Sunshine Coast school continues to help PNG village
December 2009
By Sarah Mahoney, Bachelor of Journalism
Chancellor State College and community members on the Sunshine Coast have worked towards improving quality of life in a Papua New Guinea (PNG) village for five years. Read more
Empower Youth organisation provides aid to Africa
December 2009
By Roseanna Langmead, Bachelor of Journalism
The lives of residents in an impoverished Zambian village in Africa are improving, one Empower Youth trip at a time. Read more
Mullet could solve Sunshine Coast water pollution
December 2009
By Megan McEwan, Bachelor of Journalism
The humble mullet fish may lead the way for healthier waterways on the Sunshine Coast. Read more
Patrons remember an old friend
December 2009
By Karis Howard, Bachelor of Journalism
This Christmas will mark the 64th year since a brave navy soldier dared to send the King of England a telegram from a war-ridden sea. Read more
Sunshine Coast decision makers of tomorrow
December 2009
By Kamilia Palu, Bachelor of Journalism
The Sunshine Coast Regional Council’s newest members are quite different to the normal councillors. Read more
ABC to feature Michael Berry's latest documentary
December 2009
By Gayle Butler, Bachelor of Journalism
Sunshine Coast born Hugh Sawrey’s larrikin life is captured in a documentary directed by Michael Berry and produced by his daughter Emily, to feature on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) early next year. Read more
Community bonds reducing crime in Wurtulla
December 2009
By Alana Iles, Bachelor of Journalism
Being a good neighbour has become more than a casual smile over a shared fence on the Sunshine Coast. Read more
Peregian Originals event continues despite complaints
December 2009
By Anna Jones, Bachelor of Journalism
The Peregian Originals event is still being flagged by unhappy residents, despite its growing popularity. Read more
STI increase fear as schoolies arrives
December 2009
By Cadence Page, Bachelor of Journalism
As Year 12 students celebrate ‘Schoolies Week’, the cultural rite of passage, health workers fear a further increase of sexually transmitted infections (STI) rates among drunken teens. Read more
Initiatives promote Sunshine Coast youth
September 2009
By Jamie-Leigh Mason, Bachelor of Journalism
Youth on the Sunshine Coast have been given a chance to redefine themselves and get their issues heard through various initiatives aimed at fostering greater communication. Read more
Local children learn eating veggies can be fun
June 2009
By Stacey Roberts, Bachelor of Journalism
Sunshine Coast children are taught how to grow their own nutritious fruit and vegetables with “Permakids” workshops at Veggie Village, a Peregian Beach community garden. Read more