IT’S LONG been the subject of many conversations and now is the time for residents to make their voices heard with the state government wanting to know exactly what you think should happen with the Sunshine Motorway upgrade.
Ninderry MP Dan Purdie is encouraging locals to have their say on long awaited plans to upgrade a key section of the Sunshine Motorway.
The annual grudge match which is also the biggest and friendliest cricket match in the region took place on Australia Day with the Coolum Beach Bowls Club outscoring the Coolum Beach Hotel on what was one of the ho est days of the year. The big winner on the day was local charity with a huge $5,500 raised for a local family and for the local Coolum Sharks cricket club. Pictured above are both teams at the end of play enjoying what was a well-earned drink. More Australia Day pics and news page 2. Photo: Contributed
Time to talk on what you want to see happen with Sunshine
every day, have input into the planning and design of the upgrades.”
Mr Purdie said following years of advocating for the funds to bust congestion in Coolum, he was pleased to have secured nearly $7million to get the ball rolling, including $1.75million for the duplication process, and $5million to upgrade the School Road and Yandina Coolum Road intersection.
Mr Purdie said the State Labor government had first announced plans to address the traffic congestion and upgrade the Motorway back in 2008.
“Since then, our population has grown exponentially, but unfortunately, we haven’t seen the same level of investment in road infrastructure.
Motorway upgrades
duplication from two to four lanes to accommodate future growth.
The preferred upgrade option would see the Yandina-Coolum Road roundabout upgraded significantly, as well as a new active transport part connecting Pacific Paradise to Coolum Beach.
The State Gov acknowledges that this stretch of the Sunshine Motorway is crucial – with 30,000 vehicles a day using it and said that it is part of a more than $3 billion, four-year transport and road plan for the Sunshine Coast, supporting 2,700 good, secure jobs.
Coolum Business and Tourism President Mark Cameron said this was a golden opportunity for the community.
“Getting this piece of road infrastructure right is critical for the long-term prosperity and liveability of Coolum,
“Around 40 per cent of our parents and students ride or walk to school with the balance using buses or the drop off zone, so all steps towards a more effective transport infrastructure in and around Coolum are appreciated,” Mr Urban said.
Key features of the preferred option include:
*Duplication of 10km section of the motorway between David Low Way and Yandina Coolum Road
*Provision for south facing ramps at West Coolum Road
*Realignment of Yandina-Coolum Road to the west of the motorway
*A new active transport route connecting Pacific Paradise to Coolum Beach
*Smart Motorways infrastructure including Variable Speed Limit signs and CCTV
*Fauna fencing
*Culvert and drainage
Cricket, charity, and community heroes shine for Australia Day celebra ons
IT WAS a day of swelterrst time in many years the community was able to come together and celebrate on Australia Day and Coolum’s annual Australia Day celebrations didn’t disappoint, with not only plenty of action on the crickeld, but the spotlight also shone on our local community
Ninderry MP Dan Purdie praised the efforts of Coolum Beach Lions, who once again hosted the annual Australia Day Awards, to recognise and reward the efforts of locals.
Small business owner Brennan Carolan was awarded the Citizen of the Year, while Coolum Hearts took out the
The Volunteer of the Year was awarded to Coolum Surf Lifesaving Club’s Dave Cush, and Leigh Warneminde, President of Coolum Northshore
“It was great to see these local champions recognised cant contributions to our community,” Mr
“Thanks to the Coolum Beach Lions, the efforts of these individuals and groups can be recognised and celebrated as part of our annual Australia Day celebrations.”
ceremony on Australia Day which was followed by a morning tea and lots of photos with family and friends congratulating the award recipients.
Coolum’s other traditional Australia Day event, the annual Bowlo v Coolum Beach Hotel, was also a popular option for locals, despite the warm conditions.
The charity cricket match, hosted by the Coolum Sharks, raised $5,500 for a local family, and is also a major fundraiser for the Coolum Sharks.
The Bowlo took out the match, winning by fi
wickets in a friendly but competitive game. Mr Purdie also hinted at suggestions that next year’s Australia Day celebrations could combine both events in a larger, more community focussed event.
“While Australia Day means different things to different people, these two popular events have been the mainstay of our local celebrations for many years, and it’s great to see locals supporting them.
“There has been some strong interest in these two popular events joining forces next year, so watch this space,” Mr Purdie said.
2023 Coolum Australia Day Awards recipients: Volunteer of the Year –Leigh Warneminde from Coolum and North Shore Coast Care.
Community group of the year – Coolum HeARTs.
Citizen of the Year – Brennan Carolan from Coolum Mitre 10.
Volunteer of the Year –Dave Cush Coolum Surf Club.
Coolum Lions has been supporting the local community for over 40 years and is very proud to organise and fund the Australia Day Awards. If you would like to be part of the team, call Lion Doug Alford on mobile 0427 061466
board to sponsor the teams this year are local businesses Peregian Springs Physio, Kultured Wellness, Frozen Sunshine, Morgan Financial Sunshine Coast and Joel Hood Property. The teams train each Wednesday at the netball under 16s and last Wednesday the sponsors were invited to come and say hi to the teams and to be there for the singlet presentation.
titles over the winter holidays and the juniors will be travelling to Townsville for the same event.
Some sponsors have remained onboard from last year and as always, the club can al-
For more information about Coolum Netball and becoming a sponsor please visit – www. coolumnetball.com.au
The awards recognise worthy local volunteers and community champions who are dedicated to helping those in need and preserving the environment of this wonderful paradise we call home.
The awards are organised by the Coolum Lions Club and were first started in 1995. Over 40 people attended the
Australia Day cricket - Bowling and ba ng ac on from the Bowlo V Pub charity cricket match held on Australia Day.
Coolum Netball Representa ve sponsors James Hunter from Peregian Springs Physio, Kirsty Wirth from Kultured Wellness, Frozen Sunshine’s Natalie Dalton, Ma Johnson from Morgan Financial Sunshine Coast and Joel from Joel Hood Property with players and Representa ve Co-Ordinator Racquel Maxwell at the sponsors singlet presenta on last Wednesday. Photo: Contributed
Brennan Carolan from Coolum Beach Mitre 10 who was awarded ‘Ci zen of the Year’ with local member for NInderry Dan Purdie who was on hand to give out the awards on the day. All photos: Contributed
Le ers to the editor
FIRST NATIO
Dear editor, Who initiated this debate?
After only months in power, Prime Minister Albanese condemns critics of the Voice, as “starting a cultural war”. Speed and lack of details, makes critics suspicious.
The opposition won’t commit, while the Nationals are outrightly opposed and say no. Anyone asked to vote yes on the referendum, deserves details and its consequences for the whole Australian community. Why does one culture take priority over our multi-cultural society, as if it is entitled to change the status quo? Why are the details missing?
Expecting all Australians give assent, without knowing what exactly they are giving assent to, just because Mr Albanese speaks for one culture, creates division in our society. It will not unite our nation, despite its premise. No one culture should dominate, discounting all of Australia’s 270 ethnic groups, living and contributing to the world’s most successful multi-cultural nation. How much they all contributed to modern Australia, should take precedence.
To create division and thus, privilege, for a minority, despite the past, is un-Australian, moving forward. We are one nation, but we are many cultures, sharing the same dream. The part is not more important than the whole.
E. Rowe, Marcoola.
ROBO DEBT
Dear editor,
To answer questions, will a judge be able to nudge Robo Dett who may dodge, fudge and hedge? If jailed, as he trudges to work in drudgery, will he hold a grudge against the judge? Just asking. Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach.
FACES OF NORTH SHORE
Dear editor, Congratulations on introducing a new feature to the paper: Faces of the North Shore. I think a feature on locals who make a contribution to the lifestyle and amenity we enjoy will help foster a sense of community on the coast. I particularly enjoyed the article which featured historian and writer, Frances Windolf. Frances’ regular contribution, “A look back in time”, is always informative, well-researched and well-written. I have learned a lot about Coolum and its past from reading her articles, including the role of the state school, the establishment of a postal and telephone service, and the most recent article on the first petrol station in Coolum, Murphy’s Garage.
R. Seljak, Coolum Beach.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT
FARES
Dear editor,
While I sympathise with E. Rowe regarding public transport, fair paying the answer is clear. Public transport must be free! Before people wail hysterically, remember this is a vital public service for the safety and wellbeing of all levels of society... and in that sense the ugly price gouging by the state government and the difficulties of young people (with precious little cash) trying to make the most of life- these could be overcome in one fell swoop. A first world country can easily provide the funds for free public transport. By taxing gas exports maybe. Or a billionaire’s tax. Or just closing tax loopholes. We must create new paradigms of thinking. Plenty of money for free public transport. Do not hold your mind back by constrictive thinking. Let’s progress.
Dylan White, Coolum Beach.
SUNSHINE MOTORWAY
Dear editor,
The Sunshine Coast now has “a seat at the table” with two Labor Members of Parliament, Jason Hunt for Caloundra, and Rob Skelton in neighbouring Nicklin. What is more, it is paying off in spades with the latest announcement of a further consultation process for upgrades to 10 km of the Sunshine Motorway.
The Motorway carries 30,000 vehicles a day, and input is now being sort in refining the details such as significant upgrades to the Yandina-Coolum Road roundabout, and the provision for southbound ramps onto the motorway at West Coolum Road and the realignment of Yandina-Coolum Road to the west of the motorway.
Five million dollars has also been committed for traffic signals on the Yandina-Coolum Road and School Road intersection at Coolum.
According to Rob Skelton MP, the project is part of a $3 billion, four-year transport and road plan for the Sunshine Coast, which will support 2700 jobs.
The Palaszczuk government is listening to what the local community wants in its vital infrastructure to improve safety, accessibility and lifestyles for residents and visitors..
Robyn Deane, Bli Bli.
Comments expressed in the letters to the editor are not the opinions or thoughts of the Advertiser and are solely the opinion of the stated letter writer.
All letters to the editor must contain a residential address and be clearly written. Only a suburb will be published and name.
A ‘crackle’ of cockatoos who visited Banksia Avenue at the start of the year were spotted by keen photographer Karen Johnson who took this pic of the family with her Canon EOS mirrorless R7 with rf 100-400 lens. “These
birds have great characters, are lots of fun to watch and I was very lucky to capture them together,” Karen said. If you happen to take a stunning pic or have a pic of something you think the community should know about – on either your smart phone or DSLR from anywhere in the region, we would love to see it. Please send in your ‘pic of the week’ to, editor@ coolumadvertiser.com.au and don’t forget to include your name, where the pic was taken and what it is of.
Coast Council is offering one lucky rate payer the chance to win $1000 off their next rate notice just by switching to online notices received via email and therefore doing away with ‘hard copies’ sent in the mail.
Sunshine Coast Council Outstanding Organisation Portfolio Councillor Ted Hungerford said ratepayers could put themselves in the running to win with just a few simple steps.
“Ratepayers who already receive their rates notices by email are automatically in the running to win,” Cr Hungerford said.
“Ratepayers who still get their rate notices by traditional post can put themselves in the running by registering for a ‘MyCouncil’ account or logging in to an existing account and changing their rate notice delivery method to email, before Wednesday, February 22.
“You can create your own MyCouncil account on council’s website and once you’ve done that or logged into your existing account, all you need to do is click on ‘Update your rate notice delivery’ under the Property and Rates section on your MyCouncil dashboard and change to email.
“Receiving rate notices by email rather than traditional post is more environmentally friendly and registering for a MyCouncil account enables residents to access a wide range of convenient and secure online options.
“You can request services, register pets and business owners can also register to access a range of business services through MyCouncil and your information is only viewable by you.”
You’ll find a step-by-step guide to setting up your MyCouncil account on council’s website at www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au and there is also a step-by-step video showing how to change your rates delivery method from
traditional post to email. How to pay rates
There is a range of convenient online payment options available, including BPAY and by phone on 131 816. Check your rate notice to see all the ways you can pay. Council also has a direct debit option, which can be set up to pay rates in full by the due date, to make life easier for busy ratepayers.
To assist with online or overthe-phone payments, property owners will need their payment reference number, found on their rates notice and ratepayers who cannot make payment by the due date (February 24) are encouraged to enter into a payment arrangement by contacting council before February 24. For rates enquiries, email council at rates@sunshinecoast.qld. gov.au or contact council https:// www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ Council/Contact-Council between 8.15am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Look out for rates payment scams
Council is warning residents to be aware of bogus emails requesting payment of rates and has become aware of a small number of incidents where a scammer has emailed residents asking for payment of rates using a BSB and bank account number. Please note that council never asks for rates to be paid to a BSB and account number. Please pay your rates using the methods printed on your rate notice and please contact council directly if you have any questions. If anyone receives an email of this nature and recognises it as a scam, the matter can be reported online to www.scamwatch.gov.au
Anyone who has received an email of this nature and paid money to the emailer is encouraged to contact Policelink on 131 444 so that the matter can be investigated.
Faces of North Shore
Lutz Kramer
BY VANESSA BACON-HALL
EACH edition the Advertiser will take you on a journey through the life of people in our community – the characters, the notable ones and just those with an interesting backstory. This week we look at the life of historian, librarian, and Advertiser columnist Frances Windolf.
Cannes, London, Hamilton Island, Cologne, Paris, and Coolum – what could they all have in common? For Meals on Wheels Chef, Lutz Kramer they are all places where he has been lucky to work - coming out in the poll position as the best?
Coolum of course, which in Lutz’s opinion is nicer than the South of France!
Starting out in his home country of West Germany, Lutz was trained as a chef, working for the huge hotel chain InterContinental. Lutz knew that having a career in hospitality as a chef would be an opportunity to travel and see the world.
“I wanted to travel when I was young, see the world and learn languages and experience things, and if you are a good chef, you can go anywhere in the world.”
“Funnily enough carrots are always cut the same way no matter where you are in the world,” Lutz explains with a laugh.
From his hometown of Cologne Lutz was transferred to a Michelin star restaurant with InterContinental in London and then to Cannes in the south of France.
Working in high end restaurants where $1000 a dinner is the standard was where Lutz honed his skills quickly as a fine dining chef.
“It was like art - everything was fresh, and no tins were used
which is just how it should be, but it comes with a price, and we were able to do this as we had customers who were able to pay for that.”
In his early 20s Lutz was one of the youngest sous chefs with InterContinental in Europe but after working too many nights and public holidays and to get away from doing compulsory army service for West Germany, Lutz went and did more study, this time a BA in Business Economics and Administration.
“After I did my study, I did training as an accountant and was Financial Controller with the Hilton at Hyde Park in London.”
With travel always on the mind, Lutz continued to study languages at night and now speaks three languages fluently – German, French and English.
The world of hospitality and finance would see Lutz work in Dusseldorf as Assistant General Manager for Hilton and the lure of a better and warmer life for his two kids and wife landed him a dream job on Hamilton Island in the Whitsundays.
“I put the feelers out after applying for a professional visa to Australia and got the job at Hamilton Island.
“I remember I came off the plane in a pin-stripe suit and they said, ‘who are you?’ and I said, ‘I’m Lutz and I work here’ and they said – ‘not in that!’ I looked out of place!”
The first three months the family lived in the Presidential Suite and then were in a two-bedroom apartment where the beach was literally their next-door neighbour.
For two years the family lived, worked, and schooled on Hamilton Island and adapted to the lifestyle as Lutz says, ‘like a
Photo: Vanessa Bacon-Hall
fish to water’.
Knowing that life on the islands wouldn’t be forever with children nearing high school, a friend who was now at the Accor in Twin Waters asked Lutz if he would come down and look at the books.
“It was so nice at Twin Waters, and we turned that resort around.”
“We had family at Buderim and here was the right place to stay.
“I never looked back; Australia is so good- here is just fantastic.
“Where else would you want to be?”
After ten years at Twin Waters Lutz had stints in Brisbane opening hotels such as the Sofitel and wanting to be closer to his daughters moved back to Mudjimba and took up a job in local government on the Sunshine Coast where he was an almost too efficient worker for the public system!
After a long career working in high end hospitality and financial roles, jobs of that calibre were not readily available on the Sunshine Coast and always wanting to keep busy, Lutz volunteered with Meals on Wheels at Coolum.
Little did the Meals management know that they had a high-end chef who had worked in Michelin star restaurants casually helping out in their kitchen.
“I like helping others and then I was told to come and help out at Maroochydore and then the girl who was at Coolum retired and I just took over.”
“I just love it at Coolum Beach Meals on Wheels – its part time and only four days a week and from my side it’s not the huge salary but at my age I am not after that, and I never
stopped cooking over the years –I’m a foodie!”
Lutz said that one of his challenges has been changing the perception of what Meals on Wheels meals should be and that it is not ‘slop’.
“I started changing that by putting a bit of garnish on and making sure presentation is nice – all the little things and making sure the quality is there.”
And something must be working with a 64 per cent increase in clients this year.
Lutz also keeps very busy with Coolum and North Shore Coast Care as their fundraising calendar co-Ordinator which came about from a need to keep busy.
“Years ago, I decided I needed to get outside and with no idea about plants, I decided to join the weeding crew at Coast Care.
“It’s so friendly at Coast Care and when you’re bored you do things and previously, I did a cert IV in design and decided to help out with the calendar when I heard that was something that they did.”
But Lutz is quick to let everyone know that with Meals on Wheels and with the calendar he is just one part of the ‘team’.
“It’s not just me… there’s so many more that help and that’s what is so nice about here, it’s still so very down to earth here.”
Lutz fi nishes our chat by informing me to tell everyone that both Meals on Wheels and Coast Care are always looking out for volunteers and under Lutz’s guidance and humour a fun and rewarding volunteering time is sure to be had.
Do you have an interesting person that you think the Advertiser should feature? Send in your suggestions to editor@ coolumadvertiser.com.au
GRANTS FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS NOW
LOCAL community groups who may have a new project such as upgrading facilities are invited to apply for a Major Grant through the Sunshine Coast Council program which has grants up to $30 000 on offer for community organisations to deliver one-off projects, events and activities that demonstrate community.
Applications for a Major Grant can be submitted in one of six categories:
*community development
*community facilities
*creative development
*cultural heritage
*economic development
*sports and recreation
This round of Major Grants will close on March 31 and there is a combined pool of $500,000 available for funding local community projects.
Council invites local volunteers and community committee members seeking funding to register for a free 90-minute grant writing workshop being held during February.
These in-person workshops and online webinars provide the opportunity for participants to
meet council’s grants team and learn what makes a grant winning application. People can book a free grant writing workshop or webinar on council’s website.
Topics include Major and Minor grant eligibility, co-funding requirements, project planning and grant writing tips.
Each workshop will explore how to plan and communicate projects, what supporting documentation to include, and how to complete project budgets.
Community Portfolio Councillor David Law said the program recognised the contribution community groups made to the Sunshine Coast.
“The program’s focus is on supporting projects that respond to community need and activate the community in a resilient and vibrant way,” Cr Law said.
“Groups are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the program and to help achieve council’s vision of being Australia’s most sustainable region.
“Be sure to come along and learn council’s top 10 tips for grant writing success and get to know council’s grants team
Principal’s Post
TROY ASCOTT COOLUM STATE HIGH SCHOOL
COOLUM State High School has begun the school year with a blaze of activity and a renewed determination to ensure the success of every one of our students.
Our annual Swimming Carnival has already occurred with students decked in house
colours cheering on their team and supporting our leading swimmers – locally trained champions who can, in some instances, compete with and defeat the best swimmers in the state.
Our building program is forging ahead with our new
by attending a free Grant Writing Workshop or Webinar in February.”
Eligible not-for-profit organisations can apply now for up to $15,000 towards one-off projects, events and activities that meet community need and provide community benefit. Grants of up to $30,000 are also available towards infrastructure projects that involve developing, maintaining, or improving buildings or land that contribute to providing a safe, accessible, and inclusive community facility.
Environment Levy Grants of up to $5000 are available to not-for-profit community organisations for projects that make a positive and ongoing contribution to the region’s biodiversity and waterways.
Key dates:
Round opens: February 1, 2023
Round closes: March 13, 2023
Grant writing workshops and webinars: February 13 – 24. Register via council’s website and search for “grant workshops”. Notifications will be sent out mid-May.
Admin centre now open and the twenty-classroom megastructure taking shape at the back of our school to supercharge the growth of our award-winning music program.
A large group of new teachers have eagerly embraced the opportunities of working at Coolum State High School knowing that we have some of Queensland’s finest students with which to work and a rich support network of experience and excellence.
A magnificent new mural designed and created by Nikita Newley of New Dreaming Art sits in front of our tuckshop with the most realistic goanna and carpet snake you could possibly see reminding all students of the indigenous heritage of our area. You really have to see this artwork to recognise how brilliant it truly is.
And I am sure I heard the sounds of music drifting along the breeze as our instrumental music students began their march towards even greater performance heights. I am always overwhelmed by the excellence of Coolum High’s music students and the wonderful music they create.
It’s all systems go at Coolum State High as we begin our best year yet!
on SUNDAY 19 FEBRUARY 2023 11:00 AM
AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS
AUSTRALIA is the greatest nation on earth and I was proud to have celebrated it on Australia Day! On this day we recognised and celebrated those in our community who have gone above and beyond. This year’s Australia Day Honours recipients are no exception.
I would particularly like to highlight the following locals:
• Professor Emeritus Debra Henly AM - for significant service to education administration, and to science.
• Ms Sarah Gray OAM – for service to community health.
• Mr Guy Tanner OAM – for service to surf lifesaving.
You can view the full list of 2023 Australia Day recipients at www.gg.gov.au.
I would also like to congratulate those recognised in the Coolum Beach 2023 Australia Day Awards:
• Brennan Carolan – Citizen of the Year
• Coolum Hearts –Community Group of the Year
• Dave Cush from Coolum SLSC – Volunteer of the Year
• Leigh Warneminde from Coolum Northshore Coastcare - Volunteer of the Year
Please join me in congratulating all Sunshine Coast recipients! Have Your Say –Duplication of the Sunshine Motorway
The Department of Transport and Main Roads is inviting feedback on future plans for the duplication of 10 kms of the Sunshine
Motorway between David Low Way interchange at Pacific Paradise to just north of Yandina-Coolum Road.
This is an important stretch of the coastal arterial route and I have been advocating for years that the State Government needs to upgrade the Sunshine Motorwaywhich they 100% own. Have your say by going to https://www.yoursay-projects. tmr.qld.gov.au/ and clicking on the Sunshine Motorway project. Feedback closes 26 February 2023.
GOVERNMENT GRANTS
Did you know that government grants are available to support businesses, community groups and sporting organisations? Each level of government has their own online grants portal where you can search for available grants. Go to: Federal Governmentwww.grants.gov.au (business) and www.communitygrants. gov.au (others) Qld State Governmentwww.grants.services.qld. gov.au Sunshine Coast Councilwww.sunshinecoast.qld.gov. au/Living-and-Community/ Grants-and-Funding My team would be happy to assist you with information on what grant would be best for your organisation. Call my office on 5479 2800 or email ted.obrien.mp@aph. gov.au.
GETTING TO SCHOOL IS DIFFERENT NOW
LAST week my inbox contained details of a proposed duplication of the Sunshine Motorway, and news that $5M has been committed for traffic signals on the YandinaCoolum Road / School Road intersection at Coolum. While delighting in this news, my memories went back 75 years, to a time when Coolum State School was a one-teacher school.
and the driver, known to the students, would offer them a lift, stowing their bikes in the back of the truck. Unfortunately, one boy, wearing a ring on his fi nger, caught the ring on a bolt as he jumped out of the truck, and had to have his fi nger amputated. The students of that era remember their school journeys with fondness – I wonder how today’s will remember their school journeys? A look back in time
crossing, and after braving the low wooden bridge, the students would stop and rid themselves of the leeches which abounded in the water. In the early 1950s, when Mr Chapman was Principal, some students used to walk to school in swimsuits because the water was so deep.
Joy recalled, “I learned a lot in those days… I learned that when you are riding a bike, a snake can easily get caught up in your spokes if you run over it.”
snake like a whip – the only thing was that we all had to dodge the flying head.”
The students who walked or cycled along South Coolum Road knew where to fi nd and catch the fattest ‘lobbies’ [also known as yabbies], and also which leaves produced soapy suds in road-side puddles.
The beach-side students riding or walking to school often coincided with a delivery truck making its way towards the school,
John Windolf, then fourand-a-half, was asked to start school in January 1947 because there was a danger of it closing for lack of students. He walked to school and back with his older sister every day that year and on his own for the rest of his school life - it was more than four kilometres each way! His father did not own a car but used horses and a wooden “German wagon” for farm purposes.
Joy Dahl, daughter of the principal, was also a pupil at that time, and she later recalled the delights of being a “Beach Dweller” going to school when the school was situated on South Coolum Road, at the corner of Warrack Street. She remembered that during wet times it was difficult to cross where the Stumers Creek drain is today near the school
She recollected that Ray Wintzloff, who lived on the eastern side of today’s Centenary Heights Road, was “a marvellous teacher when it came to cracking a
Benny’s Bistro & Catering
Benny’s Bistro & Catering now provides lunches at the Club from Wednesday to
Head Chef Ben Pascoe brings a great deal of experience to this role, having Ben’s menu features fresh, modern Australian cuisine with a focus on variety and locally sourced ingredients, and
On taking on the
Coolum State School pupils 1950. Photo: Windolf collec on.
Keep an eye out for turtles!
It’s not long now until our little hatchlings will pop their head up through the sand to begin their life in the ocean. From November to May, look out for turtle tracks, new nests and emerging hatchlings. If you do see signs of turtles on our beaches, please watch your step and contact Council’s TurtleCare hotline on 0437 559 067 if you're on on the southern end of the Coast or North Shore Coast Care on 0478 435 377 for sightings from Mooloolaba north to Coolum. And remember, turtles dig the dark.
Don't miss Library Lovers Day
This Valentine’s Day share the love by writing a message on a colourful post-it and adding it to the collage wall at your local library. Show your local library some love this Library Lovers Day. Find your next great read, learn a new skill or join the next writers workshop and learn to selfpublish with popular 4 Ingredients co-author, Rachael Bermingham. For more information or to register, visit Council’s library website.
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Apply now for major grants
Does your community group need funding to help make something great happen? Council's Major Grants are open until 13 March. Attend a free Grant Writing Workshop to help with planning. Visit Council's website to apply or for more information.
BatPod: you call the shots!
Flying foxes are living closer to humans because of habitat loss across Australia. These animals are vital to the environment, however they can be noisy, smelly and sometimes messy neighbours. So join the team at Council to help problem solve ways to live alongside them peacefully. The best part - you get to call the shots! This is a fully immersive, choose your own adventure podcast series. It’s called
BushCare is looking for volunteers What’s BushCare? It’s a group of like-minded people who care for the bushland near them, like to enjoy the outdoors, keep active and to volunteer when it suits them. Morning tea, equipment, gloves and guidance are all provided. Search “bushcare” on Council’s website and join your next local BushCare working bee.
Rate notices have been issued and are due by 24 February. Register through MyCouncil to receive future rate notices by email and you’ll next rate bill! Visit Council’s website for details.
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Dan Purdie MP MEMBER FOR NINDERRY
IT HAS been a great start to the year, with recognition for our local heroes at the 2023 Coolum Beach Lions Australia Day Awards. Congratulations to the Citizen of the Year, Brennan Carolan, and to our Community Group of the Year, Coolum Hearts. The Volunteer of the Year was awarded to both Dave Cush of the Coolum Beach Surf Lifesaving Club and Coolum and Northshore Coastcare’s Leigh Warneminde. It was wonderful to see such deserving recipients being recognized for their many years of service to our local community. A big thank you also to the Lions Club of Coolum Beach for once again hosting these important awards.
In an exciting develop-
Sports Showcase
PEREGIAN SAINTS RUGBY
PEREGIAN Saints Rugby is holding an open day along with their season launch this coming Friday February 10 at the Peregian Springs Recreation Club (PSRC) from 3.30 – 5pm and players ages 5-14 years and their parents, guardians and friends
ment, next year, plans are underway to combine this event with the annual Coolum Bowlo Vs Coolum Beach Hotel annual charity cricket match. I look forward to sharing more details in the coming weeks.
The big news this month is the consultation period for the multimillion dollar plans to upgrade the Sunshine Motorway, the Coolum Beach interchange, and the roundabout at the intersection of School Road and Yandina Coolum Road.
The Department of Transport and Main Roads has released preferred options for the upgrade, which includes duplication of 10km section of the motorway between David
are invited to come along and have a look and try. Saints is a very friendly club and you and your kids will be welcomed with open arms
Peregian Saints is Peregian Springs’ first official sporting club. The club is open to boys and girls from under 6 to under 13 and kids from any local school.
With a strong community spirit, the focus is on providing young people with skills that set them up for success which include training, teamwork, and respect. The Saints pride themselves on being much more than a rugby club but rather, “A place where our kids are nurtured and given the tools to be the best players they can be.”
Low Way and Yandina Coolum Road, traffic signals the intersection of School Road and Yandina Coolum, provision for south facing ramps at West Coolum Road, and realignment of Yandina-Coolum Road to the west of the motorway, among other features.
This is one of the most significant infrastructure projects in our region, it’s vital that locals and regular commuters who use these roads every day, have input into the planning and design of the upgrades.
This congestion-busting project has been my top priority since being elected, and I am pleased that thanks to your support, we’ve secured nearly $7million to get the ball rolling. I strongly encourage you to take advantage of the consultation period to have some input.
Consultation closes on 26 February, 2023. To have your
Rugby is truly an international game and is even played at the Olympic Games – who knows, a local from Peregian just might play for Australia at the upcoming 2032 games! Rugby union is an exciting sport, especially at junior level. If you are looking for something to get your kids off devices then rugby might be just what you need.
Peregian Saints is a fun-first club and rugby has a place for kids of all shapes, sizes and abilities. After a season of rugby, players will develop much more than just their fitness and coordination - they will have a bunch of new friends.
The season launch which will take place this Friday at their home field and will be
say and provide feedback visit www.tmr.qld.gov.au/projects/ sunshine-motorway-mooloolaba-peregian-pacific-paradise-to-coolum-planning. Current grant opportunities
• Gambling Community Benefit Fund $100K Super Round –closes 28 February, 2023
• Minor Infrastructure Program (Sport and Rec) – closes 2 March, 2023
• Fair Play vouchers –parents and guardians can apply for a voucher of up to $150 towards sport and active recreation membership – applications close 29 March, 2023 unless fully allocated earlier
• Community Sustainability Spaces grant – closes 16 February, 2023
For more information on any of the above, including how to apply, give me a call on 54067900 or email ninderry@ parliament.qld.gov.au.
the perfect opportunity for those curious about the game to come down and try. There is no obligation to sign up for the season, however those that do can take advantage of the $16 pre-season registration to make sure kids love the game before committing.
On Friday there will be games, drills, races, and a sausage sizzle. There is also an age specific safe tackling clinic to teach our kids how to tackle effectively and safely. There is no cost for the afternoon – just show up and have some fun. This is a try before you buy session, and the Saints just want to see as many kids come along and play rugby with their mates.
Healthy Sunny Coast kicks off for 2023 offering low-cost fitness
SUNSHINE Coast Council want to help you improve the way you move, eat, sleep, think and connect with others and have launched their ‘Healthy Sunshine Coast’ initiative which links participants with low-cost health and wellbeing activities.
The classes on offer will be held across the region and Healthy Sunshine Coast is an affordable and holistic community health and wellbeing initiative that supports and encourages our community to be active, have fun and meet new friends.
The aim of the program is to encourage:
*positive mental health and resilience
*regular physical activity
*healthy eating
*strong social connections
*participation across all ages and abilities.
Community Portfolio Councillor David Law said the 2023 program had something for everyone, from GROOVE dance at Kenilworth, meditation, and Forest Bathing at the Maroochy Botanical Gardens, over 50s fitness at Buderim and so much more.
“We hope to get everyone on the Sunshine Coast involved to foster a happier, healthier and more connected region,” Cr Law said.
Registration is free, but essential and can be made via council’s website at www.sunshinecoast.qld. gov.au and searching for ‘Healthy Sunshine Coast’. Once signed up, residents will be able to attend a range of low-cost health and wellbeing activities around the region, which are either $10 or $5 with a Health Care/Pensioner card.
Registered participants will receive email updates and information on classes and how to book
and activities will be added over time. Ensure you are registered to keep up to date and make 2023 the
Input from community needed for local laws changes
SUNSHINE Coast Council has put the call out to the local community asking what should be changed when it comes to local laws and the call out is open for feedback until March 3.
Re-homing impounded dogs, an extraordinary building work permit for outside of standard hours and changes to penalties for minor infringements are all being considered as part of a suite of proposed local law changes.
An overview of the proposed local law amendments can be found on Sunshine Coast Council’s website at https:// haveyoursay.sunshinecoast. qld.gov.au/proposed-amendments-local-laws
Community members wishing to comment on the proposed amendments have until 5pm on Friday March 3 to submit their
feedback to council.
Proposed amendments include:
*creating tiered categories of penalties that would allow flexibility of a lower cost infringement notice proportionate to the offence
*creating an extraordinary building work permit for outside standard hours creating a ‘disposal order’ (as an alternative to a destruction order) to include the ability to re-home suitable impounded dogs
*updating maps for exclusion of dogs from specific public places, including in areas to be designated within Muller Park at Bli Bli and the Maleny Show Grounds
*adding dog off leash areas for Flintwood Crescent Palmview, Mapleton Lilyponds, Quota Me-
morial Park Nambour, Baringa Forest Park, Annalise Circuit Park Nirimba, Viridian Circuit Park Birtinya and Grand Parade
Parrearra
*amending the minimum standards required for a dog enclosure
*increasing the unauthorised disability parking penalty to align with State Government amendments.
Outstanding Organisation
Portfolio Councillor Ted Hungerford said local laws helped to ensure safety, harmony, and good rule within the diverse communities of the Sunshine Coast.
“Every five years council undertakes a review to determine changes needed to our local laws to ensure they continue to be responsive to the needs of our communities,” Cr Hunger-
ford said.
“From now until March 3, there is an opportunity for everyone to review the current proposed changes to local laws and subordinate local laws and let council know what you think.
“Council will consider all submissions and feedback received and any formal changes to local laws and subordinate local laws will be made at a future meeting of council.”
Submissions can be lodged via either completing an online submission form via the webpage listed above, completing it, and sending it toThe Chief Executive Officer Sunshine Coast Regional Council Locked Bag 72 Sunshine Coast Mail Centre QLD 4560
One for the calendar Watch Council’s next Ordinary Meeting online or at Sunshine Coast City Hall Chambers –Thursday 23 February at 9am
year you take advantage of this great low-cost healthy initiative from council.
Low-cost yoga classes outdoors is just one of the fitness classes that will be offered as part of the 2023 Healthy Sunshine Coast ini a ve being run by Sunshine Coast Council. Photo: Contributed
Event Showcase
THOSE FOLK
PRESENTED
BY
RED CHAIR
ANOTHER year of standout musical offerings featuring a rich tapestry of musical styles and artists produced by local arts group Red Chair is kicking off with a concert series by ‘Those Folk’ set to take to the stage at the Coolum Civic Centre on Saturday February 18.
With a sound inspired by iconic duos such as Simon and Garfunkel, ‘Those Folk’ make not just folk music, but music for all sorts of folk.
Comprising husband and wife duo, Lawrence Menard (USA) and Clare Quinn (AUS) Those Folk bring breathtaking vocal harmonies alongside guitar, accordion, banjo, harmonicas and percussion to the stage and their music is wrapped up in a charismatic, authentic, and thoroughly entertaining performance which will be a night not to be missed.
Louisiana born and California raised, Lawrence Menard is known for his musicianship, bringing songs to life with his distinctive style. With a passion for authenticity and doing things the old- fashioned way, Lawrence’s music has been influenced by everything from early folk roots to 1960’s rock n roll.
Hailing from Southeast Queensland, folk singer Clare Quinn is known for her distinctively effortless vocals and her stage presence exudes warmth and makes audience members feel like longtime friends.
After meeting on the streets of Edinburgh in Scotland the pair have been an inseparable duo ever since and their music explores love, hope, belonging, and the human condition. Their genuine stage presence and joyful melodies will have Coolum audiences smiling right from the start and all the way through to the encore.
Clare said it was an honour to be playing to the Sunshine Coast community and bringing people together through their music.
“The culturally rich community of the Sunshine Coast is something we’re proud to be a part of and our hearts are overflowing with all the good times we’ve had lately.
“For our Southeast Queensland tour we’ll be performing in some of the best venues in the region and we’re going to dive deep into our original songs and the stories
behind them, and weave a concert of light and shade.”
The Those Folk Sunshine Coast tour is presented by local performing arts company Red Chair with the support of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. This initiative was supported through the Creative Industries Investment Program and is jointly funded by ArtsCoast through Sunshine Coast Council’s Art and Heritage Levy and the Regional Arts Development Fund in partnership with Queensland Government.
Sunshine Coast tour dates –Saturday 11 February: The Majestic Theatre (Pomona) Saturday 18 February: Coolum Civic Centre
Sunday 19 February: Eudlo Hall
Thursday 2 March: Maleny Community Centre
Full Event Details via –www.redchair.com.au
POOL SAFETY STARTS WITH COMPLIANT FENCES
SHOCKING statistics show that a lack of compliant pool fencing in residential settings is resulting in too many young lives being lost.
Non-compliant fencing was identified in 90 per cent of pool fatalities involving children under four in Queensland from 2011 to 2021.
This is according to a report into swimming pool immersions of young children released by the Queensland Family and Child Commission (QFCC).
The most common defects were gates that didn’t selflatch, objects near fences that children could use to climb over and gates that weren’t self-closing.
As summer rolls on, Sunshine Coast Council is urging pool owners to take the simple but necessary steps to ensure these preventable tragedies don’t continue.
Service Excellence Portfolio Councillor Christian Dickson said council regulated and educated the community about swimming pool safety, and it was imperative that pool own-
ers conducted regular checks to ensure their swimming pool barriers were safe and compliant.
“Fencing and gates can become faulty with wear and tear, so council encourages every pool owner to follow our free pool safety checklist to provide a safe environment for their families, tenants and visitors,”
Cr Dickson said.
“Some people deliberately prop pool gates open, and sadly this was a factor in more than 25 per cent of early childhood drownings recorded in our state over the past 10 years.”
The Queensland pool safety standard regulates the location, height and strength of barriers, non-climbable zones, gate latching requirements and prohibits direct access from a building into a pool area.
The standard applies to excavations or structures capable of being filled with water to a depth of 300mm and intended for swimming, wading, bathing, and paddling, including spas and inflatable wading pools.
Pool owners and occupiers can be fined more than $23,000 for failing to ensure a pool gate is securely closed.
As well as compliant fencing, adult supervision is a must-do when it comes to children and pools.
The QFCC report identified that supervision was considered inadequate in 65 per cent of early childhood pool fatalities.
Cr Dickson said people supervising young children should maintain an immediate, continuous view of the pool area and avoid being distracted by other people and priorities.
“Regardless of what else is going on, whether it’s a busy time of day or there are visitors in the home, a responsible adult must be watching young children in the pool area and ensure pool gates are securely closed.”
More information about pool safety compliance is available on council’s website at www. sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au and searching ‘swimming pools’.
COUNCIL DISPLAYS ODE TO FALLEN TREE
SUNSHINE Coast Council recently put up a plaque displaying a poem written by local resident and Coast Care volunteer Linese Norrish. The plaque recounts a poem written by Linese in 2005 following the removal of a beautiful tree in the Mt Coolum area and the plaque is now displayed on a tree stump at Third Bay. “The tree was removed for ‘development’ purposes of course,” Linese said. “It has taken 17 years for the plaque to be made and installed… recognition at last!” Photo: Linese Norrish
IF
YOU HAVE A STORY ABOUT LOCAL PEOPLE OR COMMUNITY ENDEAVOURS
Email Michelle at michelle@ coolumadver ser.com.au
Husband and wife folk duo – ‘Those Folk’ will be performing at the Coolum Civic Centre for one night on Saturday February 18. Photo: Alexis Vaughn
Classified Adver sements
Ph: 0413 427 439 Website: www.coolumadver ser.com.au FREE ‘FOR SALE’ LISTINGS FOR PERSONAL/HOUSEHOLD ITEMS $250 AND UNDER ONLY. ALL FREE ADVERTS ARE TO BE EMAILED TO ADVERTISING COOLUMADVERTISER.COM.AU. DEADLINE FOR ALL CLASSIFIED SUBMISSIONS IS 4PM EACH MONDAY.
FOR SALE
MANTA BODY BOARD: 42” with Leg rope & cover in excellent cond. $55. Ph. 0418 639 091
CHURCH SERVICES
SALVATION ARMY COOLUM BEACH. Please contact our Administration Assistant on 07 5442 4218 for information on service times and location.
MEDICAL BED: Complete with mattress. Exc cond. Was $12000 new. Giveaway for free. Ph. 0419 640 618
MEN’S SKETCHER SANDALS: As new Size 10. $60. Ph. 5448 9280
METAL KING SINGLE BED X 1: Brand new. Doesn’t fit new home. $100. Ph. 0405 406 391
6 METAL FRAMED HIGH SLING-BACK CHAIRS: Grey mesh, outdoor style, unused. $15 each Ph. 0407 148 012
12-VOLT TRAVEL HAIRDRYER: $5 Ph. 0408 680 064
BABY’S HIGHCHAIR: Fair cond, works well. $20. Ph. 5446 4376
BARBEQUE: Stainless steel Coogee 4 burner plus side burner, castor wheels, cover, gas bottle, cooking utensils. VGC. $250. Ph 0438 832 940
BIKE: Boys Tourex 6 speed bike excellent cond. $35 Ph. 0418 420 440
BIKE: Women’s Montreal 6 speed bike with front disc brake excellent cond. $45 Ph. 0418 420 440
CAMPHOR CHEST: Good cond, beautiful crane carving etc 1100x600x700 high. All the winter quilts will fit in it! $200. Ph. 0459 259 833
CASIO CT-636: Electronic musical keyboard complete with directions manual/stand and cover. $150. Ph. 0418 711 763
CHAIRS: (2) Shelta outdoor with arms, silver grey, new unused. $50 ea. Ph. 0468 311 855
CHEST OF 3 DRAWERS: Suitable for bedside or wardrobe. White, solidly built $15. Ph. 0490 886 494. CHEST OF DRAWERS: Solid wood, four large drawers plus two smaller ones $100 Ph. 0439 639 840
CLASSICAL GUITAR: Ashton model. Almost new. VGC with electronic tuner. $60. Ph. 5455 4189
CURTAIN RODS: lacquered light wood, 35mm diameter. 2 at 280cm, 1 at 250cm, 2 at 230cm. Includes 15 mounting brackets and wood curtain rings. As new cond. Cost new $300. Sell $149 the lot. Ph. 0423 125 827
DINING CHAIRS: X 2 black timber/ cane seat. $5 each. Ph. 0408 680 064
DISPLAY UNIT: Gloss enamel finish. H180cm & W120cm. Upper 3 glass doors full mirrored back & 3 heavy duty glass shelves. Lower half 3 timber door cabinets. VGC $260. Ph. 0407 359 111
DYSON: DC07 upright vacuum cleaner with accessories in excellent cond. $80. Ph. 0418 639 091
OUTDOOR SETTING: glass top table 1520 x 960mm + 6 chairs. Good cond. $80 ono. Ph. 0419 738 258
OVER TOILET CHAIR: Strong metal frame with side handles, toilet ring, adjust height, non-slip. VGC. $40. Ph. 5455 4189
OVER TOILET CHAIR: New. Adj. height with lid and handles, non-slip. cost $100 sell $70. ono. Ph. 5471 3339
POWERFIT COMPACT ACCELERATED TRAINING BOARD: 200watt. max weight 120kg, .99 speed settings. 2 elastic ropes incl. No remote. $150 Ph. 0429 693 566
PRAM – MOTORSPORT: All wheels with hood, good cond. $30. Ph. 5446 4376
REBORN BABY DOLL: Includes many outfits & blanket. Excellent cond. Cost $160 sell $85. Ph. 0418 639 091
RECLINER LOUNGE: Leather, single, navy blue, VGC, $150 ONO. Too large for new unit. Ph 0428 875 445
ROOF TOP BIKE RACK: (aluminium and black) by Thule –stable frame holder, firm wheel fixing, quick and easy to use. Used 3-4 times only since bought new. $200 Ph. 0412 942 834
RUG 100% PURE WOOL: Black & white, modern abstract, Good cond, 160 x 230. $100 Ph. 0408 970 202
SAMSUNG 40” COLOUR TV: Excellent condition. Approx. 9 years old. $160 including Soundbar. Ph. 0409 613 582
SCHOOL UNIFORMS: St. Teresa’s Noosa – Boys. From $10 Ph. 0447 027 079
SHELTA BEACH UMBRELLA: Cancer Council sun cubicle & 8L esky cooler. The lot $45. Ph. 0418 639 091
SHOWER CHAIR: Non-slip with handles. Adj height. Never used. cost $100 sell $70 ono. Ph. 5471 3339
Kitchen: G Willis, L Corey, Y Webster, W Vowles and C Brown
Run 1: B Stevens and P Pashley
Run 2: W Borell and S Roeser
Run 3: C Wakeham and C Porter
Run 3A: P McCarthy and K Tarver
Run 4: L Jones and T Moore
Run 5: R Clark and D Donohue
Wednesday, Feb 15
Kitchen: R Price, P Carden, W O’Hanlon, D Deller and J Stieglitz
Run 1: V Therkelsen and J Wheeler
Run 2: B Mendis and E Holbrook
Run 3: R Thwaites and K Webber
Run 3A: D Stone and N Pothoven
Run 4: J Winters and B Jelfs
Run 5: R Clark and K Hodge
Thursday, Feb 16
Kitchen: J Hughes, T Abraham, G Watt and J Ivankovic
Run 1: L and J Taylor
Run 2: G and M Frazer
Run 3: F and W Walton
Run 3A: K Leach and C Maciulla
Run 4: B Jackson and M Schuitt
Friday, Feb 17
Kitchen: Y Webster, T Shorter, G Cocks, G Willis and L Corey
Run 1: R Bingham and K
Naylor Run 2: M and M Robinson
Run 3: R Tainton and A Hatfield
Run 3A: L and J Taylor
Run 4: J and N Turner
If you are unavailable on your rostered day – please phone MOW kitchen on 5446 1000 or Anne on 0408 183517
COOLUM RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION CRA
The Coolum Residents’ Association will be holding a general meeting of members at 5pm Thursday 23 February at the Coolum Croquet Club, 25 Seacove Lane, Coolum Beach. CRA is a local community organisation that aims to identify and promote sustainable opportunities to preserve and enhance the amenity and facilities in the Coolum Beach and surrounding areas. The focus of the meeting will be on priority projects for the coming year. All current and new members welcome.
ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT RETIREES AIR NOOSA BRANCH
Retired or about to retire and planning to self-fund your retirement? AIR is for you. General Meeting - Thursday 9h February
Investment Discussion Group – Thursday 16th
February
More information: airnoosasecretary@gmail. com 0478 479 049 www.
facebook.com/AIRNoosa
COOL CONNECTIONS
WOMEN’S GROUP
Inviting all ladies to our group where we bring together women from all walks of life to enjoy each other’s company and form friendships.
Meeting from 9.30am to 11.30am each Friday (during school term) starting 3rd February at Yaroomba Meeting Place, 1443 David Low Way, Yaroomba. Entry fee includes morning tea, guest speakers or activities. Esme 0408 077 882.
UNITING CHURCH CAR BOOT SALE
Car Boot and Tabletop Sale at Coolum Beach Uniting Church, Elizabeth Street on Saturday 4th March from 7am-11am. Setting up from 6am. Sites $12, Sausage Sizzle in aid of “Save Our Streets”. For bookings contact Ann on 04156 24039.
COOLUM PHYSIE CLUB
Dance classes for 3yrs to ladies. All levels (including beginners) welcome. Coolum State School, Tues 5 – 8, Sat 8:30 – 12. Cost: from $6 - $15 per lesson.
CHEW & CHAT
A new year of Chew and Chat will be starting on Tuesday 21st February at the Uniting Church Hall, cnr of Heathfield and Elizabeth Street, Coolum. Starts at 10am with delicious morning tea and quiz, followed by community singing, verses and poetry, a solo singer
and guitar player, puzzles and stories, finishing with popular songs from our resident band “The Good Friends Chorale” and friends. Come along for a morning of fun and fellowship for the princely sum of $3.00, love to see you there.
COOLUM BEACH COMBINED PROBUS CLUB
For retired and semi-retired people looking for friendship and fun. Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday the 7th of March @ 9.15 am sharp at The Uniting Church 22 Elizabeth St Coolum Beach. We have a guest speaker each month, organised lunches, bus or car trips. On conclusion of our Tuesday meeting, lunch is at the Coolum Beach Hotel for those interested @ own expense. Visitors are welcome. For more information phone: Raoul 0409 685 394
GENEALOGY SUNSHINE COAST MONTHLY PROGRAM FOR 2023
Genealogy Sunshine Coast is located in Petrie Park Rd opposite the swimming pool. Do you need help to find those missing people in your family tree? Then come along to one of the following informative sessions where we will endeavour to help you.
1st Tuesday 9:30-12:00
Australian Interest group
2nd Monday 9:30-12:00 Convicts
2nd Tuesday 9:30-12:00
Irish
3rd Monday 1:00-3:00
DNA
3rd Tuesday 9:30-12:00
Scottish
3rd Tuesday 1:003:00 Roots Magic 8 and Familysearch
We look forward to seeing you at one of our above sessions.
THE MAROOCHY RIVER COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB
February Concert on Sunday 12th, commencing at 12 noon. Entry is $8, and includes free tea and coffee. Raffles are available. Venue is the A.C.M.A. Country Hall of Fame on Steggalls Road, Yandina. Great music, all welcome. Inquiries phone Darryl on 0458 671 568
COOLUM BEACH
DISTRICT SENIORS CLUB
Mondays 11.30 - 3.30pm at the Coolum Civic Centre, contact Louise 0420 331 948.
COOLUM BEACH QUILTERS
Meet every Thursday morning 9am-11.30 at the Baptist Church, David Low Way, Coolum Beach. All welcome.
COOLUM CONNECTIONS
Join us for Relaxed MidWeek Worship every second Thursday of the Month at 9.30 am. Coolum Salvos, 3/127 Greenoaks Drive, Coolum Beach. Enquires 5442 4218. All welcome!
COOLUM CROQUET CLUB
Croquet for fun and fitness. New members and visitors are very welcome. Try it with 3 free games and lessons. Mallets and free coaching are available. Social Golf Croquet Monday and Friday starting 1.15pm. For more information contact: Barb 0423 277 951 Sea Cove Lane, Coolum
MARCOOLA COMMUNITY GROUP
We would like to invite new members and visitors to our meetings where we discuss concerns and development of Marcoola area and beaches. Meetings are held on the 1st Thursday, every second month at 7pm. marcoolacommunity@gmail. com. Phone April 0413 137 182
COOLUM AMIGOS
Coolum Amigos is a social club for the over 50s. We meet at 10am every Tuesday at the Coolum Surf Club for coffee and a chat and to arrange outings. All welcome. For more information call Carol on 0419 423 367 or just come along!
COOLUM CRAFT GROUP
If you enjoy craft and good company join the Coolum Craft Group. We meet every Tuesday, in the Salvation Army Hall, Greenoaks Dr, Coolum. 2pm - 4pm.
A variety of crafts are on offer and our friendly participants are always ready to lend a hand or maybe you
have a craft you could teach the rest of the group. New members welcome and for $3 you will receive tea/ coffee and cake/biscuit as well as a fun few hours. For more information, please contact Isabel 5446 2317 or Yvonne on 0402 105 864.
TRY TOASTMASTERS
Practice your public speaking, gain confidence, improve your leadership and communication skills. Coolum Communicators supports members to practice speaking to an audience while having fun. We meet on the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month, 7pm at North Shore Community Centre, Mudjimba. Guests welcome! Email coolumtoastmasters@ gmail.com.
QUOTA CLUB OF COOLUM BEACH
Quota Club of Coolum Beach have a business meeting at 2 pm at the Lion’s Den, 15 Russell St, Coolum Beach on the second Tuesday of the month. The club has been active in the local community for 26 years raising money to support women, children, and the disadvantaged. If you would like to join a group of motivated and dedicated women, we would love to hear from you. For information contact Sandra Verrall on 0457 355 734 or secretary@ quotacoolum.com.au
COOLUM BEACH
SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB
Welcomes all citizens 50 and over. Activities include Mahjong, Bingo, Carpet Bowls, Card and Board games. Meet every Monday from 11.30am-3.30pm at the Coolum Civic Centre. Entry fee includes afternoon tea and a ticket in the door prize. For further information please phone Bernie 5448 8693.
NOOSA BRIDGE CLUB
Noosa Bridge Club will be starting an eight-week course of bridge lessons beginning Monday the 20th March. The cost is $80 which includes a book, and the course covers all the basic concepts of bridge and includes sessions of supervised play. For more information call 54471341 or visit the website www.noosabridge.com
COOLUM BRIDGE CLUB YAROOMBA MEETING PLACE
Enquiries info@coolumbridgeclub.com
Sessions as follows:
MONDAY - 9am for Start 9.15 - 12.40
TUESDAY - 12.45 for 1 pm start Supervised Play
(Contact Ali 0422791748 for more info).
THURSDAY - 12.45 for Start 1pm - 4.30
SATURDAY - 12.45 for Start 1pm - 4.30
If you need a partner, please ph. Julie Terrason on 0429 799 759
COOLUMBOWLSRESULTS
Tuesday, 24th January 2023
1st M Corcoran, P Teale +21
2nd P Sammut, D Aymes, B Peperkamp +20
3rd J Jones, M Bartley, A Jones +18
Thursday, 26th January 2023
1st L Joy, JP Senger +19
2nd S Weatherby, R Weatherby +18
Friday, 27th January 2023
1st Joe Dawe, N Mellett, A Buck +25
2nd A Teale, M Wilson, V Mifsud, M Corcoran +24
3rd R Wallish, B Cowie, I Hansen, V Weller +20
Sunday, 29th January 2023
Social Winners – B Jenkinson, R Grimwade
Championship A Singles
Semi-fi nals – Ladies A McGill 25 def L Joy 10
S Weatherby 25 def J Beattie 19
Championship A Singles Semi-fi nals – Men R Sloane 25 def T Crosby 21 C Hawthorn 25 def A Buck 21
SENIORS
Sharkettes Make Finals.
For the 3rd year in a row the Sharkettes have made the
finals. They finished top of the tier 1 group and will face Glasshouse in the finals on Sunday the 12th of February.
Tuesday, 31st January 2023
1st A Teale, D Aymes,
S Clarke +19
2nd P Bain, S Black +18
3rd V Coyne, D Kelly, T Richmond +13
Friday, 3rd February 2023
1st S Weatherby, R Weatherby +24
2nd J Farley, S Clarke, G Stevens +19
3rd G Roulston, G Brown, L Fitzhenry +19
Sunday, 5th February 2023
Championship A Singles
Final – Ladies
S Weatherby 25 def A McGill 12
Championship A Singles
Final – Men
C Hawthorn 25 def R Sloane 17
Congratulations to Sharon and Craig, both fi rst time winners at Coolum
JUNIORS
The Under 13 Bull Sharks defeated Maroochydore by 7 runs. A great team effort. Special mention to A. Lyons, R. Boucher, and A. Mathewson for some outstanding bowling. Under 15 Tiger Sharks fought back against undefeated Cooroy/Eumundi.
Beach and both on debut in the championship. A significant piece of club history.
Weekly Bowls Program
• Social bowls every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday commencing at 1pm and Sunday commencing at 9am. Register at ‘www.coolumbeachbowls.com.au’ under ‘Social Bowls’.
For all social bowls enquiries contact the Social Bowls Coordinator on 0499 167922.
• Barefoot bowls every Friday night from 5-7pm. For all barefoot bowls enquiries, including social functions, contact the Club Manager on 5446 1153.
• Coaching is provided free of charge every Wednesday morning commencing at 10am. For all coaching enquiries, contact the Coaching Coordinator on 0400 945584.
They managed to bowl out the opposition for 206 after a 350 + total looked probable. Super effort from the Under 17’s under lights. They restricted Nambour to 151 despite playing with 10 men and having multiple injuries. Lucas Evans was outstanding as a last-minute opening bowler with tight figures of 1-18 off 11 overs.
Email Michelle for media sponsorship packages at michelle@ coolumadver ser.com.au
Pic: Friday night cricket at Coolum cricket Club. Photo: contributed.
THE
5:30pm rego. 6:30pm start. $16 buy in. One rebuy $10 if needed. $10 add on. New players welcome. 5:30PM MONDAY BINGO AT THE BOWLO Books on sale 10am. Eyes Down 10:30am. $20 to play.
5:30PM - 6PM APL POKER
THURSDAY DARTS $2 entry. You must be a Social member to play.
6:30PM JAG THE JOKER Enter from 4pm. Jackpot increases by $100 each week.
5:30PM - 6PM FRIDAY
6:15PM
1:45PM - 2:30PM TUESDAY CAGED CASH – 2 DRAWS Purchase a drink from 4pm and receive a ticket into the draw for a chance to win cold hard cash.
“TGIF” RAFFLE
$50 meat trays & Club vouchers. Tickets on Sale from 6pm.
