Stockland, a major Australian property development company, has recently lodged an Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) approval for Halls Creek, which they now name Aura South. This move has…
Australian Citizen Science Conference
Mapleton-based resident, Professor Steve Turton, Vice Chair of the Australian Citizen Science Association (ACSA) was the conference co-convenor. Prof. Turton worked with a Queensland-based local organising committee to deliver a…
The Mapleton Tramway
The Mapleton Tramway was a railway line that operated in the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, from 1915 to 1944. Built by the Moreton Central Sugar Mill, its primary purpose was to transport sugar cane from the farms on the range down to Nambour. However, it also served as a public carrier for people, mail, papers, and other goods. The tramway ran daily, except on Sundays, and the journey from Nambour to Mapleton took approximately two and a half hours, offering passengers breathtaking views of the ocean and the hinterland.
22nd Aug 2023 Dulong Creek Run Off Incident
Following concerns raised by residents, the community was informed of an incident during maintenance works on Dulong School Road (14th June ’23), where a substance runoff into Dulong Creek which feeds the Maroochy River, occurred, prompting an apology from the council. Despite implementing control measures, a portion of an environmentally friendly erosion control product, GRT Enviro Binder, entered the creek.
Vietnam Veterans Day
Fri 18th August: The Mapleton RSL Sub-branch conducted a memorial service on Friday, August 18th in the Mapleton Memorial Park, in observance of Vietnam Veterans Day. This ceremony marked a…
New Banner for Mapleton Country Market
Members of the Mapleton and District Community Association (MADCA) had a fruitful encounter with their local Member of Parliament, Rob Skelton, on August 9th. Gathered at the picturesque Mapleton State School, the group proudly revealed a new banner that is set to become a local landmark.
Nambour Revitalisation Plan
The Sunshine Coast Regional Council has unveiled a comprehensive vision for the Nambour Central Business District (CBD) as part of the Nambour Place Plan, a strategic initiative aimed at breathing new life into the heart of this historic region. The plan seeks to shape the future of Nambour, bolster its reputation as a thriving creative hub, and cultivate a welcoming ambiance.