Business awards finalists announced
The Sunshine Coast Business Awards have revealed the finalists for its 30th anniversary year, following a record-breaking 264 entries.
This year, 137 businesses across 19...
Less energy stress for 10 low-income Noosa households
Zero Emissions Noosa Inc, with the support of a Noosa Council Climate Change Response Grant, has installed solar systems on 10 low-income owner-occupied homes...
Blue Card reforms threaten tourism operators
The Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) is warning that tourism operators face major challenges under new Blue Card reforms that come into effect at...
Dental clinic is needed
Investigations by Noosa MP Sandy Bolton has found there is sufficient patient demand to retain the Noosa Dental Clinic that was being considered for...
Police sound alarm on rising online child abuse
Queensland Police are warning parents and guardians to increase online supervision during the upcoming school holidays which is a primetime for predators to target...
Serve up your ideas for The Curated Plate 2026
Following a record-breaking festival in 2025, The Curated Plate is now calling for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to be part of the 2026 program.
Queensland’s...
Winning photos capture heart and soul of the bush
Rural Aid has announced the winners of its sixth annual Spirit of the Bush Photography Competition, a celebration of the resilience, beauty and community...
Whale and calf freed from shark nets off Noosa Main Beach
A humpback whale and her calf have been freed from shark nets off Noosa’s Main Beach thanks to the quick efforts of locals, Noosa...
Whale and calf drag nets 100km from Rainbow
A mother humpback whale and her calf were recently spotted in Hervey Bay, still entangled in shark nets they dragged more than 100 kilometres...
Call for interest-free loans for farmers
Shadow minister for Agriculture and Maranoa MP David Littleproud has renewed calls for interest-free loans for farmers.
Last week rural representatives met in South...
DMP draft gains strong response
More than 900 survey responses and a high volume of written submissions were received during public consultation for the draft Destination Management Plan (DMP).
Mayor...
Parking fines rise
Motorists parking illegally in restricted areas, loading zones, disabled parking areas, longer than directed or illegal overnight camping may soon face steeper fines after...
Lace up for cancer
Noosa residents are being urged to lace up their runners and walk with purpose when the 2026 Mother’s Day Classic returns on Sunday, May...
