A majestic humpback whale was pictured just off Mount Coolum in 2019 while migrating along the ‘humpback highway’. File photo: Mike Drinkwater IT HAS been nicknamed the ‘humpback highway’ but there is more going on beneath the surface during the…
IN RECOGNITION of National Volunteers Week which runs from May 20-26 the Coolum Beach Meals on Wheels said a collective thank you to their volunteers on Tuesday, May 21 with a gourmet lunch, Coordinator Gerard Rollo said that it was…
Don Benfell with his wife and his lane which came about from his community activism. Photo: Contributed MOUNT COOLUM resident Don Benfell passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 7 and this much-loved local of 24 years was known…
OP SHOPS FOR THE WIN Dear editor, It‘s a winning trifecta the way opportunity shops reduce the cost of good clothing while reducing the waste stream and raising money for good causes. But wait there’s more. I was at a…
This National Volunteers Week (May 20-26) we thank people like Eddie Muller (pictured) from Bli Bli United Football Club who through their tireless community spirit and volunteering allow for clubs to run successfully. Photo: Contributed BOOTS thud against the ball,…
Recognising 41 years of service from Helen Hayes Helen Hayes receives her Associate Life Membership from Marshall Morison, Conference President in recognition of her outstanding service. Photo: Contributed COOLUM has been lucky to have the service of Helen Hayes of…
LOCAL Coolum singing powerhouse Janice Smithers is bringing her stage show ‘Janis’ to the Coolum Civic Centre for one night on Friday, June 7 and this ‘hometown’ gig is set to be something special as Janice literally embodies the 60s…
The Dawn Awakening event which is located at Stumers Creek and is the Horizon Festival closing act is now moving to May 2025. File photo from 2023: Nic Morley IN ANOTHER blow to the local arts and cultural landscape the…
VANESSA HALL EDITOR A STATE government committee set up to look at how to tackle the serious issues around youth crime has failed to even submit a draft interim report with both sides of the government using items contained in…
Photo: Vanessa Hall In the lead-up to ANZAC Day each year, community representatives from the Coolum/Peregian RSL Sub Branch and Quota Coolum Beach diligently hold a stall out front of Coles selling memorabilia with all money raised going back into…