Event Showcase: Take Me to Paris
THE WEATHER may be cooling down, but the musical temperature is going to be sultry with an evening of jazz set for the Coolum Civic Centre on Saturday, June 22… Read more »
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Coolum community applaud cancellation of Yaroomba site approval
It’s BEEN a long, costly and hard-fought battle and last week the local community groups who were fighting the Sekisui House Development at Yaroomba were informed that the approved development… Read more »
Surfing triple act for Coolum’s Bruce Dunne
Well done to local surfing identity Bruce Dunne who literally got the job done last week placing in three events at the Queensland Surf Championships. Bruce who lives by the… Read more »
Young and old join forces for annual Coolum Beach clean-up
IT WAS an absolutely stunning morning on Saturday, May 18 for the third annual Coolum Beach clean-up young and old happy to put on gloves and take a bag and… Read more »
Humpbacks and other marine animals soon to be visible in our waters
IT HAS been nicknamed the ‘humpback highway’ but there is more going on beneath the surface during the annual migration than the spectacular recovery of a threatened species. There are… Read more »
Volunteers celebrated at Coolum Meals on Wheels lunch
IN RECOGNITION of National Volunteers Week which runs from May 20-26 the Coolum Beach Meals on Wheels said a collective thank you to their volunteers on Tuesday, May 21 with… Read more »
Remembering Don Benfell
MOUNT COOLUM resident Don Benfell passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 7 and this much-loved local of 24 years was known for his lane and colourful Christmas displays… Read more »
Letters to the editor 21/05/24
OP SHOPS FOR THE WIN Dear editor, It‘s a winning trifecta the way opportunity shops reduce the cost of good clothing while reducing the waste stream and raising money for… Read more »
Celebrating volunteering with Eddie and his field of dreams
BOOTS thud against the ball, excited parents cheer from the sidelines and ever-watchful referees blow their whistles to ensure a fair game for all. These have been the familiar sounds… Read more »
Community Update: St Vincent de Paul Society Coolum
Recognising 41 years of service from Helen Hayes COOLUM has been lucky to have the service of Helen Hayes of the Saint Peter’s Conference at Coolum for four decades and… Read more »