Welcome to 2025!
Photos: Peter Madden The ‘rakey master’ who is also known as Owen Cavanagh was back at work this year creating his trademark sand mandalas to the delight of those up early enough to see the art being created or before…
Coolum history in pictures
Thanks to the Coolum Residents Association there is a great little photographic exhibition located in the arcade walkway which links the Frank St carpark with the shops across from the Surf Club. The glass windows are adorned with a photographic…
Frothy rescue as beer keg literally saves the day
Matthew Neale who recently used an idle beer keg as a floatation device during an early morning rescue with Lance Masterton from Heads of Noosa who thanked the lifesaver in training for his heroic act. Photo: Contributed THE QUICK-THINKING actions…
Happy 90th birthday Athol Greenhalgh
It’s not a birthday without cake! THE COOLUM Men’s Shed celebrated a very special birthday recently with their member Athol Greenhalgh marking 90 years young! The shed members collectively wished Athol a very happy birthday. “We are incredibly lucky to…
Calendar showcases coastal beauty year round
ONCE AGAIN local photographer Kerry Mulgrew, AKA ‘Kezign’ has produced a stunning calendar which is aptly called ‘Waking Up Coolum Beach’ with the sunrise photographer selecting her favourite images from 2024 for the 2025 calendar. “The calendar was created over…
Colts thank Bowlo for support with framed jersey
Peter Carmody (The Bowlo), David Turner (Coolum Colts), Bill Gissane (Yandina Art & Framing) and Jo Justo (Labor candidate for Ninderry) attended the presentation of the framed Coolum Colts jersey to the Bowlo. Photo: Contributed COOLUM Colts Rugby League Club…
Good Vibrations Retro & Vintage Festival
Jack Morgan Park came to life on Saturday, August 10 with a huge “blast from the past” put on by Cartel Music and Events. The festival which ran from 11am to 8pm was an homage to the 1950s and featured…
Pic of the Week: Sand Art in Coolum
Friday’s art with artist Owen and his trusty friend ‘Max’ sitting amongst his work. KEZIGN & OWEN CAVANAGH Local artist Owen Cavanagh who is best known for his wave mural which flanked a shed along the motorway, made the sand…
Marvellous night for a ‘moonwalk’ in Coolum for rare disease
The Whitrod family with Tallulah in the front. In an effort to raise vital funds that will lead to research and a potential cure, some 400 people from across the Sunshine Coast gathered in Coolum on the evening of July…
SHED MUSIC FESTIVAL A RESOUNDING SUCCESS
BY PAT CAVANAGH SHED MUSIC FESTIVAL MC It was a day and evening all about promoting well-being and community, and “Mates Making Music” at the inaugural ‘Shed Music Festival’, jointly put on by the Coolum Men’s Shed and the Coolum-Peregian…