Caloundra Chronicle

23/08/2026

Not long left to enter 📸 Entries close 5pm tomorrow.

Could your photo be our next cover?

We’re heading to Moffat Beach for our September–October edition, and we’re looking for a photo that captures what makes this much-loved part of Caloundra so special.

The winning photo will feature on the cover of the Caloundra Chronicle, with the winner also receiving a Moffat Beach prize pack.

To enter:
1. Send us up to two original photos of Moffat Beach
2. Email them to [email protected]
3. Include your name, phone number and a few words about your photo
4. Send the highest-resolution original image you have

✨Keep our cover in mind: portrait images are ideal, with some clear space towards the top for the Caloundra Chronicle masthead.

Entries close Monday 24 August at 5pm.

We’ll shortlist five finalists before a panel of local Moffat Beach judges selects the winning cover.

📸Got a friend with a camera roll full of beautiful Moffat Beach photos? Tag them below!

Image by Rebecca Sian.

22/08/2026

Head to Arthur Street Country Markets at Caloundra Rugby Union Club every Sunday from 7am to noon for fresh air, friendly faces and plenty of local goodies.

Skip the supermarket aisles and stock up on fresh fruit and vegetables, juicy strawberries and local eggs. Browse plants, handmade soaps, wooden chopping boards, kitchen towels, toys, pet treats and Sugar Coma sweet jellies.

Grab a barbecue breakfast and a hot coffee while you’re there, and start your Sunday the local way.

📍 Caloundra Rugby Union Club
🕖 Every Sunday, 7am–12 noon

21/08/2026

Aura Home + Life is officially open!

The new $80-million retail precinct opened today with a ribbon cutting attended by Caloundra MP Kendall Hatcher, Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace, representatives, retailers and invited guests.

The 20,000sqm centre brings a major new retail line-up to Aura and the southern Sunshine Coast. Now open are Rebel, Supercheap Auto, The Good Guys, Spotlight, Anaconda, Harris Scarfe, TK Maxx, Beacon Lighting, Petstock and Pillow Talk. Adairs, Baby Bunting and Café 63 will follow in September.

📍 Aura Home + Life, Bells Creek Arterial Road, Bells Creek.

20/08/2026

Could your photo be our next cover?

We’re heading to Moffat Beach for our September–October edition, and we’re looking for a photo that captures what makes this much-loved part of Caloundra so special.

The winning photo will feature on the cover of the Caloundra Chronicle, with the winner also receiving a Moffat Beach prize pack.

To enter:
1. Send us up to two original photos of Moffat Beach
2. Email them to [email protected]
3. Include your name, phone number and a few words about your photo
4. Send the highest-resolution original image you have

✨Keep our cover in mind: portrait images are ideal, with some clear space towards the top for the Caloundra Chronicle masthead.

Entries close Monday 24 August at 5pm.

We’ll shortlist five finalists before a panel of local Moffat Beach judges selects the winning cover.

📸Got a friend with a camera roll full of beautiful Moffat Beach photos? Tag them below!

Image by Rebecca Sian.

16/08/2026

Career conversations with teenagers can be challenging. How can parents and carers support their aspirations without adding unnecessary pressure?

Join Caloundra City Private School for Career Conversations That Count, a free workshop covering:

• How young people make career decisions
• Available opportunities and pathways
• Common ATAR myths
• Practical ways to support future possibilities

Everyone is welcome.

📅 Thursday 27 August 2026
⏰ 5.30pm–7pm
📍 Caloundra City Private School, Pelican Waters

Spaces are limited and bookings are essential.

👉 Book online: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=nBjJs_0CN06k4qM9DT-_9RIjdq7_ybFBoqbKyFdaSUZUM1I1SUlRTFBYUExYSFpWQkxGRzlDMTJUUS4u&route=shorturl
📧 [email protected] | 📞 5437 5800

14/08/2026

Caloundra couple Phil Driver and Melinda Ireland have hit the road in their trusty old Sh*tbox to put it through its paces once again.

Taking part in the Cancer Council Sh*tbox Rally and raising vital funds for cancer research, prevention and support services along the way, they are simultaneously living the dream and making a difference.

Follow the journey here: Sh*tbox Rally - Driving with a Crank

Donate: spring2026.sh*tboxrally.com.au/driving-with-a-crank

14/08/2026

As part of the Caloundra Arts Talk Series, Arts National Caloundra is bringing international speaker James Renshaw to Caloundra for an illustrated talk exploring the Greek art and architecture of Alexandria and Pergamon.

The lecture focuses on two cities that became renowned centres of culture and learning. Alexandria was conceived by Alexander the Great in Egypt, while Pergamon was developed by the Attalid kingdom in north-west Asia Minor as a cultural rival. James will explore how both cities influenced art and intellectual life, and the legacy they left behind.

The evening includes a glass of wine, with guests invited to stay for dinner and meet fellow art lovers afterwards.

📅 Monday 17 August
🍷 Drinks from 5pm | Talk at 5.30pm
📍 RSL Function Centre, 19 West Terrace, Caloundra
🎟️ $30, including a glass of wine

Book at

James takes us on a fascinating journey of Greek art and architecture in the Hellenistic age. In this period, two cities emerged as centres of ext...

03/08/2026

📣 Better Late Than Never!
🐋 Exciting News! Whale Watching has arrived in Caloundra! 🐋

SFC is thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new Whale Watching Adventures, with our very first tours departing from 17th August! Better yet, we're proud to be currently the only vessel offering whale watching from Caloundra, making it easier than ever to experience the incredible annual humpback whale migration right here on the Sunshine Coast.

Forget standing shoulder-to-shoulder on a packed tourist boat. At Salty Fishing Charters, we take a maximum of just 12 guests on every whale watching adventure.

That means more space to move, uninterrupted 360° views, comfortable seating, and a truly personal experience with our experienced skipper and crew. When a humpback whale surfaces beside the boat, everyone gets a front-row view—no fighting for a spot at the rail.

This is whale watching the way it should be: small groups, premium comfort, and unforgettable wildlife encounters.

🎟️ Only 12 passengers per trip, so bookings are essential.

📍 Departing , Caloundra
🐋 First tours commence from 17th August
🌊 Book now and be among the first to experience Caloundra's newest ocean adventure! Easy online booking via the link below:

https://saltyfishingcharters.rezdy.com/772666/whale-watching-caloundra

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24/07/2026

Supporting local means more than doing business locally. It means investing in the people and organisations that help our community thrive.

That's the philosophy behind Community Bank Caloundra.

Whether it's helping local families navigate the home loan process, supporting small businesses to grow or reinvesting in the organisations that make Caloundra such a vibrant place to live, the focus is always on strengthening the local community.

That commitment extends to the next generation too. This year, Community Bank Caloundra awarded five secondary school scholarships, each worth $1,000, helping local students take the next step in their education. Round 2 of the Community Bank Sponsorship Program is also now underway, continuing the bank's support for local schools, sporting clubs, charities and community groups.

For Branch Manager Pip Fawcett and the team, personalised service starts with getting to know the people behind every conversation. It's about understanding individual goals, offering trusted advice and building genuine relationships that last.

Because when local people choose to bank locally, they're also helping to support local, every step of the way.

Read more in the latest edition of the Caloundra Chronicle.