Young and old join forces for annual Coolum Beach clean-up
IT WAS an absolutely stunning morning on Saturday, May 18 for the third annual Coolum Beach clean-up young and old happy to put on gloves and take a bag and… Read more »
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Humpbacks and other marine animals soon to be visible in our waters
IT HAS been nicknamed the ‘humpback highway’ but there is more going on beneath the surface during the annual migration than the spectacular recovery of a threatened species. There are… Read more »
Volunteers celebrated at Coolum Meals on Wheels lunch
IN RECOGNITION of National Volunteers Week which runs from May 20-26 the Coolum Beach Meals on Wheels said a collective thank you to their volunteers on Tuesday, May 21 with… Read more »
Remembering Don Benfell
MOUNT COOLUM resident Don Benfell passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 7 and this much-loved local of 24 years was known for his lane and colourful Christmas displays… Read more »
Letters to the editor 21/05/24
OP SHOPS FOR THE WIN Dear editor, It‘s a winning trifecta the way opportunity shops reduce the cost of good clothing while reducing the waste stream and raising money for… Read more »
Celebrating volunteering with Eddie and his field of dreams
BOOTS thud against the ball, excited parents cheer from the sidelines and ever-watchful referees blow their whistles to ensure a fair game for all. These have been the familiar sounds… Read more »
Community Update: St Vincent de Paul Society Coolum
Recognising 41 years of service from Helen Hayes COOLUM has been lucky to have the service of Helen Hayes of the Saint Peter’s Conference at Coolum for four decades and… Read more »
Event Showcase: The Story, The Music, The Legend – Janis Joplin
LOCAL Coolum singing powerhouse Janice Smithers is bringing her stage show ‘Janis’ to the Coolum Civic Centre for one night on Friday, June 7 and this ‘hometown’ gig is set… Read more »
No arts on the Horizon with festival set to move to May 2025
IN ANOTHER blow to the local arts and cultural landscape the much-loved Horizon Arts Festival which included the Dawn Awakening event at Stumers Creek is set to go on a… Read more »
Both sides of government fail to reach agreement on youth crime report
VANESSA HALL EDITOR A STATE government committee set up to look at how to tackle the serious issues around youth crime has failed to even submit a draft interim report… Read more »