FROM May 18 to 26 art lovers from across the coast are invited to the Sunshine Coast Open Studios event which is allowing the public into the private studios of 55 artists from across the region. Local art collective, ‘The Niche Art Group’ are one of the participating art groups and are thrilled to be exhibiting their works and showing people around the Coolum HeARTs shed which is where they meet.
The Niche Artists are a group of 12 award winning artists whose work covers a wide range of styles and subjects, including wildlife, portraits and stunning scenery.
Spokesperson Rochelle Gooch stated that the group enjoyed working with oils and a range of mediums would be displayed.
“We invite the community to come along and browse through the works on display.
“We even have a lucky door prize which is a magnificent painting of Magnetic Island which has been painted by renowned local artist Clive Holden and is valued at $2,000.”
The Open Studios Sunshine Coast is an opportunity for art enthusiasts and collectors to enjoy the rare opportunity to see behind the scenes, meet, and directly support local makers.
destinations like Maleny and Montville.
The curated art trail embraces the region from Caloundra to Coolum along the coastline as well as taking in the Hinterland through popular tourist
Participants can go on a self-guided tour to visit local artists, buy art, join in workshops and gain a new appreciation for the region’s rich and diverse art scene.
Rochelle said they wanted to be part of the trail and represent the diverse art as a group
which was prevalent along the coast.
“There had been many individuals in the past but not an actual group from this area and the Open Studios were very pleased to welcome us and to have a group from the coastal region represented.”
“We will have our works set up right here in the studio and
Clive will also be painting and showing people exactly what he does.”
The Niche Art Group will be ‘open’ across the May 18-19 weekend at the Coolum HeARTs Studio on the corner of Elizabeth St and Sunrise Ave, Coolum from 10am - 4pm. More info: www.openstudios sunshinecoast.com.au
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THOUSANDS ATTEND COOLUM DAWN SERVICE
A MOVING service on April 25, ANZAC Day was observed by a crowd of thousands who woke early and made their way to the Coolum Peregian RSL Sub Branch for their commemorative dawn service.
A clear morning flanked the crowd who observed the service which featured local primary and high school students and President Peter Lloyd said it was always so important to have the younger generations involved.
“By utilising the assets that this community has which are our students and featuring the
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choirs from the schools, it is building a tradition, and it also brings so many people to the service.”
Member for Ninderry Dan Purdie furthered those sentiments.
“I love seeing every school and club wearing their uniforms with pride and the young kids being here and this is getting bigger and bigger each year.”
After the service the traditional gunfire breakfast was served in the club and two up was played. Lest We Forget.
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Alex, Simon, Rhona, Don and Hedley from the Rhodesian Light Infantry who each year proudly lead the parade due to their colours and uniform being recognised by Coolum.
Doug, Bob and Bruce provided music
Talena and Shawn proudly attended the dawn service.
Ninderry MP Dan Purdie, Coolum Peregian RSL Sub Branch President Peter Lloyd, Coolum State High School Vice-Captain Savanah Mahony wearing her Great Grandfather’s medals and Coolum High Principal Troy Ascott.
Event Showcase
COOLUM TO HOST SPANISH CLASSICS FOR ONE NIGHT AT CIVIC CENTRE
LOCAL guitarist and flamenco master, Andrew Veivers will be bringing his new project ‘Guitarra y Cuarteto’ to Coolum audiences for just one night only on Friday May 17 at the Coolum Civic Centre, and the show is set to be an immersive dive into the world of Spanish and classical compositions.
With a nod to Spain in its title, which directly translates to ‘Guitar and Quartet’, Guitarra y Cuarteto is a fresh take on Andrew’s original compositions paired with iconic Spanish works, all performed with finesse by the Black Square Quartet and Veivers himself.
“I am really excited to share the concert with audiences, it’s going to be an extraordinary night of Spanish and classical music,” Andrew stated.
Drawing from his extensive career and deep-seated passion for flamenco guitar, Veivers draws inspiration from legendary musicians such as Manolo Sanlucar, Steve Reich, and Manuel de Falla.
The concert series will feature a repertoire spanning Spanish waltzes, movie scores, lullabies, theatre music, Brazilian jazz, and flamenco, reflecting Veivers’ diverse artistic direction.
“These are musical styles that I have enjoyed socially with family and friends for decades but, for the most part, have only rarely drawn on for my composition and performance.
“This project has afforded me the perfect opportunity to infuse elements of these beautiful musical traditions into my work.”
Collaborating with the Black Square Quartet was a natural choice for Veivers, given their musical capabilities.
“The Quartet are formidable musicians each in their own right,” Andrew said.
“Their passion for pushing musical boundaries aligns perfectly with my vision for this project, making them the ideal collaborators.”
As “Guitarra y Cuarteto” embarks on its tour, audiences can anticipate an unforgettable evening of musical innovation and cultural celebration, showcasing the seamless fusion of Spanish heritage and contemporary artistry.
Guitarra y Cuarteto will perform for one night only at the Coolum Civic Centre on Friday May 17 from 7pm. More information at www.redchair. com.au
The Guitarra y Cuarteto tour is presented by local performing arts company Red Chair with the support of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland.
GUITARRA Y CUARTETO
Guitarra y Cuarteto will perform at the Coolum Civic Centre on May 17. Photo: David Kelly
Letters to the editor
FEMALE STATS
Dear editor,
Have Terrorist Laws been enacted for the violent killings of 25 Australian women so far this year? Is it because so far this year 25 women (one every 4 days) have been killed by their violent partners; others terrorised, maimed, threatened, stalked, tracked, coerced, harassed?
Just asking why not?
Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach.
AI THREAT?
Dear editor, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is moving beyond being a sophisticated tool. Global tech guru, Mustafa Suleyman, says AI is rapidly becoming a new species.
It has already morphed into an endless wave of creativity - writing poetry, making music, and creating videos that stretch the imagination. Where is the public discussion led by our political representatives envisioning the community response to the opportunities and risks this new wave poses?
Old timeframes are not on our side as the new wave of technology accelerates, evolves, and reproduces itself.
Mustafa says the journeys of humanity and technology are
deeply entwined and we need to face the questions surrounding AI autonomy and retaining human control.
Change is occurring rapidly. Commentators said AI would never be empathetic and yet millions of people each day engage with AI seeking aid for their emotional challenges.
I have not seen any of our leaders poke their noses up and even slightly allude not just to the challenges and opportunities that await us but are at our feet right now.
Let us not fear our future but shape it now starting with informed public discussion and leadership. We don’t have the tortuous time we took to address climate change.
This is not just a discussion for tech gurus but for all of us.
Garry Reynolds, Peregian Springs.
PROGRESS?
Dear editor, Federal Labor has an obsession and that is, “Reduce our emissions by 75%”. Zero targets are virtually a pipe dream. 2035 is a future far removed from 2024. Planning for future global and domestic challenges is too difficult to conceive. Currently we are more interested in 2024, grappling with a changing world and local events and issues.
Focus rather on the high rate
of femicide in Australia, more critical than climate change. It is here and now. On average, one woman a week is murdered by someone she knows. Addressing mental illness, which contributes to violent attacks and crime, is critical and has been ignored for decades. Courts issuing bail rely heavily on honesty. Compulsory curfew and ankle bracelets should be a given for all offenders on bail, young or old.
And so we progress into a century which has brought us to more gun and knife violence, hate speech against law-abiding Australians and weak court officials hesitant to enforce long sentences for lawbreakers, particularly youthful repeat offenders on bail. Our governments are more concerned with image than industry. Australia is now a free for all, for criminal gangs, people smugglers, hate preachers and oil markets, commerce and internet scammers, exploiting the innocent with impunity.
E. Rowe, Marcoola.
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Coal royalties help to pay for cost-of-living support like electricity rebates and free kindy. They also help pay for infrastructure and services.
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Sienna Potter secures great results at equestrian champs
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High School student Sienna
Potter and her super roan pony Thorn aka Salvatore outdid themselves recently at the 2024 QLD State Jumping Equitation and Show Jumping Championships held at Maryborough recently.
The talented duo secured a slew of amazing results
which included;
*First Equitation 13 and under 26 yrs 80cm, also making it into the State Team and Nationals.
*First Show jumping under 26 yrs 90cm, also making it into the State Team and Nationals.
Sienna also won the Percy Bishop Trophy for the highest
overall points over the two disciplines of jumping equitation and show jumping by the same horse and rider combination.
Sienna represented the Zone 6 Pony Clubs at the PCQ State Jumping Equitation & Show jumping Championships 2024. Well done Sienna!
FUNDING WINDFALL SECURES CHANGEROOM
FACILITIES FOR COOLUM BEACH BREAKERS AFL
IN WELCOME news for the local AFL community, the Coolum Beach Breakers Junior AFL are the lucky recipients of a $350,000 State Government grant which will go towards long overdue changerooms.
Ninderry MP Dan Purdie was happy his advocacy had paid off for the Club, who’ve been crying out for the basic facilities to support their growing membership.
“I’ve been working with the Coolum Beach Breakers for the past few years, and this is a fantastic outcome for the Club and its growing membership,” Mr Purdie said.
Mr Purdie said the Club had experienced significant growth, particularly with the number of girls taking up the popular sport and the lack of amenities, including change rooms, had become a major frustration.
Mr Purdie said he had been working closely with the Club on the plans to upgrade their facilities as part of a MOU with Council and the State Government which will eventually deliver new multi-purpose fields at Coolum State High that will also feature netball facilities.
Coolum Beach Breakers President Tyson Smalley said the funding would be a gamechanger for the Club.
“We are ecstatic to hear of our success for this grant,” Mr Smalley said.
“We’ve been in need of changerooms for a long time now and finally we’ll be able to provide a safe space for all our kids and opposing teams.”
“This could not have come at a better time, considering the
rapid growth in AFL, particularly female participation.”
Mr Smalley expressed his appreciation for the state’s assessment of the club’s funding application and said he was looking forward to providing fully inclusive facilities as soon as possible.
“We’re also grateful for the support we’ve received from Coolum State High to host us on their grounds and now, with this grant and the additional
financial support from AFL Queensland ($150,000) and Council ($50,000), we can finally provide changerooms for our kids.”
Mr Purdie said he would continue to work closely with the Club to ensure construction is able to get underway as soon as possible. The funding has been delivered as part of the State’s Minor Infrastructure and Inclusive Facilities Fund.
Dan Purdie MP with Tash Murray and Tyson Smalley of Coolum Beach Breakers Junior AFL. Photo: Contributed
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Principal ’s Post
TROY ASCOTT
COOLUM STATE HIGH SCHOOL
SURELY, one of the greatest gifts we can give our children is the gift of music. Music really is the essence of life and to be able to make music must be very special.
Every great school I’ve seen has a great music program. A great music program seems to sit at the heart of a great school. Perhaps it provides the rhythms and the beats and the sounds for the school and sets a tone that others follow.
Coolum State High has an amazing music program – one that, these days, spans a wide range of styles and offers an opportunity for anyone who wants it. From the massive and impressive wind symphony, to the growing and effervescent strings program, that have now coalesced into a full symphony orchestra, we have the most impressive classical music program.
Our students also excel in popular music, vocal ensembles, rock music and a wide variety of other styles. Our latest building, Gagal Gira, is purpose built for music with four full-sized music classrooms, six rehearsal studios and an instrument storage area. It has to be one of Queensland’s most impressive spaces built solely to hot house the musical talents of high school students.
When you add our growing and impressive dance program to the mix, Coolum High has become an artistic powerhouse. There is no doubt that music sets the tone for a school and that Coolum High’s music program sets us apart. Wait until you hear them – I know you’ll be impressed!
Observations
IT WAS a slow walk-up Mount Gul’um step by step until I reached the summit recently. There had been overnight rain followed by morning sunshine with the rain drops sparkling on the needles of the casuarinas. As I reached the summit looking towards the ocean, I could feel a chill in the air with a gentle breeze blowing.
What an adventure! Which is so close to home - we have this amazing national park mountain that attracts locals and visitors alike. I like to climb and just take in nature listening to the birds, the sound of the breezes through the trees, and I take deep breaths of the intoxicatingly clean air in a walking meditation.
I remember ‘Climb Every Mountain’ was a song from ‘The Sound Of Music’ musical and the lyrics are a metaphor for life. The need to follow our dreams with determination, enjoying the good times and meeting challenges as they
arise. This requires persistence, passion and empathy for other beings.
Step by step and with the breath is the way to achieve a happy life and being in the moment.
Life will throw a myriad of things at us which we will have no control over. We can make choices but many of these challenges are unforeseen and if we have love, compassion and kindness as our guides it puts these times into perspective.
In “The War for Kindness” psychologist Zaki talks about kindness as a source of strength. He argues that “empathy is not a fixed trait from birth and rather a skill we can strengthen”. By building relationships and empathy in our culture we can have truly supportive world communities. The challenges will come and go, although the future is bright.
Enjoy your communities and nature’s gifts.
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A look back in time
FRANCES WINDOLF
A LONG TIME COOLUM RESIDENT WITH A PASSION FOR LOCAL HISTORY
REMINISCING ON MOTHERS’ DAY
MOTHER’S Day has always been important to me and my five siblings, but I also remember my mother-in-law, Florie Windolf.
Florie was born on Mount French, and married at Kalbar, but during World War Two she moved from Kalbar with her daughter Caryll, to be near her parents who had a farm on Buderim Mountain. Her husband Alex Windolf served as a Military Policeman.
Florie and Alex’s son, John was born in 1942.
In 1946 Florie and her husband bought a farm high on the hill above Coolum Creek wharf. Florie’s nearest neighbours were 2kms away, and with no electricity or telephone, her only contact with the outside world was the midday news on the batteryoperated radio. She milked cows, fed fowls and collected eggs, hoed vegetable crops grown for interstate markets, helped with the sugar cane, picked pineapples, made jams and pickles, sewed the family’s clothes, boiled her washing
outside and cooked meals on a wood stove. The nearest shop, at Coolum Beach, was 5kms away, and the family never owned a car.
As Florie’s parents aged, they retired to Maroochydore, and she travelled there fortnightly to help them. On a Wednesday, her husband would row her a kilometre down Coolum Creek to meet the mail boat from Yandina and she would clamber aboard for the hour-long journey to Maroochydore. She would wash, clean and cook for them, returning on a Thursday - the only day that the boat travelled to Coolum Creek Wharf – and walk to her hill-top house.
I wonder how we would cope if we had to live like my wonderful mother-in-law today!
TONY GIBSON
Florie Windolf on the farm above Coolum Creek. Photo: Windolf collection.
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Celebrating the love for our mums
ORIGINATING in 1907 in the USA, Mother’s Day was born when Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia wanted to pay special homage to her Mother who was active in women’s groups at the time. On May 12, 1907, Anna held a memorial service for her late mother at a West Virginia church and within five years the national day was widely celebrated.
Here in Australia we recognise Mother’s Day each year on
the second Sunday in May and for local artist Owen Cavanagh his Mum ‘Delma’ means the world.
“We wouldn’t be here without them, and my mum did so much for us and not just for us four kids, but she took our cousins and neighbours in and was always doing things for all of us.
“You don’t realise until you’re older just how much they sacrificed for you.”
Owen’s shop ‘Studio 53 Art & Surf Culture’ has something for everyone and especially the mums in the region, and no matter what your budget, from stickers to larger pieces of fine art, the local art studio has your unique Mother’s Day gifts sorted.
Located at 53 Quanda Road in the Coolum Industrial Estate they are open from 10am to 3pm daily. Pictured is Owen with his beloved mum Delma.
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PETITION TO REPLACE LIGHTING
EARLIER this year, TMR installed a pedestrian refuge on David Low Way adjacent to the Scrub Road intersection, and while this has been welcomed, the large floodlights that have been installed have not.
These lights are the type you would find in a stadium or on the highway, not in a low impact, highly sensitive coastal environment. Not only are they completely out of character for the area, they also sit adjacent to turtle nesting sites.
Both TMR and the Minister wouldn’t listen to our concerns, so we’ve started a petition, calling for the lights to be replaced. Please sign, share and show your support. Visit queensland. typeform.com/fixthelights.
SPEED LIMIT UNDER REVIEW
FOLLOWING lots of complaints, I’m pleased to advise that TMR is looking at the
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speed limit on David Low Way, adjacent to the Coolum Sports Complex. Locals have told me they want the speed limit to be reduced for better safety and access. This section of David Low Way is currently 80km/ hr, and it can be close to impossible to get safely in and out of the sports complex at peak times.
This is not the first time we’ve raised this issue. Last year, the State government provided funding to Council to upgrade the entrance to the sports complex, and while this has helped, it hasn’t solved the problem.
The speed limit review will consider the section of David Low Way north of Stumers Creek bridge, including the entrance to the sport complex, with the results to be considered by a committee that includes representatives of Council, QPS and TMR.
Fingers crossed we get the result we’ve been waiting for.
SOLICITOR AT RAY BARBER IN COOLUM BEACH
SPECALISING IN ELDER LAW AND ALL LEGAL MATTERS AFFECTING THE COMMUNITY
DEFACTOS AND WILLS
A RECENT Supreme Court case Re Hammett [2023] QSC 249 has once again highlighted
the importance of having a will. It involved a defacto relationship where the deceased had died without a will“intestate” in legal-speak. The couple had been defacto
Ted O ’Brien MP
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ANZAC DAY
IT WAS fantastic to see the community come together on ANZAC Day recently to commemorate the service and sacrifice of those who helped secure our freedom and protect our way of life. I would also like to give a quick shout out to Buds on Buderim where I purchased my ANZAC Day wreaths from this year. Amelia and the team do a great job – a wonderful local small business.
JOCELYN WALKER LIFEFLIGHT VISITOR EXPERIENCE
ANNOUNCED at the 2024 LifeFlight Gala was a new visitor experience facility named after community leader, Jocelyn Walker. Jocelyn is a stalwart of the Sunshine Coast and her contribution to our region continues to be enormous. Congratulations Jocelyn. .
LET’S GET MOVING!
I PLEDGE to complete 75 moves a day for 21 days. The
partners for thirteen years, but halfway through their relationship the defacto wife’s son died. She experienced an extreme grief reaction to his death and moved out of the family home, while maintaining an exclusive relationship with the de facto husband.
Because the definition of ‘spouse’ in the parts of the Succession Act 1981 (Qld) dealing with intestacy is not the same as the more widely understood definition used
Million Moves challenge has kicked off for the month of May, and I’ll be competing against Llew O’Brien MP in Wide Bay , Andrew Wallace MP in Fisher, and Terry Young in Longman. Statistics show 75 per cent of adults don’t meet the guidelines for physical activity - but we can change that. Learn more and sign up at tedobrien.com. au.
AUTUMN ROAD TRIP
MY AUTUMN Road Trip was a big success with pit stops in Buderim, Woombye, and Eumundi. Thank you to everyone who took the time to come and have a chat. The most common issues which arose were cost-of-living, health, and local infrastructure.
If I or my office can be of assistance, please don’t hesitate to reach out on (07) 5479 2800 or at ted.obrien.mp@aph.gov.au.
in family law, it was argued that she was not entitled to a share of her defacto partner’s estate. The definition requires that parties “live together as a couple on a genuine domestic basis for two years prior the deceased’s death”. The defacto wife’s application for letter of administration was opposed by the deceased’s daughter and culminated in a Supreme Court hearing.
The Court heard lengthy evidence from friends and
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DIVISION 9
SUNSHINE COAST REGIONAL COUNCIL
SINCERE THANKS
THANK-YOU to the community of Division 9 for showing support for my reelection. I’m grateful and thankful for the hours of support from my family, friends, mentors and volunteers – I wouldn’t be here without it.
During the campaign, it was lovely to chat to residents again who I had been in contact with before and to meet other people for the first time. It’s not easy to put your hand up to be elected and I’d like to acknowledge the other candidates for doing so as it meant our community had a democratic choice.
I am also humbled to have support from my fellow councillors to fill the role as Deputy Mayor. I look forward to seizing the opportunities and tackling the challenges over the next four years as I continue to represent and work on projects that are important to the residents of Division 9.
family about the intimate details of the couple’s relationship in order to prove the relationship had continued. The daughter gave contrary evidence – no toothbrush in the bathroom when I visited etc – to show it did not. The defacto wife was ultimately successful, with the Court generously finding sufficient indicia of continued domesticity to conclude that, in a loose sense, the couple were still living their lives together. But only after a lengthy legal
OTHER LOCAL UPDATES
WORK on the amenity block at Jack Morgan Park should be complete by the end of May. It’ll make a big difference to people enjoying all the park has to offer. You’ll also notice work start at the Lions and Norrie Job park in the next few months to deliver on the masterplan upgrades. I was dismayed to learn about the damage to vegetation at Coolum recently. Thank-you to those residents who reported this to council as without their information, it is often difficult to find the culprits and prosecute them, which in turn deters others from carrying out environmental vandalism. If you notice suspicious vegetation damage occurring in Councilmanaged reserves or parks, please contact Council’s customer services on 5475 7272.
proceeding and court case with the majority of the substantial legal costs deducted from the estate. All could have been avoided with a simple will. Clients sometimes ask, “Why should I bother with a will, won’t it just go to my family anyway?”. This is true, but family dynamics are complicated and, as popstar Cyndi Lauper sang in the 80’s, ‘Money! Money changes everything!”
Dive into our region's rich aquatic sporting history
From water skiing and surfing, to nippers and outrigging, the Grassroots to Glory exhibition at Landsborough Museum is a celebration of Sunshine Coast aquatic sports. Enjoy memorabilia, photos and artefacts that showcase the region’s rich water sport heritage and hear from champions of local water sport as they recount their tales from the deep and the shallows. The exhibition is on until September 8. Entry is free. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 10am to 3pm.
Celebrate National Reconciliation Week
National Reconciliation Week, May 27 to June 3, is an opportunity to come together as a community. This year’s theme is 'Now More Than Ever' which serves as a reminder that the fight for justice and the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people must continue. Help us to celebrate National Reconciliation Week with a full program of events held across the Sunshine Coast. Visit Council’s website for more details.
Council's planned burn season starts
Keep up-to-date with our annual burn schedule via Council’s Facebook page or website. A number of sites across the region will be treated as long as the weather remains dry and the winds favourable.
Planned burns help plant species that rely on fire to regenerate to survive and also reduce fuel on the ground before bushfire season.
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Take a stand against violence
This May, support Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month on the Sunshine Coast. Help speak up against violence against women and children by wearing your purple ribbon and find out about other ways you can get involved to take a stand. For more information about events and resources for Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month, visit Council’s website.
Historians share their research
Sunshine Coast Historians in Residence reveal their research findings at two free history seminars. Sessions run 9.30 to 11.30am at Nambour Heritage Library on May 23 and Bankfoot House Heritage Precint on May 24. Hear about the evolution of Sunshine Coast cemeteries with Dr Lisa Murray and uncover the fascinating biographies of the personalities of Bankfoot House residents with Dr Ken Greenwood as he delves into their individual lives. Free morning tea is included. Bookings are essential. For more details and to book, visit heritage.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au.
Community CoLab now taking bookings
The Maroochydore City Centre welcomes a new addition to its vibrant community with the opening of Community CoLab, a low-cost venue-for-hire on the ground floor of the Sunshine Coast City Hall building. Managed by Council’s experienced Community Venues team, Community CoLab offers a versatile space accommodating up to 20 people, providing an excellent venue for a variety of small events. For bookings and enquiries, visit Council’s website.
One for the calendar
Watch Council’s next Ordinary Meeting online or at
Sunshine Coast City Hall Chambers – May 30 at 9am
Enjoy Access Ignites panel event
Come along to an afternoon where a group of special panel guests will discuss employment for people with disabilities and how to become a more accessible and inclusive tourism destination. The Access Ignites panel event is on May 31 from 4pm at Altitude Nine, Maroochydore. The event includes networking and live music, as well as food and drinks. Purchase tickets at altitudenine.com.au.
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MEALS ON WHEELS
Meals on Wheels Coolum Beach has had a place in the hearts and homes of the Coolum Community for more than 40 Years.
We prepare fresh nutritious meals and deliver them to people’s homes to enable them to live independently.
We also provide a social contact, a friendly smile and a chat to check all is well and make a difference to someone’s day.
Our volunteers are the core of our service – preparing and delivering meals as well as helping in the office. We couldn’t do what we do without their help.
We are always on the lookout for new volunteers to join our team. Can you spare a few hours a month to help keep the wheels running smoothly? Why not give us a call to find out more? It could make your day!
Please call 5446 1000 to find out how to be part of our community.
COOLUM DOG WALKERS
Free dog walking group in Coolum area. Meet once a week for an hour’s walk for doggies and their people to socialise. Everyone is welcome if your dog is not reactive. To participate join the group’s Facebook page ‘Coolum dog walkers’ for details of upcoming walks.
AUSTRALIAN INDEPENDENT RETIREES (AIR) NOOSA BRANCH SPECIAL EVENT
Unveiling the Secrets to an Epic Retirement. 11th May, 2024 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Noosa Springs Golf Resort. Learn invaluable insights from her bestselling book, “How to Have an Epic Retirement.” 12 key strategies for a fulfilling retirement. https://www.trybooking.com/
CRIES.
airnoosasecretary@gmail.com or phone 0478 479 049 www.facebook. com/AIRNoosa. Visitors welcome$10 per person includes morning tea
QUOTA CLUB OF COOLUM BEACH
Quota Club of Coolum is a group of dedicated women who have been raising funds to support disadvantaged people in the local community for 30 years. If you would like to join, we would love to hear from you. For information contact Sandra Verrall on 0457 355 734 or secretary@quotacoolum. com.au.
We raise funds though our PopUp stalls, held in the courtyard at Pacific on Coolum, corner of Birtwill St and Heathfield Rd, Coolum Beach. The next stall for the year will be on Thursday 9 May from 8.30 am to 12 pm
ANGLICAN CHURCH COFFEE MORNING
Free coffee and delicious toasties along with a friendly chat are available every Thursday from 10am to noon on the back lawn of the Anglican church, 25 Beach Road, Coolum Beach. Everyone is welcome to join us in caring for each other and connecting with others in the community.
CHEW & CHAT
Chew & Chat will be on this month at Uniting Church Hall, Elizabeth Street Coolum Beach on Tuesday 21st May starting at 9.30am with a delicious morning tea & quiz, followed by a sing-a-long then entertainment of bush poetry, jokes, sayings, singing, guitar playing and finishing the morning off will be
“The Good Friends Chorale” lead by Jim Christian. All this for the princely sum of $3.00 and finishing at 11.30am. Do come along and join us, we look forward to seeing you there.
MAROOCHY NORTH SHORE
LIONS/MUDJIMBA SURF CLUB FUNDRAISER
Egg & Bacon Burgers/Sausage Sizzle (BBQ) Mudjimba Surf Club. 25th May 6.30 am to 1.00 pm.
NINDERRY BRANCH ALP MONTHLY MEETING
The Ninderry branch of the ALP holds its monthly meeting on the 3rd Sunday of each month at the Coolum Beach Hotel starting at 10.30 AM. Visitors are welcome and you are also invited to join us afterwards for lunch. You can also log into our Facebook page for up-to-date details of other events. https://www. facebook.com/ALPNinderry. For more information and to book, please contact Bill Gissane on 0477 049 157.
COOLUM BRIDGE CLUB –YAROOMBA MEETING PLACE
Enquiries info@coolumbridgeclub. com
Sessions as follows: MONDAY9am 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
Partnership Contact: Trish Gatt on 0412 546 575
COOL CONNECTIONS WOMEN’S GROUP
Inviting all ladies to our group where we bring together women from all walks of life to enjoy
Meals on Wheels is for anyone who has difficulty with cooking and preparing meals for themselves.
The service is provided to older people, people with a disability, people recovering from surgery or illness and of course carers.
The service is based on need and there are no waiting lists!
We offer a range of meals so there’s plenty of variety, and we can accommodate special dietary requirements.
If you are registered with one of the following
you may be eligible for
each other’s company and form friendships. Meeting from 9.30am to 11.30am each Friday (during school term) at Yaroomba Meeting Place, 1443 David Low Way, Yaroomba. Entry fee includes morning tea, guest speakers or activities. Esme 0408 077 882.
COOLUM BEACH COMBINED PROBUS CLUB
For retired and semi-retired people looking for friendship and fun. 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 or Coolum Surf Club for those interested @ own expense. Visitors are welcome. For more information phone: Faye 0419 644 651.
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 Mid- Week Worship every second Thursday of the Month at 9.30 am. Coolum Salvos, 3/127 Greenoaks Drive, Coolum Beach. Enquires 5335 8505. 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.
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.
Tuesday, 23rd April
Social Bowls
COOLUM BEACH BOWLS RESULTS
Sunday, 5th May
Scroungers
1st C Hawthorn
2024 Club Championships
Men’s A Singles Semi-finals
G Brown 25 def C Hawthorn 17
B Williams
25 def J Membrey 17
Men’s A Singles Final
B Williams 25 def G Brown 10
1st J Sclater, P Cummings +26
2nd G Smith, B Smith +21
3rd M Corcoran, P Bain +15
Thursday, 25th April
Social Bowls
1st M Moss, B Williams +23
2nd P Bamforth, H Brown +13
3rd M Sorley, M Bartley +11
Sunday, 28th April
Sunday Scroungers
1st J Membrey
2nd A Buck
3rd M Bartley
4th L Cowie
Tuesday, 30th April
Social Bowls
1st R Klim, B Burkitt
2nd B Houlson, R Grimwade
3rd P Bain, M Corcoran
3rd L Cowie, J Beattie
Friday, 3rd May
Social Bowls
1st K Wilson, B Houlson +17
2nd N Mellett, P Bain
3rd G Brown, L Fitzhenry
Congratulations Brett. Open Novice Singles Semi-finals
25 def P Vale 18
L Cattanach
B Griffiths 25 def G Bartlett 10 Open Novice Singles Final
B Griffiths 25 def L Cattanach 13
Congratulations Barry.
Please Note:
• Club Championship results available on club website at https://coolumbeachbowls.com. au/club-championships/.
• Club Honour Roll available on club website at https:// coolumbeachbowls.com.au/ championship-honour-roll/.
2024 Sunshine Coast District Bowls Assoc (SCDBA) Champion of Club Champion Singles
Carole Belsham won the Women’s SCDBA Champion of Club Champions Singles title on Sun-
day, 5th May. Carole played outstanding bowls over the weekend to defeat Chaille James of Mooloolaba 25-12 in the final after defeating former Australian representative, Maria Rigby 25-19 in the semi-final. Congratulations Carole and best wishes for the upcoming Zone and State playoffs.
In the men’s section, Brett Williams put up the only serious competition to the ultimate winner, Ash van Winkel from Club Maroochy. Ash defeated Brett 25-21 in a thrilling first round match and went on to defeat John Clarke of Mooloolaba 25-7 in the final.
• Register at https://coolumbeachbowls.com.au/ social-bowls/.
• For all social bowls enquiries contact the Social Bowls Coordinator on 0499 167922.
• Barefoot bowls every Friday night from 4.30-7pm and Sunday afternoon from 1-5pm. 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 0493 216779.
Novice Singles Champ
and Runner-up Laurie
LIONS GIVE BACK TO COOLUM BEACH BREAKERS JUNIOR AFL
THE COOLUM Lions
They’ve been at it again!
The Coolum Lions recently presented the Coolum Beach Breakers Junior AFL Club with a cheque for $2,000 to help provide coaching services to the players. Lion Doug Alford stated that President Tyson and his team do an outstanding job in developing our young
people and providing them with vital skills for the future. Pictured are Lion Doug Alford and Breakers JAFL President Tyson. If you have thought about helping your
community, then consider joining Lions; for more details call Lion Doug Alford on mobile 0413 019078.
Lions.
Photo: Coolum
2024
Barry Griffith with Co-ordinator Peter Bain
Cattanach. Photo: Keith Wilson
THE GAMING ROOM
FREE LIVE ENTERTAINMENT GREAT PRICES GREAT ATMOSPHERE
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
10AM-LATE • 36 MACHINES POPULAR JACKPOTS LIGHTNING LINK DRAGON LINK JETSETTER CASH STACK LINKS
WHAT’S ON AT THE BOWLO
MONDAY
4PM - 8PM
TUESDAY
5:30PM - 6PM
5:30PM
5:45PM
POINTS PLUS – MEMBERS PROMO
Play any gaming machine from 4pm to 8pm and receive double points. Membership card must be inserted correctly to earn points.
CAGED CASH – 2 DRAWS
Purchase a drink from 4pm and receive a ticket into the draw for a chance to win cold hard cash.
APL POKER
5:30pm registration. 6:30pm start. $16 buy in. One rebuy $10 if needed. $10 add on. New players welcome.
500 CARD CLUB
WEDNESDAY
9AM - 12PM
2PM - 5PM
4PM - 7PM
TABLE TENNIS Under cover area next to green #3. New players welcome.
HI VIS PROMO
Tradies welcome. Prize draw end of month.
MEMBERS PROMO NIFTY FIFTY Swipe your card to win.
TRIVIA NIGHT - Last Wednesday of the month. 7pm Register for a 7:15pm start- Free to enter! 7PM
THURSDAY
5:30PM - 6PM
5:30PM - 6PM
6:30PM
FRIDAY
JAG THE JOKER Enter from 4pm. Jackpot increases by $100 each week.
MAX’S HOOPS Register by 5pm.
DARTS
$2 entry. You must be a Social member to play.
TGIF RAFFLE IS BACK
Tickets on sale from 5pm prizes are $100 meat tray, carton of beer, breakfast tray then a 6 pack of beer. Drawn around 6:45pm. 5PM
SATURDAY
10AM - 2:15PM
11:30AM - 1:10PM
1:30PM
THE BOWLO BIG SPIN
4 lucky gaming members will be drawn for a chance at $200.
LIONS CLUB SATURDAY RAFFLES Mega Meat Raffle.
APL POKER
1:30pm registration. 2pm start. $16 buy in. One rebuy $10 if needed. $10 add on. New players welcome.
LIVING IN THE 70’S
FRIDAY, APRIL 26 TH • 7PM - 11PM
JANICE & THE VIOLETS
FRIDAY, MAY 10 TH • 7PM - 11PM 181 DUO – RICHARD WATERSON & DARREN MILLER FRIDAY, MAY 3 RD • 7PM - 11PM
