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LifeFlight winches man to safety from Mt Coolum

THE SUNSHINE Coast-based LifeFlight were in action on the afternoon of Sunday, February 22, doing what they do best, with the aeromedical team successfully winching a man from Mt Coolum. At 11.25 am, the helicopter was sent to a walking…

Letters to the Editor 04/03/2026

BUY LOCAL  Dear editor, The collapse of our last maker of architectural flat glass should ring alarm bells. The 169‑year‑old Australian manufacturer, Oceania Glass, has gone, 150 jobs are gone, and another chunk of our sovereign capability quietly shipped offshore…

New data reveals record spending by Federal political parties

THE AUSTRALIAN Electoral Commission recently released its political contributions data for the 24/25 year, and the data reveals the major parties raised and spent hundreds of millions of dollars last year. The biggest spenders were the now-split Coalition parties, which spent $212 million between them and the ALP who…

International Women’s Day: Balance the Scales

THIS SUNDAY, March 8, is collectively known as ‘International Women’s Day’ and the theme this year is ‘Balance the Scales’. Balance the Scales is a promise that every woman and girl – regardless of background or identity – should be safe,…

Letters to the Editor 18/02/26

DEMENTIA AWARENESS  Dear editor, In 2026, there are an estimated 446,500 Australians living with dementia, a figure projected to more than double to over one million people by 2065. In Queensland, there are an estimated 88,200 people living with dementia in 2026 and without a significant…

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