Stories

Stories

Real moments, real people, real life. “Stories” brings together the personal experiences, local tales, and meaningful moments that reflect the heart of our community. From inspiring journeys and everyday heroes to unexpected encounters and shared memories, this category is where the human side of our region comes to life — one story at a time.

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…

Surf Forecasting

Aloha Crew! It can be quite a challenge working out when and where to surf to get the best waves. There are plenty of factors to consider, including the tide,…

Help shape the future of our local economy

As president of the Caloundra Chamber of Commerce, I am continually reminded of the vital role small businesses play in shaping the character and strength of our local economy. From…

Interest Rates, Interest Rates, Interest Rates!

Everyone’s talking about Interest Rates. For those with mortgages they are certainly testing household budgets. With interest rates rising and the cost of living continuing to bite, many local families…

Caloundra State High School Signature Programs

Caloundra State High School is home to a growing range of Signature Programs that are helping students turn their passions into pathways while achieving outstanding success at state and national…

Caloundra: The City of Beaches

Many of our early environmental pioneers fought long and hard campaigns to protect the Pumicestone Passage and our beaches. One of them was the late Kathleen McArthur (1915–2000), who wrote…

Post Offices of Caloundra

In days gone by, the post office sat at the centre of community life in Caloundra – a place where news arrived, business was conducted and the town connected with…

Vocational Excellence Awards Night

The Rotary Club of Caloundra Pacific’s annual Vocational Excellence Awards, at Caloundra Golf Club in May, celebrated four local people who consistently go above and beyond in their work and…

Margaret Turner: Letting the Art Lead

Sunshine Coast artist Margaret Turner has spent a lifetime creating, but it is persistence—not talent, she insists—that lies behind her striking abstract works, which will be on display at her…

CCPS Little Learners Gives Room to Grow

Set within the beautiful grounds of Caloundra City Private School in Pelican Waters, CCPS Little Learners offers a holistic early childhood education program for children aged 2+ years to kindergarten.…

A Cuppa with Mota Singh

Mota Singh sees photography as a way of slowing down long enough to properly notice the world. Alana Hall discovers the inspiration behind his art. From street corners to stars…

Talented Friends Gallery – See you again!

For seven years, the walls of Talented Friends Gallery in The Village Walkway displayed the creative works of a myriad of local artists. As well as an exhibition space, the…

Boysa’s Mullet Legacy Lives On

As generations of fishermen gather at Kings Beach for the annual mullet season, the community honours Raymond “Boysa” Chaplin while carrying forward a century-old coastal tradition. On winter mornings at…

Choosing a Wetsuit

Hi crew! When picking a wetsuit, there are three things to decide: style, thickness, and zip type. For style, springsuits have either long or short arms and short legs, and…

Notes from the Native Nursery

Have you ever considered volunteering? I’ve taken on many volunteer roles over the years, and each one has contributed to my life in wonderful ways. Seed collecting gave me new…

Vintage Glamour is Back

The 9th Annual Pinup Girl Pageant will be turning heads at Caloundra Hotel on Saturday 30 May as part of Downunder Beachfest 2026. Celebrating vintage fashion and charisma and hosted…