There’s a jewel on our doorstep called Maroochy River Conservation Park, which I had extended by 15 hectares a few years ago. Local conservation groups have lovingly cherished and worked in the park. There are some special walks, particularly from Ocean Drive, Twin Waters (nearly opposite the resort entrance) through to Mudjimba Beach Holiday Park…
Maybe you’ve always loved your garden, while others are rediscovering the joys of their backyard with fresh eyes and vigour in this season. Let me introduce you to a genuine gem for those who aren’t already fans of Coolum Community Native Nursery at 157 Warran Rd Yaroomba. Their freshly released history book sums up their…
Can you name five local foods or manufactured goods produced right here on the Sunshine Coast? Join the “Buy Local 5” campaign and save local jobs. I’m asking people to swap at least five purchases of goods or services they’d normally buy from outside the region for local goods instead. For tips of where to…
Buying local, saving local jobs is quite a tasty affair when you have the best seafood in the world at Mooloolaba Spit with more fishers selling direct to the public to stay afloat. Since COVID-19 turned many businesses upside down, the fishing industry was particularly hard hit with the loss of exports and restaurant trade.…
At just 18, Lachie Smart became the youngest pilot ever to circumnavigate the world in a single engine plane. Four years later this young Sunshine Coast man is helping navigate the 30-year-old family manufacturing business, Smartline Medical, through the turbulent times of COVID-19. Founded by father Will who has always been an innovator looking for…
Local Suppliers Deliver Goods Sourcing local produce isn’t a new trend for Roz White of White’s IGA. That’s why when hand sanitiser became a hot item, Roz already had a supplier stocking her shelves, the Sunshine Coast’s very own Concept Labs. Roz said: “We’ve been able to access a lot of products because of our…
Guardian angels in our midst They are the guardians of the beaches as well as our homes. Marcoola Surf Club is providing free food packs for people in need during the challenging time of COVID-19 from the Maroochy River up to Mt Coolum. I met Tahnee Roach and Lucas Marvel at the club and…