More environmental devastation is on the books for the region to the north of Noosa. Not to mention the health effects on the people 2.15 km away from this newly planned coal mine, with a huge capacity…which will spill in to the Mary River.It’s right next to a little town called Aldershot, which is just [...]

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The experience and brutal honesty of Sunshine Coast youth mentor, Dave Gunter is changing young lives. Dave Gunter has been there and done it all, almost. He has turned his life around and is now helping today’s youth. He explains the road he took and the path to where he is now. He starts [...]

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The Sunshine Coast Regional Council has brought down its

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Noosa Blue Care is running a chronic disease self-management course for people with chronic health conditions, such as diabetes, heart disease and arthritis. This service is available for just a gold coin donation each week. Contact Alex Martin on 5447 6455, and remember registration before 26th of July is necessary. Alex is a physiotherapist from [...]

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The Sunshine Coast Regional Council has developed a “Community Conservation Partnership Plan” which helps landholders to protect the conservation values of their land. This protection is legally binding, even after the land is sold on. Council both contributes money (or rates discounts) and advises landholders. Dave Burrows, from council explains the program and its progress [...]

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The Coolum Beach Uniting Church is involved with many mission and outreach projects, as well as what they do locally. They are running a fundraising craft and hobby expo on August 7th, at which they are looking for you to be a part of; either as exhibitors or as stall holders. Their secretary, Margaret Hall [...]

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The Noosa Residents and Ratepayers Association held a public forum on the Noosa Junction master plan and other Noosa issues on the 8th of July. It was well attended and the mood was positive. It’s refreshing to see a forum on these contentious issues take on such a positive attitude. This is how common ground [...]

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There’s a new live theatre directory available online. Click here to join the mailing list for the new live theatre directory. There is some fabulous theatre coming up right here on your doorstep, acting classes for all ages and some publishing deals have been struck as the result of the One Act Play competition. [...]

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Pups in Paradise have broadened their focus since they began. They have now organised a parliamentary “E-petition” to change state laws regarding the presence of dogs on leash in outdoor eating areas at cafes and restaurants. These laws have been re-written all over Australia and in the world. Kerri Gazzard talks with Linda [...]

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