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Go for gold and make tracks at special Sunshine Coast Olympics event
From children to seniors, beginners to pros, everyone is invited to join the fun and #HaveaGo at a free council community event in Caloundra on July 23 – a celebration to acknowledge exactly 10 years
Unveiled – new artworks by leading First Nations artists
A powerful exhibition of artworks by leading First Nations artists Jennifer Herd (MBarbarum) and Joanne Currie Nalingu (Gungurri) opened July 1 at Caloundra Regional Gallery and included several debut pieces. Veiled Histories: Works by leading
Mooloolaba Robbery
Sunshine Coast Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) detectives are investigating the armed robbery of a Mooloolaba business yesterday afternoon. Around 3pm a man entered the Mooloolaba Esplanade newsagent and produced a knife, before making demands for
New Mobility Maps to help improve the way residents and visitors access popular areas of the Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast’s new mobility maps are turning heads and wheels after going live on Council’s website.
Family
How you can help reduce those annoying mozzies breeding
If you’ve been doing the mozzie dance, slapping yourself as the little biters attack, you’re not alone. Recent rainfall, combined with warmer temperatures and increased humidity, have provided the perfect mosquito breeding conditions. Sunshine Coast
Sprinklers provide a different type of relief for Golden Beach residents
Sunshine Coast Council has installed a sprinkler system in the treetops at Porter Park, Golden Beach, to ease conditions for local residents living beside a flying-fox roost. The sprinkler system is mounted in the treetops
Hot and steamy solution combating Yandina’s food waste
Sunshine Coast Council representatives joined Yandina Community Garden volunteers recently to officially launch stage two of a Food Waste Loop program. Led by the dedicated team and volunteers at Yandina Community Gardens, the Food Waste
Queensland Garden Expo continues to bloom in Nambour
Australia’s second largest garden show, the Queensland Garden Expo held annually at the Nambour Showgrounds, will now enter negotiations with Sunshine Coast Council to lock in a three-year sponsorship arrangement. Economy Portfolio Councillor Jason O’Pray
Events
Go for gold and make tracks at special Sunshine Coast Olympics event
From children to seniors, beginners to pros, everyone is invited to join the fun and #HaveaGo at a free council community event in Caloundra on July 23 – a celebration to acknowledge exactly 10 years
Unveiled – new artworks by leading First Nations artists
A powerful exhibition of artworks by leading First Nations artists Jennifer Herd (MBarbarum) and Joanne Currie Nalingu (Gungurri) opened July 1 at Caloundra Regional Gallery and included several debut pieces. Veiled Histories: Works by leading
Mooloolaba Foreshore Festival to celebrate new parkland *POSTPONED*
Due to the forecast winter wet weather, the Mooloolaba Foreshore Festival, scheduled for this Saturday, July 2, has been postponed. The community event was to be part of the new Mooloolaba Northern Parkland’s grand opening
Soccer royalty revealed as next In Conversation keynote speaker
Renowned for tackling big issues, Venue 114’s next signature In Conversation event is set to spark powerful dialogue. In Conversation – Becoming Anti-Racist will feature former Socceroo’s captain, award-winning broadcaster, Member of Australian Multicultural Council
Business
Sunshine Coast’s First Teaching Micro Distillery Launches Two New World First Gins
Based in Cooroy, Botanik Spirit School is the Sunshine Coast’s first teaching micro distillery. We are excited to announce that we have just released 2 new ‘world first’ Gins. A WORLD FIRST – SPECULOOS &
Husband and Wife duo, lose 88 kilos and are on a mission to help people get healthy
We are Veronica (Vee) and Jon; a 40 year old married couple living in Kin Kin of the Noosa Hinterland with our 4 children and puppy dog. We own a health and fitness business called
From the waves to the walls, how two Sunshine Coast siblings found relief from the wet weather and lockdowns
BOULDER HEADS, a new indoor climbing gym, is adding vibrancy to Baringa/Aura the city of colour. Jad and Temma Lee, a brother and sister duo, and the offspring of well known surf coach, Dad Brad
Fundraiser Supports Sunshine Coast Youth Mental Health
Recently, the residents of Aveo Peregian Springs Country Club hosted a successful Gala Fashion Parade and Grand Raffle, all with the intent of raising much needed funds for youth mental health on the Sunshine Coast.
Home & Garden
How you can help reduce those annoying mozzies breeding
If you’ve been doing the mozzie dance, slapping yourself as the little biters attack, you’re not alone. Recent rainfall, combined with warmer temperatures and increased humidity, have provided the perfect mosquito breeding conditions. Sunshine Coast
Sprinklers provide a different type of relief for Golden Beach residents
Sunshine Coast Council has installed a sprinkler system in the treetops at Porter Park, Golden Beach, to ease conditions for local residents living beside a flying-fox roost. The sprinkler system is mounted in the treetops
Hot and steamy solution combating Yandina’s food waste
Sunshine Coast Council representatives joined Yandina Community Garden volunteers recently to officially launch stage two of a Food Waste Loop program. Led by the dedicated team and volunteers at Yandina Community Gardens, the Food Waste
Queensland Garden Expo continues to bloom in Nambour
Australia’s second largest garden show, the Queensland Garden Expo held annually at the Nambour Showgrounds, will now enter negotiations with Sunshine Coast Council to lock in a three-year sponsorship arrangement. Economy Portfolio Councillor Jason O’Pray
Charity
Soup for the Soul Event on the Sunshine Coast
Local Group to Host Inaugural Fundraiser Event as part of World Head & Neck Cancer Week. 2022 marks the 5th anniversary of Head & Neck Cancer Australia’s signature event, Soup for the Soul. For the
Meet Archer
Archer’s brain forgets to tell his body to breathe and needs to be attached to a portable ventilator machine every time he falls asleep or is sick. Without it, Archer would pass away in less
Fundraiser Supports Sunshine Coast Youth Mental Health
Recently, the residents of Aveo Peregian Springs Country Club hosted a successful Gala Fashion Parade and Grand Raffle, all with the intent of raising much needed funds for youth mental health on the Sunshine Coast.
Richard runs for Rally for Cause
Runaway Noosa Marathon – the comeback of a lifetime Not even a brain tumour will stop him — Richard Ball had just purchased a new home and started his new job teaching science at a
