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premium_icon Something in the water stinks at Lake Alford...

“Several” comments from community members in recent times pointed out the water levels at the Duck Ponds were “getting very...

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13th Dec. 2019 5:12 AM

Aerial footage of Lake Alford taken on December 12, 2019 which shows some of the lake polluted. Photo: Philippe Coquerand

premium_icon Liability dispute threatens future of popular Gympie region festival

A popular festival faces the axe after its caught in a contract tangle between the council and a third group.

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10th Dec. 2019 7:12 AM

Killy Utes and Boots at Kilkivan revellers Sander Vingla, Nick Butler, Courtney Mulkentine, Sophia Johnson, Jessica Keelan, Harry Wilson, Corey McDonald, Jayden Webster and Shane Webster may be forced elsewhere to enjoy the festival fun.

premium_icon Council’s secrecy under fire over winning tenders

Winning tenderer’s staff ‘struggling’ as hours vanish following latest contract round.

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05th Dec. 2019 6:12 AM

Aaction Traffic’s Jason Richardson and Sarah Marks want the council to review its tender process after their work almost vanished overnight, despite them being one of three preferred suppliers and having worked for the council for more than six years.

premium_icon Council throws struggling Upper Mary St shops a lifeline

After coming under fire from shop owners hurt by the extended work, Gympie council steps up to plate.

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04th Dec. 2019 12:12 PM

Struggling business owners like Emilia’s Cafe’s Jodi Giorno have been given a helping hand by Gympie Regional Council.

premium_icon What Gympie businesses think will help with bypass

Retailers, owners suggest how the council can help ensure business thrives as region undergoes major shift.

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04th Dec. 2019 12:12 AM

Gympie business leaders, including Chamber of Commerce president Tony Goodman, say the council can help them thrive through initiatives like clear signage and relaxed parking.

premium_icon ‘Don’t blame us for council malaise’

Ex-mayor says his council rated Queensland’s best, wants to what happened.

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30th Nov. 2019 12:11 AM

Ex-mayor Mick Venardos says any current financial problems should not be blamed on his council, which was rated the State’s best.

premium_icon Council ‘needs more info’ on new CEO power

A new delegation power over contracts has been proposed by Gympie Regional Council.

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30th Nov. 2019 12:11 AM

A change that would allow CEO Bernard Smith to vary contracts up to 20 per cent within budget has been delayed so councillors can gather more information.

premium_icon Who we know is running for Gympie council

There are plenty of new faces stepping to the plate for the 2020 election … and some familiar ones too.

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30th Nov. 2019 12:11 AM

Alexandar Denmeade is one of more than a dozen people who have said they intend to run at next year’s council elections.

premium_icon Mayor gives extraordinary rebuke of council advice

Staff advice on the future of Albert Park’s management has come under fire by Mayor Mick Curran.

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29th Nov. 2019 12:11 AM

Mayor Mick Curan has taken aim at a council recommendation over the future of Albert Park’s management, saying he “cannot support it”.

premium_icon 25-year fight with Gympie council boils over at town hall

Frustrated with council’s constant delays, a man has risked arrest to make his point in Gympie’s CBD.

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28th Nov. 2019 2:11 PM