IN AN effort to make getting about a lot more cost-effective, the Crisafulli Government has made Queensland’s public transport 50-cent fares permanent. The announcement was made and locked in law following the recent State Government Budget. The Budget also delivered announcements on generational…
LADIES FIESTA FOURS The annual Ladies Fiesta Fours was held on Wednesday, June 24, and it was once again a hotly contested day of lawn bowls with many entrants from across the region. Conditions were perfect with the organisers, volunteers,…
There’s been so much happening on the greens of late at the Coolum Beach Sports Club, with two annual bowls events once again showcasing how friendly the local club is and also a lot of great bowling action. First up,…
VANESSA HALL EDITOR AUSTRALIANS Love to win, and one title we can safely say is ours is that of highest per capita losses to gambling. New research from the Australia Institute paints a brutal portrait of the real cost of…
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…
Vanessa Hall Editor FROM JULY 1, the toughest e-mobility laws in Australia came into effect, with the Crisafulli Government delivering their e-mobility reforms to make Queensland safer and curb community concerns over the rapid rise in illegal and high-powered e-bikes…
Antique Buyers in the Area IN TODAY’S trend of downsizing and decluttering our homes, it’s the perfect time to go through those drawers and cupboards and turn those unwanted items into cash. Antique Buyers, and father-son duo, Mike and Nate, will be travelling to the Sunshine Coast from July 15 to 18. See page 12 for full details…
LOCALS looking to study, change careers or build new skills are being encouraged to apply for a share of 100 scholarships being offered by TAFE Queensland this year. Applications opened on July 6 and will remain open until September 30, with…
FROM October 24 this year, Jetstar will suspend its direct flights between the Sunshine Coast and Auckland, ending the international service less than two years after it first took off. The airline confirmed that lower-than-expected passenger demand and rising operating costs were responsible…
A JOINT CRACKDOWN on illegal camping across the Noosa Shire is continuing, with dozens of fines issued as council and police target people using public spaces as unofficial campgrounds. Recent early morning patrols by Noosa Council officers, assisted by Queensland Police, resulted in…