Tag: News
A fine art of stage writing
By Margaret Maccoll
Playwright David Williamson discovered drama in high school from the time his English teacher Alan McCloud acted it out in front of...
Studios are now open
Noosa Open Studios opening night was held at the Wallace House, in Noosaville, on Thursday 17 August. The event was officially opened by playwright...
Dogs help lick reading difficulties
The calming presence of dogs is helping students at Sunshine Beach State School to read - and has highlighted the program during Book Week...
Puppy assistance for autistic kids
SmartPups held a fund-raiser on Saturday at their new Charity shop in Mary Street, Noosaville, to raise money and awareness of their work- training...
Three houses burnt to ashes
By Margaret Maccoll
Three piles of smouldering blackened rubble half buried under collapsed roofs were all that remained of a lifetime of memories for three...
Seniors put on your dance shoes
Imagine a room of over 100 seniors in top hats learning a seated Broadway dance routine to New York New York and then performing...
Prized bird and cash cow
By Margaret Maccoll
The Ekka is the final major show of the year for many serious exhibitors including local farmer Steven Ledger of Carters Ridge...
Long Tan anniversary parade
By Margaret Maccoll
About 40 veterans marched in the parade in Tewantin on Friday 18 August to mark the anniversary of the Battle of Long...
Laneway lights up
The four illuminated archways and pathway up lights were last week tested with generator power at the Peregian Beach walkway beside Peregian Hotel.
Noosa...
Veterans on the march
By Margaret Maccoll
Vietnam Veterans Day is commemorated each year on 18 August and this year the Tewantin-Noosa RSL sub-branch will mark the occasion with...
Jetski breach ‘disgusting’ says witness
Onlookers were horrified by the behaviour of several jetski riders near whales in the waters off Noosa National Park on Tuesday 15 August.
Witness Jason...
Art opens many doors
By Hollie Harris
RobRoy McKeown is fixated on colour. Far from his home near Belfast in Northern Ireland, this artist gathers inspiration from the natural...
