Home » Photographers display hometown pride

Photographers display hometown pride



Tyler Stevens has taken out this year’s Banana Shire Council Australia Day photography competition which carried the theme “hometown pride”.

This year’s competition showcased the talents of local photographers, capturing the essence and beauty of the region while celebrating the pride residents hold for their hometowns.

Stevens, whose captivating photograph impressed judges with its creative view from the top of a harvester. The winning entry stood out among the submissions, reflecting pride in both home and work.

Securing the second place is Liz Dales, whose photograph of a girl in a field captured a timeless moment showcasing the importance of cherishing life’s simpler pleasures.

The competition also featured a People’s Choice category, allowing the community to vote for their favourite photograph.

Chrissy Horrocks emerged as the winner of the People’s Choice award, showcasing a beautiful black and white photo of a brewing storm forming over farm lands.

Council received a remarkable number of submissions this year, demonstrating the widespread enthusiasm and passion for photography within the community.

Mayor Nev Ferrier praised the exceptional talent and creativity of the participants.

” I extend my congratulations to Tyler Stevens, Liz Dales, and Chrissy Horrocks for their achievements,” the mayor said.

“The annual Australia Day photography competition provides a wonderful platform for our community to showcase their photography.”

Digital Editions


More News

  • Celebrate New Year on the earlier side

    Celebrate New Year on the earlier side

    Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a bang at three locations across the Sunshine Coast, with family friendly timings and the return of the midnight fireworks display. Sunshine Coast Council is…

  • Country drives bring rewards

    Country drives bring rewards

    Queensland Country Tourism (QCT) has launched a 2025/26 Country Drive Campaign, ‘We all need a little country drive’ at Rosalie House in Toowoomba. The campaign highlights the growing appeal of…

  • Sconetime serves up a sweet celebration for Elsie’s 104th birthday

    Sconetime serves up a sweet celebration for Elsie’s 104th birthday

    Purchase this photo from Pic Store: 510419 Sconetime Cooroy was extra special recently, as Pomona resident Elsie Dalzell marked her 104th birthday at the Cooroy Memorial Hall. In between serving…

  • Safely transport past memories to the future

    Safely transport past memories to the future

    A family home contains a lifetime of memories but getting older means kids moving out and needs changing. Thoughts turn to down-sizing. That home, once bursting at the seams is…

  • Christmas experience for the grandkids

    Christmas experience for the grandkids

    Bluey’s World Brisbane is set to shine this holiday season with an unforgettable Christmas celebration for families. Fans can immerse themselves in a Bluey-style Christmas filled with sparkling lights, music,…

  • Oh to sleep, perchance to dream

    Oh to sleep, perchance to dream

    In the first of my occasional columns about staying alive (because it beats the alternative), I spoke about one of the silent killers – hypertension – and the importance of…

  • Your Life, Your Way: Dovida’s Commitment to Quality Home Care

    Your Life, Your Way: Dovida’s Commitment to Quality Home Care

    Dovida provides high-quality, person-centred home care for older people across the Sunshine Coast and Gympie regions. Proudly family-owned and operated for 14 years, employing more than 250 locals with a…

  • On the fifth day of Christmas…

    On the fifth day of Christmas…

    The countdown to Christmas has begun so I thought it may be appropriate to throw in some gift suggestions, but with a distinct focus on presents for beer lovers. There’s…

  • Quiet the ringing reclaim the calm.

    Quiet the ringing reclaim the calm.

    At Cotton Tree Audiology, they understand that tinnitus, that persistent ringing, buzzing or whooshing in the ears can feel like a constant companion that was never asked for. For many…

  • Three decades of caring, community and connection

    Three decades of caring, community and connection

    For Christine Walker, Saturday mornings in the bush have been part of her life for 30 years. “Where else can you hear the waves and walk through rainforest to get…