Welcome to 2025!
Photos: Peter Madden The ‘rakey master’ who is also known as Owen Cavanagh was back at work this year creating his trademark sand mandalas to the delight of those up early enough to see the art being created or before…
Park Life in Coolum made over with updated Lions and Norrie Job Park
The newly refurbished Lions and Norrie Job Park in Coolum at the boundary which flanks the northern perimeter of the Coolum Caravan and Holiday Park. Photo: Vanessa Hall THREE just might be the magic number with the Coolum coastal region…
Coolum history in pictures
Thanks to the Coolum Residents Association there is a great little photographic exhibition located in the arcade walkway which links the Frank St carpark with the shops across from the Surf Club. The glass windows are adorned with a photographic…
Letters to the editor 15/01/25
BUDGET QUERY Dear editor, Just asking if a 2024 budget deficit of $28 billion is “off the cliff”, then does it make the 2021 budget deficit of $1trillion totally unfathomable? Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach. ## FAMILY KINDNESS Dear editor, Over…
Fatal traffic crash Peregian Springs
THE SUNSHINE Coast Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal traffic crash in Peregian Springs on Thursday, January 9. At approximately 5.20pm, a silver Mitsubishi Triton was travelling north on the Sunshine Motorway, when it left the road after passing…
Riding for the disabled call for volunteers
North Arm-based Riding for the Disabled Sunshine Coast is calling out for more volunteers in 2025 and will be holding an information and induction day on Monday, February 3. Photos: SCRDA SUNSHINE Coast Riding for the Disabled (SCRDA) is seeking…
Nominations open for recognising community heroes
IF YOU’RE lucky enough to rub shoulders with the special people, groups and businesses who make our Sunshine Coast a better, fairer and more resilient place, then it’s time to say thank you. Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said the…
Revving up with new fleet of RAVs for policing
Member for Ninderry and Minister for Police and Emergency Services Dan Purdie with one of the new RAV4 SUVs. Photo: Contributed QUEENSLAND Police officers across the state have been handed the keys to 400 new SUVs, with the Crisafulli Government unveiling…
Call to make water meters accessible for accurate readings
In an effort to ward off expensive bills, Unitywater is calling on residents to check that their water meter is unobstructed so that meters can be read correctly. Photo: Contributed UNITYWATER is encouraging customers to check the location of their…
Christmas in Coolum with lots of heart
There was absolutely no need for anyone to be on their own on Christmas Day with the Coolum HeARTs group once again hosting a free community drop-in Christmas lunch for the community. The well-attended lunch ran from 12 noon to…