Community Update: Coolum Quota Club
VISIT & DONATION TO COMPASS FARM The ladies from Coolum Quota Club had a lovely day out to Compass Farm at Hunchy recently. The farm provides a place for people with a disability to learn new skills on a working…
Letters to the Editor 01/11/23
VOICE RESULT Dear editor, The result of the referendum though not unexpected, was nevertheless disappointing for the 80% of indigenous population and 35% of residents in the Fairfax electorate who voted Yes to the Voice. Our Prime Minister’s promise to provide…
Event Showcase: 1954: Ella, Etta, Eartha – A Musical Tribute to Icons of the Past
The music of Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James, and Eartha Kitt will be performed for one night only at the Coolum Civic Centre on Saturday November 11. The show ‘1954: Ella, Etta, Eartha – A Musical Tribute to Icons of the…
Community Update: The Coolum Women’s Shed
INVITING NEW MEMBERS THE COOLUM Women’s Shed recently held its fifth AGM – a big welcome to the new committee members who are looking forward to an exciting year of diverse activities and fun. Coolum Women’s Shed is a community-based…
Business Showcase: Yandina Art & Framing
ELEVATING SPORTING WIN WITH UNIQUE DISPLAY Memories for a lifetime! The team at Yandina Art & Framing beautifully ‘framed’ this Sherrin football which was won by Mark Prosser at the Coolum Lions Club sportsman’s lunch. Photo: Contributed WHEN the name…
St Andrew’s unveils new multi-purpose courts with underground carpark
College Principal Reverend Chris Ivey, Ninderry MP Dan Purdie and Drew the Roo open the new multi-purpose courts and underground carpark at St Andrew’s Anglican College at Peregian Springs. Photo: Contributed ST ANDREW’S Anglican College at Peregian Springs has opened…
Bendigo Bank honours local community heroes
Mark Cameron from Coolum Business and Tourism was awarded a ‘Local Hero’ award from the Bendigo Community Bank Sunshine Coast in recognition of his volunteer work with the business chamber. Photo: Contributed HAPPY to always give back just like their…
Fundraising trailer launched with BBQ and community chat
Coolum Lions representative Doug Alford with Dan Purdie at the community BBQ which officially launched the ‘Community Canteen’ fundraising BBQ trailer. The trailer was previously owned by the Coolum Lions with Mr Purdie purchasing the trailer for the benefit of…
New era for Yaroomba development site with sale, transfer of ownership and legals finished
File photo of Save Yaroomba members from February 2022. Photo: Vanessa Hall VANESSA HALL LISTED as one of the last beachfront masterplanned residential development sites remaining in Southeast Queensland, the 18ha parcel of land at the centre of a long-running legal…
Symbolic uniform design unites school staff community
Pictured are Coolum State High School Principal Troy Ascott, admin assistant Bec Stewart, artist Nikita Fitzpatrick, HPE teacher Tamika Megawatt and languages teacher Ryan Stewart. Photo: Vanessa Hall Vanessa Hall COOLUM State High School is further celebrating and honouring the…