Letters to the editor 19/04/23
CLEANUP KID Dear editor, I just wanted to send a shout out to this fabulous kid who was cleaning up Stumers Creek this Sunday morning on April 16. As a reluctant runner I was keen to stop for any good reason…
Small steps by Sunshine Coast council to help with housing crisis
IN RECOGNITION of the housing crisis and cost of living, Sunshine Coast Council has waived permit fees for those having to temporarily live in a tent, car, caravan or mobile home and who, due to extenuating circumstances, will find it…
Coolum Lions welcome new members at monthly dinner
Photo: Contributed THE COOLUM Lions had a major increase to their membership base with four new members signing on to be part of the community and to help as Coolum Lions members. The club hosted their monthly dinner on April…
Bli Bli community welcomes modern Cenotaph
Pictured at the official unveiling of the Bli Bli cenotaph are Ian Hall (President of Sunshine Coast and Regional District RSL Inc.), Dan Penman from Veterans In Step, Cr Maria Suarez and Antony from Sunshine Coast and Regional District RSL. Photo:…
Development Application lodged at Palmer Resort for classic car museum
An artist’s impression of the proposed Palmer car museum. VANESSA BACON-HALL LOCAL DEVELOPMENT Advocacy Group, Development Watch is once again preparing to fight development outside of the town plan with a recent development application (DA) lodged at the Palmer Coolum…
Peregian Saints Rugby all set for 2023 season
Pictured are the Saints Under 7s proudly showing off their new playing strip. Photo: Steve Robson They call it the game they play in heaven, and Peregian Saints Rugby Union are off to a stellar start to the season, and…
Body Surfing the winner at third annual Coolum Wedge
Some of the female Wedge competitors.Dan Purdie MP with body surfing competitors. All photos: Contributed OVER A weekend with near-perfect conditions the third annual Coolum Wedge Body Surfing competition was held over three days from March 24-26 at Coolum Main Beach…
Community Update: Mudjimba RSL Sub Branch
Anzac Day 2023 The Mudjimba RSL Sub Branch will again this year be hosting multiple services on Anzac Day – Tuesday, April 25. File Photo: Contributed THE MUDJIMBA RSL Sub Branch will again conduct its ever-popular Anzac Day Dawn Service,…
Letters to the editor 05/04/23
ORDERS Dear editor, According to Warren Bordas, the threat has been from alien forces to our sovereign borders for the past 10 years. How have our borders been defended and protected from these alien forces of frequent, severe, supercyclones, violent…
Police urging caution over Easter holiday period
IT’S A MESSAGE that is rolled out every major holiday period and once again Queensland Police is asking the public to be cautious and to have safety at the forefront of their Easter driving plans. Police Minister Mark Ryan joined…