Oz Day Awards open for nominations
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 volunteer firey recognised during Rural Fire Service Week
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…
Gardening: Coolum Community Native Nursery
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…
Council asking for feedback on North Shore use
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…
Local artists fundraise for hospice
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…
Doonan reserve benefits from National Tree Day
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…
Sheddies come together to provide the ultimate sensory experience
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…
Watercourse vollies share reality of homelessness
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…
Free top tips on offer for grant writing success
Join Sunshine Coast Council for a free grant writing workshop. The workshops are open to community groups and not-for-profit organisations. Photo: Contributed LOCAL community groups with project ideas to make the Sunshine Coast more active, vibrant, creative, inclusive, or resilient…
Community Update: Coolum Lions
Photo: Contributed Celebrating Community Legends! Local legends Stuart and Grace Sharp from Coolum Beach Lions presented a cheque to Caroline and Mark for the 92.7 Mix FM ‘Give-Me-5 for Kids’ annual appeal. Stuart and Grace have been members of Coolum…