Frazer Ramsden Journalism

28/10/2021

A popular Sunshine Coast skateboarding instructor is “pumped” to be part of the region’s first water-bound halfpipe show.

FULLSTORY: https://www.sunshinecoastnews.com.au/2021/10/28/chiggy-skateboarding-show-buskers-by-the-lake/

Chiggy's Skateboarding

28/10/2021

A non-profit organisation focused on teaching hairdressers how to help clients who suffer from domestic abuse is setting up corporate partnerships with councils across the country.

Find out what this means for the future of Australian salons and barbers. FULLSTORY: https://junctionjournalism.com/2021/10/28/hairstylists-unite-online-to-cut-domestic-violence/

Hairdressers with Hearts

Speak Up Now - Stop Domestic & Family Violence

22/09/2021

Meet the 22-year-old entrepreneur who's healing Coast racehorses with progressive electric magnetic pulse therapy.

FULL STORY: https://www.sunshinecoastnews.com.au/2021/09/21/the-special-therapy-helping-horses-get-up-and-running/

15/07/2021

Noosa will be invigorated over the next 10 days as cultural performances, live music, comedy sets and more return as part of a major festival.

MORE HERE: https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/noosa/noosa-alive-festival-launches-10day-program-of-events/news-story/a0f296cd7f7c60f562bbedcfb9b5edfb

Noosa Alive

15/07/2021

A Coast cyclist with potential to race on the world stage has been crowned the best young rider who competed in the Tour De Brisbane.

FULLSTORY: https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/sunshine-coast/sport/ara-pro-racing-rider-anya-louw-competed-in-the-threeday-brisbane-cycling-festival/news-story/3fca4b0dd04687340351f31987d97fab

Australian Cycling Academy

13/07/2021

Food relief foundation OzHarvest Sunshine Coast has received a $25,000 boost to ensure 50,000 meals will be distributed to those in need.

More here: https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/sunshine-coast/community/ozharvest-sunshine-coast-receives-donation-from-the-thompson-fund-to-feed-people-in-need/news-story/ffa66075e48048b48a1604eb7b4f0065

12/07/2021

The Maroochydore Swans will host their first Indigenous round in two weeks, to highlight the contributions of their players and fans.

Maroochydore players will rep an indigenous designed jersey that’s the first of its kind for the club.

Full story here: https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/sunshine-coast/sport/maroochydore-swans-rugby-league-club-creates-indigenous-round-jersey-after-request-from-players/news-story/d62ee5092287442ae10d32e0e2a2de25

Maroochydore Swans Senior Rugby League Club

12/07/2021

Coast talent Trent Loiero has solidified his spot on the Melbourne Storm roster after extending his contract until 2023.

Full story here: https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/sunshine-coast/sport/nrl-melbourne-storm-player-trent-loiero-signs-new-contract-as-promising-career-hits-new-level/news-story/feeb78a9b80fe11aca9ca089e6a8d9b7

SC Falcons

Kawana Rugby League

05/07/2021

A Sunshine Coast teen entrepreneur says age is no limit as she prepares to open a trendy new cocktail bar within Maroochydore's entertainment precinct. FULL STORY: https://bit.ly/3yomqzz

01/07/2021

Rival league clubs Kawana Dolphins and Beerwah Bulldogs have come together to play a game in memory of a deceased Coast man.

Kawana Rugby League

Beerwah Bulldogs RLFC

More here: ouriermail.com.au/news/queensland/sunshine-coast/kawana-dolphins-and-beerwah-bulldogs-hold-first-adam-perttula-memorial-cup/news-story/28fce71d0419cb414024fb092043617e

08/06/2021

Grassroots organisations Speak Up Now and Maleny Neighbourhood Centre have gained Sunshine Coast Council funding to educate hairdressers on how to help clients who suffer from domestic abuse.

The not-for-profit groups secured more than $7500 to pay for hairdressers in the Maleny and Blackall Range to receive training from online teaching service Hairdressers with Hearts.

Full story here: https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/maleny-hairdressers-trained-to-cut-domestic-violen/4273714/

Maleny Neighbourhood Centre

Speak Up Now - Help Save Lives - Maleny & Blackall Range

31/05/2021

Homegrown mental health support group Grab Life By The Balls (GLBTB) is targeting expansion in over 100 locations across the nation to get a tight grip on suffering Australian men.

GLBTB organiser Sam Parker said he would be leaving the Coast in a caravan with his family to initiate groups in every state of the country.

Click below for full story:

Hanging out with mates is often the best medicine when it comes to mental health and now a Coast man wants to spread the simple message across the country.

25/05/2021

A new music-mentoring initiative is giving teenage string-quartet players an opportunity to hone their skills and perform live on the Sunshine Coast.

Professional cellist Louise King talks about her program, Rising Stars, that will allow students to perform at the first ever Sunshine Coast Chamber Music Festival next month.

Cello Dreaming

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A Coast instructor is bursting a classical music bubble to help aspiring players reach for the stars.

25/05/2021

Creators of an award-winning musical have improvised in the face of COVID-19 stage fright to present their work in a new format.

Click below to hear Katy Forde and Aleathea Monsour from Musical Theatre Australia speak on their new endeavour.

A dream debut for an award-winning production seemed doomed until its Coast creators gave it new life.

25/05/2021

Construction has started on a $300,000 Sippy Downs park renovation which could lay the foundation for a further $1 million worth of upgrades for the area.

Full details below:

Upgrades at a Sippy Downs park could set the stone for a further $1 million worth of upgrades for the area. SEE THE PICTURES