Purdie forces backflip on levy hike
The State Government has backflipped after being called out on a massive 112 per cent hike to an emergency services levy, which was to be picked up via an increase… 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 »
Letters to the Editor 03/06/21
ASSISTED DYING LAWS Dear editor, In coming months our 93 state MPs will vote on a proposed law to introduce voluntary assisted dying (VAD). The state government asked the independent… Read more »
Noosa Council calls for feedback on Draft Budget
Residents are invited to have a say on Noosa Council’s Draft 2021/22 Budget. Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart said the $153 million draft budget responded to priorities residents put forward during… 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 »
Events hub provides welcome boost to tourism
There is now an all new one stop shop for those wanting to know what’s happening across the Sunshine Coast. A free and easy-to-use online events hub is now available… Read more »
Sunshine Coast plans to be better prepared for coastal hazards
Sunshine Coast Council has endorsed the region’s Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy, which provides a blueprint for preparing and protecting our coastal areas and communities from coastal hazards into the future…. 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 »