NAIDOC week each year in July celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life. The week is a great…
A modest operating surplus and a general rate rise of no more than CPI for most ratepayers are the cornerstones of the Noosa Council budget, handed down recently. Mayor Clare Stewart said the budget represents Council’s commitment to deliver on…
Community consultation for a new Peregian Springs Community Centre, $2.4 million to seal Zgrajewski Road, Yandina Creek, and a new amenities building for Jack Morgan Park, Coolum are just some of the Sunshine Coast Council 2021/22 Budget highlights for Division…
Upgrading the bridge and boardwalk in the Yaroomba Bushland Park, renewing the amenities block at Mudjimba Beach Holiday Park, and renewing shelters at Waalum Park at Mount Coolum are among the Sunshine Coast Council 2021/22 Budget highlights for Division 8…
No jab, no job? Dear editor, During 2020, Australia’s handling of the Covid virus, with minimal victims, was the envy of the world. Unlike Britain, USA and the rest of Europe, with deaths in their thousands, we maintained control over…
The Cool Connections women’s group at their last meeting with Barry Bull, a local musician, author and champion of the Hear and Say charity, who was the group’s mystery guest. The local social group meets at the Yaroomba Meeting Place…
Vanessa Bacon-Hall Editor Jias Johnson, Brandyn Marks, Roman Body and Preston Wallace from QLD Outback Rugby League who traveled some 1900 kms from Mt Isa and everywhere in between to visit Coolum for a Rugby League Camp which involved a…
Member for Ninderry Dan Purdie with members of the Coolum based ‘A-Team’ led by Michelle Stewart who are taking part in the ‘Dunga Derby’ which is all about old cars, having fun in the bush and raising money for charity…
The reality of an Olympic surf competition taking place on Coolum Beach became one step closer to reality with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Future Host Commission’s recommendation that Brisbane be the host of the 2031 games and that the…
Sunshine Coast Council is further reiterating the State Government mandate to wear a mask for the next two weeks and is urging residents to be COVID alert and to get vaccinated. That’s the message from Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark…