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Fishermen rise above the fire

Boreen Point fisherman Errol “Jimmy“ Lindsay is not going to let the torching of his boat two weeks ago stop him earning a living...

Dangerous surf conditions forecast over coming days

Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) is advising beachgoers to exercise caution over the coming days, with dangerous surf conditions predicted from Fraser Island down...

Aircraft noise ombudsman to attend flight path roundtable

A special stakeholder roundtable secured by Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien with Airservices Australia is set to go ahead on Friday, with the Federal...

USC appoints new Pro Vice-Chancellor

The University of the Sunshine Coast has appointed award-winning academic Professor Denise Wood AM as its new Pro Vice-Chancellor. Professor Wood is currently employed as...

Study finds environmental link to whales in shark nets

The likelihood of humpback whales getting tangled in shark nets off southeast Queensland is higher when a major ocean current meanders closer to shore,...

Job well done by community

Local disability support charity Sunshine Butterflies celebrated the opening of their newly upgraded front entry and car park this week, hosting a BBQ lunch...

Rough weather forces removal of Sunshine Coast shark nets

Shark control protection equipment is being removed from beaches along Queensland’s Sunshine Coast due to forecast rough weather. Fisheries Queensland Shark Control Program Manager Michael...

Becoming a tech entrepreneur

If you use a mobile phone or surf online chances are you are using a product or service – such as a website, an...

Hopes high for a complete cycling network

Cyclists are hoping Noosa Council's $250,000 shire-wide walking and cycling pathway study will result in a complete and viable alternative transport option. Bike On director...

Nippers and markets future wait on Council decision

The future of Peregian Beach nippers program and the Peregian Beach markets sit in limbo while they await the decision from Noosa Council on...

900 million plastic bags removed

A whopping 900 million plastic bags have been eliminated across Queensland since the introduction of the state-wide lightweight plastic shopping bag ban last July,...

Festival for the environment

A balmy sunny day and plenty to see and do made for a well attended Festival of Water at Noosa Botanic Gardens last Sunday.There...

Be safe this long weekend

Sunshine Coast Highway Patrol officers are anticipating a busy long weekend across local roads and beaches with increased traffic, and will be performing high...