Letters to the editor 10/06/21
PENSIONER HOUSING Dear editor, There is no reason for pensioners to not have housing. We have seen what can be done with containers turned into accommodation. I have as a young person lived in a car garage that I had…
Coolum Salvos open new furniture store
When the opportunity became available to take over the old paint store on the corner of Greenoaks and Sth Coolum Road the Coolum Salvation Army relished the opportunity to open another store, which will stock furniture and also have for…
Quota’s teal tea raises funds for Mater
Members of Quota Coolum Beach are pleased to have raised $1009 for the Mater Foundation for research into ovarian cancer recently. A ‘Tea for Teal’ morning tea was held at the Coolum Beach Holiday Park in May with all proceeds…
Council grants ensure longevity of community institutions
Yandina School of Arts members and supporters Gab and Wayne Pawson (of Yandina Hardware), Heath Stone, Daniel and Karyn Weepers, Carol Price, Dawn Gerring, Noel and Sandra Brown, and Audienne Blyth. The Yandina School of Arts were lucky recipients of…
Purdie forces backflip on levy hike
The State Government has backflipped after being called out on a massive 112 per cent hike to an emergency services levy, which was to be picked up via an increase in council rates. Ninderry MP Dan Purdie said the proposed…
RSL calling for volunteers
RSL regulars – Veteran Don Holt, Membership Officer Susan Austin, veteran Joe Daenens, Vice President and veteran Noel Messer and WW2 veteran Frank McGreevy at a recent BBQ held for volunteers and veterans. Pictured is 98 year old Frank McGreevy reflecting…
Letters to the Editor 03/06/21
ASSISTED DYING LAWS Dear editor, In coming months our 93 state MPs will vote on a proposed law to introduce voluntary assisted dying (VAD). The state government asked the independent and expert Queensland Law Reform Commission to draft a VAD…
Noosa Council calls for feedback on Draft Budget
Residents are invited to have a say on Noosa Council’s Draft 2021/22 Budget. Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart said the $153 million draft budget responded to priorities residents put forward during online and face-to-face budget consultations earlier this year. “We’ve considered…
Lionesses recognised during Vollie Week
Ninderry MP Dan Purdie with the Coolum Lionesses who he presented each with a commemorative trophy during volunteer week which was held in late May. Mr Purdie formally recognised the tireless work of the ladies both personally and in State…
Jones Parade Kindy says thanks to Coles
Coolum Beach Community Kindy President Hayley and Vice President Noeleen present Coles Coolum Beach store Manager Kaia with a certificate of appreciation. The Hvass family who volunteered their time on the day of the sausage sizzle fundraising stall. Photos: Contributed…