Letters to editor 12/08/21
NINDERRY Dear editor, Sorry to add to the negativity of the letters page but Dan Purdie is fast becoming the Fiona Simpson of Coolum. Like Fiona, he’s as mad as… Read more »
Community Sports Update – Bli Bli Tennis Club
The Bli Bli Tennis Club has recently had a new artificial grass surface laid over two courts. This was a huge undertaking for the small club but the result is… Read more »
Horizon Festival cancelled for 2021
In the interest of community safety and in light of the recent lockdown, and the restrictions in place, Sunshine Coast Council’s Horizon Festival 2021 has been cancelled. The festival was… Read more »
Coolum café owner fined for not wearing a mask
The proprietor of a vegan/organic whole foods café located in the Pacific on Coolum complex on Birtwill St in Coolum and a staff member were fined over the weekend after… Read more »
QUEENSLAND WELCOMES FEDERAL BOOST TO VACCINE SUPPLY
Health Minister Yvette D’Ath has welcomed the Commonwealth’s offer of an extra 150,000 doses of AstraZeneca, pledging to put the extra supply to good use. “If the Morrison Government can… Read more »
Letters to the editor 04/08/21
HOMELESS WEEK Dear editor, It is National Homelessness Week, which gives The Salvation Army, and other NFP organisations in the community, an opportunity to highlight the key issues affecting people… Read more »
Coast urged to step up to meet 40,000 daily COVID tests target
Sunshine Coast residents with any signs of being unwell are strongly urged to get a COVID-19 test as Queensland’s Chief Health Officer sets a statewide target for 40,000 daily tests…. Read more »
Lockdown support for Queensland businesses
The Palaszczuk Government will provide $5,000 payments to small and medium businesses across Queensland affected by the current COVID-19 lockdown and lockdowns in other states. Treasurer and Minister for Investment… Read more »
Division eight financial wins
A total of $1.2 million dollars will be invested in Division 8 for streetscape renewals and sporting infrastructure thanks to Queensland Government’s $100 million South East Queensland Community Stimulus Program. Sunshine… Read more »
Thumbs up to an expanded garden waste bin service
Sunshine Coast residents have spoken loudly and clearly: they want to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and have given the green thumbs up for an opt-out garden waste bin service so… Read more »