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A new inquest into the Whiskey Au Go Go nightclub fire began on Monday
It heard from family members of those who died in the 1973 arson attack
Coroner Terry Ryan will try to find the truth of who set the fire
James Finch and John Stuart were convicted and sentenced to life for the crime
But there it has long been thought that others were involved and escaped justice
15 people died in the fire which was then Australia s worst-ever mass murder
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As always, it was a big week in news across the Gympie region, with stories of triumph and unimaginable tragedy dominating the headlines.
In case you missed any, here are some of the biggest stories from across the week:
Teens lose fight for life after horror Wolvi crash
In news that truly rocked the community, two much-loved Gympie region teenagers lost their lives following a horror car crash at Wolvi. Rykah Burr.
On Wednesday it was revealed 18-year-old Rykah Burr died from serious injuries he suffered in the crash, after his family announced his passing on social media.
Crime by SHILOH PAYNE
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Subscriber only A Queensland woman who died with traumatic brain injuries and bruises across her body may have died after being strangled, a court has heard. The mysterious death of Kirra-Lea McLoughlin, 27, is being examined at an inquest in the Brisbane Coroners Court. Ms McLoughlin was rushed to hospital after she was found unconscious in her home in Wolvi, near Gympie, on July 17, 2014. Kirra-Lea McLoughlin. Ms McLoughlin died in hospital the following day and despite her extensive injuries, the cause of her death has not been determined and no one has ever been charged over her death.