Gardening: Coolum Community Native Nursery
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… Read more »
The $300,000 fish that didn’t get away
RECREATIONAL fishing in Queensland’s stocked impoundments has netted $300,000 in targeted grants to encourage agri-tourism in the state’s fishing industry. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for… Read more »
Wave mural artist opens surf art studio
Local artist Owen Cavanagh has finally seen the fruition of a lifelong dream to have a local surf art studio and exhibition space with the opening of his ‘Studio 53… Read more »
Horizon festival showcasing Coolum arts, music, and culture
THE MUCH loved Horizon Festival which is proudly supported by Sunshine Coast Council is back for 2022 and features a range of art activities, events and productions which will be… Read more »
Letters to the editor 03/08/22
INJURED WILDLIFE Dear editor, While out walking recently in a Coolum street, I came across a badly injured young plover bird – with highly stressed parents hovering around. I thought… Read more »
Cash up for those who switch their rate reminders
SUNSHINE Coast ratepayers once again have the chance to win up to $1000 off their next rate bill by signing up to receive future rate notices by email. Sunshine Coast… Read more »
Council asking for feedback on North Shore use
SUNSHINE Coast Council is considering how it can balance the needs of both our community and wildlife at the popular Maroochy North Shore beach at Mudjimba, and is asking for community… Read more »
Local artists fundraise for hospice
More than twenty local artists have pooled their talents to support Katie Rose Cottage Hospice in an unusual fundraiser—a silent art auction that started on Monday, August 1 and will… Read more »
Doonan reserve benefits from National Tree Day
THE SUNSHINE Coast community came out to Doonan Creek Environment Reserve on Sunday, July 31 for National Tree Day and as a result, were part of Australia’s largest tree planting… Read more »
Noosa inundated with late surge of short-stay applications
NOOSA Council staff are working through the late surge of short-stay and home-hosted accommodation applications from property owners making the most of waived fees. Council’s Development Assessment Manager, Kerri Coyle,… Read more »