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The Coolum Boardriders Club has been making the most of the perfect winter waves of late and the club rounds have seen even the littlest members having a ball in the waves. The Little Rippers (pictured) are the youngest members and are aged from just four years old but that doesn’t stop these little surfers carving it up on the waves! The club has some 200 members and the recent club rounds which were held on Sunday July 6 and 13 were once again the perfect opportunity for members from four to 60 to enjoy some competitive fun, socialising and making the most of the waves with friends. Story continued and more photos page 22. Photo: Coolum Boardriders.

WITH the help of Queensland Police Service (QPS), Noosa Council recently fined more than 30 campers who were overstaying their welcome in parking bays within the popular beach side locale.

The illegal campers have received $322 fines in a weekend enforcement blitz which targeted major hotspots.

Noosa Mayor Frank Wilkie said Council’s local laws officers and Queensland Police attended Noosa Spit, Noosa Junction and Noosa National Park as part of the joint agency operation.

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standably frustrated with our streets, parks and gardens being used as campgrounds and toilets,” he said.

“I deeply appreciate residents’ patience on this issue that had escalated during the months of protected industrial action.

“Our team is back working in partnership with the QPS to address illegal camping and provide referrals and support for those who are genuinely homeless.”

Development and Regulation Director Richard MacGillivray said information from the community about where illegal campers were congregating had helped guide the weekend blitz.

“While we undertake patrols all over the shire, the weekend’s joint operation

with QPS concentrated on the major problem areas of Noosa Spit, Noosa National Park and Lanyana Way at Noosa Junction,” he said.

“Recently most of the complaints we’ve received about illegal camping have been in relation to these locations,” he said.

Mr MacGillivray said officers issued 31 $322 infringement notices.

“We will continue to conduct joint operations with Queensland Police targeting problem areas in addition to our own ongoing patrols across the shire,” he said.

Mr MacGillivray said Council was aware of other problem areas across the shire including along the eastern beaches and near the Noosa River, which upcoming enforcement efforts will target

- both Council’s regular patrols and jointly with QPS. “We have a number of purpose-built campgrounds across the shire with current capacity to accommodate campervans, where travellers can park overnight and access barbecues, rubbish bins, toilet and shower facilities,” he said.

“Our carparks and streets were never intended for use as camping areas.

“Campervan travellers planning to stay overnight on Noosa’s streets and carparks are on notice to expect a $322 fine, which is much more than they’d pay for a night at one of our campgrounds.”

Mr MacGillivray said some people camping in vehicles were not travellers, but local people left homeless by the recent housing

crisis and other challenging circumstances.

“In these instances, our staff exercise compassion and wherever possible our staff will assist with referrals to state support services that may be able to provide temporary accommodation and other support.”

Mayor Wilkie said Council took the community’s concerns about illegal camping very seriously and other measures to help tackle the issues, including the introduction of further signage, plus harsher fines were among future measures being considered.

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Standing up for regional news and regional voices

BY DAMIAN MORGAN PRESIDENT, COUNTRY PRESS AUSTRALIA

THIS WEEK, I step up as President of Country Press Australia (CPA), ostensibly to represent the best interests of independent regional newspaper publishers. But the responsibility is far greater than that.

The future of regional news publishing is inextricably linked to whether regional communities will continue to have a say in shaping the future of regional Australia.

In fact, regional newspapers are the metaphorical canary in the coal mine - their health signals the health of the voice of the communities they serve.

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The toxic combination of ever-expanding corporations and surging city populations dominating our politics is reducing regional communities to branch office status, with their futures determined by powerful elites in our CBDs.

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With every small business that’s bought out and “rolled up” into a corporate machine or shut down to make way for a big-box competitor - a local business owner is replaced by a corporate manager. The profits are siphoned off in the first electronic transfer back to the city, and a small part of the soul of our communities dies.

As our capital cities grow, the weight of our democracy and decision-making drifts further away from the regions - away from where much of our nation’s wealth is generated, by the way.

Even local government is losing its voice.

Many locally elected councillors now fear speaking out on behalf of their communities, worried they’ll be reported by bureaucratic staff to increasingly powerful, city-based governance bodies. When this happens, our democracy is weakened.

Regional news publishers are among the last lines of defence against these forces.

At our best, we rally and amplify the collective voice of our communities. We stand up to power and fight for a fair go.

There’s a saying that the squeaky wheel gets the grease - but in regional Australia, it’s mostly the silent, hardworking wheels that keep the whole country moving.

That’s why regional newspapers promote local communities and give those doing the heavy lifting a voice.

We unapologetically champion independent regional businesses - the ones who make, grow, and fix things. The ones who only sell what they

believe in and are proud of.

We’re also here for the bush cops and single-teacher schools, the nurses and doctors who are always on duty, and the junior sports coaches who drive the bus three hours each way so kids can get a game on the weekend.

We’re up for the fight. But it’s getting harder.

A decade ago, regional newspapers were thriving.

Classifieds, display ads, and community notices funded large local newsrooms filled with trained journalists.

But the landscape has changed.

When news went online - and we’re online too - global tech giants like Facebook quickly came to dominate the advertising market, using their monopolistic power to take an overwhelming share of digital ad revenue.

Yet these platforms don’t produce news.

They don’t employ journalists.

And they certainly don’t hire anyone in regional communities where they glean enormous profits from the attention of local people while contributing nothing back to local newsrooms or communities.

In fact, they profit from our content, created by local journalists, without paying fairly for it - undermining the very business model that sustains local news.

And big box retail corporations making huge profits from our regional communities are now choosing to advertise with these global tech giants, not with local publishers.

Like frogs in warming water, too many Australians are unaware of the growing danger of letting corporatism control our communities - and the new media platforms and AI systems that (mis)inform them.

My top priority as President of CPA is to fight for the publishers who, in turn, are fighting for their communities.

We’ll be wearing out the boot leather lobbying governments to protect our people from exploitation by tech platforms that profit from harmful content and put our children and democracy at risk.

We’ll push back against bureaucracy that strips power from local leaders.

We’ll shine a light on the creeping reach of corporatism.

We’re proud to take on these battles.

All we ask in return is that you keep buying and or reading your local paper — or subscribe online — and support the local businesses that advertise with us.

The Coolum and North Shore Advertiser is a proud member of the Queensland Country Press who along with Country Press Australia champions and advocates for regional news media in Australia.

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Coolum officially crowned ‘Best Beach’ in Queensland

IT’S SOMETHING we all know, but now it is official, Coolum has been crowned Queensland’s best beach after a huge call out asked people to vote for a range of Queensland ‘bests’ in recognition of Queensland’s 166th birthday last month.

The Crisafulli Government’s ‘All the Best’ program invited Queenslanders to give a shoutout for local businesses, attractions, places to visit, food, and drink, with more than 61,000 votes registered across fifteen categories.

Member for Ninderry Dan Purdie MP said that he was incredibly proud to hear of the Coolum announcement.

“The Sunshine Coast region is spoilt for choice when it comes to its share of beautiful beaches, but we know that Coolum is unique for its three distinct ocean bays, and our highly ‘instagrammable’ head-

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Not only perfect for surfing Coolum Beach is also a popular beach for swimming.

“For 40 years, Coolum Beach has been the home to a group of local bodysurfers known as the 79ers. These local legends include teenagers and octogenarians who come together to swim every morning rain hail or shine.

This is the kind of community that makes Coolum so special and sets us apart.

“While some might like

to keep our beach all to ourselves, Coolum Beach is on the world stage for famously producing waves known as ‘Coolum Wedges’, which are perfect for bodysurfing,” Mr

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BE THE CHANGE Dear editor, The news brings us so many changes in the world that are beyond our control.

But there is hope on the personal front through changing our mindset, which Margaret Wilkie wrote about in a letter to the editor in a recent edition of the Advertiser.

It is said that our life does not get better by chance, it gets better by change. Ironically, what we do not change, we are choosing.

Do we want to be a bird born to fly, confining ourselves to a self-imposed cage? Change is difficult, but being frank with ourselves can galvanise us into selfimprovement, liberating us to grow and make better choices.

Great minds in history tell us we are not alone in facing this challenge. Abraham Lincoln put it this way, “You cannot escape the responsibility of tomorrow by escaping it today.”

Marianne Williamson emphasises, “You must learn a new way to think before you can master a new way to be.”

Thomas Jefferson observes, “If you want something you never had, you must be willing to do something you have never done.”

Essentially, if we want success and growth, we need to step out of our comfort zone, or what we allow is what will continue. By being honest with ourselves, we can avoid the mistake of listening to people who have given up on their dreams, telling us to give up on ours.

It makes sense to surround ourselves with uplifting people rather than those who project their fears onto us.

Poet John Whittier wrote, “Of all the sad words of tongue and pen, the saddest words are these ‘It might have been.’ C.S. Lewis summed it up saying, “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.”

Garry Reynolds, Peregian Springs.

SPEED BUMPS Dear editor, Who thought it was a good idea to put speed bumps at the Woolworths car park?

For 20 years there has been no need for speed bumps, so why now? Has the place been sold recently, and an employee of the new owners needed to justify their job? Maybe they thought they could put the speed bumps in, and it would look like they had done

something.

I’ve been going there ever since it opened, I’ve never seen anyone speed in there, I’ve never seen any agro drivers, no accidents, no incidents, and people stop at the pedestrian crossings. All of this without speed bumps! It must have been the only shopping centre in Australia without speed bumps, and for good reason, they’re not necessary.

So good on someone for ruining our shopping experience.

Name supplied, Coolum Beach.

HAPPINESS AND ECONOMICS

ness or otherwise of a country is based on three criteria, that is the level of Societal Safety and Security, the extent of Ongoing Domestic and International Conflict, and the degree of Militarisation.

Australians are fortunate to live in this peaceful country ranked at 18 by the IEP. Whether the RBA’s reservations are overly cautious, resulting in a lack of mortgage relief, is something many will have to endure for a little longer, time will tell if this is justified.

Robyn Deane, Nambour.

JEWISH HISTORY

Dear editor, The RBA is keeping the cash rate on hold and among its reasons is global economic uncertainty and that all rests on the shoulders of one capricious man, USA President Donald Trump. He is treating the world as a plaything threatening tariffs and doing deals to suit himself and the oligarchs backing him, not in the best interests of the American people.

Many of his former supporters are hurting and there is more pain to come with the passing of his ‘Big Bill’.

This does not make for a peaceful country as the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP)’s recently released report shows. The USA is now ranked at 128. The peaceful-

Dear editor, “Antisemitism” is deliberate and concerted bullying of a respected, intelligent, hardworking historical race and culture, target of persecution for centuries globally. It is difficult to comprehend what benefit it is, to pick on these religious people, who have contributed to not only our Judeo-Christian values, Laws, Justice System and Constitution, but successful and creative business acumen in Australia.

During the rise of Nazi Germany, Hitler and his entourage constructed their antisemitic policies to eliminate the whole Jewish race in Europe but were unsuccessful in completion. Post World-War Two,

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European immigration was at its peak; war-weary people keen to escape war-torn Europe to Australia, was in full force, welcomed to help build our nation with skilled workers and their families.

In 1948, survivors of the Holocaust were finally granted their own piece of paradise called “Israel”, in the MiddleEast, amongst the Arabian people. Later, from Europe.

Asia and Israel, they proceeded to more democratic nations like Canada, the U.S. and Australia, to make new lives and livelihoods, with the hope of harmonious co-existence with the endemic population. So they contributed to our economy, our values and assimilated.

E. Rowe, Marcoola.

HOUSING Dear editor, What type of place is Australia? Well it’s a place where presently in all major urban areas if you have a good job and education and work hard you cannot afford to buy a home for your family. Some might ask how can a country be so rich in minerals, yet their people cannot buy a home?

An entire generation is now locked out of the housing market. This is a social catastrophe in the making. What is the incentive for young people

to work hard, behave sociability and raise a family if the result is permanent housing insecurity?

You could balance this out by strengthening rental rights (as Europe does) against profiteering landlords. This is not happening.

Dylan White, Coolum Beach.

THE CIRCUS Dear editor, Amid all the uproar in the Mad King’s court, Circus USA is full of bizarre animal performances and other amazing acts. Encore after encore for the adoration of the World, as Clown-in-Chief the Mad King trumpets his juggling acts, contortions, backflips, knife throwing and triumphal human cannonball performances.

Fair dinkum!

Margaret Wilkie, Peregian Beach.

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IT WAS smiles all around as David Pescott marked a century with friends and family wishing him all the best. A special birthday celebration was held for David at the Mudjimba RSL on Friday June 27 and Councillor Taylor Bunnag also dropped by to wish David all the best and talk about AFL. “Now living in Nambour, David was a constituent in Division 8 for over 40 years before moving into care recently,” Cr Bunnag said.

“I dropped by to see David and we talked about his days with my beloved Geelong Foot-

ball Club, where he recruited my Dad’s favourite player, Polly Farmer.

“I asked him what his secret to longevity was and he said sport, having played golf until 93. In his lifetime he hit three holes in one, including one at the Mt Coolum Golf Club!”

David was a long-time resident of the Mudjimba area and was born in Geelong and is an avid Geelong Cats supporter and was Secretary of the club in the 1950s. A sportsman all his life, David played football with the cats and was a keen golfer, a rower and also played cricket,

and bowls at Pacific Paradise.

He joined the Airforce at 18 in 1943 and has been involved with the RSL ever since. One of the highlights of his birthday week was a helicopter flight over the Sunshine Coast with compliments of Pobar Electrical and Special Mission Helicopters.

Happy birthday David!

Here’s cheers to many more and just maybe one more birthday treat with another premiership win for the cats in September!

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KEITH FITZPATRICK KEITH Fitzpatrick of Peregian Beach, a Kokoda veteran and proud Queenslander, passed away quietly in his sleep on June 14 at the age of 101.

Born in Miles on September 17, 1923, Keith worked as a Jackaroo in central Queensland after leaving school and was enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force on November 28, 1941. Keith was underage and used his brother’s birth certificate to join where he served in the 2/25th Battalion during two tours of New Guinea where he spent a total of 359 days fighting.

Keith was a proud Australian who continued his service to the country working in the military with the Australian Army until retirement on November 10 in 1967.

This military career had many highlights including participating in the 1955 Coronation Contingent aboard HMAS Sydney for Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation and serving as Regimental Sergeant Major, training National Servicemen for Vietnam.

Keith made his way to the local area purchasing land in Peregian Beach in 1961 with his wife Valda where he was told he was a fool to want to live “way out there!”

Keith made the permanent move to Peregian Beach with his family in 1971 and contributed to local development working with TM Bourke to establish estates in Marcus Beach and Sunshine Beach, and naming Solway Drive in Noosa.

The military remained a big part of Keith’s life, and he helped establish the CoolumPeregian RSL Sub-Branch and he was an active advocate for War Widows Inc. Keith moved into a retirement home in Coolum in 2019 and both his wife Valda and daughter Gay remain living at the family home and Keith and Valda celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary in 2024.

Sons Douglas and Michael followed him into the Army and grandson Samuel was recently appointed as an officer in the Royal Australian Air Force. Over three generations, Keith’s family has a combined military service totalling 78 years.

Keith is survived by his wife Valda, seven children, 16 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

Keith, wearing his colourful red shirt, with his family and friends on his 100th birthday.

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PEREGIAN SAINTS RUGBY Saints selected for Sunshine Coast Stingrays SAINTS Rugby is making history once again, this time with a record 11 players selected to represent the

U12: Henry Wilson

Sunshine Coast Stingrays at the 2025 Queensland Country Championships.

Following the successful

launch of the club’s U13 and U15 Girls Sevens teams earlier this season, this incredible achievement highlights the exciting growth at Saints Rugby.

This year, the U12 Stingrays competed in Brisbane, while the U13s, U14 Boys, and U14 Girls travelled to Townsville for one of the most competitive regional tournaments in the country.

With such a deep pool of rugby talent on the Sunshine Coast, earning selection into the representative side is a huge coup for

the selected players.

Selected Saints Rugby Players: • U12: Henry Wilson, Nixon Griggs, Ben Clayton • U13: Evan Wood, Ziggy Greensill, Matt Fountain • U14 Girls: Poppy Disley, Freya Robinson • U14 Boys: Jonty Stoman, Minto Nalatu, Richard Thomas, Josh Fountain From U13 and up, the

Queensland Country Championships also serve as selection trials for the Queensland Country team, which goes on to play Queensland City in a state representative clash. In an outstanding result, Evan Wood (U13) and Minto Nalatu (U14) were both selected—with Evan named captain of the U13 Queensland Country team.

This is the largest ever Saints representation at the Stingrays level and is a clear sign of the club’s growth, the quality of

its coaching, and the commitment of its community. With girls’ rugby now a proud part of the club and a “fun-first” philosophy leading the way, Saints is showing that when players are supported and inspired, the pathway to higher honours is clearly achievable.

Congratulations to all the players, families, and coaches involved. Saints Rugby is strong, proud, and building something truly special on the Sunshine Coast.

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

LADIES OF COOLUM – PART 2 MY LAST column recognised Coolum’s “First Lady”, Piercy Maud Perry-Keene, who lived at “Green Hills” - Coolum’s first substantial house - on the corner where today’s BP service station now stands. The subject of today’s column concerns another member of the Perry-Keene household, Doreen Monkland.

Doreen came to Green Hills as the Perry-Keene’s “maid of all work” … She had originally come from Tuchekoi, on the Mary River between Cooroy and Imbil, and was later taken to the Barambah Aboriginal Reserve around 1910, when her family was taken from their home because her uncle had been caught in possession of alcohol, which he was sharing with a white friend, a publican … who had given it to him! Some weeks later, Doreen’s family were put in jail overnight, then taken by train to Murgon and on to the indigenous settlement at Barambah.

Doreen Monkland was twelve years old when she came to Coolum as a servant to the Perry-Keene family at Green Hills. As well

as carrying out general maid’s duties in the “Green Hills” household, she acted as nursemaid to the Perry-Keene children. John Perry-Keene, who was born in 1910, and left Coolum to further his schooling in 1924, wrote a letter to my husband in 1981 which said, in part … “We had a wonderful aboriginal nurse and general help, Doreen Monkland, a princess of nature if ever there was one”.

After my husband and I wrote our book “An Island Surrounded By Land” an elderly Nambour lady contacted me to tell me how she was brought in to help in the Green Hills guesthouse when some of the Perry-Keene family succumbed to the flu … she said that Mrs PerryKeene always “kissed Doreen every night, and again in the morning”.

When the tram-line from Nambour became a popular tourist attraction, the tram-line conveniently crossed the road outside Green Hills on its way to the terminus behind today’s Anglican church, and Harold Perry-Keene set Doreen there with cool drinks … a great money-spinner!

In 1929, Green Hills burned to the ground, and the Per-

ry-Keene family moved to another home in Coolum, and Doreen moved with them.

Doreen Monkland was a much-loved member of the Coolum community and took part in a wide range of activities in the Coolum district. She would often go with her local friends to Mount Coolum, where she would tell

them stories of local interest.

She was a keen tennis player - honed on the court at Green Hills, and in later life travelled to Melbourne every year to attend Davis Cup matches. She lived with the Perry-Keene family until they died, and then with Mrs Perry-Keene’s sister in Brisbane.

Doreen Monkland on the right of the photo, with her sister Evelyn Serico on the left, and her niece Eve [now Eve Feisl] at Coolum in the late 1950s.

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Real Estate Spotlight HAVEN PROPERTY

Celebrating one year of real estate success with Haven Property In a fast-changing real estate landscape, it’s rare to find a team that combines deep community roots with forward-thinking innovation. At Haven Property, that’s exactly what’s happening.

Led by Kate Tomba, James Henley, and Matt Webster, the rebranded team has brought

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Event Showcase MENDOZA TANGO QUINTET Event Details: Coolum Civic Centre: Saturday July 19, 7pm Maleny Community Centre: Sunday July 20, 4pm Redland Performing Arts Centre, Cleveland: Friday July 25, 7pm

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THIS COLD winter is set to be a little spicy and warm as the sultry history of tango is brought to life by the Mendoza Tango Quintet who will be performing this coming Saturday night July 19 at the Coolum Civic Centre from 7pm.

With a reputation as

one of Australia’s leading tango exponents, the Mendoza Tango Quintet features five fiery, Australian-based musicians specialising in the performance of traditional Argentinian tango music.

Showcasing the quintessential ferocity of the bandoneón and the velvety voice of Argentine-born Solange Lipcin, the quintet will take you on a journey

from the elegant dance halls to the underground tango clubs of Buenos Aires.

Delving deep into this rich tradition, the Mendoza Tango Quintet delivers an impassioned and gutsy performance without the clichés, spanning the traditional dance music of the 1930s, the avant-garde of the 1970s, and the modern face of the 21st century.

The Mendoza Tango Quintet features Solange Lipcin (vocals), Stephen Cuttriss (Bandoneón), Liz Young (violin), Thomas McCorquodale (piano) and Chloe Ann Williamson (Double Bass).

Eudlo Hall: Sunday July 27, 4pm

More information and tickets www.redchair.com.au The Mendoza Tango Quintet tour is presented by Red Chair with the support of the Queensland Government through Arts Queensland. Supported by the Regional Arts Development Fund - a partnership between Queensland Government, through Arts Queensland, and Sunshine Coast Council to support local arts and culture in regional Queensland.

The Mendoza Tango Quintet will be playing at the Coolum Civic Centre this Saturday, July 19 from 7pm.

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Fi re & Ice Pe te r Madde n

It has been fresh of late and there has been what has felt like ice in the air most mornings.

Despite the cool conditions there’s many who wake up before dawn and make their way to see sunrise along the coast.

Keen walker and photographer Peter Madden is one early bird and recently snapped this fire twirler making the most of the dawn light for an early morning ‘spin’ – the rocks at the southern end of Coolum Beach providing the perfect backdrop!

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Dog group holds awareness day at Stumers Creek

A GROUP of passionate dog lovers has been very busy since February and actively working hard behind the scenes to ensure that their beloved beach area at Stumers Creek remains off-leash.

Sunshine Coast Council has proposed changes to dog beaches along the Sunshine

Coast and earlier this year released the Draft Dog Exercise Area Plan and asked for community submissions. It is hoped that the findings from the community consultation and the future of Sunshine Coast dog beaches will be announced later in the year.

Just like a dog with a bone,

the Save Stumers Creek OffLeash Dog Beach group, which is now incorporated, is not letting the matter go.

Spokesperson Bree Logie stated that the group held the awareness day on Sunday July 6 as a way to keep the community engaged.

“We wanted to give people

an update on what we have been up to such as becoming incorporated and the results from our data collection.”

Via surveys, online polls in Facebook groups, and emails, the group has been working tirelessly since February to get as much data as possible and to gauge what the community wants to see happen at Stumers Creek.

“Overwhelmingly people do not want this area to change, and they do not want it to be-

come an on-leash dog beach,” Bree said.

“We are now preparing all of our data to give to Council, and we will have that with them in a succinct report soon.”

The awareness day also had a dog trainer there who provided valuable knowledge on how to look after dogs in public spaces and Bree stated that education is key.

“We really want to work with Council and become

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a stakeholder – we want to utilise our skills as a group and help with the management of these public spaces where dogs are allowed and by now being incorporated we are formally making this a possibility.”

For more information on the Stumers Creek Off Leash Dog Beach Association Inc please visit their Facebook page at Save Stumers Creek off-leash dog beach.

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TONY GIBSON

TROY ASCOTT

JULIAN PORTER

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

WILDERNESS, WELL-BEING AND SPIRITUAL RENEWAL RECENTLY, it was a pleasure to transport three walkers to Rainbow Beach to commence the Cooloola Great Walk, which finishes 102 kilometres later at Noosa.

I have done the great walk several times and I love the peace, solitude and spiritual renewal values of the wilderness walk. As the Department of Environment (Queensland) states: “the Cooloola Great Walk highlights the Sunshine Coast’s stunning natural environment, unique wildlife and ancient cultural heritage”.

Wilderness is becoming rarer around the world with population growth and development for human habitation.

I have been fortunate to visit wildernesses like Tasmania’s West Coast and the Tongass State Forest in Alaska, USA. The USA has historically led the way with national parks and appreciation of wilderness and hopefully this will continue.

So, what is the value of wilderness and is it all about spiritual renewal? The USA Wilderness Act definition states, “an area where man himself is a visitor... An area of undeveloped land retaining its primeval character and influence, without permanent improvements or human habi-

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tation, which is protected and managed so as to preserve its natural conditions .. there are outstanding opportunities for solitude or a primitive and unconfined type of recreation; has at least 5000 acres, or if of sufficient size as to make practicable its preservation and use in an unimpaired condition; and may also contain ecological, geological, or other features of scientific, educational or scenic value.”

While the Cooloola Region has a great wilderness walk, the 2024 plans for commercialisation of the Cooloola Great Walk with permanent huts was a threat to the wilderness values. Hopefully, the huts plans have been shelved for good.

In Christian religious doctrine, Jesus Christ went into the wilderness for forty (40) days and emerged spiritually both tested and grown.

Similarly, Buddhist teaching embraces solitude and the finding of blissful aloneness for joy, peace and freedom from disturbances to support spiritual growth and wellbeing.

We are fortunate on the Maroochy North Shore and at Coolum to have special places with natural values, although not remote wilderness areas, utilising these places for walking or meditation may still provide well-being benefits and spiritual renewal.

A SCHOOL is only as good as its community, and that must be why Coolum High is thriving.

To have a great school you need the support of parents, families and the community as a whole. You need the people around the students to be deeply invested in education and in the students themselves. You need your community to be safe with good services, and most of all filled with good people.

Coolum has all of that.

Not only is it one of the most beautiful places you can imagine, it’s the sort of community that can and will get behind a school and make it successful. Whether it’s providing opportunities for young people in the community such as sport and cultural activities to being concerned for your neighbour and what they are doing, Coolum has it and then some.

One time when the community shows its support for our kids is when we ask for work experience each year. Invariably, somehow each year we manage to fill 250 work experience places – like wow.

I have also seen our community get behind us as they hear the stories of our students’ success from academic pursuits and ATAR scores, to sport, to our art and music programs. Coolum always gets behind its kids and the things they are doing.

In recent times, Coolum’s kids have achieved such great things and to think we are just getting started. There is so much out there yet to be achieved. We have the right ingredients here in Coolum and it’s only going to get better – just wait to hear about what our students achieve this semester!

Hikers ready to tackle the Cooloola Great Walk – where peace and solitude prevails. Photo: Contributed

SOLICITOR AT BARBER PORTER IN COOLUM BEACH. SPECALISING IN ELDER LAW AND ALL LEGAL MATTERS AFFECTING THE COMMUNITY.

MAKING AN EPA AN ENDURING Power of Attorney is an important document for older people, allowing them to nominate who will make their decisions if they lose capacity. It is also an incredibly powerful tool, and very dangerous in the wrong hands. Which is why the impression created by the government department in charge of the regime, that EPAs can be a DIY job, is so misleading.

Making an EPA is arguably a more serious task than making a will. After all, it will apply while you are still alive!

Thorough consideration needs to be given to who is appointed and how they are to make their decisions on your behalf.

The first thing is that you trust them. But more than that, you need to trust that they will attempt to make the decisions about both personal (including health) matters and financial matters, that you would have made in all the circumstances.

We hear so many stories of attorneys paying lip-service to the principal’s stated wishes and adopting a vaguely defined ‘best interests’ approach, which is not what the legislation requires at all. Appointing

an attorney or attorneys is not compulsory. If there is no one available and suitable, you shouldn’t rush to an appointment just to tick a box.

I used to be a strong advocate, when appointing adult children, of choosing at least two and requiring them to act jointly. This removes the temptation, if any of them is under financial pressure, to help themselves to a ‘loan’ from your account. But joint appointments can create dramas when it comes to dealing with banks, particularly when one of the children is not local. Appointing children to act ‘severally’, but with a requirement to report to each other and consult where possible is nearly as safe and much more flexible.

While a Justice of the Peace or Commissioner for Declarations can witness the execution of an EPA, and certify the capacity of the maker, I believe a serious task like this warrants the attention of your solicitor. They will then take the original document into their safe custody, alongside your will, and issue certified copies to the attorneys only after a medical certificate demonstrating your incapacity is provided.

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Proposed Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme

Get to know the detail Submissions close 19 September 2025

Sunshine Coast Council has carefully drafted a proposed planning scheme. It is important to everyone on the Sunshine Coast. It will help shape our neighbourhoods and our region.

The proposed planning scheme sets out zones, building heights, design standards and much more.

It ensures we have enough land set aside for homes, green spaces, community facilities and business, while planning for a climate-resilient future.

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BUDGET 2025-26 THE FIRST Crisafulli LNP Government’s State Budget has been delivered, laying the foundations for the fresh start we promised the Sunshine Coast and all of Queensland.

Importantly, our election commitments are funded, and work is getting underway.

This Budget focuses on four key priorities: 1. Safety where you live — with 1,600 new police recruits across Queensland, stronger laws, and new programs to steer kids away from crime.

2. A better lifestyle through a stronger economy — including $300 vouchers for education essentials and children’s sport, and nation-leading home ownership support through our new Boost to Buy scheme to help reduce the deposit gap.

3. Health services when you need them — delivering more free health care than ever before. I’ve already had feedback from people who have finally accessed much needed elective surgery, and this will continue.

4. A plan for Queensland’s future — with record infrastructure investment and support for small businesses, including $16.8 million to extend the Small Business Support Network through to June 2028.

I’m especially excited that the Sunshine Coast will benefit from the biggest transport infrastructure spending in our region’s history, including the “Wave” connecting

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rail and metro that will run all the way from Beerwah to Caloundra to Birtinya to Maroochydore CBD and to the Sunshine Coast Airport.

You can read the Budget in full at: https://budget.qld. gov.au/

SUNSHINE Coast Council has adopted its 2025-26 Budget, which was a challenging one to deliver. The bottom-line results in a 7.4 per cent increase in general rates and a significant increase in waste charges (to reflect the full cost of providing waste services). Council will deliver a modest operating surplus.

As a relatively new Councillor, it’s a frustrating position for our organisation and ratepayers to be in. Over the past six years, Council has had five operating deficits in the millions - it’s evident we have to do better and making tough financial decisions was the starting point in this budget, which is why I supported it. Council has sought to reduce the impact of the rate rise on the most vulnerable in our community by increasing the pensioner concession in line with the rate rise and reducing interest on rates in arrears to the lowest possible extent.

$200 PLAY ON! VOUCHERS From Monday August 4, Queensland families will be able to claim a $200 Play On! voucher for each child aged between 5 and 17.

The vouchers, valued at $200 each, will be offered in two rounds to help cover costs for either summer or winter sports. There will also be a dedicated allocation for kids living in regional and country Queensland.

Importantly, the program has been expanded to include more accessible sports, ensuring children of all abilities have the chance to get involved and enjoy the benefits of playing sport.

For information and to sign up for Play On! updates go to: https://www.sport.qld.gov. au/sport/funding-programs/ play-on

in Pacific Paradise and Marcoola. There’s a lot more right across Division 8 and the region.

NEW MOTORWAY ENTRY The most significant win is the bringing forward of detailed design work to extend Suncoast Beach Drive and South Coolum Road to create a new entry to the Sunshine Motorway at Mount Coolum, in conjunction with the State Government.

This is a project that has been talked about for longer than I’ve been alive (nearly 34 years) and I’m grateful to have worked closely with Council staff and advocated to start detailed design on this important road network upgrade that will improve safety and reduce congestion.

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These projects include deKEEP IN TOUCH livering the much-anticipated If there is anything that I South Coolum Road Pathway can be of assistance with – between Warrack and Scottlynd please contact me care of my Street, toilets at Mount Coolum, office on 5406 7100 or makerb and channelling along east roochydore@parliament.qld.

Sundew Street in Mudjimba, gov.au accessibility improvements at Beach Access 94, playground renewals in Yaroomba and Wednesday ThursdayMount Coolum, and design Friday work to improve other parks

IN THE 2025/26 State Budget there was good news, missing pieces, as well a few questions raised. Positives this year included nearly half a billion confirmed funds for the Lake Macdonald Dam Improvement Project and construction timelines for the Pomona pedestrian crossing and the new Noosa River boating infrastructure, with construction set to commence in 2026/27 and 2027/28 respectively.

In contrast, the Tewantin Bypass construction commencement date in 2028/29 made no sense, given the $8.5m we achieved last year to fasttrack planning for this, as well $30m for construction from the new government. Hence, we requested and held a meeting with Transport and Main Roads (TMR) and Noosa Council to understand why after Stage one was completed in 2021, the next stages have taken so long to plan and design. We appreciate the commitment to commence and thank the Minister for TMR for their efforts, however three years away to start construction is not a fast track. We will update in the coming weeks.

The lack of construction funding for the Advanced Manufacturing Hub for Sunshine Beach State High School is disappointing given we have students missing out

on essential certification for careers in industries lacking staff.

As well, that there was no fairer funding deal for palliative care hospices, like Katie Rose Cottage, and we will continue fighting for the government to assist further with nursing costs.

Questions surround funding allocated for a new Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority, as this has never been raised as something Noosa sought, and the Safe Night Precinct which from our understanding was not applied for either. With unclear Budget Papers that require a major overhaul, we look forward to this year’s Estimates to get some answers to our queries. For more information visit https://www.sandybolton. com/budget-2025-26-summary.

With so much to share and limited space, stay ‘in the loop’ by heading to Noosa 360 where you can also subscribe to our monthly newsletter, which ensures you are notified of any Noosa-specific surveys or polls.

In addition, follow ‘Sandy Bolton MP’ on Facebook, Instagram or LinkedIn! For any questions or assistance on state-related matters, do not hesitate to contact my office at 53193100.

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HONDA CIVIC ROOF RACK: Prorack Aero Through Bar. Fits year 2017 to 2025 models. VGC. $150 ONO. Ph 0438 832 940 HORSE MANURE: From $3 per bag, pickup at Coolum Beach Pony Club gate - 60 Tritonia Dr, Emu Mountain Estate JERRY CANS: 4x20L $10 each 1x10L fast fill $40. Ph. 0418 882 950 JEWELLERY CABINET: White timber with mirror front, table top 60cms high $20. Ph. 0447 027 079 JULIA JONES PAINTING: Large $150. Ph. 0400 420 058 K1 CANOE: As new. $250. Ph. 0415 381 940 KITCHENAID ARTISAN FOOD PROCESSOR: Model 5KFPM770 in brushed nickel. As new with complete set of attachments, majority unused and handbook. $190. Ph. 5448 1648.

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MEN’S GROSBY VELVET SLIPPERS: Size 11, plus three pairs large Fitwear wool dress socks, all new. $45. Ph. 0413 618 747 MEN’S MERRELL BRAND NEW SNEAKERS: Size 7.5. Never worn. $95.

Ph 0438 797 725 MINOLTA COLLECTABLE CAMERAS: $150 the lot. Ph. 0400 420 058 MOON CHAIRS x 2: $75 each or two for $130. Near new.

Ph. 0407 514 585 MOTORBIKE HELMETS (2): 1 medium and 1 large. Good cond. $35 each.

Ph: 0437 827 324 OFF ROAD TYRES X4: Falcon Brand 265 X 60R 18” VG Cond. $60 each Ph. 5446 7384 ONE ACTIVE TREADMILL: all $6o. Ph. 0401 282 983 OUTDOOR SUN LOUNGER: Adjustable back, complete with full length cushion. As new. $50. Ph. 0431 214 318

BIKE LIGHTWEIGHT FLAT BAR: Orbea. $160. Ph. 0413 787 432

PAIR ORNATE ALUMIN DOUBLE DRIVE GATES: 2.6m each (5.2m wide).

Exc cond. With new posts and all fittings. Cost $2000, sell for $250, Ph. 0404 549 504. Peregian Springs

BLADERUNNER GEN II 70 + 20: Wheeled Duffle Bag Black $180 Ph. 0438 234 418 BLUE KINCROME TOOL BOX: Near new, on castor wheels. Has 2 opening doors for cupboard spaces and below 3 sliding draws. $170 ono.

Ph. 0424 475 685 BUGABOO CAMELEON STROLLER: Converts to pram, great cond. $200 Ph. 0474 795 703 CANE BUCKET CHAIR: with matching footstool, indoor, good quality, colour natural $50. Ph. 5448 8940 CANOE: With seat, paddle, wheels. $200. Ph. 0422 944 267 CANON PRINTER: PIXMA TS5060. New (never used). $80 ono.

Ph. 5446 5116 CARAVAN POWER LEAD: 15 amp. 3 x 1.5mm. 10mtr. New in sealed bag. $20. Ph. 0421 799 216 COFFEE GRINDER: Isomac electric coffee grinder. 250gm hopper. 320h x 150w x 190d. Chrome stainless steel finish. $50. Phone 0437 513 350 COMMODE CHAIR: Complete, removable soft seat cover, over-toilet chair. Doubles as shower chair, adj ht, moveable on castors. New cond. $100. Ph 0407 359 111 COOKING TRAYS x 3: For a Miele steam oven. $45.

Call Ralph 0434 631 195 E-BIKE CONTROLLER: Suits all voltages. Brand New! Cost $55. Sell $25.

Ph. 0413 787 432 EDGE TRIMMER: Ryobi. 300mm cutting width. $50. Ph 0403 894 575 ELECTRIC TREADMILL: One Active. $65. Phone: 0401 282 983 ENGEL CAR 12V COOLER & WARMER: 8ltr capacity. Holds approx. 12 cans. As New $70. Ph: 0428 448 348 ENGINEERS/MECHANIC HEAVY DUTY VICE: Fair condition, $75.

Ph/txt 0417 790 985 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 FOLDABLE STRETCHER BED: Large, complete with carrier bag. As new. $50. Ph. 0431 214 318 FREEZER: 195 L Hotpoint, white, Good cond. $70. Ph. 0488 094 083 FRIDGE/FREEZER: LG 205l. 2yrs old. Perfect cond. $125. Ph. 5471 7208

PICNIC BASKET: As new with china, glasses etc $50. Ph. 5448 8940 PLANTS: Many large & small for sale. If interested please call 0438 430 789 for details PLUSH 2-SEATER LEATHER LOUNGE: Chocolate brown, VGC. $250.

Ph. 0417450630 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 ROOF BARS: for Volvo XC60 (suv) - Hardly used and in good cond. $120.

Ph. 0412 942 834 ROOF TOP BIKE RACK: (aluminium and black) by Thule. Stable frame holder, firm wheel fixing, quick and easy to use. Used 3-4 times only since new. $150 ono. Ph. 0412 942 834 SHOWER CHAIR: Adj ht, non-slip. Freedom brand. Ex cond. $50.

Ph. 0407 359 111 SILVER HANDLED KNIVES: 8 x Birmingham 1949. $200.

Ph. 0400 071 026 SPALDING GOLF CLUBS: Full set in fair condition suit beginner $30.

Ph. 0418 329 281 SPIDER LILY PLANTS: (Crinum pedunculatum) $3 each. Ph. 0418 779 392 STAIGO BATTERY AND CHARGER: For electric recliner chair. $50.

Ph 0455 281 915 STIHL HEDGE TRIMMER HSA45: Lightweight, battery operated, excellent cond. $125. Ph. 0477 431 077 STORAGE C/BOARDS x 2: h/duty h680, w490, d600. 3-drawer ea. wooden $60. Ph. 0447 118 044 SURFBOARD: DHD Weapon, 6’2” Swallowtail. Good condition $250 firm.

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TIMBER VENETIAN BLIND: 50 mm slats, 180x120 cm (120 cm drop).

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GARDEN POTS: Lovely large, used, but in good cond, ceramic. Half price. $70 each. Ph. 0448 483 354

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

HIPPIASTRUM BULBS: Pink/white striped flowers, $5 each.

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

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

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Community news COMMEMORATION: KOREAN VETERANS DAY THE CENOTAPH, POWER MEMORIAL PARK, MUDJIMBA BEACH Sunday, 27th July, 10am.

On 25 June 1950 the Korean People’s Army of North Korea invaded South Korea. Initially the North was very successful in advancing quickly to capture the South Korean Capital of Seoul. Within two days the USA had committed troops to defend South Korea, and the UN acted quickly (as Russia was at that time boycotting the UN) to muster a force from 21 nations to support South Korea. Australia was the second country to commit after the USA. The Royal Australian Navy committed two ships on 28 June, and 77 Squadron RAAF was committed in early July.

3rd Battalion The Royal Australian Regiment joined 26 July from their base as British Commonwealth Occupation Force Japan; joining the British units of 27th Commonwealth Brigade in the UN force.

77 Squadron was the first Australian and first UN unit to engage in combat operations.

North Korea captured Seoul again in 1951 as the North successfully moved south again but were forced back again by UN forces. This war was of major significance as it was confrontation between Russian backed North Korea and China, and western and UN resolve.

Australians served in the Korean War from 1950 to 1953. There were several major attempts at negotiating an

armistice, all of which failed, until, after 3 years, 1 month and 2 days, an armistice was agreed and ceasefire followed.

That Armistice was signed 27 July 1953 and the two nations remain separated by a 2km Demilitarised Zone at the 38th Parallel.

So it is that we commemorate on 27 July the service and sacrifice of 17,000 Australians who served in Korea, in particular the 340 who died, the 1,216 who were wounded, and the 30 who became prisoner of war. We remember also the suffering of the families of those who served.

LEST WE FORGET 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.

coolumadvertiser.com.au 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 Goldsworthy-Publicity 0402 112 023 SUNSHINE COAST SCRABBLE CLUB Sunshine Coast Scrabble Club meets at Nambour RSL at 1 pm every Friday. Games, while competitive, are low key, with an emphasis on enjoying the game in the company of other Scrabble lovers. New players are welcome and are given a gentle introduction with an initial open-book game. For more information, call Trevor on 54457770.

BUSINESS MENTORS SUNSHINE COAST Club Business Mentors Sunshine Coast a not-for-profit organisation that mentors new and existing businesses and is proud to present a seminar

We are on the Move Bookfest 2026 will be held at Tewantin State School 10th, 11th, & 12th April 2026

(put these dates in your diary now!!!)

During the next 8 months, donations of Books, Puzzles and Games can be delivered to; Drysdale Funerals, Butler St, Tewantin or Roz Simmonds Law Office, 113 Poinciana Ave, Tewantin, Tues – Fri, 9am-4pm Enquiries; 1300 791 226

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For more details and to book https://www.businessmentorssc. org.au/events AUSTRALIAN INDEPENDENT RETIREES (AIR) NOOSA BRANCH Are you retired and fully or partly self-funded or planning to be so? AIR is a National not-forprofit advocacy organisation.

We meet on 3rd Thursday each month at Sunrise Uniting Church, Grasstree Ct Sunrise Beach Time: 9:15am for 9:30am start. AIR/ASA Members - no charge for meetings. Visitors $10 pp incl morning tea (first 2 visits free of charge). airnoosasecretary@gmail.com Tel 0417 431 303 www.facebook. com/AIRNoosa Membership: $28 per person valid to 30 June 2026. Helping to improve financial literacy. We are a volunteer, non-party political organisation. Our Vision: To advance a sustainable quality of life in retirement.

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.

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, 14th August from 8am to 12pm.

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, 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, on-line 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 DISTRICT SENIORS CLUB Mondays 11.30 - 3.30pm at the Coolum Civic Centre. Come along and join us.

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 (during school term) at 9.30 am. Coolum Salvos meets at Coolum Lions Community Centre, 15 Russell Street Coolum Beach. Enquires 5335-8500. 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

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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. 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 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 11.30am3.30pm 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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Club rounds reveal the winter stoke at Coolum Boardriders FROM PAGE 1

THE COOLUM Boardriders Club has been enjoying some sensational conditions of late for their club rounds with two rounds held over the past two weekends on Sunday July 6 and 13. The family friendly club has around 200 active members currently and is always happy to welcome new people into the fold.

COOLUM BEACH BREAKERS AFL SAVE the date for Saturday August 2. The Breakers will be celebrating 20 years!

The Breakers would like to acknowledge the Queensland Government and Department of Sport and Recreation for the recent grant they received

to support our female teams.

The grant awarded the Breakers $7,500 and was part of the ‘Active Women’s and Girls Grant’ which enables Queenslanders to participate in sport and recreation activities. Photos: Breakers AFL

Spokesperson Greta said that the club was open to anyone.

“We’ve got our little rippers who are about four years old, and we have members up to 60,” Greta said.

The club rounds provide members the opportunity to compete and increase their skills whilst also being social.

“We’ve got everyone cheering each other along and the rounds are a great way to im-

prove your surfing and get together with other surfers.

“We’re also a great club for major comps and right now we are getting ready for the Kirra Teams Challenge, and we will be sending a senior team down for that one once again.”

The club competes and gets together most of the year with just a short break during the Christmas holidays.

“Our official sign up is at the

COOLUM COLTS RUGBY LEAGUE MASSIVE congratulations to two of our Coolum players!

First up is ‘Pearl’ who played #13 for the U17 Harvey Norman Falcons Girl’s team each week of their season. At their presentations recently Pearl was awarded ‘Best Forward’ for the year.

We also want to shout out to Koby – not only did he play #7, but he was also the Captain for the U19 Mal Meninga Falcons Men’s team each week of their season. At the recent presentations Koby was awarded ‘Best Back’ for the year.

Making it into the Falcons teams consistently each and every week is an achievement on its own, but to come away with these awards each, is just amazing and we are so proud to say they are from Coolum.

Well done Pearl and Koby!

Photos: Coolum Colts

start of the year but anyone can sign up at any time throughout the year and we would love to see more people join and enjoy surfing or being involved in our great surfing community.”

For more information on the Coolum Boardriders please send them a direct message via their Facebook page at ‘Coolum Boardriders Club’.

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