Planned burns conducted by Sunshine Coast Council have commenced for 2023 and two areas within our region (Yandina Creek & Peregian Springs) will be part of this safety measure. Photo: Contributed SUNSHINE Coast Council’s annual planned burn season is underway…
COMMUNITY groups needing funds for a community-based project, event or activity can apply for funding via the Sunshine Coast Council’s Community Grants Program with applications open until May 2. Community Portfolio Councillor David Law said not-for-profit groups could apply for…
Coolum Surd Club surfers with Bondi Rescue lifeguard Anthony ‘Harries’ Carroll at the Aussies which were held in Perth recently. Photo: Contributed PETER GARDINER A NEW wave of fearless young surfing lifesavers at Coolum Beach has teamed up with a…
Photographer Kerry Mulgrew who is also known as ‘Kezign’ is up every morning rain, hail or shine at her ‘happy place’ – the beach and captures each sunrise and coastal landscapes via her creative eye and photography skills. Photo: Vanessa…
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…
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…
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…
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:…
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…
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…