Don Benfell with his wife and his lane which came about from his community activism. Photo: Contributed MOUNT COOLUM resident Don Benfell passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 7 and this much-loved local of 24 years was known…
This National Volunteers Week (May 20-26) we thank people like Eddie Muller (pictured) from Bli Bli United Football Club who through their tireless community spirit and volunteering allow for clubs to run successfully. Photo: Contributed BOOTS thud against the ball,…
Photo: Vanessa Hall In the lead-up to ANZAC Day each year, community representatives from the Coolum/Peregian RSL Sub Branch and Quota Coolum Beach diligently hold a stall out front of Coles selling memorabilia with all money raised going back into…
Roz White from the White’s IGA Group with Greg Wareham and Slater Jones in front of their Lenard’s chicken range. The two foodies (White’s IGA and Lenard’s) are celebrating a partnership that has lasted thirty years. Photo: Contributed Business Showcase …
Pictured is Julian Wilson (centre pink hat) with many of his little proteges on Coolum Beach for his ‘Super Fun Day’. Photo: Contributed It was a day that was all about fun and hanging out with local surfing hero Julian…
The Coolum-based beach volleyball duo of Phoebe Bell and Caitlin Bettenay will be competing this coming weekend at the Queensland Open where they will go up against the best in the state in the Open Women’s division. Photo: Contributed Some…
BY VANESSA HALL Pete Trimble in his studio and workspace in Coolum Beach. Photo: Vanessa Hall Each month the Advertiser will take you on a journey through the life of people in our community – the characters, the notable ones…
THE COOLUM Boardriders came together on Saturday, December 2 at their clubhouse in Tickle Park to honour the standout surfers from the year with the club members donning their best white threads for, ‘A Hot Summer’s Night’. Club President Gav…
The Barrett family at their Birtwill Street newsagency in 2004. From left to right: son-in-law Steve Thompson holding Jessica, son Tim, Lance, granddaughter Annalise, daughter Jessica Thompson, Barb, granddaughter Natalie and son Simon. Photo: Contributed SURROUNDED by his much-loved family,…
AS THE countdown to Christmas begins and presents are being bought, why not ‘wake up with Coolum’ for all of 2024 with one of Kerry Mulgrew’s (aka ‘Kezign’) stunning coastal calendars. The much-anticipated 2024 Calendars, a testament to Kerry’s passion…