THIS COMING long weekend the annual Yaroomba Classic will be contested with the prestigious local surfing comp open to competitors from the local region and this year there are some great prizes on offer including 2k in cash! The beloved…
The new committee is made up of (from left to right standing) Karin Redding (committee member), Deilia Murray (Vice President), Janet Barker (Secretary), Lynne Gurn (committee member) and Sharon Thomson (committee member). Members Georgia Partridge (President) and Peta Marshall (Treasurer)…
By Des Deighton The Coolum Colts have made the entire Coolum community incredibly proud by making it to the A-Grade Grand Final of the Rugby League Sunshine Coast competition on Sunday, September 15. In only their second year in the…
GAMBLING PROFITS? Dear editor, Widespread support for restricting gambling advertising is often accompanied by an over-concern for problem gamblers. As sad as their plight is, the issue is a much larger one costing Australians $32bn a year in losses while…
Artist ‘Andrew’ who attends the Monday morning Coolum HeARts art class will exhibit his work at the ‘Emerging’ exhibition. Photo: Contributed ART FACILITATOR Chony Bowden from ‘Chony’s Art Room’ would like to invite the entire community to the upcoming student…
Smart Pups Assistance Dogs were the recipient of a substantial grant recently which was presented at their annual fundraiser. Pictured at the presentation are Dan Purdie MP, Patricia Macalister from Smart Pups, Karl Stefanovic, patron Dawn Fraser and LNP Candidate…
DID YOU know your local library offers more than books? Spring is the perfect time to get out into the garden and Sunshine Coast Libraries invite you to ‘Grab, Grow and Donate’ with their Seed Library this spring. If you’re…
Photo: ALP Ninderry THE HON Shannon Fentiman MP, Minister for Health, Mental Health and Ambulance Services and Minister for Women visited Coolum last weekend to officially launch the ALP campaign for the seat of Ninderry. A very enthusiastic crowd packed…
Yariet Peers is the new Branch Manager at the Bendigo Bank Marcoola. The bank reinvests 80% of its profits back into the local community – if you have to bank, why not do it with the friendly bank that has…
Photo: Contributed The Coolum Men’s Shed recently won a national award for their ‘ShedMusic Festival’ at the National Men’s Shed Awards held in Murray Bridge, South Australia. The award was in recognition of Men’s Health and the festival was all…