Sunshine Coast blood donors save lives
July 2010
By Emily Haynes, Bachelor of Communication
For many Sunshine Coast businesses and groups, helping to save lives is not just about donating money, but donating blood. Read more
STI epidemic sparks health concerns
July 2010
By Brooke Potter, Bachelor of Journalism
Health professionals are calling for more sexual health education, in response to the rising numbers of sexually-transmissible infections on the Sunshine Coast. Read more
Motorbike trip to raise awareness of depression
July 2010
By Kara Sonter, Bachelor of Communication
Two men on motorbikes have sparked passion and rallied support throughout the Sunshine Coast by riding across the country to raise funds and awareness for depression. Read more
GFC2 crashes on the Sunshine Coast
July 2010
By Kerrie De Clara, Post Graduate Diploma of Journalism
Sunshine Coast small businesses have relied on their resources to survive the Global Financial Crisis (GFC), but accumulated debt has taken its toll. Read more
Kids pyjama drive comes to the Sunshine Coast
July 2010
By Sarah Mahoney, Bachelor of Journalism
Many foster children are sure to get a good night’s sleep again this year, with The Pyjama Foundation calling on community members to donate pyjamas to their state-wide drive. Read more
National Park heritage approval closer
July 2010
By Sharon Wright, Bachelor of Communication
The Cooloola area of the Great Sandy National Park is one step closer to becoming part of the Fraser Island World Heritage site, after a plan 20 years in the pipeline. Read more
Chelsea Bartlett competing at Toogoolawah
July 2010
By Tamsyn Burness, Bachelor of Communication
Chelsea Bartlett, 14, of Cooroibah will be the first junior rider to represent Australia at the World Youth Horse Barrel Races in America this July. Read more
Australia body art festival a success
June 2010
By Sarah Mahoney, Bachelor of Journalism
The annual Australian Body Art Carnivale, held in Eumundi on the Sunshine Coast, was bigger and better this year as a newly expanded three-day event. Read more
Bodies of art line up
June 2010
By Liesl D'Rozario, Bachelor of Journalism
Human bodies, cars and street pavements acted as canvases of fantasy at the Australian Body Art Carnivale in Eumundi over the weekend of May 14 to 16, 2010. Read more
One island at a time
June 2010
By Anna Jones, Bachelor of Communication
They are like most children; their eyes are full of curiosity, their smiles big and their spirit bigger, but they live in one of the most poverty stricken regions in the world. Read more
Children are the forgotten victims
June 2010
By Brooke Potter, Bachelor of Journalism
Domestic violence has increased on the Sunshine Coast, highlighting the lack of provision for children and prompting a review of current laws. Read more
AGL funding in need of Operation Rescue
June 2010
By Hannah Bekkeli, Bachelor of Communication
Public Relations students at the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC), Australia, have embarked on a mission to raise much-needed funds for the AGL Action Rescue Helicopter. Read more
Vegan chocolates hit the Sunshine Coast
June 2010
By Kiera Kelly-Williamson, Bachelor of Journalism
Vegans now have something to celebrate, with a local Sunshine Coast resident releasing a new line of vegan chocolates. Read more