Author Archives: coolumy99
February brings the rains once again
If history likes to repeat, then floods seem to like to take hold in February with excessive rain events in February of 1992, 1999, 2011, 2015 and now 2022! The… Read more »
Event Showcase: Coolum Theatre Players
The amazingly talented and prolific Coolum Theatre Players (CTP) are happy to announce their new production – ‘Calendar Girls’ will be running at the Coolum Civic Centre from Friday, March… Read more »
Letters to the editor 02/03/2022
WOMEN’S DAY Dear editor, In 1975, the United Nations declared March 8th as International Women’s Day to celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of women and girls in societies around the world…. Read more »
Clean up Australia Day this Sunday
Local residents are being urged to sign up now to join millions of volunteers around the nation for the 32nd annual Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday, March 6. This year… Read more »
Mozzie diseases on the rise after rains
South-east Queenslanders are being urged to take precautions against mosquito-borne illnesses in the wake of severe weather and the detection of Japanese encephalitis virus. Health Minister Yvette D’Ath warned on… Read more »
Community asked for input on new planning scheme for Sunshine Coast
If the past few weeks is anything to go by, the local community is proactive when it comes to letting council know what kind of development they want in the… Read more »
Coolum buskers raise funds for rare disease
Coolum musical friends and buskers, ‘The Shoplifters’ are using their musical abilities to not only entertain but to raise money and have managed to collect $2,000 for Genetic Cures for… Read more »
Business Showcase: German Bakehouse
A balance of healthy and indulgent treats There is so much hidden out in the Quanda Industrial Estate and one of the best foodie gems has got to be the… Read more »
Letters to the editor 23/02/22
SCOMO REPORT CARD Dear editor, What have been the most pressing issues for Australians over the past three years? Getting Aussies home quickly and safely? Border controls/lockdowns? Quarantine centres? Vaccine… Read more »