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MARCOOLA is soon to be home to a new group of residents who will have a secure place to call home which is affordable, and the project could not have come at a better time with a rental shortage across the region.

The modular housing project is situated behind Chemist Warehouse on David Low Way and the first tenants who are low-income, but key workers is being delivered by Sunshine Coast Council with the support of the Queensland Government.

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TURKEY LOVE PIC OF THE WEEK PAGE 6 Coolum Football Club celebrated 50 years in the community on Saturday June 7 with a gala dinner at the Coolum Civic Centre. The night featured past members and players and was a big reunion with the club reflecting on the past and looking towards the future. Pictured are the 2025 Coolum Football Club women’s players in their formal attire at the gala. More photos page 11. Photo: Contributed

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A PERMANET all-abilities access ramp is underway for Coolum Beach and Sunshine Coast Council want to hear your thoughts on the design and how council can be more inclusive.

The ramp which will be located just below the lifeguard tower at the Surf Club is set to provide easier and safer access for people of all abilities, ages, and mobility levels, including those in wheelchairs, to get down onto the sand and to the water.

The community is invited to view the plans and share their ideas for improvements

at haveyoursay.sunshinecoast. qld.gov.au from now until Tuesday July 15.

Ramp features The ramp will aim to be Disability Discrimination Act compliant and integrate seamlessly with the top of the walkway and the carpark to allow direct access from the car park to the water.

It will be 2m wide, have a durable aluminium frame and feature timber and concrete finishes to match Coolum’s relaxed beach vibe.

The lower section has been designed to allow all abili-

ties and wheelchair beach matting to attach at various points to account for varying beach levels throughout the year and the nearby carpark will also be relined to include 4–5 accessible parking bays, complementing the existing accessible toilets and amenities in the area.

More inclusive Sunshine Coast Division 9 Councillor Maria Suarez said it was important for popular Coolum Beach to cater for all.

“Current access is limited to stairs or two steep vehicle access ramps,” Cr Suarez said.

“The new ramp will also enhance the existing accessible beach program, which offers beach matting, wheelchairs and life jackets free of charge.

“This project is a significant step toward a more inclusive Sunshine Coast where everyone can participate equally, contribute fully, and feel a sense of belonging.”

Following the consultation, Council will review all feedback and make any feasible adjustments to the design. A summary of the engagement outcomes and final plans will be shared with the community.

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The planned design for the all-abilities access ramp for Coolum Beach. Photo: Contributed

Community Update COOLUM LIONS THE COOLUM Lions recently donated $5,000 to Coolum State High School which will be used to ensure every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential by way of providing hands on financial support to students needing help. Principal Troy Ascott and students thanked Coolum Lions representatives Rob and Doug for their continued support.

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POLICE CHARGE MAN OVER PEREGIAN ASSAULT POLICE have charged a man after investigations into an alleged assault at Peregian Beach on April 8.

Police will allege a woman in her 60s was walking along the beach, near Beach Access 53, around 9.15am when she approached a man and had a

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New era in affordable housing ready to welcome first tenants at Marcoola FROM PAGE 1

11 one-bedroom homes, that feature decks and outdoor areas.

The first eight homes were unveiled on Tuesday, June 17, with the remainder to become available in coming months for eligible, low-income individuals, couples and families.

Coast2Bay Housing Group CEO Andrew Elvin said his group was excited to be managing 22 new homes in partnership with Sunshine Coast Council and the Queensland Government.

“The homes will be offered to rent at 74.9 per cent of market rent, offering genuinely affordable solutions for singles, couples and small families working in the local area,” Mr Elvin said.

“We applaud Sunshine Coast Council for seeking innovative approaches to housing.”

The modular build allowed

the project to be built quickly.

“By utilising vacant land and a modular prefabrication approach - this provides more rapid outcomes for those in need of affordable homes.”

Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said the Marcoola project opened a new door for affordable housing on the Sunshine Coast.

“As we know, the property crunch being experienced across the nation, especially in popular places like the Sunshine Coast, which means many low-income workers are being forced to move away.”

The project will be aiming to house workers in fields such as health and hospitality.

“There is more work to be done to retain our key workers, but this project shows the way.”

Member for Maroochydore, Fiona Simpson, said she was proud to mark the local project’s milestone.

“This specific project for

essential workers is a first for the Sunshine Coast region, and I’m thrilled to have it in the Maroochydore electorate,” Minister Simpson said.

Where to next?

The Queensland Government is committed to delivering 53,500 social and community homes by 2044, with a strong focus on partnerships with the community housing sector and unlocking land for community housing projects.

The Queensland Government is delivering a range of initiatives to support social and affordable housing, including through the $2 billion Housing Investment Fund.

Coast2Bay Housing Group is actively working with all levels of Government to try to bring forward more affordable housing supply urgently.

Sunshine Coast Council has successfully secured agreements with the

Queensland Government’s Housing Investment Fund and is exploring further opportunities with the Federal Government’s National Housing Accord.

These efforts aim to maximise the delivery of affordable housing through innovative funding and delivery models.

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Multiple drug charges laid after lengthy investigation COOLUM Police have charged seven people with 105 offences as part of a drug operation which began after police intercepted a white Mazda CX-5 on David Low Way at Pacific Paradise on August 23 last year.

The driver, a 34-year-old Woodridge woman, tested positive to a roadside drug test. Following a protracted investigation, police arrested the 34-yearold woman on May 31, 2025, and charged her with 26 drug

offences.

Police began investigating a 29-year-old Peregian Springs man after conducting a stop search of the man in Coolum Beach on February 23. The man was later charged on May 8 with 16 offences including trafficking cocaine, methylamphetamine, MDMA, alprazolam and cannabis.

Police conducted a welfare check on a man reportedly asleep in a white Nissan Navara in a car park on Elizabeth Street

at Coolum Beach on April 12.

The driver returned a positive roadside breath test and during a subsequent search of the car, police allegedly located drug utensils and dangerous drugs.

Police charged a 19-year-old Marcus Beach on June 12 with 32 offences, and he was issued a notice to appear in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on July 14.

On June 12 police executed several search warrants in in the wider Coolum Beach area.

A search warrant executed at a Third Avenue, Marcoola address allegedly located electronic devices, dangerous drugs, drug utensils, and a weapon.

A 35-year-old Marcoola man has been charged with 11 offences and will appear in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on July 17.

A 37-year-old Peregian Springs man was charged with three offences after a search warrant executed at a Koel Court address allegedly located

electronic devices, dangerous drugs and drug utensils.

He has been issued a notice to appear in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on July 21.

A 36-year-old Peregian Springs woman was charged with four offences and a 36-year-old Tewantin woman was charged with 13 offences.

Sunshine Coast Northern Patrol Group Inspector John Mahony said these in-depth investigations were focused on

ultimately stopping the movement of dangerous and illegal drugs within our community.

“Most of the people charged under this operation became known to police through roadside drug tests or stop searches on the street,” Inspector Mahony said.

“This is core duty proactive policing and shows the dedication by local police to thoroughly investigate a person when they have allegedly been located with dangerous drugs.”

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SUPER TAX Dear editor, Many agree that the current tax system requires an overhaul to make it more equitable. All Australians are affected by the tax breaks and the benefits given to individuals and companies. The proposed modifications to superannuation tax are one example of the reforms that need to happen.

For example, the cost of adding dental care to Medicare would cost an estimated $13.63bn in the first year according to the Parliamentary Budget Office. While the tax breaks given to richest 10% on their superannuation balances (much of that will be the inheritance they leave) will cost the budget $22bn in 2025-2026 according to Treasury estimates.

Superannuation should not be about leaving an inheritance. Superannuation is designed to ensure that people can live comfortably in retirement. Inheritances are not a reason for tax concessions.

We need a debate on whether to include dental coverage in Medicare or offer tax breaks that allow some individuals to leave tax-free money to their children and other selective tax concessions.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers is convening an Economic Reform Roundtable in August to begin a national debate and tax reform will undoubtedly be on the agenda.

The Labor government has turned the economy around, slowly but surely in a measured and sensible manner.

Governing is about managing the economy responsibly in the national interest while building economic resilience in the face of global uncertainty.

Robyn Deane, Nambour.

NEW ERA FOR POKIES Dear editor, I’ve been a member of licensed clubs for many years and enjoyed their services as community hubs. However, I’ve had qualms that my enjoyment has been subsidised by people who can least afford problem gambling losses on the pokies.

We know the resulting financial stress can lead to family breakdown, with kids doing without the essentials when addicted parents can’t hold down jobs, become depressed, frustrated, and violent, or convicted of fraud to feed their habit.

No amount of signage say-

ing ‘gamble responsibly’ really makes a significant inroad into this major problem in our community.

There must be better pathways for our clubs to foster community connection, employ local staff, provide good value food, beverages, and entertainment, as well as make charitable contributions to local worthy causes by transitioning from a pokie-dependent business model.

Interstate, some clubs have moved to using their welllocated land assets to build tourist accommodation, kindergartens, retirement and aged care facilities, plus desperately needed affordable housing through using these alternative revenue streams while doing public good.

To hasten the transition, the ACT Government has successfully trialled a voluntary scheme for clubs and pubs where they are paid $15,000 for each machine they withdraw and $20,000 per machine for eliminating them at their venue. Already, 300 gaming machines have been surrendered from across 28 venues, and two venues have gone completely pokie-free.

Looking to avoid pokie problems in newly developing areas, the ACT Government is cooperating with the clubs, encouraging them to set up in new estates on the understanding that machines will never be installed.

While the Queensland Gov-

ernment is raking in gambling taxes, there is an avenue for it to be courageous enough to reinvest in partnering with clubs and pubs willing to transition to alternative revenue streams.

Can we as a community go beyond moralistic tut-tutting and hypocritical handwringing to support politicians willing to create voluntary pathways to sustainable alternative business models, avoiding the tragic family fallout from pokie machine addiction?

Surely this is a better investment of our taxes than funding programs to try and pick up the pieces after the damage continues to be done, and spending millions on ineffective TV ads and token signage.

Garry Reynolds, Peregian Springs.

BULLYING Dear editor, Everyone knows how bullies work, having been bullied sometime in their lives. Bullies are cowards, with a sense of entitlement, to make other people pay for their insecurities, their inability to achieve personal status by legitimate means, and in competition with or envious of their targets. Bullies act with impunity, to impress peer groups, especially when victims are vulnerable, disempowered in positions of inferiority and

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Bullies function covertly or overtly as domestic terrorists, found in corporations, government institutions, families, marriage and personal relationships, nations against nations, religions manipulating their congregations with coercive control, with personal agendas of domination and absolute destruction of their victims. In Australia, with a multi-cultural population, opposing cultures can clash, physically and verbally. We have witnessed this publicly in the media without political intervention. No-one is exempt.

Bullies negatively affect individual lives, undermining our society, requiring urgent investment in legal aid, drug and alcohol addictions, family counselling for mental illness, exacerbated by government inaction and political focus on broader issues.

Bullies prosper as bullies by political negligence and lack of interest and investment in victims. Cyber bullying can be secretive with devastating effect.

Victim blaming is common – “Look what you made me do!” Victims find leaving such personal unsafe warzones untenable, due to very limited societal support.

Left unaddressed, bullying is undermining the stability of families and children are growing up witnessing bullying as empowering.

Withdrawal of societal support by our various political institutions and lack of will to deal with the enormous threat of bullying and ignorance, comes at a high price to our population. Generations of future victims can often repeat this undermining scenario to our determent.

E. Rowe, Marcoola.

CHANGE? Dear editor, Whereas once the fear in childhood was the Boogieman used to control kids; nowadays the adults Boogieman is ‘Change’. Just asking which brave adults faced the Boogieman and changed the country, building aeroplanes, electricity grids, sewerage systems, the Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, etc?

Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach.

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“While some are getting ready to go cold turkey for ‘Dry July’, real cold turkeys can be found shivering in the scrub,” Mike said.

“Odd-looking, dishevelled, cold, lonely, unappreciated, unwanted, unloved, and abandoned at birth. Not by me though, I think they are fabulous and have just as much right to be as any other living creature.” We definitely agree Mike- we love ALL of our local flora and fauna here. Check out more of Mike’s work at www.drinky.weebly.com If you happen to take a stunning pic or have a pic of something you think the community should know about – taken on either your smart phone or on your digital camera, then we would love to see it. Please send in your ‘pic of the week’ to, editor@coolumadvertiser.com.au or you can text the image to 0422 059 769 and don’t forget to include your name, where the pic was taken and what it is of.

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COAST CARE DOING THEIR BIT FOR WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY

EVERY DAY is World Environment Day for the hard-working volunteers from Coolum and North Shore Coast Care who dedicate much of their time to looking after our natural world.

On the official World Environment Day on Thursday June 5 the Coast Care weeding group

were joined by Elliot from the Parks and Gardens Department at Sunshine Coast Council where he led the seventeen volunteers in a group planting.

Coast Care volunteer Linese Norrish said that some “130 trees and groundcovers were planted.”

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The area planted out was the ‘watercourse’ which runs from Stumers Creek Rd to the Lions and Norrie Job Park.

native plant nursery and planted along the east bank of the watercourse running between the Lions Park and Stumers Creek Road.”

“The 500-metre path had become host to a variety of invasive weeds and grass,” Linese explained.

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took it upon herself to conduct a one-woman working bee on Monday mornings in an effort to fix up the area since December last year, however more hands were needed.

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lar monthly Coast Care working bee for June at what is known as the Watercourse.

“With Council approval, a positive outcome has resulted in cleared spaces being planted which will soon enhance what has become a regular walk for dog owners and an occasional cyclist.”

Volunteers enjoyed morning tea together at the picnic table at the start of the watercourse off Stumers Creek Rd. Photos: Contributed

After a morning of being green a delicious morning tea was enjoyed by the volunteers who were thanked by a very appreciative Linese.

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CLAIRE Smith has been mobilising aid and fundraising for wildlife passionately for years and that advocacy has landed the ‘wildlife hero’ the title of ‘2025 Citizen of the Year’ at the Sunshine Coast Biosphere Community Awards.

Claire was one of 140 nominees recognised at the 2025 Sunshine Coast Biosphere Community Awards, held at Maroochy RSL on June 20.

The awards celebrate individuals and organisations who embody the values of the UNESCO-designated Sunshine Coast Biosphere – celebration,

participation, innovation and belonging and nominees were recognised across eight categories for their contributions to the health of our planet, our people, the arts and business.

When the 2019 bushfires ravaged Australia’s landscapes, Claire Smith didn’t just watch from the sidelines – she acted and raised over $600,000 to support more than 50 wildlife rescue groups.

Claire is also the founder of Wildlife Rescue Sunshine Coast, and she established Queensland’s first dedicated kangaroo hospital and is cur-

rently leading a $5 million fundraising campaign to build a Koala Conservation Centre.

“We can’t just keep putting band-aids on wildlife,” Claire said.

“We need to protect the places they call home.”

Claire’s impact is felt across the Sunshine Coast and beyond and she is using her growing platform to push even further and raise awareness and educate via public engagement.

Claire is currently embarking on a speaking tour and delivering her celebrated talk, ‘The Truth About Our Vanish-

ing Koalas’ at venues across southeast Queensland.

The free event draws on Claire’s years of frontline experience in koala rescue.

“This isn’t just another wildlife talk, it’s a matter of life and death,” Claire said.

“Koalas have been here for 25 million years and in just the last 200, we’ve brought them to the edge of extinction, and we can’t let them become a memory.”

The event will feature a compelling presentation exposing the drivers of habitat destruction, the failings of

environmental protections, and the devastating impact on koalas and their ecosystems. Claire also shares practical, community-led solutions, such as her own project ‘Barefoot on the Ground’, a 402-acre koala refuge and education centre currently in development.

“This tour is about truth-telling, and it is also about hope.

“We have solutions—real, local, and immediate. What we need now is the will to act.”

EVENT DETAILS Tewantin CWA Hall – 5th July, 10:30 AM Cooroy RSL – 7th August, 10:30 AM Holland Park Library – 2nd August, 12:30 PM Toogoolawah Pictures – Alexandra Hall – 12th July, 12:30 PM (More locations and dates to be announced) www.barefootontheground.org

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Claire Smith was recently named the ‘Citizen of the Year’ at the 2025 Sunshine Coast Biosphere Community Awards. Claire has been advocating for wildlife for many years and is now using her platform to educate and is hosting a series of free speaking events across winter. Photo: Contributed

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It’s the season for the camellia to make a grand appearance, and it has so much going for it! The flowers are beautiful, the leaves are green and glossy, and it’s very hardy while at the same time, appreciates healthy soil, consistent watering, and a suitable position. Although there are many varieties of camellias, we are more familiar with two varieties, Japonica and Sasanquas.

Japonicas are more suited to a shadier position while Sasanquas can cope with sunnier spots. Sasanquas are often grown as a hedge and their flowers are more open but don’t last as long. However, it makes a very pretty carpet of colour when the petals drop on the ground. The exquisite Japonica flowers can be picked and placed in a shallow bowl making a perfect table arrangement. The glossy branches are used by florists as a ‘filler’. Japonica flowers come in many shades of pink, red, salmon, mauve, spots, bicolour, and white. There is

even a yellow one which is a native of Vietnam.

Camellias like an acidic soil so no lime. I never plant a camellia where it will catch the early morning sun, so mine have always been on the western side of my house. After a dewy morning the flowers are often soft and wet so they are sensitive to the strong rays of the sun which affects the quality of the flower.

Then there is another important species of camellia plant which needs a warmer tropical climate, and that is Camellia Sinensis which comes from China, Tibet and Northern India. It’s a shrub or small evergreen tree grown for the production of tea. The new tender leaves and young buds are picked from the tips of the plants and then processed accordingly into the refreshing drink we know and love so well.

The camellia really does deserve the title of the Queen of the Winter Flowers.

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CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF COOLUM FOOTBALL

IT WAS a special night on Saturday June 7 as the Coolum Football community came together at the Civic Centre to celebrate 50 years of football in Coolum with a gala dinner.

The night was a celebration

of the past, the current and the future and 170 people celebrated the Coolum Football Club’s milestone birthday.

President Melinda Williams said it was a night of lots of catching up.

Club members proudly displaying the 50th Anniversary t-shirts.

“It was a real reunion, and we got to celebrate the legacy that has come before and celebrate our impact in the community.”

The celebration was a real community affair with locals

coming in to help with the party with a spit roast meal on the menu, beer provided by Blackflag, decorations by Little Palm Events and the cake made by Zoe Clarke.

President Melinda Williams

along with Dorinda Cox who is the daughter of founding President Pam Daines cut the cake together and celebrated the legacy of the Coolum Football Club and looked to the next 50 years.

The CFC 2025 Committee.

Founding member Kevin Blacklaw catching up with friends.

Everyone who attended the Coolum Football Club’s 50th Anniversary Gala.

The Dolphin mascot and guests.

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The Bruce family – representing three generations at CFC.

The CFC Presidents from over the years.

It isn’t a birthday without cake and cutting the 50th Cake are President Mel and Dorinda Cox (Pam Daines daughter). Photos: Contributed

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MEMBER FOR NINDERRY GREAT news for Peregian Breeze, Peregian Beach and Coolum residents. The Crisafulli Government has invested $2.3 million to deliver a shared pedestrian and cycle pathway that will link Old Emu Mountain Road to the David Low Way roundabout.

A new crossing on David Low Way will make it safer for students to get to and from school.

The Crisafulli Government’s 2025-2026 Budget has delivered for the people of Ninderry. All infrastructure promises I made have been funded as well as $300 in vouchers for every child’s education essentials and sport participation, more healthcare than ever before, more social housing and more police.

As promised, we can look forward to a new interchange at Mt Coolum that will connect the Sunshine Motorway to Council’s planned extension of South Coolum Road.

Once constructed this will ease congestion and pressure on the intersection at Coolum State School.

Safer pedestrian access in Bli Bli has been a great concern and $250,000 has been guaranteed to begin addressing it.

A brand new multi sports facility and home base to the Coolum Beach Breakers Junior AFL will be delivered on the grounds of Coolum State High School, thanks to our $5 million investment for Stage 1.

Peregian Springs State School received $25,000 towards the upgrade of the school tuckshop. North Arm State School received $1 million towards parking and school drop-off upgrades.

Kuluin State School and Eumundi State Schools can now deliver access and safety upgrades as part of the $70.668 million School and Education Boost funding.

A nation leading home ownership scheme will help first home buyers to enter the market by reducing the deposit gap. Stamp duty on all new homes for first home buyers has been abolished and the First Homeowner Grant has been extended for 12 months.

This Budget delivers better access to healthcare with additional funding to grow the healthcare workforce, more hospitals and hospital beds, funds to perform more elective surgeries to reduce wait times, and funding to meet legislated midwife to patient ratios. Kindy kids will also receive free vision, hearing and speech development checks.

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THERE’S just seven years to go until the world’s eyes turn to the Sunshine Coast for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Council is celebrating this important milestone with 7 Years to GROW - an exciting initiative to green our backyard and work towards a more sustainable region in 2032 and beyond. Come along to one of my free tree events on August 5 from 9am to 11am at the Tickle Park Art Shelter, Coolum Beach or visit sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au to register to be part of a BushCare working bee.

VOTE FOR THE EXCEPTIONAL TREE PROJECT

The Exceptional Tree Project 2025, launched by Coolum Residents Association in March, is a vibrant community arts initiative celebrating Coolum’s trees. Led by artist Fiona Harding, the project included workshops, outings, and discussions, and culminated in an exhibition at The Galley on June 6. It highlights ten significant trees - plus a mysterious “eleventh”

Contact my office for more information about any of the Queensland Government programs mentioned on 5406 7900 or ninderry@parliament. qld.gov.au.

- through stories, science, and art. The project aims to deepen appreciation for both iconic and humble trees, with input from Indigenous perspectives and council arborists. It’s a dynamic, evolving journey of creativity and learning. You are invited to be involved by voting for your three favourite trees in the Exceptional Tree Election 4573 at www.coolumxhistory. com/cap/exceptional-tree/

REPORT LOCAL ISSUES With all the rain we’ve had, I’m sure we’re all noticing the potholes that have popped up and vegetation that may have fallen over. Disappointingly, I’m also reporting illegal dumping. If you spot any issues, let’s get it fixed!

Report potholes, road hazards, vegetation issues or illegal dumping via the Sunshine Coast App or call 5475 7272 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

GOOD NEWS is always welcome – and I’m pleased to share that two major projects I’ve been advocating for over many years are moving forward, delivering diverse and lasting benefits for the Sunshine Coast.

After years of delays and backflips that threatened our 2032 Olympic Games opportunities, the State LNP team have landed a delivery plan, and now funding is locked in to deliver it.

In the recent State Budget funding has been secured to commence work on the Mountain Bike facility in Nambour, the Athletes Village in the Maroochydore CBD and the Sunshine Coast Stadium in Kawana.

And finally, after many years of delay, the Mooloolah River Interchange is set to go ahead thanks to the

KEEP IN TOUCH If you have any other issues or suggestions to discuss, please contact me on 5475 9810 or maria.suarez@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

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A MARCOOLA RESIDENT WHO IS ACTIVE IN THE COMMUNITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT.

THE GENTLER WAY I HAVE been really enjoying our natural environment lately, whether it is seeing a large mob of kangaroos on a bike ride at Mudjimba or native birds like the spangled drongo on a walk at Marcoola.

It was wonderful to see Claire Smith from Wildlife Rescue named the 2025 Sunshine Coast Biosphere Citizen of the Year for her extraordinary contributions to conservation, education, and community leadership. With significant development on the coast - she is so brave.

One of the next challenges for all those who care about the future of the Sunshine Coast and our green spaces in particular is to have input into the Sunshine Coast Councils (SCC) Planning Scheme. We are all aware of the benefit of a planning scheme after the experience of the former Sekisui development proposals at Yaroomba. Unfortunately, we were not as successful with Stockland’s Twin Waters West, which is now progressing after the former SCC approval.

We have been advised that “A new proposed planning scheme for the Sunshine Coast has been carefully drafted – and your chance to help shape

the future of our region is just around the corner. It will set out proposed zones, building heights, design standards and much more. It will ensure land is set aside for homes, green spaces, community facilities and business, while planning for a climate-resilient future”.

Ministerial interventions into local government and legislation that does not allow public consultation threaten our local planning. The Queensland Government has just passed legislation for the 2032 Olympics that steamrolls other planning and citizen rights.

We need more gentle leaders like wildlife champion Claire Smith or a Mahatma Ghandi who was able to achieve the independence of India. Ghandhi is quoted as saying “in a gentle way, you can shake the world”.

We need leaders to ensure everyone has a home to live in, adequate food to eat, health care, education, the ability to feel safe and to not be impacted by the negative impacts of climate change and to get to share the natural environment with diverse wildlife.

The results will continue to be mixed unless we elect a new type of leader. Are we ready for gentler, patient, braver, humbler, and wiser leaders?

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BINDING DEATH NOMINATIONS RETIREES dying with larger and larger amounts left in their super fund has resulted in binding death nominations becoming a big part of the estate planning process.

Whether it’s a self-managed fund or a retail or industry super fund, the assets remain the property of the trustee, held on trust for the member. They are not part of the deceased estate and don’t usually pass under the will.

Binding Death Benefit Nomination forms (‘BDN’s) allow the super fund member to control exactly who gets all or part of the death benefit after they die. BDN’s can only be made to benefit ‘dependants’, basically spouses and children, or your ‘legal personal representative’ ie to your executor for disbursement under your will. The form allows for percentages to be entered where more than one person is nominated Without a BDN, the super fund has to work out who to give the benefit to, based on their rules. In uncomplicated families this will usually work out just fine. But throw in a

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blended family scenario, or a former spouse claiming a continued relationship, and the odds of a messy outcome increase dramatically.

BDN’s have traditionally been seen as a way to make sure that a particular person or persons were looked after, as well as protecting a big chunk of the deceased’s resources from family provision applications by disappointed beneficiaries under the will.

Increasingly we are seeing them used the opposite way, to bring the death benefit money into the estate, allowing the former super benefit moneys to flow under the will to non-dependants such as grandchildren.

While Non-lapsing Binding Death Nominations most commonly have a three-year duration, many super funds are now offering ‘non-lapsing’ BDNs. While non-lapsing BDN’s have some appeal, the reality is that BDN’s should be reevaluated regularly like all your end-of-life documents. A non-lapsing BDN prepared twenty years ago, before significant changes in your family or fortunes, could be far more disastrous than having none at all.

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FRANCES WINDOLF A LONG TIME COOLUM RESIDENT WITH A PASSION FOR LOCAL HISTORY

LADIES OF COOLUM – PART 1 RECENTLY I spoke to a local Probus Club, and I realised how many people are interested in the “real people” in Coolum history – particularly the early women of our district. We often hear of men like Grainger Ward, the first selector in the Coolum area, and the men of the Stumer family, but very few people today know about the women of Coolum.

Harold Perry-Keene’s name is often heard when discussing life in early Coolum, but fewer local people consider his wife and mother-in-law when they consider Coolum history.

However, his wife, Piercy Maud Perry-Keene, his mother-in-law, Magdalene White, and his sister-in-law Annie Louise Smith, played very strong parts in the early history of our district.

William Harold Addison Perry-Keene was an Englishman, who had come to Australia from Wiltshire and worked in New South Wales before enlisting to fight in the Australian Light Horse in the Boer War. In 1902 he married Piercy Maud White, before travelling to England and then back to Australia via the Sudan, where he worked for three years as a mining engineer. They continued on to the White family’s property near Grafton, New South Wales. Grafton was extremely drought-affected at that time, and in 1905 the blended family decided to move to coastal

Queensland.

In 1906 Portion 169, one square mile [225 hectares] of land – encompassing all of Grainger Ward’s original selection – was sold to Piercy Maud Perry-Keene and her mother, Magdalene White. John PerryKeene, Maud’s elder son, was later to say, “The country [was] a complete wilderness … They apparently lived in tents for at least the first nine months and built the first house of timber from local trees, sawn up by pit-saw … [but] … by the time [his brother] Lance was born in July 1907, they seem to have been well established …”.

In 1909 the property was enlarged by Portion 450 [south and west of today’s motorway roundabout], in Harold PerryKeene’s name, and in 1910 Harold Perry-Keene also took over 24 hectares of land between today’s motorway and South Coolum Road which had been purchased by his sister-inlaw, Annie Louise Smith.

Apparently, from around July 1906, the Perry-Keene family had a “two-storey” house built by John Low of Yandina, on the site where today’s BP Garage stands. The house was 14.3 metres by 9.1 metres and had a “detached kitchen”.

Even before the timber for the house was erected, Piercy Maud Perry-Keene had her piano delivered. How fortunate we are to remember the pioneering women in our area.

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Water wise learning for local primary students LOCAL primary school students were recently taught the importance of being water savvy through song, dance and an interactive stage show as part of Unitywater’s education program.

Students from Coolum State School and Pacific Paradise enjoyed the unique learning experience.

Unitywater Executive Manager Strategic Engagement, Joshua Zugajev, said the live

show was a way to help educate the next generation to use water wisely.

“Unitywater is here to support healthy and thriving communities beyond the safe and reliable delivery of water and wastewater services to homes and businesses,” Mr Zugajev said.

“We know kids are the best advocates and as they soak up the information, they then share it with their families at home.”

Gibber Educational Director, Vicky Blackburn, said the show featured professional performers who use theatre to achieve positive change in attitude and behaviour.

“Through innovative dramabased training, we’re happy to help spread Unitywater’s message of using water efficiently – even when it’s raining outside!” Ms Blackburn said.

Students from Pacific Paradise State School with ‘Walter Smart & Friends’ – an interactive theatre show from Unitywater teaching students how to be water wise. Photo: Contributed

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Ph. 0417 450 630 PONY TAIL PLANT: In large pot, very large, healthy. $250 Ph. 0448 483 354 QUEEN SIZE BEDS: 2 x solid beds. $100 each. Ph. 0455 688 950 ROCKING CHAIR: Black Ikea Brand. GC. $80. ONO. Ph. 0417 450 630 SHOWER CHAIR: Adj ht, non-slip. Freedom brand. Ex cond. $50.

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SPIDER LILY PLANTS: (Crinum pedunculatum) $3 each. Ph. 0418 779 392

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TITELIST PRACTICE GOLF BALL BAG: Black & White, excellent condition. $60. Ph: 0435 475 837

GARDENLINE ELECTRIC GARDEN SHREDDER: As new, only used twice. $80. Ph 0488 255 603 Peregian Beach

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FUGI BIKE: 700mm wheels, 21 gears, VG paint, tyres & brakes. Looks new. $90. Ph. 0458 545 074

GOLF CLUBS: Daiwa Trypower lll Metals 1,3,5, irons 3 - 9, sand iron, pitching wedge & putter. $140. Ph 5448 1995

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GOLF CLUBS: Driver, 3 & 5 metals, rescue hybrid, irons 4-9, wedge & putter, $250. Ph. Ian 0427 278 432

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FRIDGE: 350 L Fisher and Paykel, white, Good cond. $70.

Ph. 0488 094 083

GOLF CLUB-COBRA DRIVER: 400SZ, offset R/H men’s, new grip, graphite shaft, 11 degrees. Will include 100 golf balls. $100. Dee 0435 475 837

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STIHL HEDGE TRIMMER HSA45: Lightweight, battery operated, excellent cond. $125. Ph. 0477 431 077

FLOOR RUGS: Wool x 3. Two are 2.4mx1.7m. and one is 1.7m x1.1m. Just been steam cleaned. Good cond. $180 the lot Ph 0458 424 061

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MAXKON GAS COOKTOP: Brand new. $245. Ph. 0401 282 983

EDGE TRIMMER: Ryobi. 300mm cutting width. $50. Ph 0403 894 575

ENGINEERS/MECHANIC HEAVY DUTY VICE: Fair condition, $75.

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Bullfighter Swift Country Well-liked Ornamental fabric Helped Highest mountain First woman High mountain Joke Drink slowly Muteness Frightening Floor coverings Seaman Tenth part Musical sounds Propriety of behaviour

LEATHER LOUNGE: Plush brand, 2-seater, chocolate brown. GC. $150 ONO. Ph. 0417 450 630

STAIGO BATTERY AND CHARGER: For electric recliner chair. $50.

Ph. 0455 281 915

ENGEL CAR 12V COOLER & WARMER: 8ltr capacity. Holds approx. 12 cans. As New $70. Ph: 0428 448 348

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KITCHENAID ARTISAN FOOD PROCESSOR: Model 5KFPM770 in brushed nickel. As new with complete set of attachments, majority unused and handbook. $190. Ph. 5448 1648.

E-BIKE CONTROLLER: Suits all voltages. Brand New! Cost $55. Sell $25.

Ph. 0413 787 432 ELECTRIC TREADMILL: One Active. $65. Phone: 0401 282 983

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Community news COOLUM BEACH COMBINED PROBUS CLUB Are you looking to join a club for fun, fellowship & to make new friends? Coolum Beach Combined Probus Club encourages the retired & semiretired. The Club meets on the first Tuesday of the month.

We have an interesting guest speaker, morning tea & discuss our monthly outings, followed by a local club lunch, (guests invited to attend). Our outings consist of visiting new venues for lunch, some dinners, picnics in the park, coffee mornings, walking groups & car outings.

Our location is: The Uniting Church 22 Elizabeth St, Coolum Beach @ 9.15 first Tuesday of each month. Our next meeting will be held on Tuesday, 5th August.

We provide a generous morning tea on the day (small cost of $4.00/guest). All enquiries please contact Faye 0419 644 651.

MAROOCHY NORTH SHORE LIONS Maroochy North Shore Lions is a community organisation who hold a BBQ once a month at the Mudjimba Surf Life Saving Club’s canteen in Power Park Mudjimba to assist the lifesaving Club to raise funds to buy equipment to help them carry out their most important service to the local Community. Our next BBQ is on Saturday, 26th July from 7am to 11am selling our renowned bacon and egg burgers and sausages

on bread. We also support many other Lions projects such as recycling eyeglasses and collecting stamps and supporting the work of Qld Medical Research teams. If you would like to experience the fellowship of our club or even join us in our work come down to Power Park Mudjimba or phone Patricia on 0427 838 938 or Carol GoldsworthyPublicity 0402 112 023 BUSINESS MENTORS SUNSHINE COAST Business Mentors Sunshine Coast a not-for-profit organisation that mentors new and existing businesses and is proud to present a seminar series Building a Better Business.

Business Pitch: How to communicate your message clearly.

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Building your Target Market: Understand your customers and find more.

For more details and to book https://www. businessmentorssc.org.au/ events 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

coolumadvertiser.com.au 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.

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 through our pop-up 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, 3rd July from 8 am to 12 pm.

COOLUM HeARTS Coolum HeARTs offers low-cost access to a range of activities to all in the community. We have great facilitators and volunteers ready to welcome you to art,

Family operated since 1897 Australian Family Owned & Operated

djembe drumming, choir, ukulele, mosaics, meditation and gentle yoga. Our women’s hub and men’s resilience groups meet regularly. When you join as a member you will pay only $5 to $10 per session.

Follow us on Facebook, online at www.coolumhearts. com.au or phone 0478 646 330.

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.

PARKINSON’S SUPPORT GROUP The Coolum Parkinson’s Support Group will meet next on the third Monday of each month at 10.15 am, at the Coolum Surf Club. Phone 0429 361 301 for more information.

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) at Yaroomba Meeting Place, 1443 David Low Way, Yaroomba. Entry fee includes morning tea, guest speakers or activities.

Esme 0408 077 882.

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 Melinda Dodds Ph. 0409 890 186.

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 (during school term) at 9.30 am. Coolum Salvos meets at Coolum Lions Community Centre, 15 Russell Street Coolum Beach. Enquires 53358500. 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 Coolum Lions Community Centre, 15 Russell Street Coolum Beach. 2pm – 4pm.

COOLUM BEACH DISTRICT SENIORS CLUB

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.

Mondays 11.30 - 3.30pm at the Coolum Civic Centre. Come along and join us.

New members welcome and for $3 you will receive tea/ coffee and cake/biscuit as well

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as a fun few hours. For more information, please contact Patricia: 0403 017 247.

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 HOME LEAGUE COOLUM BEACH Are you looking to make new meaningful friendships? This women’s group meets every Thursday 9.30-11am at the Coolum Lions Community Centre, 15 Russell Street Coolum Beach. (We take a break during School Holidays).

Come and check us out.

Morning tea is a highlight.

We’d love to meet you. Ask for Chris: 0478 584 573.

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.

COOLUM BRIDGE CLUB – YAROOMBA MEETING PLACE Enquiries: coolumbridge@ gmail.com Sessions as follows: MONDAY 8.30am for 9.15am start TUESDAY 12.30pm for 1 pm start (Contact Ali 0422791748 for more info).

THURSDAY 12.30 for 1pm start SATURDAY 12.30 for 1pm start Partnership Contact: Trish Gatt on 0412 546 575 Send in your details to

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Sports News

BRISA CANINA WINS STATE UNDER 18 GIRLS TITLE COOLUM’S Brisa Canina is set to represent Queensland at the 2025 Australian Junior Surfing Titles in South Australia later this year after being crowned the Under 18 Girls Queensland Champion at Sunshine Beach on June 15.

“I started surfing when I was 10 years old just after my family and I moved to the Sunshine Coast,” Brisa said.

“I’m super happy to be surrounded by a beautiful community and proud to be part of the Coolum Boardriders Club.”

Event two of the Queensland Junior Titles wrapped up at Sunshine Beach on Sunday June 15, where pristine twofoot waves set the stage for the crowning of the overall

Queensland Champions.

With classic Queensland winter conditions of light winds, the juniors fiercely competed for a State Title and a coveted spot in the 2025 Australian Junior Surfing Titles, to be held on the Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia from November 28 to December 5.

The surfing was fierce, and Brisa delivered a strong performance in the Under 18 Girls final, claiming both the event victory and the title of Queensland Champion thanks to her impressive overall series results.

The final was an exciting spectacle and tightly contested, with top competitors Meika Locke, Stella Green, and Laney

Stokes pushing the pace. Canina’s final two waves proved decisive, propelling her into the lead and securing the victory.

Brisa is also aiming to compete this year at the ISA World Junior Championships which will be held in South America and in an effort to get there she is fundraising via GoFundMe. “At the start of this year I qualified to be part of this competition. It would be such a cool opportunity for me travelling overseas to compete alongside the most talented junior girls from all around the globe,” Brisa said.

“It would be greatly appreciated if you could join my journey in supporting me to chase my dreams. Any and every donation will mean so much to me.”

You can follow Brisa’s journey and find her GoFundMe link via – www.gofundme.com and searching ‘Brisa Canina’.

COOLUM BEACH BREAKERS AFL

With the season at the halfway point, the Breakers HQ would like to make a special shout out to all who make the games each week so successful.

“It takes many hands to get our kids on the field - thank you to all involved, especially the parents washing muddy uniforms week after week!

Enjoy the holidays Breakers and let’s come back and finish Season 2025 strong!”

There were lots of smiles for the Sunday games on June 22 with sponsors Coolum Farm Fresh and Domino’s Pizza Coolum once again proudly supporting the young athletes.

U9 Blue - Hudson and Sam. All photos: Coolum Breakers.

U11 Girls - Amelia and Tayla.

U13 Girls - Lana, Maya and Indie.

U11 Blue - Cooper, Ollie and Charlie.

Brisa in action during the Queensland Junior Titles which were held at Sunshine Beach in mid-June.

U15 Boys - Harvey and Hudson.

U13 Div 3 - Ollie, Hamish and Cooper.

COOLUM COLTS JUNIOR RUGBY LEAGUE The little Coolum Colts were on hand for the Ladies Colts Day last month and their enthusiasm was noticed.

“A massive shoutout to our amazing Coolum Colts ball kids who proudly volunteered their time at Sunday’s home

games and Ladies Colts Day! “Decked out in their Coolum Colts merch, they looked sharp, acted responsibly, and did an outstanding job supporting the club.

“It was so great to see such well-mannered, respectful

young players showing pride in their team and giving back to the club community. They truly embodied what the Colts are all about - teamwork, commitment, and community spirit.”

Photos: Coolum Colts

Brisa Canina the Queensland Under 18 Girls Champion. Photos: Surfing Queensland

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COOLUM BEACH BOWLS RESULTS Club Championships Club Championship results available on club website at: https://coolumbeachbowls. com.au/club-championships/.

Tuesday, 17th June Social Bowls 1st B Biddle, W Manson, JP Sengers +24 2nd J & M Smith +23 3rd G Roulston, P Bartlett +19 4th S & J Attard +18

Thursday, 19th June Social Bowls Weekly Bowls Program 1st Sandy & Scott Wilson +31 • Social bowls every Tuesday Open Pairs 1pm, Thursday Open 2nd G Green, P Bain +18 3rd G Osman, D Cook +18 Pairs 1pm, Friday Open Pairs 1pm.

• Register at: https://coolumbeachbowls.com.au/socialbowls/.

• 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. Register at https://coolumbeachbowls.com.au/free-coaching/, or contact the Coaching Coordinator on 0493 216779.

Friday, 20th June Social Bowls 1st D Turk, R Partridge +32 2nd P McNamara, J Membrey +23 3rd S & R Weatherby +18 4th K & M Emerton +15

Tuesday, 24th June Social Bowls 1st J Smith, T Cole, M Smith +44 2nd C Belsham, Y Walsh +30 3rd Sandy & Scott Wilson +27 4th B Griffiths, JP Sengers +18

Thursday, 26th June Social Bowls 1st M Newlan, R Griffiths +35 2nd B Hamilton, D Griffiths +21 3rd C Belsham, J Wilson +19 Friday, 27th June Social Bowls 1st R Wallish, J Williams +24 2nd M Corcoran, D Wright +21 3rd B Griffiths, J Field +16 4th K & M Emerton +15

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There were lots of happy bowlers making the most of the great winter conditions on Friday June 20. The ‘Bowlo’ is the place to be each Friday with ‘Barefoot Bowls’ on each Friday from 4.30 to 7pm and the club also has live music each Friday. Dinner is also available in the Bowlo Bistro from 5pm.

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WED 2 JUL

1.6m

0.57m

1.31m

0.78m

WED 9 JUL

0.6m

1.25m

0.36m

1.87m

Coolum

12:36 am

7:23 am

1:40 pm

7:16 pm

Coolum

1:30 am

6:43 am

12:38 pm

7:33 pm

Maroochy River

2:51 am

10:33 am

3:55 pm

10:26 pm

Maroochy River

4:40 am

8:58 am

3:48 pm

9:48 pm

THU 3 JUL

1.48m

0.56m

1.36m

0.85m

THU 10 JUL

0.55m

1.28m

0.31m

1.92m

Coolum

1:21 am

8:07 am

2:52 pm

8:32 pm

Coolum

2:07 am

7:25 am

1:18 pm

8:10 pm

Maroochy River

3:36 am

11:17 am

5:07 pm

11:42 pm

Maroochy River

5:17 am

9:40 am

4:28 pm

10:25 pm

FRI 4 JUL

1.38m

0.54m

1.44m

0.86m

FRI 11 JUL

0.51m

1.31m

0.28m

1.95m

Coolum

2:12 am

8:53 am

3:57 pm

9:55 pm

Coolum

2:43 am

8:05 am

1:58 pm

8:47 pm

Maroochy River

4:27 am

12:03 pm

6:12 pm

Maroochy River

5:53 am

10:20 am

5:08 pm

11:02 pm

SAT 5 JUL

1.3m

0.52m

1.54m

0.82m

SAT 12 JUL

0.48m

1.34m

0.26m

1.97m

Coolum

3:12 am

9:41 am

4:51 pm

11:09 pm

Coolum

3:18 am

8:45 am

2:38 pm

9:25 pm

Maroochy River

5:27 am

12:51 pm

7:06 pm

1:05 am

Maroochy River

6:28 am

11:00 am

5:48 pm

11:40 pm

SUN 6 JUL

0.82m

1.25m

0.49m

1.64m

SUN 13 JUL

0.45m

1.36m

0.28m

1.96m

4:13 am

10:28 am

5:37 pm

Coolum

3:57 am

9:28 am

3:19 pm

10:03 pm

Coolum

Maroochy River

2:19 am

6:28 am

1:38 pm

7:52 pm

Maroochy River

7:07 am

11:43 am

6:29 pm

MON 7 JUL

0.75m

1.23m

0.45m

1.73m

MON 14 JUL

0.43m

1.39m

0.33m

1.91m

Coolum

12:05 am

5:10 am

11:14 am

6:17 pm

Coolum

4:36 am

10:13 am

4:02 pm

10:42 pm

Maroochy River

3:15 am

7:25 am

2:24 pm

8:32 pm

Maroochy River

7:46 am

12:28 pm

7:12 pm

12:18 am

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1.23m

0.4m

1.81m

TUE 15 JUL

0.41m

1.4m

0.42m

1.83m

Coolum

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6:56 pm

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11:01 am

4:49 pm

11:23 pm

Maroochy River

4:01 am

8:13 am

3:08 pm

9:11 pm

Maroochy River

8:28 am

1:16 pm

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