Sunshine Coast Youth Council announced
The Sunshine Coast Council’s very first Youth Council has been formed with the diverse group’s inaugural meeting kicking off last month on June 23 at Bokarina. Fifteen members make up… Read more »
Author Archives: coolumy99
Plastic Free July – time to get back on to the reusable wagon
This Plastic Free July Sunshine Coast residents are encouraged to refuse single-use plastic products and adopt more sustainable behaviours by transitioning to reusable alternatives. Many single-use plastic items can be… Read more »
NAIDOC week celebrated at Livelife
In recognition of NAIDOC week LiveLife Pharmacy staff are swapping their traditional uniforms for colourful Aboriginal-designed artwork in support of National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week –… Read more »
Noosa Budget 21-22 – reviving and building a better Noosa
A modest operating surplus and a general rate rise of no more than CPI for most ratepayers are the cornerstones of the Noosa Council budget, handed down recently. Mayor Clare… Read more »
Council Budget – Division 9
Community consultation for a new Peregian Springs Community Centre, $2.4 million to seal Zgrajewski Road, Yandina Creek, and a new amenities building for Jack Morgan Park, Coolum are just some… Read more »
Council Budget – Division 8
Upgrading the bridge and boardwalk in the Yaroomba Bushland Park, renewing the amenities block at Mudjimba Beach Holiday Park, and renewing shelters at Waalum Park at Mount Coolum are among… Read more »
Letters to the editor 08/07/21
No jab, no job? Dear editor, During 2020, Australia’s handling of the Covid virus, with minimal victims, was the envy of the world. Unlike Britain, USA and the rest of… Read more »
Cool Connections – making friends and giving back
The ‘Cool Connections’ women’s group recently held a ‘Pink Market Day’ to raise funds for cancer research and, much to their surprise, the social group was able to donate the… Read more »
Outback footy kids experience ‘stoke’ of surfing
Vanessa Bacon-Hall Editor Last Friday morning a group of young, outback, and rural Queenslanders had a great morning on Coolum Beach learning to surf with the best in the business… Read more »
Local team rallies behind ‘Dunga Derby’ for a good cause
Coolum’s very own A-team may not have gotten their wheels dirty yet, but locals are already reaping the benefits of the iconic Dunga Derby fundraising rally event which kicks off… Read more »