The Coolum SES who have been in our community since 1984 opened their doors on Saturday, September 10 for State Emergency Service Week and are actively encouraging locals over the age of 16 to volunteer. With another wet summer on…
National Meals on Wheels Day was held on August 31 and the Coolum Beach service has been in operation since 1982. The staff and volunteers enjoy helping the community and are always on the lookout for more volunteers. Photo: Contributed …
WE ALL know someone who deserves a big pat on the back for the work they do for others — and now is the time to bring them out of the shadows and celebrate all their efforts. Nominations are open…
Bli Bli District Rural Fire Brigade volunteers with award recipient Kevin McGuyer (centre) and First Officer Nigel Kemp (far left) and Member for Ninderry Dan Purdie (centre). Mr McGuyer was presented with an award for his 20-plus years of volunteer…
Go Local, Grow Native! WE ALL know the benefits of purchasing local products and supporting local services and growing local native plants are no exception. Native plants and trees, especially local species are fantastic to grow as they support a…
Mother and daughter – Atiah and Lenni enjoying time on North Shore beach with their furry friend. Photo: Contributed SUNSHINE Coast Council is considering how it can balance the needs of both our community and wildlife at the popular Maroochy…
Jan Cooke (left) and Tina Grigson show two of the items for the silent auction which will be raising funds for Katie Rose Cottage which provide end-of-life care. Photo: Contributed More than twenty local artists have pooled their talents to…
The Doonan Creek Environment Reserve is quickly becoming rehabilitated by various tree plantings such as National Tree Day which was held on Sunday, July 31 and saw 1500 seedlings planted out. Photo: Contributed THE SUNSHINE Coast community came out to…
Members from both the Coolum Men’s and Coolum Women’s Shed came together recently in a show of support for a little girl who needed a sensory frame for her home. Pictured is Warren Evans, Frank Bates and Charlie Thomson from…
The watercourse volunteers with the remains of a ‘camp’ along the dunal section that flanks the watercourse in Coolum. Camps that serve as a refuge for the homeless are often left with rubbish needing to be removed. Photo: Contributed THE…