Eco online: environmental news, features and opinion from the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia
Environmental news from Eco online, Sunshine Coast and Queensland environmental news, with indepth sections including interviews, sustainable business, eco adventures, green living and wildlife
More than 5000 people showed up for the World Environment Day festival on the Sunshine Coast, demonstrating their passion for the planet and learning what they could do to contribute towards a more sustainable future.The weekend event, held at the University of the Sunshine Coast in late June, not only provided a wealth of environmental information … [Read more...]
As the Sunshine Coast's population increases to about 300,000 and continues to climb, serious questions are being raised about the negative impacts upon our lifestyle and natural environment. Managing growth is increasingly seen as a failed idea, or just marketing-spin for developers and their backers. As the region becomes more crowded many … [Read more...]
On any weekend, somewhere on the Coast, a local market is taking place. From Gympie to Caboolture, west into the ranges and up into the Mary Valley, local people are buying and selling local products. In this era of fast-paced consumerism, with its centrepiece firmly based within the great Americanised shopping malls, many Sunshine Coast … [Read more...]
In this section we explore the stories behind the people. Whether they are running a successful sustainable business, have an esteemed academic background, or simply approach life in a way that considers the planet and the community around them; we want to share their story. In Up Close we promote the positive stories of the people that make a … [Read more...]
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