Rick Cooper – The Long Game. Change, Place, and Purpose

Image source: IN Noosa Magazine

In this episode, we meet a man whose steady presence and quiet contributions have helped guide Noosa through decades of change. From big-city boardrooms to small-town community boards, Rick Cooper has been part of the region’s evolution in ways many locals might not even realise. His story offers a rare glimpse into what it really means to be invested in the place you call home.

 

About the Author /

john@inpublishing.com.au

After 35+ years in radio, John now runs our "Everyone Has a Story: Conversations from the Sunshine Coast and Noosa" podcast and in between delivering magazines, writing stories, being an event MC and running around for his son Maximus; he spends time with his first love, recording a daily Drive program for regional radio from home (often in his pyjamas). He has previously worked for the likes of FoxFM Melbourne and Triple M Brisbane and knows the region well as the former breakfast announcer on SeaFM, Saturday morning presenter on Hot 91.1 and as the Regional Content Manager and Program Presenter on ABC Sunshine Coast.

1 Comment

  • Keith Morris
    Jun, 2025

    Very interesting Rick and John. Congratulations Rick, well done.

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