Vanessa Hall Editor ON MARCH 16 of this year Queenslanders will head to the ballot box for the first of two outings this year with the Queensland Local Government Elections set to be conducted first. Later in the year, the…
Wayne Parcell for Mayor Wayne Parcell. Photo: Contributed A NEW MAYOR FOR THE SUNSHINE COAST – WAYNE PARCELL HAS THE TRACK RECORD TO GET THE JOB DONE AND WILL LISTEN TO THE WHOLE REGION AUTHENTICITY, leadership and experience are three keywords…
Dr Suzie Campin for Division 9 Dr Suzie Campin. Photo: Vanessa Hall EXPERIENCED businesswoman Dr Suzie Campin has announced her candidacy for Division 9 in the upcoming Queensland local government election scheduled for March 16. With an extensive background spanning…
HOMELESS RESPONSE Dear editor, In Robyn Deane’s latest letter, which again appears to be a rehash of an ALP media release, she concludes by saying, “Everyone has a right to live somewhere safe with a roof over their head”. I…
Limelight Pet Salon owner Jen with ‘golden oldie’ Thibault, who has been groomed by Jen for many years and now visits in-store at the new Coolum Salon. Limelight specialises in all types of dog grooming especially looking after older pets…
It was an afternoon of celebration on Sunday, February 11 as local photographer Kerry Mulgrew who goes by the name ‘kezign’ officially launched her photobook, ‘Greetings From Paradise’. Surrounded by family, contributors and admirers, the photobook was launched at none…
Bobby Alu and his mum Foloi Iulia will be playing their distinctive blend of Polynesian roots music at Coolum Civic Centre on February 24. Photo: Contributed RENOWNED Byron Bay musician Bobby Alu is set to captivate local audiences with his…
The Peregian Saints Junior Rugby Club would like five to six new players to join their successful U14 side, which was the U13 Sunshine Coast Rugby Champions in 2023. Photo: Contributed AFTER a hugely successful 2023 which saw the Saints…
Police are seeking information and footage related to this red Ford Falcon ute. Photo: Contributed SUNSHINE Coast Police are appealing for help to curtail dangerous driving within the local community in a statement released on February 7. Local Police have…
HECS TAX Dear editor, Is it true that Australian students with HEC debts pay more tax than some large foreign companies? Just asking for taxpayers. Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach. ### NEW OZ DAY Dear editor, On Australia Day I was…