as Caucasian, around 160cm in height, of a larger build with spiky brown hair and blue eyes.... Police say Amy is likely to be travelling in a white 2001 Nissan Patrol, Queensland registration 257VTN. Anyone with any information is urged to contact Police.
06.01.2022 To all of our readers, supporters and friends, the team at Gympie Today would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year. And to our 4000 plus friends who have liked our page, we especially say "Thank You" for making our Christmas especially bright. And it is so easy to brighten someone's day. If someone you know, a neighbour, acquaintance or distant relative is alone this Christmas, just pick up the phone or pop over for a visit, or ...even just stick your head over the back fence, and wish them a Merry Christmas. This time of year can be really tough for some people but a simple Christmas card or a slice of Christmas Cake can help them to feel the hope on which this season is built. Merry Christmas to you all. See more
03.01.2022 FOUR PEOPLE CHARGED FOLLOWING FRASER ISLAND INVESTIGATION. Queensland Police allege that four people have been charged with unlawfully lighting fires on Fraser Island following a joint investigation involving Queensland Police and Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS). It will be alleged on October 14, QPWS rangers on K’Gari were alerted to an illegal campfire within the Duling Camp Zone of Eastern Beach, north of Orange Creek.... Rangers attended and located a campfire that was covered in sand though still radiating heat. Native vegetation in close proximity had caught alight and started a wildfire to the north west of the camp site. A 24-year-old Warwick man has been charged with the unlawful lighting of a fire and leaving a fire unattended. A 21-year-old Rosenthal Heights man, a 24-year-old Rosenthal Heights man and a 23-year-old Massie man have been charged with one count each of the unlawful lighting of fires. They will appear in Hervey Bay Magistrates Court on January 21. A 17-year-old boy will be dealt with according to the provisions of the Youth Justice Act 1992.
01.01.2022 Burnett Today are showcasing their formals this week, but next week it's our turn. Congratulations to all the Year 12 graduates in all our readership areas - it's been a tough year but you've made it! Our 24 page feature next week will feature more than 200 photos of all the graduates from Gympie State High School, James Nash State High School, Cooloola Christian College, Victory College, St Patrick's College, Gympie, Gympie Special School and Gympie Flexible Learning Centre.... Don't miss out by contacting our subscription service at www.todayservices.com.au or call 1300 170 885 and secure your home delivered copy.
01.01.2022 What a great morning seeing Gympie prodigy and Maroons legend Tino Fa'asuamaleaui back on his home turf. Tino spent the morning passing around the footy and signing jerseys in Mary Street with a huge crowd of dotting fans and aspiring NRL players. A big thanks to Auswide Bank and Tino for the exciting morning. Be sure to check next week's edition for a huge gallery of photos!
01.01.2022 A shipping container fire in Glenwood last night left a man with severe burns. The man, aged in his 50's, was taken to the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital with airway and limb burns. Queensland Ambulance Service were called to the scene around 10.30 last night. ... It follows a separate incident in Glenwood which took place on Tuesday night, which saw a man suffer from burns to his arms, face and chest after a backyard fire went wrong.
