Contributors

Share Your Voice with the Caloundra Community

The Caloundra Chronicle is powered by community stories, local insights and passionate contributors who care about this region.

If you have a story to tell, an expertise to share, or a local voice that deserves to be heard — we’d love to hear from you.

We welcome writers, photographers, community leaders, business owners and locals who want to contribute meaningful content to our growing readership.

What We’re Looking For

We publish original content across:

  • Life & Culture – Arts, food, wellbeing, coastal lifestyle

  • Community Stories – Local heroes, volunteers, events, initiatives

  • People & Profiles – Inspiring locals doing great things

  • Environment & Sustainability

  • Schools & Youth

  • Local Impact & History

  • Opinion & Columns

If it’s positive, relevant and adds value to the Caloundra region — it’s worth pitching.

Who Can Contribute?

You might be:

  • A local business owner with industry insights

  • A community group sharing news or updates

  • A passionate writer with a strong local angle

  • A photographer capturing life on the Coast

  • A student or emerging journalist building your portfolio

You don’t need to be a professional writer. You just need something worth sharing.

Contributor Guidelines

To maintain editorial quality, all submissions must:

  • Be original content (not published elsewhere, not AI-generated)

  • Be relevant to the Caloundra / Sunshine Coast region

  • Be informative, engaging and community-focused

  • Avoid excessive self-promotion

  • Respect our Editorial Policy

Articles are typically 300–600 words. Shorter updates are also welcome for community news.

We reserve the right to edit submissions for clarity, grammar and formatting.

What You Receive

  • Author byline and short bio

  • Link to your website or social profile (where appropriate)

  • Exposure to a growing local audience

  • Portfolio building opportunities

Exceptional contributors may be invited to become regular columnists.

Sponsored or Business Content

If you are a business looking to promote products or services, please visit our Advertise page. Sponsored content options are available.

How to Submit

Email your pitch or completed article to:

📧 editor@caloundrachronicle.com

Include:

  • A short summary of your article

  • Your name and contact details

  • A brief bio (50–100 words)

  • Any relevant images (high resolution)

We aim to respond within 5–7 business days.

Let’s Tell Local Stories That Matter

Caloundra is built on people, passion and community spirit.
If you have something valuable to share — now’s the time.

Submit your story today and become part of the Chronicle.