Editorial Policy
At Caloundra Chronicle, our purpose is simple: to celebrate, inform, and connect our community through accurate, thoughtful, and meaningful storytelling. We are committed to publishing content that reflects the people, culture, and issues that shape life on the Sunshine Coast.
Accuracy & Integrity
We strive to ensure all information we publish is accurate, fair, and responsibly sourced. Our stories are based on verified information wherever possible, and we take care to represent individuals, organisations, and events truthfully and respectfully.
If an error is identified, we are committed to correcting it promptly and transparently.
Independence
Our editorial decisions are made independently. While we proudly support local businesses and community organisations, advertising, sponsorships, or partnerships do not influence our news coverage, story selection, or opinions.
Sponsored content is always clearly labelled so readers can easily distinguish it from independent editorial content.
Community Focus
We exist to serve our local community. Our content prioritises stories that have relevance and value to people living, working, and visiting the Caloundra and greater Sunshine Coast region. We aim to highlight positive initiatives, local achievements, cultural experiences, and issues that matter to our readers.
We welcome diverse voices and perspectives that contribute constructively to community conversations.
Opinion & Commentary
Opinion pieces and columns reflect the views of the individual author and are clearly presented as commentary. They do not necessarily represent the views of Caloundra Chronicle as a publication.
We encourage thoughtful, respectful discussion and value a range of perspectives within our community.
User Contributions
We love sharing stories from our readers. Submissions from the community may be edited for clarity, length, or style, but we aim to preserve the original voice and intent. We reserve the right not to publish material that does not align with our values or editorial standards.
Transparency & Feedback
We believe trust is built through openness. If you have feedback, concerns, or believe a correction is needed, we encourage you to get in touch. Community input helps us grow, improve, and continue to serve our readers with integrity.
Respect & Responsibility
We are committed to respectful storytelling. We avoid publishing content that is misleading, discriminatory, defamatory, or unnecessarily intrusive. Sensitive topics are handled with care, particularly when they involve vulnerable individuals or community groups.
We respect privacy and will not publish personal information without consent unless there is a clear public interest.
You can contact us via our Contact Us page or through our Corrections & Feedback section.