Beaches to be cleaned up in wake of Cyclone destruction
PLANS to clean up local beaches in the wake of Ex Tropical Cyclone (TC) Alfred are already underway, with the community invited to help in a coordinated operation once safe. … Read more »
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Torrential rain inundates Coast hinterland
AS THE weekend closed, the Sunshine Coast appeared to have escaped the ravages of Tropical Cyclone Alfred; however, during Sunday night and into Monday morning, falls of over 400mm were… Read more »
Caution urged during flood clean-up to limit soil born bacteria infection
QUEENSLANDERS across the state are being asked to be vigilant as they start the clean up after heavy rain and flooding with a deadly soil born bacteria potentially lurking across… Read more »
White’s IGA takes out prestigious ‘Store of the Year’ award win
LOCAL food retailer White’s IGA has taken out a series of awards at the 2025 Queensland and Northern NSW (QNN) IGA Awards of Excellence, further showcasing their commitment to quality… Read more »
Coolum pickleball gaining popularity
BY PAT CAVANAGH SUNSHINE Coast Pickleball Club hosts Pickleball sessions across nine venues across the Sunshine Coast every week, and this inclusive sport is proving very popular in Coolum. Pickleball… Read more »
Council extends consultation by one week on Dog Exercise Area Plan after community demands more time
VANESSA HALL EDITOR SUNSHINE Coast Council have said they are listening to the community and have extended the opportunity for the community to have their say on the changes to… Read more »
Coolum Lions continue tradition of supporting community
Coolum Lions have hit the ground running in 2025, with the club once again helping others by way of financial help, with the Coolum Boardriders Club receiving $2,000 recently. Coolum… Read more »
Letters to the editor 26/02/25
STUMERS LOVE Dear editor, I have been walking my dogs at Stumers Creek for a little over 25 years. They have all loved the freedom and open exercise available when… Read more »
Turtle care and rescue on early morning walk
A huge shoutout to our amazing turtle volunteers from Coolum and North Shore Coast Care, who managed to rescue a young turtle in trouble on Monday morning, February 24. Turtle… Read more »
“Thanks” to local businesses supporting the environment
Community Update COOLUM AND NORTH SHORE COAST CARE A BIG thank you to all the local businesses who supported the sale of our ‘2025 Coolum and North Shore Coast Care… Read more »