Emergency vehicle to aid callouts and community safety LAST November, the role of the local SES and their ability to be there when natural emergencies take hold was further made evident when an intense storm system lashed the region and…
THERE is no denying that Steve Irwin was a larger-than-life character, and as the anniversary of his sudden and tragic death is observed, some 20 years later, his legacy lives on, and he is remembered as a wildlife hero and…
MUSIC, mateship and good health will take centre stage in Coolum when more than 150 Men’s Shed musicians come together once again for the third annual ‘Shed Music Festival’. Presented by the Coolum Men’s Shed, the three-day festival is built around a simple…
Almost 400 devices seized since rollout QUEENSLAND’S e-mobility crackdown is entering its next phase, with riders now required to hold at least a learner licence as police continue targeting unsafe behaviour on e-bikes and e-scooters. The new licensing requirement came into effect on…
Business Showcase TEWANTIN TRAVEL TEWANTIN Travel might be a new name to some; however, the people behind the business are familiar faces and bring to the world of holidays years of professional travel booking experience and know-how. At the helm…
COOLUM Art Collective is excited to announce a change to the dates of their annual Spring Exhibition, with the event moved forward and coinciding with the middle of the school holidays. Traditionally held over the October long weekend, this year’s exhibition will now take…
OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY – 31.08.26 Dear editor, In 2001, the year International Overdose Awareness Day was founded, the world was a simpler place. It didn’t mean people weren’t losing their lives to overdose. Just the opposite. In 1999 alone, over a thousand people died in Australia…
Vanessa Hall Editor WITH the sun shining, Coolum’s Jack Morgan Park provided the backdrop for a celebration of young First Nations talent on Sunday, August 23, with the GATHAA Next Gen Market & Youth Showcase taking centre stage. The event brought…
COOLUM STATE SCHOOL IT’S JUST two weeks until the students at Coolum State Primary School hear the words “it’s showtime” and present their production of DreamWorks, Madagascar Jr: A Musical Adventure. Madagascar Jr is a cleverly edited 60-minute version of the much-loved animated 2005 blockbuster film…
Industry Insight FUNERALS AUSTRALIA FOR MANY years, Gregson & Weight Funerals has been part of Sunshine Coast life, helping local families through some of their most difficult moments, and they are a trusted name in the industry. Now, fifth-generation funeral…