NAPLAN issues reinforce need for national review
Queensland Education Minister Grace Grace has called on the Federal Government to reconsider the 2020 target for the full implementation of NAPLAN online following...
Big Pineapple set for multi-million dollar upgrade
One of the Sunshine Coast's most iconic tourism attractions, The Big Pineapple, is set to undergo a multi-million dollar upgrade delivered by the Palaszczuk Government.
Tourism...
Black market fishing could land you in jail
Heavier fines and jail time of up to three years is now on the cards for anyone who trades fish on the black market.
Minister...
World-class Cooloola ecotrail set to pump millions into Sunshine Coast economy
A world-class ecotourism attraction is set to create jobs and pump millions into the Sunshine Coast economy, after the State Government shortlisted three firms...
Drones help ghost crab researchers ditch the legwork
USC researchers have found a new way to measure the health of sandy beach ecosystems with highly specialised drone imagery capable of mapping tiny...
Niagara Therapy donates $30,000 equipment to Sunshine Butterflies
Over $30,000 worth of Therapeutic Medical Device equipment has been donated to disability support service Sunshine Butterflies at Cooroibah.
The donation involves an oversized Toy...
Wearable artwork takes centre stage in Eumundi
Last Friday, 24 May, over 40 wearable artworks from across Australia put on a spectacular parade under the stars in Eumundi.
The event displayed four...
Community supports Red Shield Appeal
On Tuesday morning at 6.30 it was time again for people of our community to gather at Peppers for the annual Salvation Army fund...
Wet weather leaves Lions Park in poor state
After an untimely heavy downpour of rain at the Noosa Food and Wine Festival on Sunday, some community members are unhappy about the poor...
A man of the people
It was in August 1980 that a short little dark haired bloke from Sydney town accompanied by two lifelong friends and partners, Con Savva...
Weightman dominant in Runaway Marathon record avalanche
Runaway Noosa Marathon saw stunning racing conditions and an avalanche of event records last weekend with seven of ten times set in the inaugural...
Pirates teach Young Guns the meaning of mateship
The Noosa Pirates Rugby League Club has had on-going success with their Young Gun Program over the past four years, with boys learning the...
Water safety in focus
Boaties and beachgoers are being urged to put safety first on Noosa’s waterways this long weekend, with authorities expecting heavy traffic on the Noosa...
