Welcome to The Cooroy Rag
For more than 60 years, the Cooroy Rag has been a staple in the community and continues today to reflect its views, champion its causes, celebrate its people and sustain its way of life.
The Cooroy Rag is published every three weeks and 8000 copies are distributed free to the community in Cooroy, Pomona, Cooran, Kin Kin, Imbil, Amamoor, Gympie, Yandina, Doonan, Tewantin, Eumundi, Boreen Point and Noosaville.
Recent Articles
- Million-dollar eDNA program to protect platypus arrives in Noosa Shire
A landmark $1.2 million environmental DNA (eDNA) monitoring program is being launched across more than 200 locations in South East Queensland, marking a major milestone for the region’s conservation and biodiversity efforts. The first-of-its-kind initiative will use cutting-edge eDNA testing to gather data on native aquatic species, including platypus, rakali, freshwater turtles, lungfish, frogs, and the… - E-scooter safety message gains urgency ahead of Christmas
A new Queensland Government safety campaign is rolling out state-wide ahead of Christmas, warning families about the risks associated with e-scooters and e-bikes as sales surge in the lead-up to the holiday season. The initiative, called Know Your eRules, is being led by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) and aims to educate… - Residents urged to shape future flightpaths and noise plans
Airservices Australia is calling on Sunshine Coast residents to help shape the future of aircraft operations, with community feedback now open on the first actions from the Post Implementation Review (PIR) of airspace and flightpath changes introduced in 2020. The PIR, completed in October 2023, outlined five recommendations aimed at reducing aircraft noise impacts while… - Record number of local businesses celebrate success at regional awards
Noosa and hinterland businesses have demonstrated their strength, innovation and community spirit, shining brightly at the thirtieth annual Sunshine Coast Business Awards. A record 22 local businesses were named finalists this year, with seven taking home major category wins and one claiming the night’s top honour. Noosa Black Garlic was crowned Business of the Year,… - New Noosa day hospital to boost local healthcare access
The Sunshine Coast’s growing health precinct is set to welcome a major new addition, with Cura Day Hospitals Group announcing plans to open a state-of-the-art day hospital in Noosa by mid-2026. The new Noosa Day Hospital will be developed within the existing Noosa Health Precinct on Hofmann Road, providing high-quality day surgery services for patients… - Ethical shopping: time to rethink cheap online Christmas buys
Christmas shoppers are being urged to rethink the lure of cheap online Christmas buys this year, as record-breaking e-commerce spending collides with growing concerns about the safety, quality and long-term impact of imported bargain buys. Australia Post’s latest Quarterly eCommerce Report revealed that Australians spent a staggering $20.7 billion online between July and September, the highest… - Council cautions constant vigilance after theft of millions: a deep dive into the attack
Noosa Council CEO Larry Sengstock has revealed more details about the major fraud incident that saw an initial $2.3 million stolen from Council during the 2024 Christmas period. The theft, carried out by international criminal gangs using advanced social engineering and artificial intelligence techniques, remains under investigation by the Australian Federal Police and Interpol. Larry said… - Terminal transformation takes flight at Sunshine Coast Airport
The Sunshine Coast’s gateway to the world is entering a bold new era, with cranes, concepts and construction crews setting the scene for one of the region’s most transformative projects in decades. Sunshine Coast Airport has officially appointed McNab as builder, and global architecture firm Populous | Fentress Studios as designer, for its long-anticipated Domestic… - Max Martin takes centre stage in dream role
For Noosa District State High School student Max Martin, receiving his acceptance letter into the Queensland College of Dance’s Diploma of Musical Theatre program felt like stepping into the spotlight of a lifelong dream. “It was absolutely fantastic to find out that I’d been accepted,” Max said. “All of the time and effort I’ve put… - Tewantin’s Parkyn’s Hut claims state honour again
Tewantin Visitor Information Centre, affectionately known as Parkyn’s Hut, has once again been recognised as Queensland’s best volunteer-run centre, taking out the 2025 Queensland Information Centres Association (QICA) award. This is the third time the Tewantin Visitor Information Centre (VIC) has received the prestigious accolade, a testament to the dedication of its volunteer team who… - Community concerns prompt review of Noosa River plan
Concerns raised by residents over the next stage of the Noosa River Waterway Management Plan have prompted Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) to review aspects of the program before Stage 6 commences in October. The plan, which has been in development for several years following extensive community consultation, is being rolled out in stages across the… - Heart of the Hinterland: the Cooroy Rag gives $10,000 in grants
The Cooroy Rag celebrated another community grants program at a relaxed evening at Crackerjack on 10 September. The gathering honoured recipients of the 2025 Community Grants, which distributed $10,000 to local organisations making a difference in their communities. The grants program represents the Cooroy Rag Community Newspaper’s commitment to reinvesting profits back into the community.…
