Residents in parts of the Fraser Coast and Sunshine Coast local government areas (LGA) impacted by severe flooding can now access financial assistance and support services, including Emergency Hardship Assistance grants of up to $180 per person and $900 for…
SEKISUI Dear editor, It is disappointing to see that not only is the Sunshine Coast Regional Council unresponsive to its community regarding the development of the unique area of Yaroomba, but it seems Sunshine Business Council is also for development…
The future of Yaroomba is in great hands with eco-warriors like little Naolin Hernandez who arrived at Birrahl Park on Sunday morning at the Clean Up Australia event, which was organised by Friends of Yaroomba. Photo: Contributed The annual nationwide…
A LOCAL Coolum woman is asking the community to financially help in any way they can in an effort to buy a homeless pensioner a new bed. Pauline Edwards has been unofficially caring for the local man who is living…
A sodden southern Coolum. Luke PotmaAn aerial shot of the Coolum State Primary School oval. Luke PotmaThe swollen Maroochy River at the Nojoor Road boat ramp. Tony GibsonCoolum State Primary School. Luke PotmaCoolum Cricket Club on Monday February 28. Luke…
It’s been wet! Exceedingly wet and a staggering 1500mm was recorded at Pomona in the Sunshine Coast hinterland since last Thursday and 700mm at Sunshine Coast airport during the same period. Our region was severely impacted on Friday with flash…
The Coolum ‘Calendar Girls’ – Linda Gefken, Liz Bear, Lynda Canning, Deb Pitura, Sheila Oliver and in the front, Deb Ellison. Photo: Contributed The amazingly talented and prolific Coolum Theatre Players (CTP) are happy to announce their new production –…
WOMEN’S DAY Dear editor, In 1975, the United Nations declared March 8th as International Women’s Day to celebrate the contributions and accomplishments of women and girls in societies around the world. The UN’s theme this year is “Changing Climates – Equality…
Clean up Australia Day will be held this Sunday with many local clean-ups taking place in the local region. Photo: Contributed Local residents are being urged to sign up now to join millions of volunteers around the nation for the…
South-east Queenslanders are being urged to take precautions against mosquito-borne illnesses in the wake of severe weather and the detection of Japanese encephalitis virus. Health Minister Yvette D’Ath warned on Tuesday that recent rainfall and flooding between the Gold Coast…