THE CRISAFULLI Government’s nation-leading e-mobility laws have delivered promising early results, with children experiencing serious e-scooter and e-bike injuries falling by more than half, and hundreds of illegal devices seized. There were seven children admitted to Queensland Children’s Hospital for more…
COOLUM LAKES Dear editor, I read your article about the proposed 823-dwelling development application lodged by Cairns developer Darren Halpin with interest. I met Mr Halpin on 24 May, after I found the pop-up that he said would be at…
By Vanessa Hall LAST week’s deluge across the Sunshine Coast has delivered a timely reminder of how quickly severe weather can disrupt daily life, with residents urged to prepare now for the approaching summer storm season. According to Bureau of…
CONCERNS about building in flood-prone areas have been raised by both local community advocates and the insurance industry as consultation on Queensland’s proposed State Planning Policy (SPP) overhaul draws to a close. The State Government is reviewing the policy, which…
Local groups receive sponsorship via Experience Eumundi IF YOU’RE one of the many locals and visitors who will be venturing out to the iconic Eumundi Markets tomorrow for a colourful Saturday shopping experience, you can now visit the markets knowing…
Warnings issued – 149 roads closed across Sunshine Coast THURSDAY October 22 has seen parts of South East Queensland and Northern NSW drenched, with the Caboolture region hit hardest with 240mm observed in just six hours. The heavy falls were…
Developer lodges Development Application with Council VANESSA HALL EDITOR A Cairns-based property developer formally lodged a Development Application (DA) on Friday, October 9, with Sunshine Coast Regional Council for three sites along South Coolum Road, with the developer seeking a…
DEMENTIA ACTION WEEK Dear editor, On behalf of the estimated 446,500 Australians living with dementia and 1.7 million people involved in their care, thank you to the community for showing your support this Dementia Action Week. Across Australia, individuals and…
THE PAT Cavanagh Centre at Coolum State School was filled with lots of joy and positivity on Saturday, October 10, as the tenth annual Coolum HeARTs led ‘Sing Out For Mental Health’ event was held. The event, which coincides with…
Small beach change aims to give shorebirds a chance DOG OWNERS can still enjoy plenty of off-leash space at Maroochy North Shore, despite a seasonal closure at the southern tip of the spit aimed at giving threatened migratory shorebirds a…