Life & Culture

Life & Culture

The stories, traditions, creativity, and everyday moments that shape who we are. “Life & Culture” explores the people, passions, arts, heritage, and shared experiences that give our region its unique character. From cultural celebrations and creative expression to local lifestyles and community values, this category captures the spirit of living well and staying connected to what matters most.

A Fresh New Look for Golden Beach Tavern

Golden Beach Tavern has thrown open the doors on a fresh new chapter, and the popular local watering hole is looking brighter, breezier and more family-friendly than ever. At the…

Surf Club Upgrade Ready for September Holiday

Hey, it’s a big wave from Kings Beach Surf Club, the business arm supporting Metropolitan Caloundra SLSC, and we’re heading into a very exciting September. Why, you may well ask?…

Martin Duncan’s Conversation Starters

For Elders – What is one of your favourite childhood memories? – Who made a significant impact on your life? – What advice do you wish more people would follow?…

Meridan Students Champion Shorebird Conservation

Year 3 students at Meridan State College are becoming passionate advocates for some of the Sunshine Coast’s most remarkable seasonal visitors through their inquiry unit ‘Share the Shore’, developed in…

Kosa Pilates, The Strand

After 27 years teaching dance and drama, Kristy has brought her experience in movement and education to Kosa Pilates, a boutique studio in The Strand built around small classes and…

Country Kitchens: Barb’s Vegetable Slice

Serves: 8 | Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30–35 minutes Ingredients 4 eggs 3 spring onions, sliced ½ cup grated carrot ½ cup grated zucchini 310 g can corn…

Cooking Up Healthier Habits in Caloundra

The wonderful women of the Caloundra QCWA Branch know their way around a kitchen, and they are putting that experience to good use through the QCWA Country Kitchens program. With…

Healthy Bliss Balls

Do you find yourself reaching for a sugary snack when that mid-morning or afternoon energy slump hits? While chocolate or lollies may give you an energy burst, it’s often followed…

The Truth About Your 3pm Slump

That familiar 3pm slump can make another coffee or something sweet, feel like the only reasonable answer. But before blaming your willpower, it may be worth looking at what you…

Blessings

There are blessings everywhere. Not only in the big moments we celebrate, but tucked gently inside the ordinary moments we so easily pass by. The morning light through the window.…

Caloundra Gets the BIG Aussie Review

Brisbane teachers Grace Herdman and Matt Millward have swapped the classroom for the open road after winning BIG4’s year-long The BIG Aussie Review. Thy recently rolled into BIG4 Caloundra Waterfront,…

Reconnect with Nature

In 2019, a study of more than 19,000 people found that spending just two hours a week in nature was associated with better health and greater happiness.* It doesn’t even…

Get in Early for Glacé Fruit this Christmas

For Caloundra cooks planning their festive baking, The Source Bulk Foods Caloundra recommends stocking up on glacé fruit early. Store owner Norm says much of the glacé fruit available in…

Salty Sessions with Angie Pallisier

Welcome Sunshine Coast, to my first Salty Sessions! I’m Angie and I have officially been handed the surf column baton. It’s an honour to follow in John’s footsteps sharing stories…

The Sunflower Lady Growing Community

Joey Mogg is happy to be known around Caloundra as the “sunflower lady”. What matters most to her, though, is that people know the person behind the real estate stigma…

Daisy’s Return

With a history spanning more than a century, Daisy’s Place has welcomed scores of Sunshine Coast travellers seeking rest, a good meal and some local hospitality. Its story holds a…

Dog’s Best Friend – June Snaps

Life’s just better with a dog. Meet some of Caloundra’s happiest hounds as they explore local parks, hit the beach, enjoy a puppacino and remind us why they’re our best…

Returning to Our Natural State of Peace

So many people are searching for peace as though it is somewhere outside of them. We look for it in the perfect morning routine, the quiet weekend, the holiday, the…

Sunshine, Chrome and Massive Crowds

The 2026 Beachfest weekend has been and gone, delivering some serious nostalgia, and a powerful economic boost for the region. From 27–31 May, near-perfect weather set the stage for five…