IN RECOGNITION of National Volunteers Week, which ran from May 18-24, we want to say a collective “thank you” to the many locals who volunteer with our local organisations. From community groups to grassroots sporting clubs, volunteers and their selfless…
Raising awareness for Mitochondrial Disease one step at a time! THOUSANDS of walkers will be traversing the coastline this Sunday, May 31, from 6.30 am as the Sunshine Coast ‘Bloody Long Walk’ sets about raising much-needed funds for the Mito Foundation and…
IT WAS a busy morning on Thursday, May 21, in the forecourt area of the Pacific on Coolum building with the ladies from Quota Coolum Beach holding one of their regular ‘pop up’ stalls. The ladies regularly hold these stalls…
Community Update St Vincent de Paul Society NATIONAL Reconciliation Week (May 27 – June 3) is a time for all Australians to reflect on our shared histories and recommit to justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Marking this year’s theme, ‘All In for Reconciliation’, the…
NATIONAL Volunteer Week, which is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering, took place from May 18 to 24, and the theme this year, ‘Your Year to Volunteer’ encourages first-time volunteers, celebrates the dedication of long-time volunteers and recognises that volunteering looks different for everyone. Every day across the Sunshine Coast, volunteers…
FOR 50 YEARS, Clayden Potters & Associated Crafts Inc has quietly built a creative community in the heart of Coolum, bringing together people of all ages through a shared love of pottery, art and friendship. Now the long-running group is inviting the…
A FUN, free and inclusive drop-in session is being run by Coolum Police in an effort to foster positive relationships between local youths and Police. The PCYC drop-in program will run from 3 to 4.30 pm each Friday in Tickle Park, and…
On May 8 (World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day), members of Coolum Red Cross donated hand-knitted trauma teddies to the Coolum Police Station for their Domestic and Family Violence (DVF) safe room. These teddies have been given to victims…
AS WINTER approaches, the St Vincent de Paul Society is calling on Australians to support the Vinnies Winter Appeal 2026, with new data showing the increased depth of financial pressure now facing households that were already struggling to get by. A…
THE LITTLE, iconic Pomona Railway Gallery, which is located right next to the Pomona Railway Station in the Noosa Hinterland, will be marking 25 years soon, and to celebrate, they are offering a $4,000 Local Emerging Artist Prize. Young creatives…