Pictured is Julian Wilson (centre pink hat) with many of his little proteges on Coolum Beach for his ‘Super Fun Day’. Photo: Contributed It was a day that was all about fun and hanging out with local surfing hero Julian…
The Coolum-based beach volleyball duo of Phoebe Bell and Caitlin Bettenay will be competing this coming weekend at the Queensland Open where they will go up against the best in the state in the Open Women’s division. Photo: Contributed Some…
BY VANESSA HALL Pete Trimble in his studio and workspace in Coolum Beach. Photo: Vanessa Hall Each month the Advertiser will take you on a journey through the life of people in our community – the characters, the notable ones…
THE COOLUM Boardriders came together on Saturday, December 2 at their clubhouse in Tickle Park to honour the standout surfers from the year with the club members donning their best white threads for, ‘A Hot Summer’s Night’. Club President Gav…
An aerial view of the Coolum Wetlands during a period of minor flooding. A new land acquisition will further add to the flood mitigation within the Coolum West area. Photo: Contributed Vanessa Hall IN NEWS that was released late last…
It was a scrumptious Christmas celebratory lunch with the annual Coolum Beach Meals on Wheels Christmas BBQ lunch hosted within the grounds of the centre on Santa Monica Avenue. The annual lunch is a way for the community organisation to…
A large warning sign has been erected at the site of a deliberate act of poisoning along the Marcoola foreshore where an 8000m2 expanse of vegetation was deliberately damaged with poison. Photo: Contributed IN A STERN announcement, Sunshine Coast Council…
The community has until December 19 to lodge their submissions in regards to the proposed new works set to be undertaken at the Palmer Coolum Resort. Photo: Contributed Palmer Resort Submissions TIME IS running out to lodge a submission on…
A nippers outing in the early 90s. ANDY DALY GENERAL MANAGER Surfy celebrates thirtieth birthday! IT WAS DECEMBER 3, 1993, when Marcoola Surf Life Saving Supporters Club opened the doors to its newly renovated Clubhouse, which was going to trade…
The Barrett family at their Birtwill Street newsagency in 2004. From left to right: son-in-law Steve Thompson holding Jessica, son Tim, Lance, granddaughter Annalise, daughter Jessica Thompson, Barb, granddaughter Natalie and son Simon. Photo: Contributed SURROUNDED by his much-loved family,…