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With this my last column for 2024, I thought some updates from the new 58th Parliament and 'hot topics’ here at home appropriate before...

Murder mystery puts Coast on world stage

The picturesque Glass House Mountains are set to captivate audiences around the globe as the dramatic backdrop for a thrilling murder mystery intertwined with...

Seagrass trial for water and wildlife

Unitywater, which provides water and wastewater services to Noosa, Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay, has joined with University of Sunshine Coast to plant seagrass...

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Blimey what a year it was!

As the year winds down we’re starting to see a little bit of motion in the ocean, courtesy of a coastal low, so maybe...

Noosa masters meet their match at Hervey Bay

In 2024 the annual Hervey Bay meet was again a highlight of Noosa Masters’ competitive calendar. But with an unexpected twist. For a decade, Noosa...

A run that made history

Noosa Athletics “Our School season of Athletics reached its climax over the weekend,” said Head Coach Mick Hooper, “with the completion of the Australian All...

People, places of the heart

Still woken several times a night by a slow-healing leg wound that is keeping me out of the surf (grumpy) and in and out...

2024 Australian Surfing Awards winners revealed

Luke Egan’s induction into the Australian Surfing Hall of Fame headlined a spectacular celebration of Australian surfing talent at HOTA, Home of the Arts,...

Thunder storm into grand final

Around the Grounds A strong weekend for the club was highlighted by First grade making the one-day grand final next weekend and some brilliant individual...

Entertainment

Tickets announced for Australian Wearable Art Festival 2025

Australian Wearable Art Festival has announced tickets to exclusive front-row VIP Experiences and a new, affordable Preview Performance right in time for last minute...

‘So magical!’: Secret Sunshine Coast treehouse retreat is top Instagram post for 2024

A luxurious treehouse retreat hidden high in the rainforest has taken out the top spot on Visit Sunshine Coast’s (VSC) Instagram page for 2024....

Ampersand announces their final single with a special launch show

Local band Ampersand has unveiled the date for their final single release, Talk Slow and poignant release party. After four years, Noosa and...

Tourism Noosa celebrate Christmas in style

This year's Christmas party for Tourism Noosa volunteers was held at the Sofitel Noosa Pacific Resort – with drinks in the cabanas followed by...

See Scrooge’s Christmas Carol at Noosa Art’s Theatre

This family show at Noosa Arts Theatre for all ages remains faithful to the Charles Dickens classic tale, A Christmas Carol. It is the...

Cooroy’s Art Jam is back

Cooroy Butter Factory Arts Centre is kicking off 2025 with another Art Jam, and this time they are filling the whole gallery. Local artists...

In Business - Sponsored

Walt Construction transforms tired ocean side property into a modern masterpiece

In the heart of Noosaville, a young yet well established team is reshaping the landscape of residential construction along Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Kicking off...

Exceptional retirement living at Noosa Domain Country Club


Noosa Domain Country Club is renowned for their exceptional quality homes and beautifully designed Country Club. With its prized location,...

Noosa’s beloved local re-opens with a new name and 100 Days of Summer celebrations

Situated on the iconic Noosa Junction roundabout, Noosa’s Beach Road by 4 Pines is back and better than ever with a full refurb inside...

Noosa Salvos launches Mates Support

We SMS blokes (Salvos Mates Support) are an all-new group of local Salvos volunteers - offering our time and compassion for our mates out...

Christmas at Noosa Civic Shopping Centre

Don’t miss all the fun activities at Noosa Civic Shopping Centre this Christmas. • Photos with Santa. Capture the magic of your little ones,...

Splash into summer school holiday fun in Noosa

Attention all adventurous kids and parents! Get ready to enjoy action-packed school holiday activities filled with excitement, creativity, and endless fun. Noosa Council has...

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Why I supported the planning scheme amendments

The following is a transcript of the speech that I gave to council during the closing arguments for the Planning Scheme Amendments 2024. This...

Former Mayor takes role in Youngcare

Youngcare, a national not-for-profit that revolutionises the way young people with high care disabilities live, last week announced that Greg Johnson will be retiring...

Pet abandonment spike over the festive season

Every year, RSPCA inspectors respond to calls about pets being abandoned. This trend spikes over Christmas and school holidays when people are away from...

New arrival adds to Coast’s cyber-security arsenal

A national player in cyber-security has chosen the Sunshine Coast for its first base outside Canberra. The arrival of Cybermerc – experts in detecting and...

Rainforest now more accessible

One of the Sunshine Coast’s most popular rainforest walks is now easier for people of all abilities to explore, with a new 4WD electric...

Chorale’s Christmas cracker

Thirty years ago on Sunday 11 December, 1994, Noosa Chorale thrilled its first audience with Handel’s Messiah -and last weekend (almost to the day)...