Event Showcase: The Story, The Music, The Legend – Janis Joplin
LOCAL Coolum singing powerhouse Janice Smithers is bringing her stage show ‘Janis’ to the Coolum Civic Centre for one night on Friday, June 7 and this ‘hometown’ gig is set… Read more »
Author Archives: coolumy99
No arts on the Horizon with festival set to move to May 2025
IN ANOTHER blow to the local arts and cultural landscape the much-loved Horizon Arts Festival which included the Dawn Awakening event at Stumers Creek is set to go on a… Read more »
Both sides of government fail to reach agreement on youth crime report
VANESSA HALL EDITOR A STATE government committee set up to look at how to tackle the serious issues around youth crime has failed to even submit a draft interim report… Read more »
LEST WE FORGET – ANZAC PRIDE IN COOLUM
In the lead-up to ANZAC Day each year, community representatives from the Coolum/Peregian RSL Sub Branch and Quota Coolum Beach diligently hold a stall out front of Coles selling memorabilia… Read more »
Maria Suarez secures Deputy Mayor role
BEYONCE might have sung about women running the world and those lyrics certainly could ring true on the Sunshine Coast with women in the two top spots with Division 9… Read more »
Letters to editor 24/04/24
CANDIDATE THANKS Dear editor, Although my campaign did not secure victory in the recent election, I am humbled and deeply grateful for the unwavering support shown throughout this journey. To… Read more »
Event Showcase: Good Vibrations Retro & Vintage Festival
IT’S COMING back again and this year the Good Vibrations Retro & Vintage Festival will be conveniently located in Jack Morgan Park and this ‘Blast from the Past’ is going… Read more »
Step inside the world of art with open studios Sunshine Coast
EVER wondered exactly what an artist’s studio looks like and how they work their creative process? This May the ‘Open Studios Sunshine Coast’ will be inviting people to hit the… Read more »
Police call for info – Fatal crash Yandina
THE FORENSIC Crash Unit is investigating a fatal motorbike crash at Yandina which occurred on the morning of April 11. Initial investigations indicate around 12:16am, the rider of a Honda… Read more »
Coast Care calling on submissions for annual calendar
COOLUM and North Shore Coast Care (CNSCC) is once again canvassing the local community of photographers for submissions for their 2025 calendar with the group accepting images until May 19. … Read more »