Council is encouraging residents to shine the spotlight on the Gympie region's achievers on Australia Day.

Council will continue to accept storm-related domestic and green waste free of charge until Sunday, October 28 at all regional Waste Management Facilities, except Amamoor and Manumbar.

Unfortunately, due to the weather events of the past few days and forecasted wet weather today, Rush Festival will be cancelling the Gold Rush Parade on Saturday 13 October for the safety of both those involved and attendees.

Unfortunately, due to predicted heavy rain fall, Rush Festival will be cancelling some activities to be held on Saturday 13 October during Rush Carnivale.

This weekend Gympie’s finest beard stock will take the stage at Rush Festival’s Big Beard Bonanza comp for blokes whose beards grow like nobody’s business.

Kick off Rush Festival 2018 tomorrow night with aerial performances, live music by Dan Duggan and outdoor market and food stalls.

Mary Street will come alive on Friday October 19, for the first ever Gourmet & Grooves Street Festival during Rush 2018.

Get ready for a night of outrageous laughs at Rush Festival’s Comedy Gold event!

Aussie Idol winner and folk superstar Wes Carr will join a line-up of over 130 other artists and performers during Rush Festival 2018.

Council would like to an advise of an updated route for the 2018 Gold Rush Parade.