Call for action over excessive bright lights at intersection Vanessa Hall Editor RESIDENTS living near the intersection of David Low Way and Scrub Road in Coolum Beach say they are fed up with being blinded by street lighting which was…
Proving once again just how much they like to hand over money, the Coolum Lions had their big cheque book at the ready recently and made two $2,000 donations to both the Marcoola and Mudjimba SLSC’s nipper programs. The Coolum…
IT WAS a huge weekend of all things music, mateship and positive health with the Shed Music Festival 26 taking place from Friday, October 16 through to Sunday, October 18. Hosted and initiated by the Coolum Men’s Shed, the festival…
Funding grant will enable drainage repairs IN WHAT could not be better timing, Coolum Football Club will receive $84,000 to address field drainage issues, reducing disruptions to games and training. The funding is part of the Crisafulli Government’s ‘Games On!…
THE CRISAFULLI Government’s nation-leading e-mobility laws have delivered promising early results, with children experiencing serious e-scooter and e-bike injuries falling by more than half, and hundreds of illegal devices seized. There were seven children admitted to Queensland Children’s Hospital for more…
COOLUM LAKES Dear editor, I read your article about the proposed 823-dwelling development application lodged by Cairns developer Darren Halpin with interest. I met Mr Halpin on 24 May, after I found the pop-up that he said would be at…
Community Update PEREGIAN BEACH COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION INC. LONG-SERVING Peregian Beach community advocate Barry Cotterell has retired as President of the Peregian Beach Community Association (PBCA), with Alex Murray elected to succeed him. Mr Cotterell thanked those who had worked alongside…
THERE’S a new place to shop for unique clothes, jewellery, accessories and homewares in Coolum, with ‘Billy St’ officially opening their doors on Thursday, October 8, and the opening was cause for celebration. Located on Birtwill St in Coolum, the…
By Vanessa Hall LAST week’s deluge across the Sunshine Coast has delivered a timely reminder of how quickly severe weather can disrupt daily life, with residents urged to prepare now for the approaching summer storm season. According to Bureau of…
SUNSHINE Coast developer Scanlon Group has secured development approval for a 43-apartment residential project at 27, 29 and 31 First Avenue, Coolum Beach. The approval clears the way for the four-storey development, which will include a rooftop wellness and residents’…