People / Profiles

People / Profiles

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…

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…

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…

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…

A Cuppa with Allie May

From her favourite spot at Moffat Headland looking out over “the edge of the earth”, Allie May reflects on hometown memories, a life of self-discovery, and the freedom that comes from following what feels most alive.

RixPix Captures the Beauty of Our Region

After relocating from Victoria to the Sunshine Coast, Rik Bresolin and his family have truly come to appreciate the beauty of this region. “My goal is to capture the essence…
Sno Carter arriving at his 80th birthday celebration at Caloundra Panthers AFL Club.

A Cuppa with Sno Carter

Sno Carter’s journey from a humble truck driver to a multi-business entrepreneur is a testament to ambition, resilience, and vision.