THE TEAM from the Save Stumers Off Leash Dog Beach have been keeping busy with many fundraising initiatives of late. The group is actively fighting any changes that may eventuate at Stumers Creek, with the creek potentially becoming an on-leash…
COOLUM Lions greatly appreciate the Marcoola Surf Club’s Nipper program, which provides our young people with essential skills to succeed in life and reach their full potential. One can only stand in awe when witnessing the dedication and commitment of…
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…
Happy Birthday, David – with friends and family and a beloved Geelong Cats scarf. IT WAS smiles all around as David Pescott marked a century with friends and family wishing him all the best. A special birthday celebration was held…
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…
The planned design for the all-abilities access ramp for Coolum Beach. Photo: Contributed CLAIRE Smith has been mobilising aid and fundraising for wildlife passionately for years, and that advocacy has landed her the ‘wildlife hero’ the title of ‘2025 Citizen…
IT WAS a very wet and stormy morning on Friday, April 25, and many planned Anzac Day services across the region had to be rearranged in order to accommodate the inclement weather. The Coolum-Peregian RSL Sub-Branch managed to hold their…
The group of dedicated dog lovers fighting for Stumers Creek to remain off-leash held an awareness session and walk on Saturday afternoon, April 19. The group used the event as a way to encourage responsible dog ownership within the public…
Photo: Contributed. After many weeks of meticulous painting, the beloved ‘Wave’ mural by local artist Owen Cavanagh has finally been lifted up to its permanent home, where it is safely out of reach of graffiti. The surf mural is visible…
Coolum’s Julian Wilson marks his return to competitive surfing with a win at Newcastle. Photo: WSL – Darren Anderson FORMER Championship Tour standout and World No. 2 Julian Wilson recently announced he’d be making a comeback to competitive surfing, and he…