Event Showcase: Blue Bayou
Country comes to the coast with Blue Bayou A LITTLE bit country, a little bit pop and a whole lot of timeless musical renditions from artists such as Glen Campbell,… Read more »
Coolum Colts secure U16 success at coast Grand Final
ROZ MACKAY COOLUM Colts Junior Rugby League Club hosted all Grand Finals in the U13-U17 age divisions on Saturday the 2nd of September. Coolum was represented in the Grand Finals… Read more »
Volunteer lifeguard season officially starts as long, hot summer looms
IT’S THE all too familiar catch cry of summer – “swim between the red and yellow flags’ and with the official start of the summer patrolling season having kicked off… Read more »
Local supermarket proprietors take out top Qld training award
THE TEAM behind White’s IGA, the husband-and-wife duo of Michael and Roz White recently took home the coveted ‘Large Employer of the Year’ at the 62nd Queensland Training Awards. The… Read more »
Policing News: Bli Bli serious crash update
ON MONDAY, September 18 Queensland Police released a statement that a 12-year-old boy had died from injuries sustained in a crash at Bli Bli on September 3. On the day… Read more »
Action plan gives new hope to endangered turtle species
THE SUNSHINE Coast Marine Turtle Conservation Plan was recently adopted at Council’s ordinary meeting, and it includes extensive input from the region’s turtle champions such as Coolum and North Shore… Read more »
Little Breakers go kick-to-kick at half-time Lions Gabba win
In what is incredible news for Australian Rules Football in Coolum, The Coolum Breakers recorded the largest growth in Auskick numbers in all of Queensland in 2023. In recognition of… Read more »
Letters to the Editor 20/09/23
COUNCIL RATE INCREASE Dear editor, We are a retired couple and have a unit at Coolum Beach which we rent out when we and our family are not using it…. Read more »
Spring crime forum asks for more police and improved safety
MORE police and stronger community partnerships with QPS were two of the major outcomes from a crime forum hosted by Ninderry MP Dan Purdie at Peregian Springs recently. More than… Read more »
Minor grant funding applications now open
FUNDING is now available for community groups to see their project come to life. Sunshine Coast Council’s Minor Grants program offers up to $2000 to support one-off projects and programs. … Read more »