News snippets from across the region over the past week
Fall from scooter
A patient in stable condition was taken to Gympie Hospital with a leg injury following a fall from a scooter on Barton...
Fuel prices loom as final straw for local businesses
New data showing a direct correlation between high fuel prices and insolvency could be the straw that breaks the camel’s back for small businesses...
A ride for all reasons
The Kilkivan Great Horse Ride will turn back the clock to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the event.
The horse ride highlights the Kilkivan Country...
‘Stickerball Steve’ rolls into spotlight
Paul Kelly says it best - from little things, big things grow.
And they don't get much bigger than Stickerball Steve, who started from a...
Flowery fun for Mother’s day
Noosa District Orchid and Foliage Society will hold their annual Mother’s Day Orchid Show in Cooroy Memorial Hall in Maple Street on Friday and...
Keeping K’gari tidy
After seven days walking some of the most remote beaches on K'gari, Hana, co-founder of Drop Bear Adventures, is tired, sunburnt, and more determined...
Med implants coating another joint innovation for UniSC
A team of scientists from the University of the Sunshine Coast and around the world has developed a promising way to reduce the risks...
North of S’Coast new migration hot spot
The Sunshine Coast is still a favourite for Australians leaving capital cities, but more regional Australians are looking further afield, according to the latest...
DV offences taken ‘more seriously’
After a decade of legislative reform, domestic and family violence offences are now being dealt with more sternly in the courts, according to the...
Brady Bunch vibes fuel Gympie business heart
Just like a modern-day Brady Bunch, Kylie Limpus and Chris Fuller have seven children between them, but more than enough love to go around.
Now...
Guestspeakers’ personal Parkinson’s history
Members of the Gympie Parkinson’s Support Group recently welcomed guest speaker Joe Kelly to their monthly meeting.
Joe, a Member of Parliament representing the Brisbane...
Teach kids this essential life skill in schools
This April marks Financial Literacy Month, and not-for-profit Financial Basics Foundation (FBF) is using the opportunity to raise awareness of the inconsistent financial education...
News snippets from across the region over the past week
Fall from scooter
A patient in stable condition was taken to Gympie Hospital with a leg injury following a fall from a scooter on Barton...
