Vanessa Hall Editor FOR MANY Sunshine Coast families, the fear of losing their home is no longer something that happens to other people, and this Homelessness Week, which runs from August 3-9, people are being urged to consider others and…
Vanessa Hall Editor THE NEW Sunshine Coast Council dog laws, which came into effect from Friday, July 3, have now thrown the work of a popular sand artist into question. For the past two years, Owen Cavanagh, who is known…
DONATELIFE WEEK – JULY 26 TO AUGUST 2 Vanessa Hall Editor WHEN Coolum resident Belinda lost her life partner Damien to a catastrophic stroke, she found comfort in knowing that even in death, he was able to give others a second chance at life. Damien donated his kidneys…
Community Update ST VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY This National Homelessness Week (August 3-9), the St Vincent de Paul Society is urging the Australian Government to act on this year’s theme, ‘Homelessness Action Now’, by recognising housing as a fundamental human right…
Despite wet weather, plenty of two- and four-legged locals turned out for the annual Santa Paws fundraiser, which was held at Lake Kawana on Sunday, July 19. There were lots of wagging tails, festive outfits and community spirit and families…
In conjunction with Coolum Lions Club, the Coolum Men’s Shed hosted their annual ‘Sportsman’s Lunch’ recently, with 140 guests enjoying lunch at the Coolum Beach Hotel with special VIP guests from the world of league and AFL. Guests heard stories…
MARCOOLA Surf Life Saving Club is celebrating one of its strongest years yet, claiming a record 20th Buhk Wilkes Memorial Trophy while also recognising one of its longest-serving members with Life Membership. The Buhk Wilkes Memorial Trophy is awarded annually by Surf Life…
SATURDAY, July 11 was officially World Skydiving Day, and this year the global skydiving community came together to set a new record with an impressive 31,075 skydives completed across 43 countries. The previous record was 31,075 skydives in 2024. Stumers Creek is…
There’s been so much happening on the greens of late at the Coolum Beach Sports Club, with two annual bowls events once again showcasing how friendly the local club is and also a lot of great bowling action. First up,…
AT THE start of June, Queensland’s top junior surfers put on an impressive display at the Queensland Junior Surfing Titles Qualifier at Coolum, with qualifiers securing a spot at the Queensland Junior & Grommet Surfing Titles Grand Final, which was…