After recording his find, the government named the field Nashville and miners from all over the world and Australia flocked to the area in a major gold rush.

It was to this rag tag collection of tents and shanty dwellings that a robust band of newspapermen journeyed in early 1868 to set up the first newspaper, the Nashville Times and Mary River Mining Gazette.

A heavy press and type had to be brought by bullock wagon from Ipswich and the first edition of the paper was produced as floodwaters swirled through the makeshift premises.

In recent years, the district's proximity to Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast has meant continued prosperity and development for Gympie without losing its country charm.

[3] Along with many other regional Australian newspapers owned by NewsCorp, the Gympie Times ceased print editions in June 2020 and became an online-only publication.