COOLUM STATE SCHOOL IT’S JUST two weeks until the students at Coolum State Primary School hear the words “it’s showtime” and present their production of DreamWorks, Madagascar Jr: A Musical Adventure. Madagascar Jr is a cleverly edited 60-minute version of the much-loved animated 2005 blockbuster film…
Industry Insight FUNERALS AUSTRALIA FOR MANY years, Gregson & Weight Funerals has been part of Sunshine Coast life, helping local families through some of their most difficult moments, and they are a trusted name in the industry. Now, fifth-generation funeral…
BY PAT CAVANAGH THE COOLUM Colts A Grade team are the first team into the Sunshine Coast Gympie Rugby League Grand Finals following an emphatic 62 to nil victory over Caloundra at Coolum on Saturday, August 29, in front of…
Breakers Win As the footy codes round up their seasons, Coolum teams have been doing exceptionally well. On Sunday, August 30, the Coolum Beach Breakers AFL Under 15 Boys Pitta won their Grand Final against the Pomona Cooroy Demons with…
Vanessa Hall Editor ALL for the love of reading – schools across the country last week came to life with characters from the pages of books, which were used as inspiration for Book Week 2026 celebrations. Students, teachers, and…
COOLUM has proved to be the perfect spot for a little rest and relaxation with a new visitor in town – a juvenile long-nosed fur seal who has decided that Coolum is the perfect spot to recuperate. The little seal was first spotted on Wednesday, August…
RESIDENTS in the Tewantin region can look to seeing light at the end of the tunnel with the traffic woes as a result of works to the Doonella bridge passing a significant milestone, with major concrete works completed. The concrete…
This ‘International Dog Day’, which is celebrated on August 26 each year, would-be dog owners are being asked to consider adopting or fostering a rescue before looking at a dog from a breeder. Founded in 2004 by American animal welfare…
QUEENSLAND Police Service (QPS) has welcomed two new four-legged recruits into the constabulary with the Sunshine Coast Dog Squad officially swearing in Police Dogs ‘Odin’ and ‘Jackal’. More than 100 police dogs work across 15 locations statewide, including general purpose, specialist detection and tactical working…
DOGGY FASHION, FUN AND OVER $2,000 IN PRIZES! COOLUM’S dog lovers won’t have to travel far for a day of four-legged fun when A Dog’s Life – Dogtopia 2026 takes over the Noosa River foreshore later this month. The free community event will be held at Tewantin-Noosa Lions…