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.

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.…

Team Up for the Cal 100 Fun Run

Join the relay for a day of fun and fitness The much-loved Cal 100 Fun Run is back for 2026 and the Caloundra community is invited to gather a team,…

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…

A Cuppa With Patricia Richardson

High above Kings Beach, in an apartment filled with treasures collected over a lifetime of travel and experience, Chronicle contributor Sue Warren enjoyed a cuppa with long-time Caloundra resident Patricia…

Connect Caloundra Forum

I am pleased to share with our community that I have assembled a group of influential and experienced stakeholders to form the Connect Caloundra Forum. This forum has been established…

Can You Enter the New Year Gently?

Can you Enter the New Year Gently? Entering the new year gently is an act of devotion to yourself. It is choosing tenderness over tension and listening over striving. It…

Staying Active in Beautiful Caloundra

Living in Caloundra has a wonderful way of keeping people active, often without even realising it. When you live beside the water, movement becomes part of daily life – a…

Solutions for a More Liveable Caloundra

Free parking and no more meters It was indeed a happy day when the council announced the end of the parking meters. The community celebrations echoed across social media and…

Local Priorities, Real Action

One of the most rewarding parts of my role is backing local businesses that are putting the Sunshine Coast on the global map. Recently, I had the privilege of presenting…

Truthtelling in Cairns

Our journey north began with the deep, thrumming vibration of an engine and the even deeper vibrations of an ancient story. The plane set me down in Cairns – a…