From big waves to big stage
World renowned big wave surfer, Red Bull athlete, and keynote motivational speaker, Mark Mathews, will share his inspiring story and keynote Life Beyond Fear...
Noosa research looks at the rise of eco-anxiety
A Central Queensland University eco-anxiety research project in the Noosa Shire aims to understand why people, aged 18-35, suffer ongoing feelings of hopelessness and...
Turtle hatchling succumbs to plastic poisoning
The death of a baby turtle named Kiwi is a stark reminder of the real world impacts of plastic pollution, especially microplastics, in our...
Tewantin-Noosa CWA meeting
Members and guests of the Tewantin-Noosa Branch of the Country Women’s Association gathered last week to meet like-minded community women and hear from Max...
Emergency Hardship grants available
Personal hardship assistance of up to $900 per family has been extended to flood-affected residents in Gympie, the Fraser Coast, Noosa and Sunshine Coast,...
Clean up a long haul ahead
Clean Up Australia Day events were cancelled across Noosa Shire last Sunday but some individuals continued their efforts.
At Peregian Beach, the surf lifesaving club...
Ruff waves for canine surfers
Big waves, rips and choppy conditions made for an action-packed VetshopAustralia Dog Surfing Championship on Main Beach last Saturday.
Thousands of onlookers crowded the beach...
Pontoon rubbish threatens marine life
Residents who’d like to help clean up polystyrene debris along Noosa’s eastern beaches can access rubbish bags at local beach access points.
The polystyrene is...
Trying to break the bias yet again
The global theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is Break the Bias.
When things began to change in the 1960s, I naively thought...
Load limit lifted on Pomona Kin Kin Road
Council was advised that the temporary 10-tonne mass limit on Pomona Kin Kin Road applied by the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads...
Flood recovery continues
Council water quality testing has shown microbiological contamination levels in Noosa River, Laguna Bay and the open beaches are now within acceptable levels for...
Messages from the Ukranian war zone
Five days after the Russian invasion into Ukraine began, texts have been received by local members of the Sunshine Coast Oriana choir from a...
Construction complete on much-wanted pedestrian bridge
Pedestrians, including school children, will now have safer journeys thanks to a new bridge in Eumundi.
The pedestrian bridge, which spans the North Maroochy River...
