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New generation of showgirls keeps history alive in Maleny

After more than 80 years of celebrating agriculture in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, a new generation of youth have emerged to renew history in the Maleny Show Personality competition for 2021. On Saturday, May 15, contestants and their families and friends gathered at The Orangery Maleny to hear winners announced over high tea. Despite the […]
4 years ago

Sunshine Coast outreach program combats youth isolation

Georgia Beard · CMN237 Podcast Georgia Beard A Sunshine Coast youth outreach program is connecting with local high school students to reduce the harmful impacts of COVID-19 on mental health. Partnering with Maroochydore State High School, the program has reached out to the vulnerable students and children of essential workers required to attend school. Program […]
5 years ago

Local hospitals adapt for coronavirus cases

Sunshine Coast health workers are adjusting their usual hospital operations in response to a potential influx of local COVID-19 patients. As an unprecedented crisis, the coronavirus pandemic has demanded new technologies and healthcare plans to reduce the spread of infection. Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital (SCUPH) Registered Nurse Jenna Philpot said COVID-19 response departments have […]
5 years ago