Gympie Rates Rise 3.2pc
Gympie Regional Council has announced at 3.2 per cent general rate rise in their 2013-2014 Budget.
Bonanza At Goomeri
It’s going to be very busy at Goomeri this weekend with the Beef Bonanza and the Sub-Chamber Finals
$3300 Boost For BlazeAid
BlazeAid – the volunteer group which has been helping South Burnett farmers repair fences in the wake of this year’s floods – has received a boost in the form of food and fuel cards to the value of $3300.
Goomeri’s On A Roll
The Goomeri Pumpkin Festival is on a roll after 17 years … and why not? It’s always a lot of smashing pumpkin fun!
Roll On Up To Goomeri!
Pumpkins will be rolling again in Goomeri on Sunday for the 17th annual Goomeri Pumpkin Festival … the region’s largest and zaniest annual event.
No Campdraft At Goomeri
Despite publicity from Southern Queensland Country Tourism stating otherwise, there will be NO Goomeri campdraft run this weekend.
Fund Launched To Remember Dan
A scholarship fund has been launched in memory of the late Dan Burnet, from Booubyjan, who died on March 16 after a tragic accident in Rome.
The Show Must Go On
“The aim of the game wasn’t to make money, it was to lift everyone’s spirits” … and the 2013 Goomeri Show on Saturday definitely did that!
Gympie Shire Land Values Tumble
Land valuations in the Gympie Regional Council area have fallen by an average of 11.2 per cent according to the latest land valuations released today.
Van Rolls On Highway
The Burnett Highway near Goomeri was briefly reduced to one-lane this afternoon after a traffic crash about 15km south of the town.
Lions Ready For Action
The Goomeri Lions Hot Chip Van is gearing up for this year’s round of shows – the first being the Proston Show on March 9, then Murgon on March 16 and Goomeri on March 23.
Storms Can’t Bowl Out Goomeri
Goomeri Show Society could be forgiven for thinking that life’s a beach … first, the roof of their pavilion was ripped off by a freak storm, then a one metre wall of water rushed through the building during the Australia Day weekend floods.
Flood Washes Away Income
Despite a massive clean-up, Goomeri Swimming Pool will remain closed for the rest of the season
Goomeri Fire Out
A fire which damaged a truck and threatened a home near Goomeri last night is now extinguished.
More Help For Gympie Shire
Goomeri and Kilkivan residents are now eligible for extra Federal Government financial assistance in the wake of the Australia Day weekend floods.
Disaster Relief For Gympie Shire
Disaster relief arrangements have been activated for residents in the Gympie and North Burnett shires.
See In The New Year
At The Goomeri Rodeo!
The Goomeri Society will be holding its popular annual Family Rodeo again this year at the Goomeri Showgrounds on New Year’s Eve.
MP Thanks SES Volunteers
Seven volunteers at the Goomeri State Emergency Service have been presented with Certificates of Appreciation by Member for Wide Bay Warren Truss.
Large Fire At Kinbombi
Multiple fire crews are on site trying to establishing containment lines for a large grass fire burning near Kinbombi Road and the Wide Bay Highway, east of Goomeri.
QRAA To Visit Blackbutt, Goomeri
Flood-affected primary producers, business owners and non-profit organisations in the South Burnett have been urged to book an appointment to meet with the Queensland Rural Adjustment Authority’s regional Client Liaison Officer to discuss the assistance available for their flood recovery efforts.
