AGED SOCIAL EQUITY Dear editor, The exposure that there are multitudes of elderly people waiting for aged care beds in hospital wards is a disgraceful smear on this so-called “lucky country”. Previously, there was a social contract by which a…
The graduating class of 2025 from St Andrew’s Anglican College at Peregian Springs said goodbye to their formal education by way of an annual tradition at Noosa Main Beach on their last day of school. With family, friends and teachers…
The graduating class of 2025 from Coolum State High School had a week-long celebration, which started with their formal graduation ceremony on Tuesday, November 18. Held at the Pat Cavanagh Hall at Coolum State School, the students were formally recognised…
THE ANNUAL Aerospace Gateway to Industry Schools Program Awards were held recently at the Brisbane Airport Convention Centre, and two students from Coolum State High School, Max (Year 9) and Oliver (Year 12) were among the finalists who were in…
THE COMMUNITY of Marcoola is no different to other neighbourhoods as we grapple with how to keep everyone safe, especially our kids, as the number and power of vehicles on our streets and pathways continue to grow. A few years…
ICONIC Coolum artist Owen Cavanagh launched his surf art exhibition at the Galley Lane art space on Friday, November 7 (pictured). The little gallery is located next to Yum Gelato in Coolum Beach and is an art space which is…
Vanessa Hall Editor FAMILIES with children attending Coolum State High School, Noosa District State High School and Sunshine Beach State High School were notified by letter recently that e-bikes and e-scooters will be banned from the start of the 2026…
SAFETY ON YANDINA COOLUM RD Dear editor, I am amazed that after all these years, the narrow strip between the motorway and Yandina Coolum Beach Road near the roundabout has not had a vegetation barrier or physical barrier installed to…
AS World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, on Sunday, November 16, was observed, the Queensland Police Service (QPS) is calling on the community to be vigilant on the roads, with 2025 recording too many fatalities. So far this…
On November 11 each year at 11 am, commemorative services are held across the country marking the anniversary of the end of World War I. This day remembers those who served and who still do serve, and one minute of…