DIVISION 8 BUDGET Dear editor, Last year I wrote to you regarding the SCC 2024-25 Capital Works budget, concerned about the paltry $4,144,700 allocated to Division 8, compared to adjacent Divisions (eg Division 9 $9,732,100). I had hoped that the…
THE TEAM from the Save Stumers Off Leash Dog Beach have been keeping busy with many fundraising initiatives of late. The group is actively fighting any changes that may eventuate at Stumers Creek, with the creek potentially becoming an on-leash…
It was a big weekend of music and awareness with the second annual Shed Music held from Friday, September 5 to Sunday, September 7 at the Coolum Peregian RSL. It was an ambitious task, and in the space of just…
SUNSHINE Coat Police from various departments have joined forces in a collaborative operation in an effort to stamp out anti-social behaviour from young people in the local region, and they are calling on parents and guardians to do their part…
A recent weekend operation with QPS saw 31 fines issued for illegal camping. Photos: Contributed WITH the help of Queensland Police Service (QPS), Noosa Council recently fined more than 30 campers who were overstaying their welcome in parking bays within…
A record 11 Saints Rugby players were selected for the Sunshine Coast Stingrays. Photos: Contributed SAINTS Rugby is making history once again, this time with a record 11 players selected to represent the Sunshine Coast Stingrays at the 2025 Queensland…
Keith Fitzpatrick (2nd from the right) and mates celebrating the Coronation of the Queen in London. KEITH Fitzpatrick of Peregian Beach, a Kokoda veteran and proud Queenslander, passed away quietly in his sleep on June 14 at the age of…
Coolum Beach is officially the best beach in Queensland! Photos: Vanessa Hall IT’S SOMETHING we all know, but now it is official: Coolum has been crowned Queensland’s best beach after a huge call-out asked people to vote for a range…
A GROUP of passionate dog lovers has been very busy since February and is actively working hard behind the scenes to ensure that their beloved beach area at Stumers Creek remains off-leash. Sunshine Coast Council has proposed changes to dog…
BY DAMIAN MORGAN PRESIDENT, COUNTRY PRESS AUSTRALIA The Coolum and North Shore Advertiser is a proud member of the Queensland Country Press, which, along with Country Press Australia, champions and advocates for regional news media in Australia. THIS WEEK, I…