"Having 3 close mates is one of the best things blokes can have to improve their health and well-being.” Sam Parker. “If you have 3 or more close mates that you confide in, you decrease your risk factors for anxiety, depression, suicide, mental health issues, and even stroke and heart attack.” According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, of the 3,307 deaths by suicide in Australia in 2024, more than three-quarters (76.5%) were male. “Burgers, bros and beers” was the plan when Sam Parker met with some mates one fateful night in 2016. Sam didn’t know it at the time, but he was about to create something that would change and save lives. Grab Life By The Balls Full story in the Hinterland Times Grab a print copy or read online here: https://issuu.com/.../docs/hinterland_times_december_2025/8 Find GLBTB here: https://www.facebook.com/grablifebytheballsmovement

“Tiny, budding writers and illustrators at Community Kids Yandina Early Education Centre have been inspired to create an illustrated Acknowledgement of Country picture book, as they explore connections to culture under innovative educator, Sarah King.” Read the story in the online version here: https://www.sunnycoastmedia.com.au/.../feature-country... Or the digital print version here: https://issuu.com/.../docs/hinterland_times_november_2025/8

When someone talks about Brenden Wilkins, their voice changes. People clearly love him. His good works and passion for change are some of those ‘glimmers’ of good they tell us to look for in society if we ever feel overwhelmed or stressed by the negativity out there. “To see a kid that started the program with no self-confidence, didn’t want to get out of bed, sat on the games, become this person jumping out of bed, making their breakfast and saying they don’t want to be late for TTC to their mum, well, I...

Nambour’s Musical Threads. 🎵 🎶🎸🥁🎤🪇🎺🎷🪘🪕🎻🪈🪗🎵🎶 Nambour has the unique position to be zoned a Special Entertainment District, it also has a culture of art and music bringing the arts alive. Read along and discover some of the rich tapestry of talent and passion for music in the town. 🎼🎹🎤Read the double story 🎤Part one Here — https://www.sunnycoastmedia.com.au/.../feature-nambour-s...

”The sun is shining when the NGC group meet at Nambour RSL, sharing combined knowledge of the club's history and why they each love gardening. They have contrasting gardening styles and yet blend together so well. You like them immediately and know the club must be an extension of them all, welcoming and interesting.

The making of a milliner - Maleny designer takes on Paris

“Don’t die with a story in you.” Angeline Dunne has been a Nambour business owner with her husband for almost two decades. Beloved local butcher shop owners and the owner of Burn Candle and Gifts which many locals to Nambour would know for its famous Christmas displays. But Angeline was also all along an author too, with a book just waiting to be written. “20 years I’ve been wanting to write. It just had to come out, it’s my time.” She says warmly. Angeline launched her debut book at the Brothers Sports Club in Nambour to an eager crowd of followers and a public display of her unusual boot collection.

Alex Jarvis is a talented florist and small business owner in Nambour on the Sunshine Coast; but her story isn’t just about her beautiful flowers, Alex is an inspiration and role model to thousands of people living with disability. When she found it hard to find employment that worked for her, she created her own job, by creating her own small business. Alex had a dream and she made it happen. Her tenacious spirit made her dream become reality and it took a lot of self-belief, planning, hard work and determination. “My mum always taught me to find a will and a way.” For many people living with a disability, employment can be problematic, be difficult to find and to manage and can even in some situations be traumatic. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics approximately 45.2% (40,300) of employed people with disability in Australia reported that they experienced discrimination or unfair conditions directly due to their disability by their employer. And 42% (37,400) further reported they experienced direct discrimination or unfair treatment, due to their disability, from their work colleagues. And the negative experiences can start as early as primary school.

Gen Z may just be the breath of youthful fresh air our communities need. Many are giving, empathetic and community minded leaders

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She is a grand old dame whose story began in 1899 at Bridges, just two kilometres from Yandina. A classic beauty and now a local icon. You may have driven past this precious piece of preserved history while visiting the The Ginger Factory or Nutworks. Maybe you even wondered at her heritage and treasures inside. The beautiful old-style house with steps leading up to a sweeping verandah that welcomes you to its information desk, manned by some of the most knowledgeable volunteer historians you could meet."

The wall that would be an art gallery