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ABC News
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Heidi Sheehan
Chris Gimblett, who gained fame for barring emus from entering Queensland's Yaraka Hotel, is being mourned after a crash that also left his wife critically injured. 4h ago 4 hours ago Fri 13 Jun 2025 at 4:36am After securing a record-setting 54 wins out of 159 starts, outback racehorse Fab's Cowboy will see out his retirement alongside Melbourne Cup winners, leaving big hole in the lives of his trainers and owners. Sun 28 Jul Sun 28 Jul Sun 28 Jul 2024 at 10:34pm A group of North Queensland locals braved driving rains and rising floodwaters to rescue 17 people trapped in trees and from the rooftop of a pub. Mon 18 Dec Mon 18 Dec Mon 18 Dec 2023 at 11:47pm Australian Defence Force personnel are travelling to Longreach to assess the object, found on a property once owned by late Queensland MP Vaughan Johnson. Thu 10 Aug Thu 10 Aug Thu 10 Aug 2023 at 7:22am An endurance ride that attracted the likes of cattleman RM Williams during the 1980s is back. 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ABC News
13-06-2025
- General
- ABC News
Outback Queensland town mourns Yaraka Hotel publican Chris Gimblett
Outback publican Chris Gimblett is being remembered for his significant contributions to the small Queensland community of Yaraka. The 86-year-old died after his vehicle rolled on Isisford Ilfracombe Road on Tuesday afternoon. His wife Gerry was in the passenger seat and was taken to hospital with critical injuries. The Gimbletts owned the Yaraka Hotel since 2014, when they returned to live in the town after two decades away. "He loves Yaraka — he fell in love with it when they moved there in the '80s," son Nick Gimblett said. The Yaraka Hotel made headlines when Chris put up signs informing patrons that emus were banned from entering the pub. Chris and Gerry have been a huge part of the tiny town, which has a population of about 20. Chris was the principal of Yaraka's local school in late 1980s and early '90s. The family had been living in Beaudesert before they made the move back west with plans to help revive the small town. "The opportunity came up to buy the Yaraka Hotel and mum and him decided to make the move," Nick said. Gerry remains in Longreach Hospital. "She's got a long road ahead of her — physical injuries and then, obviously, dealing with losing dad at the same time," Nick said. "She's got an amazing support group — the family can't be more thankful for everyone's kind words and support. "The support is unreal, people are just helping left, right and centre … it's been amazing."
