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Our eco pioneers
With drought, floods and fire ravaging different parts of Australia over the past few years, people are experiencing the effects of climate change in their own backyard, prompting more thoughtful decisions over the products they purchase. As more people buy local, sustainable Sunshine Coast businesses are reaping the rewards of establishing themselves as forces for …
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Plenty of parks
There really are so many things to love about the Sunshine Coast. Our beaches are pure magic, the dining scene rivals that of the big cities and our hinterland couldn’t be more lush. We know we have it good, and we love it. Something else I personally love as a mum to two energetic kids …
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Small town, big heart
Nestled in the rolling green hills deep in the Noosa hinterland is a hidden town oozing with charm, full of history and worthy of a visit. Unspoilt by the influence of technology and thriving in simplicity, it’s easy to feel as though you’ve stepped into the pictures of a history book when you visit here. …
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It’s a dog’s life
Dogs – our furry companions, our sidekicks, our best friends. There is no denying that pets very quickly become part of the family and I think it’s safe to say we love their company. Thankfully, the Sunshine Coast has stepped up and is showing its dog-friendly side with an array of eateries, accommodation options, dog …
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Meet the makers
It’s 8am on a Sunday morning as we walk through the gate and onto the green oval of Coolum State School. The Pacific Ocean is a mere two-and-half kilometres to the east and I can smell the salt and feel the gentle sea breeze tickling my face. From Monday to Friday, this field is buzzing …
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A new consciousness
On an organic farm in Doonan, Trent and Teagan Banyan live a simple life with daughter Mala and dog Coco. Their home – a converted caravan – sits on open land, which backs onto rainforest. A nearby community garden provides food, and the farm is home to pigs, and banana, citrus and arrowroot plants. Chickens …
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Listen up
The voice of Powderfinger drummer Jon Coghill is in my ears as I stand outside Nambour Library. He’s telling me about his childhood growing up in Nambour through my wireless headphones connected by Bluetooth to my smartphone, which has an app open called Soundtrails. I’m about to embark on an augmented reality audio adventure through …
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Little beauty
The sequined sea sparkles in the distance, drawing the eye along the horizon to the north, where Mount Coolum punctuates the landscape with its curvaceous silhouette. The eye tracks in towards the glistening Maroochy River, gently lapping the sand where barefoot children dig holes and build sandcastles. Behind the riverbank, the playground is animated with …
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Let’s dance
There is something about the sway of your hips, the shimmy of sequins across your body, that energy rising up from the bottom of your feet to your fingertips as you move to the music; there is undeniably something about dance that captures you and makes you feel alive. And while you may not know …
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Blast from the past
Once upon a time in Palmwoods, there was a little grocery store with a timber floor and shady verandah. You could stroll in with your grocery list and the shop assistant would hand-select your goods from the shelves and carefully wrap them in paper and string. If you wanted cheese, it wouldn’t come already sliced …
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