Category: Local People

Welcome to 2025!

The ‘rakey master’ who is also known as Owen Cavanagh was back at work this year creating his trademark sand mandalas to the delight of those up early enough to… Read more »

Coolum history in pictures

Thanks to the Coolum Residents Association there is a great little photographic exhibition located in the arcade walkway which links the Frank St carpark with the shops across from the… Read more »

Frothy rescue as beer keg literally saves the day

THE QUICK-THINKING actions of a lifesaver in training and an idle beer keg literally saved the day as Matthew Neale raced into the surf one Friday morning to save the… Read more »

Happy 90th birthday Athol Greenhalgh

THE COOLUM Men’s Shed celebrated a very special birthday recently with their member Athol Greenhalgh marking 90 years young! The shed members collectively wished Athol a very happy birthday. “We… Read more »

Calendar showcases coastal beauty year round

ONCE AGAIN local photographer Kerry Mulgrew, AKA ‘Kezign’ has produced a stunning calendar which is aptly called ‘Waking Up Coolum Beach’ with the sunrise photographer selecting her favourite images from… Read more »

Colts thank Bowlo for support with framed jersey

COOLUM Colts Rugby League Club thanked major sponsors Coolum Beach Bowls Club with a framed Colts jersey recently. David Turner from the Colts recognised the support from The Bowlo and… Read more »

Pic of the Week: Sand Art in Coolum

KEZIGN & OWEN CAVANAGH Local artist Owen Cavanagh who is best known for his wave mural which flanked a shed along the motorway, made the sand of Coolum Beach his… Read more »

Marvellous night for a ‘moonwalk’ in Coolum for rare disease

In an effort to raise vital funds that will lead to research and a potential cure, some 400 people from across the Sunshine Coast gathered in Coolum on the evening… Read more »