QUEENSLAND Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) has warned residents against complacency this bushfire season despite recent rain across the Sunshine Coast region. North Coast Region (NCR) Acting Assistant Commissioner, Mark Stuart urged residents to prepare their properties, as high vegetation…
One of the artists who will be displaying their work at the ArtWorkz exhibition this Saturday at the Coolum Civic Centre. Photo: Contributed THE ART produced by people living with a disability will be taking centre stage this Saturday, August…
Photo: Stacey Carmody It was a big weekend for members of the Coolum High Cheerleading Academy who took part in the huge ‘Cheerbrandz Eutopia Competition’ in Brisbane. Cheerleading has become huge and is the fastest growing sport in the world,…
A MAN has been charged following a fatal traffic crash in Coolum Beach in May this year. Forensic Crash Investigators last week charged a 36-year-old Coolum Beach man with two counts each of dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death…
E-SCOOTERS Dear Editor, Trying to modify the behaviour of cyclists on shared paths, with the rules, is a path too far! Who are the bike and e-scooter police, enforcing the laws governing cyclists, skateboard riders, and scooters? Where are they…
Photo: Vanessa Bacon-Hall Local artist Owen Cavanagh has finally seen the fruition of a lifelong dream to have a local surf art studio and exhibition space with the opening of his ‘Studio 53 Art & Surf Culture’ space in the…
THE MUCH loved Horizon Festival which is proudly supported by Sunshine Coast Council is back for 2022 and features a range of art activities, events and productions which will be held over 10 days and nights and includes music, visual…
INJURED WILDLIFE Dear editor, While out walking recently in a Coolum street, I came across a badly injured young plover bird – with highly stressed parents hovering around. I thought the young bird was dead but then it moved its…
SUNSHINE Coast ratepayers once again have the chance to win up to $1000 off their next rate bill by signing up to receive future rate notices by email. Sunshine Coast Council Outstanding Organisation Portfolio Councillor Ted Hungerford said ratepayers could…
Mother and daughter – Atiah and Lenni enjoying time on North Shore beach with their furry friend. Photo: Contributed SUNSHINE Coast Council is considering how it can balance the needs of both our community and wildlife at the popular Maroochy…