Wheelchair Assess to Holiday Lets Dear editor, Dylan Alcott has had a brilliant week. He heralded his recent honors with these words “my purpose 10 years ago, yesterday, today and as Australian of the Year, it’s never changed … to…
Coolum Beach Australia Day Award winners with local politicians, Coolum Lions representatives and the awards day committee. Whilst the usual Australia Day celebrations did not happen this year, The Coolum Beach Australia Day Awards Committee were thrilled to hand out…
Local Red Cross members receive national award Pictured is Jill Ladewig, Robyn Lanyon, Win Smith AM and Margaret Mourik. Photo: Contributed Three members from the Coolum and District Red Cross Branch were awarded the ‘Outstanding Service Award’ in December 2021…
Vanessa Bacon-Hall Editor Local artist and painter Chris Postle has donated his time and his newest piece of art to help out his friend Mike Drinkwater who is sadly losing his sight due to cataracts. The original art piece is…
Coolum’s newest event, Salty Saturdays, presented by Coolum Business and Tourism (CB&T) and Visit Coolum, held their inaugural launch event on Saturday, January 22 in Jack Morgan Park and it was a huge success with 600 people estimated to have…
HISTORY COLUMN Dear editor, I always look forward to Frances Windolf’s article in your paper. Thank you to Frances for publishing them. Being a resident of Yinneburra St, I was most interested in “Yaroomba Street Names revealed”. I enjoy knowing…
World Music returns to Coolum Blending gypsy, classical and jazz music, Cigány Weaver will be performing at the Coolum Civic Centre on Saturday, February 12 from 7 pm as part of their Red Chair supported Sunshine Coast tour. Photo: Daniel…
Qld Swim Teacher of the Year for 2021 award winner Louise Atkin with instructors Mandy and Shona and Swim1 owner Chris Spencer. Coolum’s premier learn to swim school are proud to share with the community their recent award wins –…
Chef Rebecca and Coolum State High students with CMOW apprentice Noah, Hiller Hospitality driver and CMOW Chef Lutz. IN an effort to be well prepared for any new obstacles COVID may present towards the smooth delivery of the invaluable meals…
Pictured at the announcement are Ted O’Brien MP, Isabelle Watson, Eline van Bruggen, Florence Miller-Metzner, Thomas van Bruggen and Nicole Van Bruggen. Photo: Contributed A unique brand of classical music will return to stages across Australia this year following the…