Letters to the Editor 15/04/2021
Boo the greyhound Dear editor, Boo the rescue greyhound was found on Sunday 11 April following a great effort by many people. We would like to say a huge thank you to the Coolum community who looked out for him,…
Letters to the Editor 08/04/2021
Dear editor, masks Mandatory mask wearing and social distancing, to protect not only wearers, but a susceptible public, is the least authorities require from us all. The deadly UK variant is highly infective and requires super vigilance. The stubborn female…
Letters to the Editor 18/03/21
Yaroomba battle Dear editor, As reported in the Advertiser last week the Supreme Court hearing took place on Wednesday … and yes, the Sunshine Coast Council was indeed represented by barristers and solicitors using ratepayer funds to fight their own…
Letters to the Editor 11/03/21
Biloela Family Dear editor, Following on from Margaret Wilkie’s letter regarding the now “Famous 4 Family,” I traveled to Biloela last August to check out about this family. Not ONE person spoke less than favourably and all voiced concern for…
Letters to the editor 04/03/21
OLYMPIC BID Dear editor, Eleven years away and who pays the bill? Our present pandemic economic crisis puts things in perspective. The cost of the required infrastructure is a bridge too far, in our 2021 economic climate. History has taught…
Letters to the editor – 18/02/21
WASTE INFO Dear editor, Sunshine Coast Division 9 Councillor, Maria Suarez, is asking for feedback by 2 March, [p4 “Coolum Advertiser” 11 Feb] for a proposal for an alternative to waste bins, to include only organic food waste and grass…
Letters to the editor -11/02/2021
MEN’S SHED Dear editor, There has been recent mention of the valued role that Men’s Sheds play, and the wisdom in supporting their activities. Coolum Men’s Shed began in 2012 and opened it’s own shed building in November 2017. Our…
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EFTPOS CHARGES Dear editor, A short comment to Messrs Abbott and Duggan: Shops passing on the fees charged by banks/card issuers are not doing the ‘wrong thing’! Businesses have been permitted to recover their costs for this long before COVID…