Letters to the editor 08/07/21
No jab, no job? Dear editor, During 2020, Australia’s handling of the Covid virus, with minimal victims, was the envy of the world. Unlike Britain, USA and the rest of… Read more »
Cool Connections – making friends and giving back
The ‘Cool Connections’ women’s group recently held a ‘Pink Market Day’ to raise funds for cancer research and, much to their surprise, the social group was able to donate the… Read more »
Outback footy kids experience ‘stoke’ of surfing
Vanessa Bacon-Hall Editor Last Friday morning a group of young, outback, and rural Queenslanders had a great morning on Coolum Beach learning to surf with the best in the business… Read more »
Local team rallies behind ‘Dunga Derby’ for a good cause
Coolum’s very own A-team may not have gotten their wheels dirty yet, but locals are already reaping the benefits of the iconic Dunga Derby fundraising rally event which kicks off… Read more »
Qld Olympics looks set to be on for 2032
The reality of an Olympic surf competition taking place on Coolum Beach became one step closer to reality with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Future Host Commission’s recommendation that Brisbane… Read more »
Council urging residents to get tested
Sunshine Coast Council is further reiterating the State Government mandate to wear a mask for the next two weeks and is urging residents to be COVID alert and to get… Read more »
Sportsman’s lunch kicks big fundraising goals
Vanessa Bacon-Hall Editor The Coolum Men’s Shed in conjunction with the Coolum Lions held a very successful Sportsman’s Lunch at the Coolum Beach Hotel on Friday June 25. A two… Read more »
North Shore Realty and Coolum Surfy band together to help Meals on Wheels
In a gesture of great community goodwill and helping those in need out, the Coolum Surf Club and North Shore Realty made a very generous donation to Coolum Beach Meals… Read more »
Coolum is winter in paradise
Whilst the mornings have been cool and crisp, the weather has been absolutely gorgeous and the days have been warming up to pleasant temps in the early 20s. Winter in… Read more »
Yaroomba park set for revamp
At the end of Warragah Parade and Yerranya Row at Yaroomba is where you’ll find local families enjoying an afternoon picnic, celebrating birthdays or letting little legs run wild. Divisional… Read more »