Tag: News
No rubbish for this school
STUDENTS at Sunshine Beach State School are rolling up their sleeves and ready to get their hands dirty all for a good cause.
This year...
Smoking bans gain ground
NEW smoking laws will come into effect this year after Queensland Parliament’s historic approval of the Smoke-free Places Amendment Bill 2015.
The Bill will see...
High spirits: 50 get nod
By Gen Fraser
NOOSA Nippers hit the beach for the Under 11-15 Branch titles at Mooloolaba Spit on the weekend, with perfect conditions on an...
Lifeguards on their toes
By RON LANE
WITH big seas pounding the Queensland coast, lifesavers and lifeguards have for the last
week been very busy. At Sunshine Beach which...
McKill’s tough as nails
By RON LANE
IT WAS 1975, and for 18-year-old Donald McKill of the British Royal Marine Commandos, “it was very bloody cold.” Reason being,...
Result turned on its head
Cooroy Community Bowls
A REVERSAL of last week’s result in the Hinterland Local League occurred with the men playing at Mapleton winning only one game....
Restaurant racing driver goes a la car
A LOCAL restaurateur is closing his menu and opening the throttle as he takes a break from hospitality to jump into the driver’s seat.
Owner...
Playing on the generation gap
WHETHER you like tie dye or teased hair the ’70s versus ’80s Classic Rock Show will settle the long-standing debate of which era had...
Report busts ageing myths
A REPORT published by the Queensland Government tackles negative attitudes about older Queenslanders and sends a clear message that we just get better with...
A winning look
CONGRATULATIONS to Tracey who was the lucky winner of the Secrets Shhhh! competition.
Tracey picked up her new earrings this week and said she absolutely...
Stars come out with cash
THE stars aligned as local real estate agent Richardson and Wrench Noosa raise much-needed funds for the Starlight Foundation.
For the past five years the...
Better path for nightlife
By MEGAN OGLE
A LOCAL taxi driver has come to the defence of a popular night spot in Noosa Heads, while council considers the fate...
Dawn Fraser co-patrons Sport Hall of Fame
The Sport Australia Hall of Fame (SAHOF) Chair and Board have announced the appointment of Dawn Fraser AC MBE as Co-Patron, joining current Patron,...
