Premier Annastacia Palasczuk addresses attendees at the Queensland Country Press Association conference last week. The Premier stated that the currently government is committed to ensuring the longevity and viability of independent media via advertising spend. Photo: Contributed QUEENSLAND Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk…
The club committee, volunteers and head green keeper ‘Dipper’ (pictured lying down) welcomed a bit of a rest in the Sunshine once the three weeks of competition were finished. Photo: Vanessa Bacon-Hall. The friendliest bowls club on the Sunshine Coast…
Coolum runner Hudson Jessep traded in footy for running and will be running for Florida Gulf Coast University from August with an athletics scholarship whilst he completes his business degree. Photo: Contributed A COOLUM middle distance runner who has won…
USUALLY, they are the ones delivering the lunches but on Tuesday, May 23 the volunteers from Coolum Beach Meals on Wheels and some special guests were the ones being catered for with a decadent roast lunch put on by the…
‘Lost and Found’ will be playing at the Local Legends Showcase on Friday, June 9 at the Coolum Civic Centre. Pictured are Raz and Gerry Little, Roscoe and Deb with Doug Harbrow front and centre. Photo: Tina Stubbs FRIDAY, June…
Community Update Coolum HeARTs COOLUM HeARTs Inc, a local not-for-profit charity is proud to announce an event to showcase the history of a small team of 70+ old lifesavers from the Coolum, Mooloolaba and Maroochydore Surf Lifesaving Clubs, including Coolum…
Volunteer Rural Fire Service members attended a training day recently where the aim was to collaborate and learn with neighbouring crews in real-life situations. The aim was to work with other crews so that when disaster strikes the teams are…
LOBBYIST CORRECTION Dear editor, Correction – just under 2000 unnamed, unhindered, unaccountable, unelected lobbyists are walking the halls of Federal Parliament, not 280 as stated in my previous letter. Is it true these voices have 24-hour unannounced access to pollies’…
Saints Rugby U11s with their Mums. Photo: Steve Robson SUNDAY, May 14 was the day when mums and those who provide motherly love the world over were celebrated for just being so amazing. Local sporting club Saint’s Rugby Union had…
Coolum’s Brisa Canina in action at the Sunny Girl Surf Series. Brisa took out the Under 14s and Under 16s competition on Saturday, May 6 at Coolum Main Beach. Photo: Jeff Perren VANESSA BACON-HALL It was all about the girls…