Letters to the Editor 15/04/2021
Boo the greyhound Dear editor, Boo the rescue greyhound was found on Sunday 11 April following a great effort by many people. We would like to say a huge thank you to the Coolum community who looked out for him,…
New name and new look Quota
Members of Quota Coolum Beach recently got together for a photo in their new uniforms, which the ladies proudly wore. After their name change, new uniforms were a must and the blue shirts let the local community know that if…
Coastal fox control program set to begin
The coastal fox control program is set to resume in late April. Photo: Contributed The Coastal Fox Control Program will be underway again this autumn in an effort to protect our native wildlife from the predatory fox in coastal bushland…
Men’s shed to hold Lifeflight fundraiser
The Sunshine Coast RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter would not operate without the contributions from fundraising. This Saturday the Coolum Men’s Shed will host a garage sale with all proceeds going towards the invaluable service. Photo: Contributed This Saturday April 17,…
Valdora resealing works about to commence
Long overdue resurfacing works on a notorious section of the Yandina Coolum Road are expected to commence in coming weeks. Bitumen resealing works on a 5 km section of the road, from just before Banyanda North Street to Valdora Road…
Riding for the disabled car boot sale
Sunshine Coast Riding for the Disabled (SCRDA) are holding a car boot sale this coming Sunday April 18 at their property located on Monak Rd at North Arm. SCRDA is a not-for-profit organisation providing equine-based therapeutic, recreational and community participation…
Housing crisis calls for desperate measures
Vanessa Bacon-Hall Editor It is an all too common occurrence lately – a look on any social media platform shows scores of people pleading for new places to call home and people desperately making a call out within their local…
Happy 100th birthday Margaret Simpson
From everyone at the Advertiser and the wider Coolum community we wish Margaret a very happy birthday. Margaret officially celebrated her special birthday on Saturday April 3 at the Coolum Beach Bowls Club surrounded by friends and family. Margaret is…
Police calling for witnesses to fatal crash
The Sunshine Coast Forensic Crash Unit, along with local detectives are continuing investigations into a single-vehicle crash at Pacific Paradise which occurred on April 4 in which two people died. Preliminary information indicates a vehicle was travelling southbound along David…
Grants handed out to local community clubs
New field lighting, court upgrades and an accessible mini-van are just some of the big ticket items that will be funded in the Ninderry electorate as part of the latest round of Gambling grants. Ninderry MP Dan Purdie said five…