Letters to the editor 20/11/24
DV STATS Dear editor, Australia, we have a problem! Two weeks ago, I wrote about the number of women murdered, mostly violently by a partner, spouse or someone they knew. The tally then was 74, today as I write, it…
LNP forms government with local MPs appointed to senior ministerial roles.
Vanessa Hall Editor MPs from the Sunshine Coast who have been appointed to key senior Ministerial positions within the LNP Crisafulli Government, (left to right) Brent Mickelberg (Buderim), Fiona Simpson (Maroochydore), Jarrod Bleijie (Kawana), Andrew Powell (Glass House) and Dan…
Coolum’s Young Press Gang
Photo: Vanessa Hall The next generation of editors, journalists and writers have been busy this year at Coolum State School producing their ‘BTS: Behind The School’ magazine under the stewardship of teacher Mrs Kotzur. Dedicating their lunch breaks to making…
Patience urged as traffic lights get into sync on Coolum Yandina Road
The new signalised intersection which replaces the roundabout at the juncture of School, Coolum Yandina and South Coolum Roads. The photo was taken at 9:45am on Tuesday, October 29. Photo: Vanessa Hall THEY literally have been the talk of the…
Coolum State School students review ‘Shrek the Musical’
Some of the cast from the Coolum State School production of ‘Shrek the Musical’. Photo: Veronika Langrova BY LUCA, ELLA, LEXI AND HANNAH COOLUM State School’s Musical, “Shrek Jr”, was an outstanding performance! It was a heart-felt experience for all…
Sunshine Coast Council launch user-friendly APP
Mayor Natoli (right) officially launches the upgraded Sunshine Coast Council App. Photo: Contributed. THE UPGRADED Sunshine Coast Council app makes it easier than ever for residents and visitors to request a service, report an issue and access local Council information. …
The unwanted visitors and destructive invaders within our region
Removal of a drooping tree pear in Bli Bli. Photo: Contributed RESIDENTS can now explore the new biosecurity plan from Sunshine Coast Council to understand how council is targeting invasive plant and animal species and to find out about how…
Event: TANGO ENIGMÁTICO
Be transported to the streets of Buenos Aires for one night as the trio ‘Tango Enigmatico’ takes to the stage of the Coolum Civic Centre on Saturday, November 16. Photo: Chris Wardle. THE RICH tradition of tango music is set…
Business Showcase: Quantum Medical Imaging
The specialist team of expert radiologist and technicians at Quantum Medical Imaging Coolum can help you with all of your joint pain issues. Photo: Contributed Is joint pain holding you back? DOES joint pain interfere with your daily activities, stop you…
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…