Keith Fitzpatrick (2nd from the right) and mates celebrating the Coronation of the Queen in London. KEITH Fitzpatrick of Peregian Beach, a Kokoda veteran and proud Queenslander, passed away quietly in his sleep on June 14 at the age of…
Coolum Beach is officially the best beach in Queensland! Photos: Vanessa Hall IT’S SOMETHING we all know, but now it is official: Coolum has been crowned Queensland’s best beach after a huge call-out asked people to vote for a range…
A GROUP of passionate dog lovers has been very busy since February and is actively working hard behind the scenes to ensure that their beloved beach area at Stumers Creek remains off-leash. Sunshine Coast Council has proposed changes to dog…
BY DAMIAN MORGAN PRESIDENT, COUNTRY PRESS AUSTRALIA The Coolum and North Shore Advertiser is a proud member of the Queensland Country Press, which, along with Country Press Australia, champions and advocates for regional news media in Australia. THIS WEEK, I…
One of the modular homes at Marcoola is ready to welcome a low-income earner ‘home’. Photo: Contributed MARCOOLA is soon to be home to a new group of residents who will have a secure place to call home, which is…
POLICE have charged a man after investigations into an alleged assault at Peregian Beach on April 8. Police will allege a woman in her 60s was walking along the beach, near Beach Access 53, around 9.15 am when she approached…
COOLUM Police have charged seven people with 105 offences as part of a drug operation which began after police intercepted a white Mazda CX-5 on David Low Way at Pacific Paradise on August 23 last year. The driver, a 34-year-old…
SUPER TAX Dear editor, Many agree that the current tax system requires an overhaul to make it more equitable. All Australians are affected by the tax breaks and the benefits given to individuals and companies. The proposed modifications to superannuation…
Photo: Coolum Lions The Coolum Lions recently donated $5,000 to Coolum State High School, which will be used to ensure every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential by way of providing hands-on financial support to students needing…
The planned design for the all-abilities access ramp for Coolum Beach. Photo: Contributed A permanent all-abilities access ramp is underway for Coolum Beach, and Sunshine Coast Council wants to hear your thoughts on the design and how Council can be…