Coolum Men’s Shed turns 10!
The Coolum Men’s Shed is turning 10 and would like to invite the community to their birthday celebration and open day on Saturday, October 29 from 8am to 4pm. The day will feature a monster garage sale and plenty of…
Coolum Lions Support HeARTs
Photo: Contributed It was a fun night for charity with Coolum Lions members attending the Coolum HeARTs fundraising Trivia Night on September 10 at the Coolum Beach Bowls Club and a great night of fun and friendship was had by all. Coolum HeARTs offer low-cost access…
Community Update: Friends of Yaroomba
Photo: Contributed DIVISION 8 Councillor Jason O’Pray (pictured centre, white shirt) joined a recent Friends of Yaroomba committee meeting to inform the community group about the upcoming replacement of the boardwalk located in the Yaroomba Bushland Park. The boardwalk has…
SES urging community to step up and volunteer
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…
Celebrating Meals on Wheels
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 …
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…