Aussie Beach volleyball pair secure third against Brazil at Dakar games IT WAS an all-Queensland duo made up of Nambour’s Thomas Turner and Ryan Edgar from The Gap who took on Brazil in the men’s beach volleyball at the 2026…
Motorway closed in both directions for four hours A 34-year-old Noosa Heads man has been charged following a serious three-vehicle crash on the Sunshine Motorway at Coolum Beach on the morning of Friday, October 30. Initial enquiries by the Forensic…
DV Safe Phone expands and asks for more phones to be donated THAT old mobile phone gathering dust in a drawer could make a life-changing difference to someone experiencing domestic and family violence this Christmas, with Sunshine Coast charity…
Call for action over excessive bright lights at intersection Vanessa Hall Editor RESIDENTS living near the intersection of David Low Way and Scrub Road in Coolum Beach say they are fed up with being blinded by street lighting which was…
Proving once again just how much they like to hand over money, the Coolum Lions had their big cheque book at the ready recently and made two $2,000 donations to both the Marcoola and Mudjimba SLSC’s nipper programs. The Coolum…
IT WAS a huge weekend of all things music, mateship and positive health with the Shed Music Festival 26 taking place from Friday, October 16 through to Sunday, October 18. Hosted and initiated by the Coolum Men’s Shed, the festival…
THE CRISAFULLI Government’s nation-leading e-mobility laws have delivered promising early results, with children experiencing serious e-scooter and e-bike injuries falling by more than half, and hundreds of illegal devices seized. There were seven children admitted to Queensland Children’s Hospital for more…
COOLUM LAKES Dear editor, I read your article about the proposed 823-dwelling development application lodged by Cairns developer Darren Halpin with interest. I met Mr Halpin on 24 May, after I found the pop-up that he said would be at…
By Vanessa Hall LAST week’s deluge across the Sunshine Coast has delivered a timely reminder of how quickly severe weather can disrupt daily life, with residents urged to prepare now for the approaching summer storm season. According to Bureau of…
CONCERNS about building in flood-prone areas have been raised by both local community advocates and the insurance industry as consultation on Queensland’s proposed State Planning Policy (SPP) overhaul draws to a close. The State Government is reviewing the policy, which…