The Barrett family at their Birtwill Street newsagency in 2004. From left to right: son-in-law Steve Thompson holding Jessica, son Tim, Lance, granddaughter Annalise, daughter Jessica Thompson, Barb, granddaughter Natalie and son Simon. Photo: Contributed SURROUNDED by his much-loved family,…
REFLECTION Dear editor, As another year draws to a close it is time to reflect on what a year it has been. There have been some highs and some lows. Nevertheless, what we need to consider is what sort of…
Photo: Contributed AT OUR recent AGM the entire ‘Friends of Yaroomba’ committee was re-elected (pictured). After many years of almost exclusively focusing on fundraising for the long-running battle against high-rise development in Yaroomba, the team is now looking forward to…
It was definitely missed last year but this year the 11th North Shore Community Centre Christmas Carnivale was back bigger, and better than before as 1,400 locals came together to celebrate community and Christmas on Saturday, November 24. The free…
Ninderry MP Dan Purdie with Coolum State High School principal Troy Ascott, Education Minister Grace Grace and Coolum State High School students at the official opening of the new ‘Gagal Gira’ learning centre. Photo: Contributed THE NEXT big musical act…
THE CLASS of 2023 have finished their high school studies and the students from Coolum State High School have once again donned full academic dress and were officially sent off at a graduation ceremony held at Twin Waters on Tuesday…
THE BUY local campaign will be in full swing on Saturday, December 9 as Yandina’s Stevens Street is set to transform into a festive shopping haven from 9am to 3pm with the inaugural Christmas Art & Design Market. A collaboration…
The Coolum Lions recently presented both the Marcoola and Mudjimba Surf Life Saving Clubs with cheques for $2,000 which will be used to fund their Nipper Education Programs which teach surf safety to children. Lion Doug Alford is pictured at…
ROBODEBT Dear editor, Quote: “Never has so much been done to so many by so few”. Robodebt- Vulnerable people attacked by their own government as a money-raising policy - 450,000 victims wrongly accused of fraud: 2000+ suicides. Why? Just asking for friends? …
AS THE countdown to Christmas begins and presents are being bought, why not ‘wake up with Coolum’ for all of 2024 with one of Kerry Mulgrew’s (aka ‘Kezign’) stunning coastal calendars. The much-anticipated 2024 Calendars, a testament to Kerry’s passion…