Author Archives: coolumy99

Work begins on signalled intersection at Coolum State School

AFTER years of advocacy, work is finally about to commence on the $ 5 million upgrade of a notorious roundabout in Coolum Beach. Ninderry MP Dan Purdie said he was… Read more »

Letters to the Editor 19/06/24

STATE ALP Dear editor, Premier Steven Miles is hoping to buy loyalty and votes in the upcoming state election, spending the kids’ inheritance out of desperation. Knowing full well Labor… Read more »

Fire ants in Queensland

BY LINESE NORRISH    A LOCAL COAST CARE VOLUNTEER KNOWLEDGEABLE ON LOCAL FLORA AND FAUNA. FIRE ants were first detected in Brisbane in February 2001, though it seems likely they arrived… Read more »

Winter warmer with State Govt energy cashback

THE STATE Government will be helping Queenslanders with the cost of living with a $1,000 credit on their energy bills. Upfront $1,000 rebates will be applied to household bills from… Read more »

Capital works begin on Lions and Norrie Job Park with $1.6 million makeover

ONE OF Coolum’s largest parks, the Lions and Norrie Job Park which sits opposite the Coolum Hotel is set to be transformed thanks to a new makeover and infrastructure spend… Read more »

Community Update: Development Watch AGM

Thanks to Development Watch champion! THE COOLUM and Yaroomba community said thank you this month to one of its hardest-working volunteer champions, as she steps down from her role as… Read more »

Local Healthy Sunshine Coast Activities

WITH the cooler months here, now is the perfect time to get out and move your body with a range of health and wellbeing activities on offer as part of… Read more »

Noosa Council gets tough on short-term accommodation rentals

NOOSA Council is seeking community input to restrict short-term accommodation and protect neighbourhoods for residents. Curbing the creep of short-term accommodation into residential areas and protecting neighbourhoods for permanent residents… Read more »