Tag: Gympie 4570
Man to front court over Gympie home invasion
A 47-year-old man has been arrested after a violent home invasion in Gympie.[MORE]
Minister sorry for Tourette comments
The Queensland Minister for Sustainability, Andrew McNamara, has apologised to the Tourette Syndrome Association of Australia for inappropriate comments he made in State Parliament this week.[MORE]
Speed limit cut on Bruce Hwy black spot
The speed limit on a notorious stretch of the Bruce Highway near Gympie has been lowered in a bid to reduce the road toll.[MORE]
Meeting to stress Traveston dam fight not over
The Liberal-National Party (LNP) has called a public meeting to discuss events since the State Government postponed the building of Traveston dam in the state's south-east.[MORE]
Bligh plays down Traveston dam reports
The Qld Govt has played down the significance of new reports on the proposed Traveston Crossing dam.[MORE]
Another Oppn MP ejected from Qld Parliament
Another Queensland Opposition MP has been thrown out of State Parliament as the debate over water policy continues to rage.[MORE]
Garrett releases independent Traveston dam reports
Fed Environment Minister Peter Garrett has released independent reports on the proposed Traveston Crossing dam.[MORE]
Senate motion calls for Traveston dam scrapping
The Senate has supported a motion to permanently stop the construction of the Traveston Crossing dam.[MORE]
Govt denies recycled water trigger decision embarrassing
Deputy Premier Paul Lucas denies the QWC decision on recycled water is embarrassing for Premier Anna Bligh.[MORE]
Public need education about recycled water
Conservationists say it would be a mistake for the Qld Govt to delay its recycled water scheme.[MORE]
Bligh clarifies dam confusion, MP ejected from Parliament
The Qld Govt has been forced in Parliament to clear up confusion about the Traveston Crossing dam timeline.[MORE]
Bligh denies locals in 'limbo' with Traveston dam delay
Qld Premier Anna Bligh says locals are not 'in limbo' as the Traveston approval timetable hasn't changed. [MORE]
Recycled water pipeline not a waste of money: Bligh
Premier Anna Bligh says it wouldn't be a waste of infrastructure money to wind back the recycled water scheme.[MORE]
Traveston delay leaves residents 'in limbo'
The Qld Oppn says Mary Valley residents are 'in limbo' amid the Traveston Crossing dam delay. [MORE]
Govt urged to push on with recycled water plans
The Qld Govt has been urged to push ahead with its recycled water policy in the state's south-east. [MORE]
Opposition seizes on Qld Govt water rethink
The Qld Oppn says the State Govt is starting to back away from two controversial water issues.[MORE]
Environmental concerns stall Traveston dam project
The Qld Govt says environmental concerns will delay building the Traveston Crossing dam for several years.[MORE]
Garrett offers hope to Traveston dam opponents
Anti-dam campaigners says they have new hope they may be able to stop the Traveston Crossing dam.[MORE]
Storms a reminder to be prepared: SES
The State Emergency Service (SES) says the storms that have hit south-east Queensland should serve as a reminder to people of the need to properly prepare for similar disasters.[MORE]
Woman trapped for 13 hours between tractor, pole
A woman has been taken to hospital after spending almost 13 hours trapped between a tractor and a pole near Gympie, north of Queensland's Sunshine Coast.[MORE]
Wide Bay Burnett mayors seek federal grants
Mayors from the Wide Bay Burnett are meeting the Federal Government in Canberra today.[MORE]
New combat facility mimics war zones
The defence force say a new combat facility near Gympie, in south-east Queensland, is set to provide an invaluable training ground for soldiers.[MORE]
Engineers give tick to Traveston dam site
A group of engineers has approved the site of the Traveston Crossing dam in south-east Qld.[MORE]
Garrett orders probe into Traveston dam work
Fed Environment Minister Peter Garrett has ordered an investigation into work at the proposed Traveston dam.[MORE]
Qld dairy farmers back takeover support
The vote by Dairy Farmers' shareholders to approve a takeover by National Foods has been welcomed in regional Queensland.[MORE]
