Community

5 June 2025

Showgirl tradition rides high after six years

At a special function hosted on Wednesday, May 28 by Kylie Miles, owner of Plush Living, the community was formally introduced to this year’s entrants: Hailey Miles and Millie Retschlag will vie for the title of 2025 Kilcoy Showgirl, while Hanah Rets...

5 June 2025

Berry closing to finish line

The project, delivered in three phases, aims to enhance road safety and functionality in the region’s rapidly growing area. Phase 1: CompletedThe first phase involved the demolition of existing structures and the construction of new retaining walls, ...

4 June 2025

Shining at Glassies

Hosted by Glass House MP Andrew Powell, in partnership with neighbouring Caloundra MP Kendall Morton, the Glassies Small Business Awards celebrates small business excellence in the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay Hinterland. The gala event, held in co...

4 June 2025

Wrapped in wonder

Doreen O’Connor, one of the original ‘Yarn Fairies’, said the yarn bombing started as a small idea to make Esk more vibrant in the lead-up to the Fair in June, with the project just growing from year to year. Inspired by the Esk QCWA’s creative displ...

4 June 2025

EDO loses its voice

Revealed ahead of the upcoming State Budget, the funding cut will impact the EDO’s ability to provide free legal services from its Brisbane and Cairns offices — services that have supported more than 1,500 Queenslanders over the past five years. The ...

3 June 2025

Pumicestone’s finest

With more than 2,500 nominations received to determine the finalists, and an additional 3,000 votes cast for the People’s Choice Award, the calibre of small businesses recognised this year showed the strength and innovation of the local economy.Membe...

3 June 2025

Sentinel has the write stuff

Our humble but determined team was honoured in 11 of the 18 possible categories, including every advertising award barring one placement.It’s a result that speaks volumes about the breadth of talent across our newsroom.A special congratulations to ou...

3 June 2025

Batteries ‘a state matter’

Somerset Mayor Jason Wendt said it was critical that stand-alone BESS facilities were included in the state’s new assessment of renewable energy facilities.Cr Wendt said he was concerned that the current Bill did not take into account issues importan...

2 June 2025

Business and mental health

The Wellbeing and Prevention Coalition in Mental Health (WPCMH), together with the Council of Small Business Organisations Australia (COSBOA), has released its latest policy brief Promoting Small Business Owner Mental Health. The latest data shows th...