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 »
Park Life in Coolum made over with updated Lions and Norrie Job Park
THREE just might be the magic number with the Coolum coastal region now boasting three impressive parks with the refurbished Lions and Norrie Job Park reopened to the community just… 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 »
Letters to the editor 15/01/25
BUDGET QUERY Dear editor, Just asking if a 2024 budget deficit of $28 billion is “off the cliff”, then does it make the 2021 budget deficit of $1trillion totally unfathomable? … Read more »
Fatal traffic crash Peregian Springs
THE SUNSHINE Coast Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal traffic crash in Peregian Springs on Thursday, January 9. At approximately 5.20pm, a silver Mitsubishi Triton was travelling north on… Read more »
Riding for the disabled call for volunteers
SUNSHINE Coast Riding for the Disabled (SCRDA) is seeking dependable and compassionate people who have a love of horses and would like to give back to their community in a… Read more »
Nominations open for recognising community heroes
IF YOU’RE lucky enough to rub shoulders with the special people, groups and businesses who make our Sunshine Coast a better, fairer and more resilient place, then it’s time to… Read more »
Revving up with new fleet of RAVs for policing
QUEENSLAND Police officers across the state have been handed the keys to 400 new SUVs, with the Crisafulli Government unveiling Queensland’s newest fleet of crime-fighting vehicles with the new Toyota RAV4s… Read more »
Call to make water meters accessible for accurate readings
UNITYWATER is encouraging customers to check the location of their water meter and that gardens or dirt are not obstructing it, to ensure they’re only billed for the water they… Read more »
Christmas in Coolum with lots of heart
There was absolutely no need for anyone to be on their own on Christmas Day with the Coolum HeARTs group once again hosting a free community drop-in Christmas lunch for… Read more »