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Little Mountain, Queensland
Little Mountain is a suburb of Caloundra in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the , Little Mountain had a population of 10,212 people. Geography Little Mountain is by road north-west of Caloundra CBD. Caloundra Road runs through from west to south-east. History In the , Little Mountain had a population of 10,212 people. Amenities The Sunshine Coast Regional Council operates a mobile library A bookmobile or mobile library is a vehicle designed for use as a library. They have been known by many names throughout history, including traveling library, library wagon, book wagon, book truck, library-on-wheels, and book auto service. Bookm ... service which visits Karawatha Drive near the shopping centre. Education There are no schools in Little Mountain. The nearest government primary schools are Meridan State College in neighbouring Meridan Plains to the north, Baringa State Primary School in neighbouring Baringa to the south, and Golden Beach Sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunshine Coast, Queensland
The Sunshine Coast is a peri-urban region in South East Queensland, Australia. It is the district defined in 1967 as "the area contained in the Shires of Landsborough, Maroochy and Noosa, but excluding Bribie Island". Located north of the centre of Brisbane in South East Queensland, on the Coral Sea coastline, its urban area spans approximately of coastline and hinterland from Pelican Waters to Tewantin. The area was first settled by Papuasians migrating from northern Australia. Europeans settled in the area in the 19th century, with development progressing slowly until tourism became an important industry. The area has several coastal hubs at Caloundra, Kawana Waters, Maroochydore and Noosa Heads. Nambour and Maleny have developed as primary commercial centres for the hinterland. Since 2014, the Sunshine Coast district has been split into two local government areas, the Sunshine Coast Region and the Shire of Noosa, which administer the southern and northern parts of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Corbould Park, Queensland
Corbould Park is a locality in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. History Corbould Park is situated in the Gubbi Gubbi (Kabi) traditional Aboriginal country. On 14 June 2019 parts of the localities of Bells Creek and Meridan Plains were excised to create the localities of Banya Banya may refer to: Places Australia * Banya, Queensland, a locality in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia Bulgaria *Banya, Blagoevgrad Province, a thermal spa and mountain resort in southwest Bulgaria *Banya, Burgas Prov ..., Corbould Park, Gagalba and Nirimba to accommodate future suburban growth in the Caloundra South Priority Development Area. The locality is named after grazier and philanthropist Harold Edward (Ted) Corbould. Road infrastructure Caloundra Road runs along part of the northern boundary. Facilities * Corbould Park Racecourse (Sunshine Coast Turf Club) References {{Sunshine Coast Region Suburbs of the Sunshine Coast Region ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Golden Beach, Queensland
Golden Beach is a coastal suburb of Caloundra in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. It is located within the Caloundra urban centre directly southwest of the Caloundra CBD. In the , Golden Beach had a population of 5,575 people. Geography Golden Beach is a coastal suburb with the Pumicestone Passage forming its eastern boundary. It is mostly fully developed with low density residential housing. A canal from the passage passes through the suburb from east to west leading into the canal developments of the neighbouring suburb of Pelican Waters. The long sandspit at the northern tip of Bribie Island protects Golden Beach from the Coral Sea. However, this section of the Pumicestone Passage is very narrow and very shallow (less than ) with shifting sand and mud banks, which makes the northern sandspit highly dynamic in shape through natural processes of sand/mud buildup and erosion. During storms, waves may cross over the sandspit from the Coral Sea into the Pumi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Meridan State College
Meridan State College is a state school governed by the Department of Education (Queensland) located at 214 Parklands Boulevard, Meridan Plains, Caloundra, Queensland, Australia. The school was founded in 2006 for students from pre-school to year 7, and in 2008 it opened to be available to years 7-9, 10 and 11 in 2010, and year 12 in 2012. Meridan State College is now a full Prep-Year 12 school. School awards In November, 2015, Meridan State College received the Jack Pizzey School of the Year Award. This award no longer exists. Sessions Bell times are different for Primary and Secondary students. Secondary sessions are 70 minutes long, with 2 lunch breaks, on days other than Tuesday. Sporting communities Meridan State College has four sporting houses A house is a single-unit residential building. It may range in complexity from a rudimentary hut to a complex structure of wood, masonry, concrete or other material, outfitted with plumbing, electrical, and heat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mobile Library
A bookmobile or mobile library is a vehicle designed for use as a library. They have been known by many names throughout history, including traveling library, library wagon, book wagon, book truck, library-on-wheels, and book auto service. Bookmobiles expand the reach of traditional libraries by transporting books to potential readers, providing library services to people in otherwise underserved locations (such as remote areas) and/or circumstances (such as residents of retirement homes). Bookmobile services and materials (such as Internet access, large print books, and audiobooks), may be customized for the locations and populations served. Bookmobiles have been based on various means of conveyance, including bicycles, carts, motor vehicles, trains, watercraft, and wagons, as well as camels, donkeys, elephants, horses, and mules. History 19th century In the United States of America, The American School Library (1839) was a traveling frontier library published by Harper & Bro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunshine Coast Regional Council
The Sunshine Coast Region is a local government area located in the Sunshine Coast district of South East Queensland, Australia. It was created by the amalgamation in 2008 of the City of Caloundra and the Shires of Maroochy and Noosa. It contains of roads, of coastline and a population of 351,424 in January 2021. The budget for the 2020–2021 financial year totals A$782 million including $243 million for Capital Works. On 1 January 2014, the Shire of Noosa was re-established independent of the Sunshine Coast Regional council. History ''Gubbi Gubbi (Kabi Kabi, Cabbee, Carbi, Gabi Gabi)'' is an Australian Aboriginal language spoken on Gubbi Gubbi country. The Gubbi Gubbi language region includes the landscape within the local government boundaries of the Sunshine Coast Region and Gympie Region, particularly the towns of Caloundra, Noosa Heads, Gympie and extending north towards Maryborough and south to Caboolture''.'' Prior to 2008, the new Sunshine Coast Region was an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caloundra Road
Caloundra Road is a continuous road route in the Sunshine Coast local government area of Queensland, Australia. Most of it is designated as part of State Route 6. It is a state-controlled district road (number 132), part of which is rated as a local road of regional significance (LRRS). Route description Caloundra Road commences as State Route 6 at an intersection with the Bruce Highway in . It runs east through Meridan Plains until it reaches the exit to Racecourse Road. Racecourse road crosses Caloundra Road by an overbridge and runs to the south, providing access to Corbould Park Racecourse. Caloundra Road then runs between Meridan Plains and the locality of , and then between and Corbould Park, where it reaches a roundabout intersection. This intersection provides access to Kawana Way Link Road to the north and Bells Creek Arterial Road to the south. The road continues east and reaches the exit to Parklands Boulevard to the north-east and Pierce Avenue to the south-wes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caloundra (suburb)
Caloundra is a coastal suburb and the central business district of the town of Caloundra in the Sunshine Coast Region, Queensland, Australia. In the , the suburb of Caloundra had a population of 3,917 people. Geography Bulcock Street is the central business district of the Caloundra urban centre. In the south of the suburb is a headland (Deep Water Point at ) and a sandy beach (Bulcock Beach at ) which face the Coral Sea with the northern tip of Bribie Island about away. History The suburb takes its name from the headland Caloundra Head (in the neighbouring suburb of Kings Beach), which in turn comes from the Kabi language words "kal/owen" meaning ''beech tree'' (''Gmelina leichhardtii'') and "dha" meaning ''place''. In 1883 the first allotments of land in Caloundra were advertised for public auction on 28 August 1883. The map states 'the land is of a sandstone nature, undulating and ridgy, heavily timbered with Gum, Bloodwood, Tea-tree and Oak'. A 1907 map shows ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Queensland
) , nickname = Sunshine State , image_map = Queensland in Australia.svg , map_caption = Location of Queensland in Australia , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name = Australia , established_title = Before federation , established_date = Colony of Queensland , established_title2 = Separation from New South Wales , established_date2 = 6 June 1859 , established_title3 = Federation , established_date3 = 1 January 1901 , named_for = Queen Victoria , demonym = , capital = Brisbane , largest_city = capital , coordinates = , admin_center_type = Administration , admin_center = 77 local government areas , leader_title1 = Monarch , leader_name1 = Charles III , leader_title2 = Governor , leader_name2 = Jeannette Young , leader_title3 = Premier , leader_name3 = Annastacia Palaszczuk ( ALP) , legislature = Parliament of Queensland , judiciary = Supreme Court of Queensland , national_representation = Parliament of Australia , national_representation_type ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunshine Coast Region
The Sunshine Coast Region is a local government area located in the Sunshine Coast district of South East Queensland, Australia. It was created by the amalgamation in 2008 of the City of Caloundra and the Shires of Maroochy and Noosa. It contains of roads, of coastline and a population of 351,424 in January 2021. The budget for the 2020–2021 financial year totals A$782 million including $243 million for Capital Works. On 1 January 2014, the Shire of Noosa was re-established independent of the Sunshine Coast Regional council. History ''Gubbi Gubbi (Kabi Kabi, Cabbee, Carbi, Gabi Gabi)'' is an Australian Aboriginal language spoken on Gubbi Gubbi country. The Gubbi Gubbi language region includes the landscape within the local government boundaries of the Sunshine Coast Region and Gympie Region, particularly the towns of Caloundra, Noosa Heads, Gympie and extending north towards Maryborough and south to Caboolture''.'' Prior to 2008, the new Sunshine Coast Region was an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caloundra
Caloundra ( ) is a coastal town and the southernmost town in the Sunshine Coast Region in South East Queensland, Australia. Geography Caloundra is north of the Brisbane central business district. Caloundra is accessible from Landsborough railway station, 21 km away, and the Caloundra bus station. Bribie Island North is located across the Pumicestone Passage. Caloundra marks the coastal, northern extent of the Moreton Bay Marine Park. History Caloundra lies within the Aboriginal Gubbi Gubbi (Kabi Kabi, Cabbee, Carbi, Gabi Gabi) language region. The name ''Caloundra'' is from the Gubbi Gubbi language ''Cullowundoor'' with ''Kal Owen'' meaning 'beech tree' (''Gmelina leichhardtii'') and ''Dha'' meaning 'place'. Caloundra Head was previously known as Petrie Point and Point Wickham (or Wickham Point). Point Wickham takes its name from John Clements Wickham, who did a hydrographic survey of the northern section of Moreton Bay in 1846 and was later the Government Resident o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suburbs And Localities (Australia)
Suburbs and localities are the names of geographic subdivisions in Australia, used mainly for address purposes. The term locality is used in rural areas, while the term suburb is used in urban areas. Australian postcodes closely align with the boundaries of localities and suburbs. This Australian usage of the term "suburb" differs from common American and British usage, where it typically means a smaller, frequently separate residential community outside, but close to, a larger city. The Australian usage is closer to the American or British use of "district" or "neighbourhood", and can be used to refer to any portion of a city. Unlike the use in British or American English, this term can include inner-city, outer-metropolitan and industrial areas. Localities existed in the past as informal units, but in 1996 the Intergovernmental Committee on Surveying and Mapping and the Committee for Geographical Names in Australasia (CGNA) decided to name and establish official boundarie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
