The State Government has backflipped after being called out on a massive 112 per cent hike to an emergency services levy, which was to be picked up via an increase in council rates. Ninderry MP Dan Purdie said the proposed…
RSL regulars – Veteran Don Holt, Membership Officer Susan Austin, veteran Joe Daenens, Vice President and veteran Noel Messer and WW2 veteran Frank McGreevy at a recent BBQ held for volunteers and veterans. Pictured is 98 year old Frank McGreevy reflecting…
ASSISTED DYING LAWS Dear editor, In coming months our 93 state MPs will vote on a proposed law to introduce voluntary assisted dying (VAD). The state government asked the independent and expert Queensland Law Reform Commission to draft a VAD…
Residents are invited to have a say on Noosa Council’s Draft 2021/22 Budget. Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart said the $153 million draft budget responded to priorities residents put forward during online and face-to-face budget consultations earlier this year. “We’ve considered…
Ninderry MP Dan Purdie with the Coolum Lionesses who he presented each with a commemorative trophy during volunteer week which was held in late May. Mr Purdie formally recognised the tireless work of the ladies both personally and in State…
Coolum Beach Community Kindy President Hayley and Vice President Noeleen present Coles Coolum Beach store Manager Kaia with a certificate of appreciation. The Hvass family who volunteered their time on the day of the sausage sizzle fundraising stall. Photos: Contributed…
There is now an all new one stop shop for those wanting to know what’s happening across the Sunshine Coast. A free and easy-to-use online events hub is now available to residents and visitors to showcase the very best of…
Sunshine Coast Council has endorsed the region’s Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy, which provides a blueprint for preparing and protecting our coastal areas and communities from coastal hazards into the future. The strategy, known as Our Resilient Coast. Our Future has been developed…
Sunshine Coast Council recently hosted a forum on the viability of a blue carbon project within the Blue Heart Sunshine Coast Conservation area. Attendees were hands on and visited the site during the forum. Photo: Contributed Sunshine Coast Council recently…
The Coolum community of trades and the Coolum Lions have provided much needed support for the Cunningham family by helping with the build of a self contained unit under their Coolum home which will house their disabled daughter Allyce. The…