Coolum Lions: Recognising Long Service
SIX COOLUM Lions were presented with a ‘Lions Clubs International Service Award’ on April 2, with Division 8 Councillor Taylor Bunnag making the presentations at the Lions Community Centre in… Read more »
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Letters to the Editor 9/4/25
FAIRFAX CHAT Dear editor, In January, our Federal MP Ted O’Brien verbally agreed to take part in a much-needed community conversation about nuclear power when approached by the President of our Marcoola Community Group – Susie Chapman, on… Read more »
Francine Wiig launches campaign for Fairfax
WITH the federal election officially called, Sunshine Coast local and community advocate Francine Wiig has launched her campaign for the seat of Fairfax. Ms Wiig is running as an independent candidate, and she… Read more »
Green guide asking visitors to tread lightly in Coolum
COOLUM can lay claim to being one of the ‘greenest’ places to visit, and a new guide is hoping to help visitors reduce their environmental impact as they explore our… Read more »
Olympics on track with coast to see sporting and transport upgrades
THE QUEENSLAND Government has released the 2032 Delivery Plan, putting the Sunshine Coast on the roadmap for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. These Games will not just be for Brisbane… Read more »
Community Update: Coolum Beach Pony Club
THE COOLUM Beach Pony Club is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a Minor Grants Sports and Recreation Grant from the Sunshine Coast Council. With these funds, the… Read more »
LNP set to fund amenities block for women’s rugby if elected
MEMBER for Fairfax Ted O’Brien announced recently that a Dutton-led LNP Government will spend some $500,000 on female changerooms at the Nambour Rugby Union Club. The funding will support the… Read more »
Collaborative approach sought to derail ongoing damage in Jack Morgan Park
VANESSA HALL EDITOR ANTI-SOCIAL behaviour, littering and damage to public amenities are some of the repeated issues being reported by members of the public about Jack Morgan Park in Coolum. … Read more »
Wilson returns with a win under his belt in fun conditions at Newy
FORMER Championship Tour standout and World No. 2 Julian Wilson recently announced he’d be making a comeback to competitive surfing, and he got his campaign off to a great start, securing… Read more »
Letters to the editor 26/03/25
ENERGY CLAIMS Dear editor, Mr O’Brien says the Coalition’s “balanced energy mix” will deliver “cheaper energy bills”. I think the voters are entitled to ask by what advanced mathematics he can… Read more »