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Laws 'a threat to local democracy'

NO WAY: Gympie Regional Council’s Ian Petersen says he will not be gagged by the new laws.

A SENIOR Gympie councillor yesterday branded new local government laws “an attack on representative democracy” and an “unworkable” burden on councillors.
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Karate club has plans to grow

GYMPIE Karate Club Sensei Noel Turner has used a series of seminars over the last few months to appeal for new members to join the bustling club.

 

Awards with Heart

ACCLAIMED Melbourne comedian, Lawrence Mooney is coming to Gympie to host the Heart of Gold Awards Ceremony tonight.

 

Students now drive defensive

FUN: St Patrick’s College students Sean Grant-Taylor, Timera Heaton and Michael McCord get ready to drive.

COMPULSORY defensive driver training at Roadcraft Gympie has started this year for all Year 11 St Patrick's College students.

 

Snake bite victim overcomes injury

LOOK OUT: Snakes are on the move, an Eastern Brown Snake like this one bit a Gympie man this week.

GYMPIE region residents have been warned – wet weather combined with snake season means more snakes will now be out looking for dry areas and food.

 

Christmas brought dad undone

IT was a decision he probably thought twice about, but making sure his child was happy on Christmas Day took priority at the time.

 

Devils face a bulked up Kawana

NEW ADDITIONS: The latest recruits to join the Gympie Devils are Fiji’s Josh Koroibulu and Ratu Viravu. The pair arrived in Australia Monday and is looking forward to the challenge against the Kawana Dolphins.

GYMPIE Devils rugby league coach John Greensill is tipping tomorrow's home trial match against the Kawana Dolphins to be an intense challenge.

 

Support to rejuvenate Mary Valley

RENEWED INTEREST: The Mary Valley could attract renewed interest now the dam issue has been settled.

PUBLICITY from the Mary Valley's Traveston Crossing dam victory could combine with Biosphere projects to help rejuvenate Mary Valley communities and environment

 

Motel units save patients

HELPING HAND: Cr Donna Neilson, Marlene Owen, Gympie Regional Mayor Ron Dyne, Trena Jane Rowland and Mary Brown at the units now ready for use by chemotherapy patients

FIVE unused units have now been made ready for use by patients undergoing chemotherapy, their families and carers.

 

New vessel boarding laws a concern

COAST GUARD TO THE RESCUE: Tin Can Bay Coast Guard is urging all boat owners with vessels moored in the Bay are to contact them giving permission to board the boat if it should come adrift and need mooring.

NEW laws make it mandatory that the vessel’s owner is contacted and consent is given so that Coast Guard members may go on board the vessel in their absence.

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