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Coach pivots from influenced to influencer

June 8, 2020

One man’s transition towards better health for himself and others was brought about by one terrible moment. Okki Klijn finds out more.

Categories Business, Features, Health, Lifestyle, profilesTags children's health, Exalto, fitness, holistic health, Jordan Potts

Coach fosters strength in mind as well as body

June 8, 2020June 8, 2020

By AKIRA KATO “When I was 35, my brother took his life. That’s when I started to be a trainer and that’s where my life changed.” Coach Leon Stensholm, 43, relishes educating individuals on how … Read more »

Categories Business, Health, Lifestyle, profiles, SportTags body building, Body by Leon, depression, fitness, health, Leon Stensholm

WWII vet flags new Great Depression

August 19, 2020June 6, 2020

By LACHLAN MORRIS The economic fallout from COVID-19 in Australia, especially after such a rampant bushfire season, could be reminiscent of the Great Depression, says a local WWII veteran. Lawrie Johnston, 95, is concerned that … Read more »

Categories Business, NewsTags depression, employment, jobs

Rebirth awakens entrepreneur to power of sweat

June 2, 2020June 2, 2020

An entrepreneur harnessed lessons from a car accident to launch his own fitness clothing label that encourages and a reborn attitude, as Shavonne Hansell explains.

Categories Business, Health, profilesTags Business, Didier Uyisenga, entrepreneurs, fitness, kyosaki

Fashion passion built on ethics, empowerment

May 27, 2020

One woman has taken her love of clothing to another level and everything old is new again, as Abbey Halter found.

Categories Business, Features, Lifestyle, profilesTags clothing, ethical fashion, fast fashion, sustainability, textiles

Creative mum cooks up organic food business

September 18, 2019September 18, 2019

A Caloundra mum’s business venture shares allergy-free dishes and her love of organic, fresh food with her community. Okki Klijn shares her story.

Categories Business, Features, Lifestyle, News, profilesTags allergies, Business, catering, entrepreneurs, food intolerance, Mum, news, organic food

Cruise creates competition for customers at Wharf

June 3, 2019June 3, 2019

The first cruise ship for winter has dropped anchor in Mooloolaba today, with the restaurants in the Wharf’s revamped district competing for customers again.

Categories Business, NewsTags cruise, food, restaurants, tourism

Minimum wage increase prompts conflict

June 4, 2018June 4, 2018

By James Russell and Sharni Hastings

Business owners today started their week with money on their minds, following last Friday’s decision by the Fair Work Commission (FWC) to implement a 3.5 per cent national minimum wage increase.

Categories Business, NewsTags Fair Work Commission, minimum wage, pay rates

DIY Russian coffee store a big hit

May 6, 2013April 24, 2013

The Greggs serve their coffee with a dash of rich, Russian culture. Pete and Kate opened up the doors to Izba Espresso in February this year, and is a one-of-a-kind for the Coast. The trendy … Read more »

Categories Business, Features

Business Profile: Gypsy Stone

April 29, 2013April 18, 2013

BEHIND THE GYPSY STONE BRAND   Gypsy Stone, the stunning Mooloolaba storefront that showcases local and international designers, is much more then just another fashion boutique. The brand, started by Lizzie Pennings, now boasts a … Read more »

Categories Business, FeaturesTags Business, Fashion, Review

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