When looking at our gorgeous home from above is it any wonder that the Sunshine Coast is now formally recognised as a UNESCO biosphere? The international recognition will afford our home economic, tourism and environmental credentials and will see the…
NOOSA Council and Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation have welcomed Sunshine Coast Council to UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Program. With Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart extending the welcome to their southern neighbours. “Biosphere designation recognises a region’s commitment to sustainable living…
THERE are just under two weeks remaining for Queenslanders to get their free influenza shot and protect themselves against the risk of serious illness for this coming winter. The Palaszczuk Government’s free flu vaccination campaign, held in partnership with GPs…
REPORTS of a sinkhole at the Sunshine Coast Airport were reported last week resulting in confusion and misunderstanding in the wider community as to what exactly happened. General Manager Corporate Communications, Kylie Ezzy explained that a small fault was found…
ALMOST $700 of an average residential rate notice goes to improving, maintaining and managing Noosa Shire’s critical infrastructure needs. To better explain where ratepayers’ funds go, Noosa Council has itemised an average residential rate notice to show how it funds…
It was a chilly night but that didn’t stop students and teachers alike from dressing up in their best formal attire for the Coolum State High School Midwinter Ball. The annual formal ball is a way for the Year 12…
An aerial view of the Marcoola night markets which are an essential part of the overall ‘vibe’ of Marcoola which will be preserved by way of the new master plan for the beachside region. Photo: Contributed FIRST round community consultation…
An aerial view of the flooding sustained on either side of the Sunshine Motorway at Coolum during the February floods of this year. The ‘Surf Ranch’ development will be just to the west of this image. Photo: Kirra Green VANESSA…
For 40 years the dedicated volunteers and staff at Coolum Beach Meals on Wheels have been delivering meals to those in need within the community. Predominantly serviced by volunteers Coolum Beach Meals on Wheels has been providing their home-delivered meals…
Ted O’Brien and his supporters on the evening of the Federal Election. Mr O’Brien has secured a third term as the LNP member for Fairfax. Photo: Contributed VANESSA BACON-HALL EDITOR IT WAS a night of celebration in Fairfax on Saturday,…