Photo: Stacey Carmody It was a big weekend for members of the Coolum High Cheerleading Academy who took part in the huge ‘Cheerbrandz Eutopia Competition’ in Brisbane. Cheerleading has become huge and is the fastest growing sport in the world,…
A MAN has been charged following a fatal traffic crash in Coolum Beach in May this year. Forensic Crash Investigators last week charged a 36-year-old Coolum Beach man with two counts each of dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death…
Almost three-quarters of respondents in a survey asking about liveability ranked access to the natural environment as their number one priority. Our region boasts some of the best natural areas across the Sunshine Coast. Photo: Getty Images THE results are…
E-SCOOTERS Dear Editor, Trying to modify the behaviour of cyclists on shared paths, with the rules, is a path too far! Who are the bike and e-scooter police, enforcing the laws governing cyclists, skateboard riders, and scooters? Where are they…
Bli Bli District Rural Fire Brigade volunteers with award recipient Kevin McGuyer (centre) and First Officer Nigel Kemp (far left) and Member for Ninderry Dan Purdie (centre). Mr McGuyer was presented with an award for his 20-plus years of volunteer…
An aerial view of the Maroochy River Wetlands which makes up part of the Blue Heart. Map of the Blue Heart region on the Sunshine Coast. Photos: Contributed Blue Carbon ecosystem restoration on the Sunshine Coast has received a major boost…
SUNSHINE Coast Police are investigating recent social media reports that several dogs have died recently from possibly ingesting poison-type substances after visiting the Point Cartwright and Buddina beach areas. Investigations are being undertaken into these reports and it is important…
HISTORY experts are invited to join Sunshine Coast Council’s Historian in Residence Program, which is now in its second year. The invitation follows the success of the inaugural residency which included two historians, University of the Sunshine Coast PhD student…
Go Local, Grow Native! WE ALL know the benefits of purchasing local products and supporting local services and growing local native plants are no exception. Native plants and trees, especially local species are fantastic to grow as they support a…
Lake Macdonald is stocked by the Lake Macdonald Freshwater Fishing Association Inc. The dam is stocked with Australian bass, golden perch, Mary River cod and silver perch. In 2017/18, 12,000 Australian bass and 24,022 golden perch were stocked from SIPS…