It’s time to shop local #4573
Vanessa Bacon-Hall Editor The recent launch of the Sunny Coast Cash Card (SCCC) in the 4573 postcode is a new economic initiative that is aimed at creating local jobs, building… Read more »
Category: Community Groups
Enviro levy acquires largest land reserve at Doonan Creek
Doonan Creek Environment Reserve in Peregian Springs is now the largest reserve in Sunshine Coast Council’s conservation estate thanks to the acquisition of an additional property. The latest purchase adds… Read more »
Coolum Salvos open new furniture store
When the opportunity became available to take over the old paint store on the corner of Greenoaks and Sth Coolum Road the Coolum Salvation Army relished the opportunity to open… Read more »
Quota’s teal tea raises funds for Mater
Members of Quota Coolum Beach are pleased to have raised $1009 for the Mater Foundation for research into ovarian cancer recently. A ‘Tea for Teal’ morning tea was held at… Read more »
Council grants ensure longevity of community institutions
While future generations may not realise it yet, Sunshine Coast community groups, like the Yandina School of Arts and the Coolum Bowls Club work tirelessly to ensure their activities, facilities… Read more »
RSL calling for volunteers
The Coolum-Peregian RSL is a small sub-branch which relies heavily on volunteers in order to run their activities which include welfare support for veterans, bar and dining with live music… Read more »
Lionesses recognised during Vollie Week
To celebrate National Volunteer Week, which ran from May 18-24, Ninderry MP Dan Purdie hosted a group of Coolum Lioness members for morning tea in honour of their many years… Read more »
Jones Parade Kindy says thanks to Coles
Coolum Beach Community Kindergarten would like to publicly extend a big “thank you” to Coles Coolum Beach for their support at their recent food and toy fundraising stall. The little… Read more »
Blue heart to fund blue carbon initiative
Sunshine Coast Council recently hosted a forum with experts from throughout Australia to discuss and plan a blue carbon pilot project within the Blue Heart Sunshine Coast conservation area, which… Read more »
Community rallies behind young cerebral palsy family
A short fall in NDIS funding meant that the Cunningham family simply did not have the resources to fund the $132,000 build, however the Coolum community in true giving style… Read more »