Article Updated: 04/08/2026 Transport and Main Roads has confirmed it is actively working on a design for a pedestrian crossing on Obi Obi Road in Mapleton, going further than the…
Category: Community & Safety
National Phone Alert Test Set for 27 July, With Precautions Urged for Domestic Abuse/Violence Survivors
Community Members will hear a loud siren from their mobile phones on Monday 27 July as the federal government runs its first nationwide test of AusAlert, the emergency warning system…
“Unverified”: the small word that could save you from a scam text
It’s a scenario almost every local resident will recognise: a text lands on your phone, apparently from your bank, your energy provider, or even the council, asking you to click…
Wild Dog Baiting Comes to the Blackall Range – and Residents Have Questions
Updated: 28th April 2026 Sunshine Coast Council’s Autumn 2026 baiting program is underway. For Blackall Range communities, the notification letters have landed, and so has the controversy. Residents across the…
A Busy Season for the Blackall Range’s Own DV Champions, Speak Up Now
Spring may be a season for new beginnings, but for Speak Up Now, the Maleny-based domestic and family violence (DFV) awareness group, there’s no quiet season. The group, a collaboration…
Before You Click: What You Need to Know About the Obi Obi Road Pedestrian Crossing Survey
This article was updated April 2026 Nicklin MP Marty Hunt is seeking community input on pedestrian safety improvements in Mapleton, and he wants to hear from as many residents as…
MMA – The Hidden Danger in the Long Grass
New CSIRO data confirms the Maleny–Kenilworth–Blackall Range hinterland is Queensland’s leading area of high burden for mammalian meat allergy, a delayed, potentially life-threatening food allergy triggered solely by tick bites….
Sleeper Bus Rolls into Nambour: A Safe Night for Those Doing it Tough
A converted bus, nine pods, and a community response to homelessness on the Sunshine Coast. As illegal camping sparks debate in Mapleton and homelessness strains Nambour’s parks and creek corridors,…
Illegal camping in village areas prompts community discussion
Growing observations of unauthorised camping in Mapleton day-use areas have prompted community discussion about balancing enforcement, child safety obligations and compassion for those facing housing stress. Residents have reported observing…
Day for Daniel: How One Family’s Tragedy Sparked Australia’s Largest Child Safety Movement
On the last Friday of October, thousands of schools, workplaces and communities across Australia turn red. Children wear crimson shirts, participate in safety lessons, and engage in activities that start…