It’s the year 1954. Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James and Eartha Kitt are all at the dizzy heights of their careers. With swinging jazz, powerful soul and cheeky kitsch these three women broke new ground for all who followed after.
Melissa Western and her world class band pay tribute to this magnificent era in music and inspiring trio of pioneering singers. 50s style abounds.
Pilbeam Theatre – October 17
Gladstone Entertainment and Convention Centre: October 18.
Kookaburra Village is an exciting place to live for the over 50’s, located just kilometres from the centre of Caloundra on Queensland’s beautiful Sunshine Coast.…
Noosa Regional Gallery has opened two compelling contemporary exhibitions, bringing local and national practices into dynamic conversation. Sunshine Coast-based artist Andrew Hillhouse is featured in There Is Another Sky, a…
The Sunshine Statesmen Chorus was formed as a not-for-profit organisation in 1992 as a result of three members of a local quartet requiring an additional member. The advertising resulted in…
The appeal of road trips in Australia is on the rise and no wonder. Instead of rushing between destinations, the idea of open highways, vast landscapes and time to explore…
It’s never been more important to celebrate where our food comes from, and there’s no better way to do that than at the Scenic Rim Farm Gate Trail, returning on…
Described by the BBC as “Australia’s own Bocelli” and praised by Theatre Direct as “a powerhouse voice that could fill a stadium”, nternationally-Acclaimed Tenor Paul Ettore Tabone brings extraordinary vocal…
As housing affordability pressures continue across South East Queensland, Kilcoy is emerging as a hidden gem for over-50s – offering space, community spirit, and exceptional value. For people looking to…
Take a musical trip back to the 70s and early eighties with the Village People Experience – presented by the Sunshine Coast’s own Jally Entertainment and touring around the East…
Horizon Festival, the Sunshine Coast’s premier celebration of people, place and possibility, returns from 1–10 May 2026 with 10 days of creativity and unforgettable experiences across the region. From joyous…
A much cherished certificate of recognition and thanks presented to school teacher Mrs Elizabeth Winnett in 1890 has just been donated to the Tewantin Heritage and Historical Society Inc. at…
The updated 2025 guide to the Age Pension, including information on payment rates, income and assets tests and conditions, is now available from the office of the Federal Member for…
