ANZAC DAY IT WAS wonderful to see many local schools and community groups commemorate ANZAC Day at the Coolum-Peregian RSL Dawn Service recently. Inspirational stories from veterans and understanding and hope from our youth were shared. Thank you all for…
ANOTHER stage of the Jack Morgan Park Masterplan is underway with a new public amenities block set to be complete by October 2022. Jack Morgan Park is a much loved ‘green heart’ in Coolum and new amenities will make it…
Thank you to those who cleaned up our environment after the severe weather event recently and who were able to help on Clean Up Australia Day. Considering the event was on the verge of being completely cancelled, we had a…
The garden organics bin collection service is expanding to households across the Sunshine Coast to those who don’t currently have one from July 2022. It’s an easy and convenient way to dispose of your lawn clippings, weeds, leaves and other…
Cinnamon Ave works Happy New Year – I hope the weather over the festive season didn’t disrupt your plans too much. The weather did throw a few of council’s timelines out for some construction projects including the road closure at…
A recent community survey has shown that Sunshine Coast residents really value our natural environment. The Environment Levy supports a lot of activities that help to preserve our environment. At the recent Ordinary Meeting of Council, we were presented with…
Turtle season Turtle nesting season is here so from November to May, please look out for turtle tracks, new nests and emerging hatchlings. If you do see signs of turtles on our beaches, please watch your step and contact Coolum…
Do you travel along Verrierdale Road, Verrierdale, at any stage during your day? Please be aware that reconstruction of a 900m section of the road is in progress. It’s quite a significant amount of work as Council will be completely…
I’d like to start this column by saying a big thank-you to all the community groups and their volunteers who donate their precious time, energy and passion into delivering services to our community and environment. In late August, Council partnered…
I’m pleased to share that the following organisations were successful with their minor grant applications: Coolum Men’s Shed Inc to construct an accessibility pathway; Coolum Business and Tourism to commission a consultant to establish advisory committees; and Coastal Community Native…