Help Cystic Fibrosis Queensland (CFQ) raise funds at Ladies Oaks DayCFQ has been generously named as the beneficiary of this year’s Hot 91 Ladies Oaks Day and a trio of third year University of the Sunshine Coast public relations students will be raising funds to support local families on the day.
Free kite flying event reaches new heights of sustainabilityAs part of Sunshine Coast Council’s TreeLine arts project, Art on the Wind is an afternoon of kite painting and flying designed to celebrate kites as an environmentally-sustainable alternative to balloons.
Festival brings ‘Queen of Crime’ back to lifeIn the year 1954 the first, sub four minute mile was run by Roger Bannister, the Premier of Queensland was Vince Gair, Marilyn Monroe married Joe DeMaggio, Rising Fast won the Melbourne Cup, the price of a dozen eggs was around 50 cents and the fourth and final Agatha Christie (aka the Queen of Crime) radio play Personal Call was broadcast on BBC Radio.
Volunteer Race Day at Corbould Park: Bob, the Blue and Benevolent Volunteers!Corbould Park in Caloundra was alive with swarming volunteers at the inaugural Volunteer Race Day from 10:30 am until 4 pm on Sunday 16th May.
One book, 120, 000 children: one very big storytelling sessionOn Wednesday morning over 120,000 children in libraries, schools and childcare centres across Australia will be listening to the same story, at the same time.
Sunshine Coast libraries shed light on sun damageWith Queensland boasting the world’s highest skin cancer rate, residents are encouraged to take advantage of free sun damage scans available at libraries across the Sunshine Coast.
Police officer stood down, North Coast RegionThe off-duty sergeant was involved in a single-vehicle traffic crash on the southbound ramp to the Bruce Highway from Caloundra Road just before 2.30am yesterday.
Caloundra Tourism holds special meetingMembers of Caloundra Tourism Inc and industry guests are invited to a Special General Meeting on Wednesday evening, June 2, at Rumba Beach Resort to vote on resolutions to formally wind up the organisation.
Willy Qua And The New Galapagos DuckGalapagos Duck has returned to Queensland ,jazz lovers,and it has a strong Queensland flavour to it. The Duck has come a long way since its infancy days back in1973. Only the ubiquitous Willy Qua survives from those days.
Sunshine Coast residents go ape over chooksSunshine Coast libraries have been inundated with bookings for free workshops on how to keep chooks in your backyard.
Kangaroo trail brings Contiki reunion to CaloundraContiki tour guides, drivers and regional representatives are renown for organising a great European holiday packed with sightseeing, culture, friendships and fun for 18-35's.
Council volunteers experience the sport of kingsJill Robinson and Diana Reeves will be rewarded for their efforts in volunteering for the Sunshine Coast Council by attending a special Volunteers Race Day at Corbould Park on Sunday 16 May as part of National Volunteers Week.
Queensland Air Museum Open Cockpit WeekendThe cockpits and cabins of many of the Queensland Air Museum's historic aircraft are opened up this special weekend. You can put yourself in the pilot's seat of jet fighters, airliners and helicopters, including the legendary WW2 Spitfire.
Unlawful wounding and Armed Robery UpdateIn speperate incidents on the Sunshine Coast, and Unlawful wounding in Battery Hill, and an update on the Armed Robery in Maroochydore.
Caloundra – two car crashTwo patients were transported to Caboolture Hospital with minor injuries after they were involved in a two car crash near Caloundra this morning.