ECONOMIES OF SCALE Dear editor, Australia, like other nations, is facing challenges amid global uncertainty because of the US president’s illegal war with Iran, which has affected many lives, oil supplies, and the international economy. Geopolitical tensions could disrupt oil supply…
THE PHARMACY Guild of Australia is urging Australians to protect themselves and their families by visiting their local community pharmacy for vaccination. From March 1 of this year, flu vaccinations are free for all Queenslanders aged six months and over. You…
ON APRIL 25, 1915, Australian and New Zealand soldiers huddled together silently in their row boats as they approached the beaches and hills of Gallipoli. Although they were young and afraid, they prepared to battle with an unseen enemy to protect…
Verrierdale Dawn Service The little Verrierdale Hall hosted a small and moving dawn service with Cr Maria Suarez in attendance. “A beautifully intimate dawn service at the Verrierdale Hall. Thank you to the Hall committee and RFS for putting together a ceremony every year. There is a lot…
THE LITTLE, iconic Pomona Railway Gallery, which is located right next to the Pomona Railway Station in the Noosa Hinterland, will be marking 25 years soon, and to celebrate, they are offering a $4,000 Local Emerging Artist Prize. Young creatives…
DESPITE having good and reliable incomes, a young nurse and electrician couple have endured countless rental rejections, and as a result, the Sunshine Coast youngsters have taken matters into their own hands and formed the Young People Housing Association. Amber…
THE 2026 Ninderry ALP ‘Light on the Hill Dinner’, which was held on Thursday, April 23, was a raging success, and we are so thankful to those who came along, which made for such a positive night. A full house…
THE LADIES from Quota Coolum Beach have created a one-of-a-kind poppy cascade which features 4,000 handcrafted poppies across three panels. This ANZAC Day (April 25), two panels of the cascade will surround the Coolum Peregian RSL Sub-Branch cenotaph, and the…
DOES the local region have the ‘best’ fish and chip or ice cream shop, do we host the best event, make the best coffee, burger or parmi, or do we have the best natural attraction? These are just some of the 15 categories that are…
WHILST the Easter school holidays are almost over, the Queensland Police Service (QPS) are calling on motorists to prioritise safety as they prepare to travel home from their break, even if that distance is only short. Historically, school holidays represent an increased…