VANESSA HALL EDITOR THE WEATHER is warming up quickly, and that means more people are getting out into their gardens or thinking about what to do, and the Coolum Community Native Nursery has a fresh new look and plenty of…
THERE will be plenty of wagging tails, puppy cuddles and a splash of colour at Smart Pups in Verrierdale next month, with the community invited to get behind a fundraiser for a new space designed to bring people closer to the charity’s work. The Smart Pups…
IN 2025/2026, Coolum Lions donated over $59,000 to the Coolum community, with local sporting and community groups, as well as Sunshine Coast support services, receiving the financial support. Examples include: Coolum State High School – $5,000 to help ensure every student is…
SUNSHINE COAST residents are being encouraged to pull on their favourite flanno on August 14 and, by wearing the farming apparel staple, show their support for the farming families who help put food on our tables. Friday August 14 marks the 2026 Flanno for…
YEARS of hard work by volunteers, members and supporters have paid off for Peregian Beach Surf Life Saving Club, with the official opening of a transformed members’ area that will support the club’s growing lifesaving and nipper programs. The renovated downstairs facilities were…
Community Update ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY This National Homelessness Week (August 3-9), the St Vincent de Paul Society is urging the Australian Government to act on this year’s theme, ‘Homelessness Action Now’, by recognising housing as a fundamental human right…
THE Coolum Common Community Garden is flourishing once again, with new members, new projects and a renewed focus on bringing the community together. Located on the western edge of Jack Morgan Park and close to the new amenities block and picnic area, the 800-square-metre…
In conjunction with Coolum Lions Club, the Coolum Men’s Shed hosted their annual ‘Sportsman’s Lunch’ recently, with 140 guests enjoying lunch at the Coolum Beach Hotel with special VIP guests from the world of league and AFL. Guests heard stories…
MARCOOLA Surf Life Saving Club is celebrating one of its strongest years yet, claiming a record 20th Buhk Wilkes Memorial Trophy while also recognising one of its longest-serving members with Life Membership. The Buhk Wilkes Memorial Trophy is awarded annually by Surf Life…
HAVE you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes before a painting is hung on a gallery wall or a ceramic bowl is ready for the kiln? Art lovers will have the chance to find out when Open Studios Sunshine…