Letters to the editor 20/07/22
CARPARK CALMNESS Dear editor, I would like to congratulate the gentleman in the Coles car on Thursday 7th July at about 2:00 pm. He was minding his own business and quietly reversing from his car park when a woman in…
Council warns of scammers seeking rate monies
SUNSHINE Coast Council is warning residents to be aware of bogus emails requesting payment of rates. Council has become aware of a small number of incidents where a scammer has emailed residents asking for payment of rates using a BSB…
Stashes of cash from old cans
MANY community organisations, sporting groups and individuals have benefitted from the Containers for Change scheme with the Palaszczuk Government announcing five billion containers have been refunded and more than $500 million has gone back into the pockets of Queenslanders. Environment…
Queenslanders urged to check for cost of living rebate on electricity bills
MINISTER for Energy Mick de Brenni last week issued his strongest warning yet to the market, reminding energy retailers to pass on the cost-of-living rebates announced in the Budget, as the new financial year begins. “The new budget is the…
Noosa asking community to consult on housing plan
THE Noosa community is being urged to help shape Noosa Council’s new Draft Housing Strategy by answering a short survey either online or at pop-up stalls around town in July. The draft strategy is aimed at creating more social and affordable…
Free top tips on offer for grant writing success
Join Sunshine Coast Council for a free grant writing workshop. The workshops are open to community groups and not-for-profit organisations. Photo: Contributed LOCAL community groups with project ideas to make the Sunshine Coast more active, vibrant, creative, inclusive, or resilient…
Community Update: Coolum Lions
Photo: Contributed Celebrating Community Legends! Local legends Stuart and Grace Sharp from Coolum Beach Lions presented a cheque to Caroline and Mark for the 92.7 Mix FM ‘Give-Me-5 for Kids’ annual appeal. Stuart and Grace have been members of Coolum…
Fretboards at the ready for Acoustic Guitar Spectacular
Jordan Brodie is one of the three incredible artists who will be taking part in the Acoustic Guitar Spectacular across the Sunshine Coast at the end of July. Photo: Contributed A HIGHLY anticipated annual event, the Acoustic Guitar Spectacular brings…
Farewell feathered friend
Photo: Mike Drinkwater It was sad news that greeted many late last week with social media community boards reporting the death of the beloved albino brush turkey known as ‘Albie’ who roamed the streets and bushland around Noosa’s Hastings Street…
Business Showcase: McKean Admin Solutions
Madalyn McKean YOU OUTSOURCE the gardening, even the cleaning and if you run a business no doubt you had a professional design your website and brand logo? So why not outsource the bookwork and hire a ‘Virtual Assistant’ who will…