Ask today – R U OK?
Thursday September 9 is ‘Are You OK’ day and people are being encouraged to ask a friend, colleague or family member if they are in fact ok? Are you OK day is all about inspiring and empowering everyone to meaningfully…
Foster families needed for pooches who rescue those who served
PTSD Dogs Australia is in desperate need of foster families to look after their PTSD dogs whilst they are trained. The dogs go on to rescue by way of unconditional love and support for ex-service personnel and front line responders…
Lifting spirits for charity with busking
The ‘Shoplifters’ (Colleen, Jim, John, Martin, Les, Murray Jan and Brian) meet each Wednesday and Friday morning in Tickle Park and play music from the 50s-90s and with their case out, raise money for Coolum Hearts whilst entertaining passers-by. Photo:…
Single-use plastics banned in Qld
With the start of spring, Queensland has now introduced a ban on single-use plastic items such as straws, stirrers, cutlery, plates and unenclosed bowls, as well as expanded polystyrene cups and takeaway containers. Environment Minister Meaghan Scanlon said the Palaszczuk…
Exhibition at Civic Centre in celebration of Disability Action Week
Artist Jesse Cameron will be one of the 17 artists displaying their works at the ‘ArtWorkz’ exhibition at the Coolum Civic Centre on September 11. Photo: Contributed Seventeen artists from across the Sunshine Coast who come from a diverse range…
Wear your badge proudly this Legacy Week
Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson, Jayden, Supranee and Chloe Radosevich with Lee Shimbel who are encouraging the community to get behind Legacy Week which started last Saturday. Photo: Contributed Speaking last week ahead of Legacy Week 2021, which started…
Enviro levy secures wildlife and environment funding for coast groups
Coolum and North Shore Coast Care is one of the Sunshine Coast environmental groups to benefit from funding for the next three years as part of a grant secured via the environment levy which is paid for via council rates…
Coolum Quota gives back to local outreach group
Pictured are Karen, Quota member Donna Barker, The Shack co-founder Donna Dowler, Quota President Cindy Arbuthnot, Dave and Dave. Photo: Contributed Proving that there is more good than bad in our local community members of Quota Coolum Beach recently…
Art ‘Keepers’ showcase local artists and community
Watercolourist Libby Derham is the first ‘Keeper’ and is mapping the Coolum boardwalk as part of the local arts project. Photo: Contributed A new live public art project is underway in Coolum and everyone is invited to get involved. The…
Beach rubbish inspires surfboard art
Artist Vicki Bradbury with Arturo Hernandez and his two-year-old son Naolin. Both Arturo and Naolin collected beach rubbish along Peregian Beach last year which was then transformed into a surfboard piece of art to serve as a reminder to care…