Canungra is marking its annual Turning Canungra Pink month with pink flags, signs and ribbons. The campaign was started over a decade ago by breast cancer survivor Dianne Crook. Community Cancer Care Inc now manages the funds, using 90 percent to help local people in cancer treatment. Since July 2024, it has given out 64 support packages, with funding shared fairly between men and women. Last year's campaign raised a record $115,000, and this year includes a new Pink Halloween Barefoot Bowls event on October 30.
Former race car driver Mark Larkham will speak at the 2026 Young Drivers Education Night. Organisers say the free event aims to show young people the effects of reckless driving on drivers, families and the wider community. Chris Duncan, a nurse, says he has seen injuries and deaths caused by alcohol, drink driving, speeding and other poor choices on the road. Canungra Ambulance Station officer in charge Nicholas Coombes will also present, bringing a first responder's perspective.
A local historical association is campaigning to have Mt David, a peak near Canungra, officially gazetted. The peak is named after David Lahey, a founding figure whose family built the region's first major sawmill. Despite the name's long local use, it has never received an official title and does not appear on maps. A request to the Queensland Place Names Board is under way, though the board is busy with many developments. A public submission process is expected, and organisers hope locals will show their support.
The Canungra Owls Under 15 girls lost 7–2 to Northern Rivers in their final game of the season at Moriarty Park. Canungra took an early lead through Chloe Delaney, and Jasmine Thompson converted a penalty to level the score. Many of the girls have played together since they were six and still attend the same team three times a week, despite now studying at four different high schools. The team has spent more than 100 hours each season training and travelling, with the players describing themselves as a group that stands by one another.
Gleneagle State School(格伦伊格尔州立学校)于9月16日举办了“8岁以下儿童日”活动庆祝“游戏70周年”,超过150名社区成员参加。儿童、家长和亲属参与了骑小马、饼干装饰、零部件游戏、感官游戏和呼啦圈等活动。当地警察和消防员也前来参观。“8岁以下儿童日”活动协调人兼学前班教师Shannon Taylor表示,该活动为家庭和年幼儿童提供了一种温馨的方式,让他们在入读学前班之前与学校建立联系。
布里斯班和黄金海岸有望迎来六年来最湿润的十月。布里斯班本月已录得约170毫米降雨,约为其十月平均值87毫米的两倍。卡布尔彻(Caboolture)和莫里森菲尔德(Morayfield)出现山洪暴发,过去一周降雨量超过400毫米。阳光海岸的十月纪录可能被打破,其机场已录得369毫米降雨。气象局(Bureau of Meteorology)(澳大利亚国家气象机构)表示,布里斯班预计不会有大到暴雨,可能仅有阵雨。
价值6亿澳元的黄金海岸北部Serenity 4212社区的首个公寓项目已完成封顶。Lakeside at Helensvale由合资伙伴Keylin(Keylin公司)与Kinstone Group(Kinstone集团)共同开发建设。开发商表示,目前为止,70%的买家年龄在50岁以上。新推出的一系列顶层住宅已经上市,两居室和三居室户型起价为122万澳元。预计业主将于2027年春季入住。
9月23日,Gallery Walk上的店主们在得知店外一株植物被盗后深感震惊。与妻子Laura共同经营A Wee Bit o' Scotland(苏格兰小店)的Kenneth Veitch看到一名女子取走了该植物,并沿着马路走开。Laura表示,店里的植物经常被人摘取插条,但整株被拔走则是另一回事。Tamborine Mountain Garden Club(坦博林山花园俱乐部)的志愿者近期刚为“山上的春天”活动翻新了花园。Kenneth表示,这起盗窃事件让他重新考虑是否要补种这株植物。