Volunteer lifeguard season officially starts as long, hot summer looms
IT’S THE all too familiar catch cry of summer – “swim between the red and yellow flags’ and with the official start of the summer patrolling season having kicked off… Read more »
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Action plan gives new hope to endangered turtle species
THE SUNSHINE Coast Marine Turtle Conservation Plan was recently adopted at Council’s ordinary meeting, and it includes extensive input from the region’s turtle champions such as Coolum and North Shore… Read more »
Minor grant funding applications now open
FUNDING is now available for community groups to see their project come to life. Sunshine Coast Council’s Minor Grants program offers up to $2000 to support one-off projects and programs. … Read more »
Community Update: Quota Coolum Beach
Thank you community for your support! DURING the COVID pandemic Quota, like many community organisations was unable to hold fundraising events to raise money for the disadvantaged in our community…. Read more »
MP Purdie snags fundraising trailer from Lions for community use
A PURPOSE-BUILT barbeque trailer designed for community use has been given a new lease of life, after changing hands recently and local community groups who may not have the ability… Read more »
Coolum Community and Birtwill businesses asked, “Are You OK?”
IT WAS a day of community connectedness on Thursday, September 14 with businesses along Birtwill St collectively coming together to shine a light on mental health for national R U… Read more »
Birtwill businesses come together to ask R U OK?
ARE YOU OK Day 2023 will serve as a national day of action where Australians will be reminded that every day is the day to ask, ‘Are you OK?’ and start… Read more »
No game for ancient dragons crossing at Twin Waters
WATER dragons have been around for about 20 million years but need our help if they are going to survive into the future. An ancient line of lizards, they love… Read more »
Legacy – serving veterans and their families for 100 years
FOR THE past 100 years, Legacy Australia has looked after the families of veterans who served our country. Legacy Week is an opportunity for us to lend a hand to… Read more »
Coolum to host Sunshine Coast Choral Festival
IF SINGING and choral music stir your soul or you have been thinking of joining a choir then make sure you visit the Coolum State School Hall on Saturday September… Read more »