Community Update: Coolum Men’s Shed
Coolum Men’s Shed members and major sponsor and patron Peter Andrew (green shirt) enjoying lunch and a cold drink at the recent golf event at Noosa Par 3. They say you can’t teach an “Old Dog” new tricks – of…
Submissions now open for 2024 coast care calendar
Taking photos for the upcoming 2024 calendar can be an activity for the whole family. Photo: Contributed THE CALL out has been made and Coolum and North Shore Coast Care (CNSCC) are inviting photographic submissions from photographers both young and…
Bodysurfers coming together for Coolum Wedge
Now into its third year the Coolum Wedge which is an annual competition for body surfers held at Coolum Main Beach, will this year also feature a day of international competition which will go towards the international round, and it…
Community Update: Quota Coolum Beach
Happy Second Birthday! Celebrating their second birthday an independent club are Yvonne, member Ursula and President Cindy. Photo: Contributed IT WAS a cause for celebration recently with members, partners and friends coming together to celebrate the club’s second birthday at…
Cleaning up for Australia on March 5
Volunteers taking part in Clean Up Australia Day which will take place on Sunday, March 5 at locations across the country. Photo: Contributed Every day should be clean up Australia Day – don’t ever pass by something that you can…
Faces of North Shore: Michele Lipner
Michele Lipner who founded the Sunshine Coast division of OzHarvest and was also named Sunshine Coast Council’s ‘Citizen of the Year’ at the recent Australia Day Awards ceremony. Photo: Vanessa Bacon-Hall BY VANESSA BACON-HALL Each edition the Advertiser will take…
Community Update: Quota Coolum Beach
Quota Coolum Beach member Sandra Verral with new members Debbie, Margherita, Carol, and President Cindy. Photo: Contributed MEMBERS of Quota Coolum Beach attended their first business meeting for 2023 on February 14. The meeting was held at the Lions Club…
Community Update: Coolum Caravan Club
Members from the Coolum Caravan Club on a recent trip. The club travels each month from February to November and is a friendly and social group for caravan enthusiasts who like to travel with like-minded people. Photo: Contributed FORMED in…
Turtle tracks and movements available in real time
Two critically endangered Loggerhead turtles were recently fitted with tracking devices and returned to the ocean. The devices will allow scientists and the public to monitor the animals and to learn more to further the conservation of the species. Photo:…
Cricket, charity, and community heroes shine for Australia Day celebrations
The annual grudge match which is also the biggest and friendliest cricket match in the region took place on Australia Day with the Coolum Beach Bowls Club outscoring the Coolum Beach Hotel on what was one of the hottest days…