Letters to the editor 26/02/25
STUMERS LOVE Dear editor, I have been walking my dogs at Stumers Creek for a little over 25 years. They have all loved the freedom and open exercise available when they are off-lead on a long stretch of beach. There…
BRAVEBLOKES.TV – TRIBE SCREENING
The men behind BraveBlokes.TV, Lincoln and JD Knight, who are shining a light onto men’s mental health. Photo: Contributed IT’S NO secret that getting men to open up and deal with mental health is not easy and one local group…
Environmental vandals on notice after deliberate poisoning
Poisoning of trees at First Bay, Coolum and warning sign. Photo: Contributed NATIVE trees along a section of First Bay in Coolum and a section of verge on David Low Way opposite have been targeted and deliberately poisoned in an…
Dog owners rally over plans to limit off-leash access at Stumers
A group of local dog walkers gathered at Stumers Creek on Saturday, February 8 to discuss the Sunshine Coast Council’s draft Dog Exercise Area Plan which is proposing to change the popular off-leash dog area to on-leash. Many are concerned…
St Andrew’s Peregian formally welcomes new principal
St Andrew’s Anglican College Peregian Springs new Principal Ms Karen Gorrie with College Captains Mikaela, Ben, Bryce and Keira. WITH THE start of the new school year a new era in leadership was recognised at St Andrew’s Anglican College at…
Gallery Lane exhibition showcases stylistic and retro version of Coolum
Artist Simone Wolowiec will be exhibiting for the next month along the ‘Gallery Lane’ walls in Coolum between Yum Gelato and Heirloom Café. CELEBRATING the retro travel posters from days gone by and with a modern twist that pays homage…
Letters to the editor 12/02/25
STUMERS CREEK UNDER ATTACK Dear editor, Council is intending to reduce dog access at certain beaches and bushland. One of those areas hit is Stumers, which is an icon as a dog meeting place, used not just by locals but…
Noosa MP Bolton asking tough questions of community via survey
THE INDEPENDENT Member for Noosa, Sandy Bolton MP has launched a survey for Noosa State Electorate residents regarding fluoridation and the proposed implementation by the State Government of a public sex offender register. Ms. Bolton said this was in response…
Marcoola’s Lorraine Avenue redesign unveiled and finished
Kerb and channel removed to create a seamless shared zone with new landscaping. THE POPULAR eating and relaxing precinct around Lorraine Avenue in Marcoola has been transformed and the new streetscape has been welcomed by the local community with the…
Cut price fares set to be a staple of state transport
There’s not much one can buy for less than a dollar these days, however, a trip on public transport will remain just 50 cents with the cheap transport fares being made a permanent fixture thanks to the State Government. Originally…