Luke Anthony’s Music
It’s been said that a place chooses you and that’s exactly how local musician Luke Anthony came to call Caloundra home. Raised in the country town of Bathurst, Luke spent…
People / Profiles
People / Profiles
Martin Duncan’s Recipe for Bringing People Together
A palliative care nurse named Bronnie Ware once recorded the regrets she heard most often from people in their final weeks. Among them were wishes to stay in touch with…
100 Not Out – How to Live for a Century
Australians are living longer than ever, but reaching 100 is still a rare feat. With four centenarians calling BlueCare Dicky Beach home, perhaps Caloundra has uncovered its own Blue Zone…
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…
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.
