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Young offenders charged following dangerous driving POLICE have charged two teenagers following a dangerous driving incident in Nambour. It is alleged on August 10, a white Honda Civic that had been reported stolen from Mudjimba was driven erratically to Nambour before it crashed at the intersection of Coronation Avenue and Carroll Street around 8.40am. A 15-year-old boy was ap-

prehended nearby a short time later and charged with six offences. Following subsequent investigations, he has since been charged with additional offences including one count of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and driving a motor vehicle without a licence. He is next due to face Maroochydore Children’s Court on September 9. A second 15-year-old Image Flat boy has also now been charged with one count of unlawful use of a motor vehicle in company. He has been dealt with under the Youth Justice Act.

Investigations remain ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact police. POLICE TARGETING ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR Sunshine Coast Police are investigating multiple wilful damage incidents in Mooloolaba, following reports of anti-social behaviour in the area. Officer in Charge of Maroochydore Station Senior Sergeant Jacob Flaherty said youths creating disturbances can expect to see police anywhere, anytime.

“We are also asking parents to work with police in preventing and disrupting any possible anti-social behaviour or offending,” he said. “Be aware of your child’s whereabouts, who they are with, and what activities they are undertaking.” Just before 10.20pm on June 20, police were called to a disturbance involving a large group of youths near a bus stop on Mooloolaba Esplanade near the intersection with Meta Street. Upon arrival, officers observed a glass panel at the bus stop had been damaged. A 15-year-old boy suffered

lacerations to his leg and was taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition. At 10pm on July 5, police were called to another disturbance involving a large group of youths near a park on Mooloolaba Esplanade close to the intersection with Brisbane Road. Following further enquiries, officers observed damage to the toilet block caused by a small fire. No other structures were damaged, and the fire was

extinguished prior to police arriving on scene. Around 9pm on August 3, an unknown number of offenders caused significant damage to a toilet block on Mooloolaba Esplanade near Venning Street, ripping off cubicle doors. No charges have been laid over either incident, and investigations into all incidents are ongoing. If you have information please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Policelink on 131 444

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New look logo for Coolum’s Native Nursery launches ahead of spring VANESSA HALL EDITOR

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THE WEATHER is warming up quickly and that means more people are getting out into their gardens or thinking about what to do and the Coolum Community Native Nursery has a fresh new look and plenty of local species ready to be planted out. Conveniently located at 157 Warran Road at Yaroomba the Coolum Community Native Nursery (CCNN) is a not for profit with its sole focus on preserving local native species and making these available for the public and larger organisations. Primarily volunteer run the nursery is gearing up for spring and with that the launch of their new logo design featuring one of the Sunshine Coast’s most recognisable native plants – the banksia. Nursery Manager Tim Lang said the rebrand was about giving the organisation a little more personality while

staying connected to what it is all about. “We wanted to make it fun and bring more colour into it. It was a collective approach and in it we have a banksia which you see lots of around here,” Tim said. Rather than simply selling native plants, the nursery is focused on making sure people can plant species that belong here – and varieties which will have the best chance of thriving in local conditions. “We specialise in local native plants, we call it provenance, so they’re specifically from this region – we collect our seeds from Caloundra and as far north as Noosa and about as west as the highway,” Tim said. “Our plants are naturally adapted to the soils, the climate, and to things like salt for instance.”

are struggling. “We believe that if you’re going to put the effort in, plant something that’s going to be specific to the region and you’ll probably have the best success, and it will be better for the environment.” There are options for all sorts of gardens, including plants suited to wet and shady areas, salt and droughttolerant species, and plants suitable for smaller spaces such as pots and hanging baskets. Most of the plants are sold as affordable tube stock, making it easier for residents to plant several natives rather than spending up big on larger, more established plants. The nursery harvests and processes its own seed and propagates their plants on site, with volunteers doing much of the work.

It is an approach Tim believes makes sense for anyone planning a new garden or looking to replace plants that

“There’s a lot of human energy put into our plants,” Tim said. That volunteer effort is one of the things that sets the

group is taking part in the campaign, giving Sunshine Coast shoppers a simple way to support farming families while doing their regular grocery shopping. From August 5 to 25, participating White’s IGA stores are selling $2 Flanno for a Farmer fundraising tokens, with all money raised going to Farm Angels to help farmers and rural communities doing it tough.

White’s IGA proud to support farmers The White’s Group has a proud history of supporting local farmers and stock as much local produce as possible in their stores which are located at Peregian Beach, Mt Coolum, Bli Bli and Forest Glen. For a region like the Sunshine Coast, where the coast and hinterland are closely

nursery apart from a commercial garden centre.

Sarah able to visit properties across the Coolum, Noosa and northern Sunshine Coast area. The one-hour consultation includes an assessment of soil, drainage, sunlight, and recommendations for suitable native species, planting and layout advice. The consult is a detailed hands-on service and costs just $198 and comes with a voucher for five free tube plants, valued at $20 to redeem at the nursery. The nursery is also planning to host hands on workshops as more people with specialist knowledge come on board. With spring planting just around the corner, the message is simple - choosing a

NURSERY BEGINNINGS The nursery began through Coast Care and what was then Maroochy Water Watch before becoming a standalone community not for profit organisation and now boasts some 70 plus hands on volunteers and 1,000 keen green thumbs who keep up to date with all things native gardening by way of their membership and they are also offered discounts on their purchases. Local community groups, councils and environmental projects source plants from the nursery, while residents can also buy directly and play their own part in increasing biodiversity around their homes. For those unsure where to begin, there is plenty of advice available with volunteers on site at all times and the nursery has introduced a new on-site garden consultation service with staff member

local native is not just about having a plant that looks good in the garden - it is about putting the right plant in the right place – and giving Sunshine Coast wildlife a little more of the habitat it needs. For Manager Tim the nursery is about creating a place where people can learn as well as buy quality stock and whilst the new logo might be a little different, the message behind the nursery has not changed. “With our plants, there’s a lot of love and care which goes into each one and we are committed to building a community of enthusiasts around the environment.” For more info please visit - https://www. coolumnatives.com

The new logo for the Coolum Community Native Nursery.

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None of this means Australia is without problems. Housing affordability is a genuine crisis. Inequality is widening. People fall through the cracks—often through no fault of their own—and the consequences can be devastating. We should never ignore or minimise that reality. But we also shouldn’t talk ourselves into believing we live in a failed state. Our tax burden sits below the OECD average. Our national debt is manageable. Our institutions function. Our social contract—though strained—still holds. In short, Australia is not perfect, but it is far from broken. The “fair go” isn’t just a slogan; it’s a cultural achievement that has shaped a remarkably stable and prosperous nation. Perhaps instead of insisting everything is falling apart, we could recognise what’s working, protect what matters, and improve what needs fixing. A little less doom scrolling and a little more perspective might remind us just how lucky we really are. Garry Reynolds, Peregian Springs. LOOK AFTER YOUR BUY Dear editor, I recently shopped at a local supermarket which I have done for some 26 years. I am a minor unrecognised investor. At the checkout my receipted amount seemed high. So I thought I would

ECONOMIC DEALS Dear editor, The old song keeps playing in my mind which goes like this. “There’s a hole in your bucket, Mr Albanese, dear Albanese, there’s a hole in your bucket.” “Then put some straw in it, Mr Chalmers, dear Chalmers…” Except the “straw” is not straw. It is $2.5 billion of taxpayers’ money - money that could otherwise support hospitals, aged care, disability services, housing or cost-ofliving relief. The Tomago aluminium-smelter deal is being presented as protecting jobs, but the government has not released the full business case, the electricity-price arrangements, the taxpayer’s maximum exposure, or the formula for recovering money if aluminium prices rise.

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Meanwhile, the beneficiary includes Rio Tinto, a company that has made substantial profits. If a multinational of that size will leave unless taxpayers subsidise its power, Australians deserve to see every condition attached to this rescue package. Hunter jobs matter. But transparency matters too. Until the government proves this is a time-limited, enforceable investment - not another blank cheque for corporate power bills, then it is hard not to conclude that we are simply pouring health and community-service dollars into a bucket with a hole in it. Colin Claudell, Coolum Beach. SOCIAL MEDIA Dear editor, The underestimation of the online skill and intelligence of under 16-year-olds, by the Federal Government’s legislation, has proven that where there’s a will, there’s a tech-savvy under 16-yearold. Determined and focussed on continuing their social media interplay, they will not be told that they are banned from their internet relationships and research, despite the harm the legislation hopes to prevent. This puts the onus on their teachers, parents and guardians, who defy the rules,

complicit for whatever reason, whether they are aware or not. They sanction the children in their care to break the rules whether by failure to monitor or pester power. Those who tolerate breaking the rules, will suffer the consequences now or in the future. Apparently 80% of children online under 16, still manage to manipulate the system, or work through other mediums or people, to defy the legislation. What the majority of parents of children are doing, from babyhood, is to use the internet for entertainment and babysitting! The onus is on adults to constrict the usage, for their own good! The internet is a jungle of good and

bad, which the naive cannot yet comprehend as children. It is a minefield for the uneducated, unaware of the traps and pitfalls. Parents who are oblivious to the harm of free access to internet sites, enculturate their offspring to the point that it normalises being online on their devices. Children learn what they live. They see other children and adults constantly online on their devices, wherever they go, so see it as a normal sense of entitlement. How far can a government dictate what the boundaries are, in governing what is best for the child? E. Rowe, Marcoola.

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HOW GREAT WERE THE 80S? SLIP, SLOP, SLAP! I DON’T often write a column as to be quite frank, I don’t really feel that I often have much to say that is of importance or that my voice should take precedence over the other voices in the community. However, this edition I thought it timely to pose a cautionary tale about the sun. I’m currently sporting a rather fetching scar just under my left ear, on my lower cheek resulting from 12 stitches to take out a small basal cell carcinoma that I had. To put it bluntly – it was not, “fun in the sun!” The little spot first appeared a few years ago and

ironically I’d had the spot biopsied when melanoma research pioneer Dr Richard Scolyer was jointly awarded Australian of the Year – that was back in 2024! I was told it was slow growing and my vanity was getting the better of me so I put the removal onto my, ‘to do list’. The spot would go through a cycle of being ok, then not being ok, and I knew it had to go but I also knew what I was up for and didn’t want to deal with it. I love the sun and growing up in Queensland by the beach is a recipe for skin cancer. I have the typical white Anglo skin that it loves to use as a breeding ground for skin cancer and I wish I could talk to my younger self and tell her to not relish a yearly burn which would kick start

my tan as a teenager, or that only using reef oil with factor nothing was akin to using my body as a rotisserie! As I approach 50 I am doing all I can to hold onto to my youth, and I don’t leave the house now without sunscreen on, but I know that so much damage has already been done, but there is still room for improvement and that starts with regular checks and being sun smart. The sun is brutal and we live in the sunburnt country. I fondly remember how great the 80s were – it’s time to remember the little 80s jingle “slip, slop, slap!” when leaving the house.

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A life cut short, and a family’s hope for change VANESSA HALL

their beloved dad and husband is now not here.

FOR 48 YEARS, Peregian Beach was home to Lee Elson and it was where he surfed, built his career and shared his life with his wife Susan and three sons. Lee was entrenched in the local region having moved from the Gold Coast with his siblings in 1976 when his hotelier parents purchased the iconic SurfAir at Marcoola. Lee loved the ocean and surfing, especially with his boys and many of his happiest memories were spent in the blue room until his life was cruelly cut short in April of this year to the beast which is pancreatic cancer. Lee was diagnosed with Stage IV pancreatic cancer on October 10 last year and just six months later on April 10, 62-year-old Lee passed away leaving wife Susan and their sons Ry 19, Ari 17, and Koa 14, heartbroken. “He was my life partner, best friend and the person I had built my life with for the last 34 years,” Susan said. “He was happiest when we were together as a family and I will always remember him for his unique sense of humour, the way he could make us laugh and the happiness and joy a good surf brought him, especially when he was sharing it with our boys.” For Susan, those memories are now precious. The couple met in the early 1990s, when Lee was running Noosa Signs in Noosaville and Susan was working next door in her father’s engineering business. Lee was an old-school signwriter, an original “brushy”, who learnt the trade by hand with a paintbrush, but it was his role as a father that meant the most. “He was an incredibly devoted dad and always put the boys first,” Susan said. “He introduced them to surfing from a young age and loved spending time in the water with them. They were his absolute world.” The family is now trying to understand “how” and “why”

Lee was fit, healthy, and had no major health issues. He did not smoke or drink and had no reason to believe anything was seriously wrong.

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It was only around two weeks before his diagnosis that he experienced upper abdominal pain. Susan recounted his pain as a dull ache in the upper abdomen, under his ribs. He had previously taken some Nurofen and thought that could have been the culprit but by the time he went to a doctor and had a scan, the cancer had already spread. “That is one of the most confronting things about this type of cancer, there can be very few, if any, noticeable symptoms in the early stages,” Susan said. “You basically can’t win with this one – it is a very aggressive, relentless and cruel disease.” For Susan and the boys, watching someone they loved deteriorate so quickly was devastating. “You just feel so helpless,” she said. FUNDING FOR RESEARCH IS VITAL The family is now supporting Dare to Hope, a charity dedicated to raising awareness of pancreatic cancer and funding research into

Lee with wife Susan.

earlier detection and better treatments. The charity was founded by Cherie and Paul Deer after Paul was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2020. Paul, who had played AFL for Susan’s team Hawthorn, died from the disease in 2022, leaving behind his wife and four children. Four months later, Cherie also lost her father to pancreatic cancer. Susan said Lee’s diagnosis made the need for research impossible to ignore. “More than 13 Australians are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer each day, while someone dies from the disease every two hours.”

Remembering Lee Elson

Cancer Australia stats cite pancreatic cancer as Australia’s third-deadliest cancer with a five-year survival rate of just 14 per cent and key risks are smoking, obesity, family history, diabetes and there is no standard early detection test available. “Life expectancy for this type of cancer has barely changed in 40 years,” Susan said. “A pancreatic cancer diagnosis is basically a death sentence, and like Lee, many patients are being told by their doctors to prepare for palliative care not long after their initial diagnosis.” For Susan, supporting Dare to Hope is about turning an unbearable loss into something that might help another family. Susan is particularly drawn to the charity’s focus and commitment to research. Dare to Hope is volunteerled, with 93 cents out of every dollar donated going directly to research. “For me, supporting this charity means giving hope to families and hope that one day they can be spared having to experience what our family has.” Please visit Lee’s tribute page and donate if you can at - https://www. daretohope.com.au/fundraisers/susanelson/ in-memory-of-lee-elson

Lee was fit and healthy and a keen surfer when his life was tragically cut short in just six months by terminal pancreatic cancer.

Lee Elson with wife Susan and children Ry, Ari and Koa when they were younger.

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Colourful wildflowers inspire new Coolum exhibition

Community Update COOLUM LIONS Coolum Lions supporting the local community IN 2025/2026 Coolum Lions donated over $59,000 to the Coolum community with local sporting and community groups as well as Sunshine Coast support services recipients of the financial support. Examples include: Coolum State High School $5,000 to help ensure every student is not disadvantaged due to financial hardship. Coolum Meals on Wheels - $4,000 to purchase new equipment. Coolum SOS Food Mart - $4,647 to provide

food, meals, and household supplies to people suffering financial hardship. On August 12 Coolum Lions donated funds to Sunshine Coast and Coolum Beach Story Dogs. Story Dogs is a reading support program where selected children read to an accredited dog and its handler. Currently, the group provide Story Dogs and handlers to Coolum State School, Bli Bli State School, Peregian Beach College, Pacific Paradise State School and Maroochydore State School. The Coolum Lions was delighted to be able to help such a worthwhile group who is making such a positive difference in the lives of young

Coolum Lions members presenting Story Dogs with a cheque which will go towards helping their programs in local schools. Photo: Contributed

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A NEW exhibition celebrating the colour and character of the Sunshine Coast’s wildflowers has officially launched in Coolum, with Design Wilds now on display at Galley Lane. The exhibition features repeat-pattern designs inspired by local wildflowers and the wallum heathlands, which are currently bursting into bloom across the region as spring weather heralds their peak. Galley Lane is an initiative of the Coolum Art Project (CAP), a sub-committee of the Coolum Residents Association, which works to activate art within the Coolum region. Currently CAP has use of the exhibition style cabinets which flank the walkway space from the Frank St carpark and is located next to Yum Gelato. Curators Sue Davis, Marni Stuart and Lisa Chandler said the exhibition was an opportunity to celebrate the plants which are such an important part of the local landscape and ecology and includes works by artists who participated in workshops and wildflower

walks as part of a Design Lab at UniSC earlier this year. The designs can be used beyond the gallery, with the patterns suitable for repurposing on posters, fabrics, clothing and accessories. The curators hope that by bringing wildflower imagery into everyday life that this will also help build greater awareness around the need to protect the fragile environments where the plants grow. The official launch was held at Galley Lane on Friday August 14, with the exhibition now open to the public through to mid-September. The project includes work by many local artists and workshop participants and people can also join a wildflower event this spring by searching for the ‘Wild/flower Women Projects’ at location Coolum on Eventbrite. This project was made possible by funding from the Grants Program at Sunshine Coast Council and is also supported by The Wildflowering Collective Inc and University of the Sunshine Coast.

The official launch of the new Coolum Art Project exhibition at Galley Lane which celebrates wildflowers was launched on Friday August 14.

Some of the exhibiting artists at the official launch. Back - Dimitie Smith, Anna Hanssen and Cecile Bell. Front - Leighanne McHugh, Lisa Chandler, Marni Stuart, Sue Davis, Aunty Hope O’Chin and Sarah Jane Smith.

Coolum Art Project members. All photos: Coolum Art Project/Sarah Jane Smith.

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COOLUM SCHOOLS SHOWCASE EXCELLENCE AT EISTEDDFODS COOLUM has been well represented lately at Eisteddfods across the region with local school students from both primary and high school showcasing their vocal and musical abilities with high praise. Coolum State School Senior Voices, Junior Voices and Beat Boys Choirs sang at Eisteddfods from the Sunshine Coast and up to Gympie and were amongst the 175 students who participated. The Senior Voices Choir was awarded first place in their section at the Gympie and District Eisteddfod, and the unique boys-only choir ‘Beat Boys’ were awarded second place in their ‘Entertaining Choral Piece’ section. Both choirs performed under the direction of music teacher Roz Mackay. Coolum State School’s youngest singers the Junior Voices under the direction of Sharise Russell were awarded third place at the Sunshine Coast Junior Eisteddfod. Coolum State High School was also well-represented at The Sunshine Coast Junior Eisteddfod earlier this month, with students participating in a wide variety of showcases ranging from saxophone solos to Junior Verse speaking, and a Chamber Strings Ensemble. Coolum State High achieved great success with their String Orchestra under the direction of Tara Anderson and their Wind Symphony under the direction of Sharelle Guest with both achieving first place honours in their respective sections.

The Wind Symphony was crowned A Division Champions with a near-perfect score of 99 out of a possible 100! The high score exemplifies the dedication and persistence which conductor Sharelle Guest has been able to achieve which is the culmination of teaching instrumental music at both Coolum Primary and High School for some thirty years. Sharelle said that music is beneficial in aiding academic learning and helping kids thrive and it is an amazing way to build community. “Music is for life, and it is something I have been fortunate to pass on to my students,” Sharelle said. Students such as Year 11 student Lucy Greenland who has stated that she would love to continue with music after high school. Teacher Roz Mackay praised the close bond between both schools and their ability to integrate music at all junctures of a child’s education and said it was this which has led to both school’s achieving success. “We are so fortunate to have developed a strong bond between the music departments of both schools for over 20 years, and we are one of a very few primary schools on the coast in which our primary instrumental music teachers also teach at our local high school. “We look forward to developing, guiding and inspiring many more students in the years to come.”

Coolum State School Beat Boys.

The Coolum State High School String Orchestra.

The Coolum State High School Wind Symphony.

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From fire engines to cartoons: Mike Drinkwater is back at the drawing board VANESSA HALL EDITOR

AT SIX years old, Mike Drinkwater laid the foundations for his life as an artist and it involved a fire engine, a stack of drawings, a teacher called Miss Hall and a trail of artwork being washed away. Mike had drawn a fire engine complete with firemen and Dalmatians, and his teacher proudly showed it to the class and the praise fuelled an instant spark of creativity in young Mike. That night he stayed up until midnight drawing a different fire-engine picture for every child in the class and the next day Miss Hall handed them out to Mike’s would be earliest art critics. But as Mike walked home on a typical New Zealand afternoon he discovered his

carefully drawn pictures unloved and floating in puddles and strewn away. “There was a trail of drawing carnage all the way home – and, following it, a trail of tears from one very disappointed six-year-old,” Mike recalls. From that moment Mike recounts that he had two options - either never draw again, or get really, really good at it. Fortunately, he chose the latter and now more than five decades later the now Point Arkwright based cartoonist is still drawing and along with photography has managed to make a career out of being creative. However, like most creatives, the road is never easy and after stepping away from cartooning for a while, Mike

Cartoonist, photographer, illustrator and animator – Mike Drinkwater has many creative titles, and the beauty of Point Arkwright provides much inspiration. Photo: Vanessa Hall

is back enjoying it again – and taking on commissions.

Mike has sold photographs and taken on occasional jobs, but he has deliberately kept it as something he can enjoy without the pressure of having to make a living from it. The two disciplines, however, work surprisingly well together. “Cartooning allows me to invent and exaggerate and photography allows me to capture the extraordinary things that are already there.”

It all began with a surfing cartoon

A career as a cartoonist was never part of the original plan though and as a child growing up in New Zealand Mike wanted to be a meteorologist or a fireman. Instead, he became a professional cartoonist at 17 and looking back can also credit occupation titles such as animator, illustrator, television creator and photographer. Mike’s first paid cartooning job came while he was still at school and came about when a teacher saw his comic strips which featured he and his mates on surfing trips. The teacher encouraged Mike to send the comics into the editor of New Zealand Surfing Magazine and from there editor Mike Bhana asked Mike to produce a fullpage cartoon each month. “I was absolutely stoked,” Mike said. From there, the work kept coming and included working for Warner Bros, Disney, on television series, short films and television commercials. It was an intensely creative period, allowing him to write, develop characters and create stories rather than simply illustrate someone else’s ideas. But after several years, Mike found himself wanting to return to what had started it all – grassroots cartooning and subsequently became

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A cartoon of best friend and professional artist Chris Postle titled ‘Two brush turkeys’ – much of Mike’s cartooning work celebrates the funny relationships between humans and the natural world. Photo: Mike Drinkwater

A colourful crocodile illustration by Mike for the new book by Cindi Cadby titled ‘Fly Crocodile Fly’. Photo: Mike Drinkwater

a freelance illustrator and cartoonist. For much of his career, cartooning was not simply a creative pursuit - it was how he paid the bills, and he has illustrated more than 50 books across a variety of projects. About 18 years ago, Mike moved from New Zealand to Queensland and initially tried to step away from cartooning. It did not last, and he ended up working for newspapers in Queensland as a cartoonist and life in Queensland introduced him to photography. “I took up photography simply as a way of recording all those eye-candy adventures,” Mike said. “Before too long, I became completely addicted.” As cartooning work became his full-time job, he found himself rushing some jobs and producing work he knew was not up to his usual

standard. Rather than burn out, he took a break and is now finding his way back to cartooning and illustration. Mike’s work has changed with the times, but the fundamentals remain the same. “The thing about a cartoonist is you’re half writer and half drawer.” It is the ideas that really excite Mike – finding the funny angle, creating the character or seeing a situation differently. And he doesn’t do politics. Many of the themes in Mike’s cartoons focus on comical exploits between animals and humans, with animals and the natural world also featuring as his main inspiration across his photography. Photography has remained a different beast from cartooning though.

Living at Point Arkwright has also given Mike the quiet he needs to work. There is no television or radio in his workspace - just the sounds of the birds outside or the splash of a water dragon taking a dip in his purpose built ‘Dragontopia’. When he gets stuck on a drawing, he walks across the road to the point. “You’ve got to get away from the drawing board and it’s just so peaceful here and I need that peaceful environment around me.” Most afternoons Mike will be found at Point Arkwright along with other creatives who relish the natural vistas for their creative pursuits and its evident the community supports one another equally. Mike credits professional artist Chris Postle as his closest friend and one of his biggest champions – both met at the point many years ago over a shared love of creativity and surfing. Mike is now working on a new children’s book by a local Sunshine Coast author after recently completing a large book illustration project and he is also taking on cartoon commissions and has selections of his photography available to purchase. “The cartoonist in me is always looking for an amusing character or situation and the photographer is constantly watching for unusual light, wildlife or dramatic moments!”

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Fire ants detected on Sunshine Coast at Forest Glen A FIRE ant nest has been detected at Forest Glen after odour detection dogs picked it up during compliance tracing work linked to a nearby construction site. The nest was found on August 6 and has since been destroyed, with eradication treatment and surveillance now under way to make sure no further fire ants remain in the area. Senior Director of Operations with the National Fire Ant Eradication Program, Robert Wilson, said local res-

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The ants are also a threat to urban areas, with nests capable of affecting roads, construction sites, telecommunications equipment and airport infrastructure. For people and pets, the immediate concern is their painful, venomous sting. It can cause a burning sensation, redness and swelling and, in some people, trigger a serious allergic reaction. Mr Wilson said the threat went well beyond individual properties.

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MEMBER FOR NINDERRY THE 2026-27 Queensland State Budget continues to deliver on our commitment to protect our precious environment, including: • $2 million to clean up our beaches and waterways As part of our $35 million Zero Litter to the Bay election commitment, Sunshine Coast Council has received $2 million for stormwater filtration devices to reduce litter on our beaches and waterways. The funded projects across six councils will deliver 552 new and upgraded filtration devices to stop more than 6000 wheelie bins of litter each year before it reaches Moreton Bay, helping protect the marine life, seagrass, mangroves and waterways. • $100,000 to help restore healthier waterways The Maroochy and Mooloolah Rivers will benefit from a $100,000 Grassroots Environmental Grant to Ozfish Unlimited for seagrass recovery and restoration programs. Guided by UniSC’s expertise, OzFish staff and volunteers

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REAL AND NATURAL WITH OUR world’s growing population, it may become fairly rare to experience the real and natural with the rate of rapid urbanisation. On the Sunshine Coast we have some high-rise development and much low-rise development. The much-loved beaches now require sand pumping from the rivers to maintain their sand cover. While quieter beaches at Marcoola and Coolum receive a natural flow of sand benefiting humans and wildlife. We have retained small areas of remnant forests and wallum heathlands and have revegetated areas creating parks for outdoor recreation spaces. This is our reality with growth. Groups like Coolum and North Shore Coast Care and Beach Matters community and environmental organisations are dedicated to preserving the natural environment including beaches and beach lifestyle on the Sunshine Coast. The Beach Matters community recently held a rally on the beach from Alexander Headland Surf Club to Maroochydore Surf Club with hundreds of people participating expressing their concerns. I similarly walked this beach and what was obvious

was the significant sand replenishment work with large pipelines and heavy equipment on the beach pumping sand from the Maroochy River. When I reached the Maroochy River at Cotton Tree, I was fortunate to see hundreds of terns resting on the sandbanks. The continuing work undertaken by environmental groups to plant and weed the dunes to allow for the natural accretion of sand is very worthwhile for beach users including our native birds and animals. Also, the beach cleanups of plastic and other polluting materials are very much needed. Furthermore, we need to continue to plant trees to ensure pathways and flyways for wildlife. Keeping with this theme of keeping real and natural, we need to treat our own bodies with the same respect as our natural environment by way of exercising and eating fresh and in season vegetables, fruits, nuts and grains. Treating our bodies with real foods and a holistic approach to health and wellbeing is mirroring the natural environment. Do we have a choice with the population growth? The answer is yes at this point in the history of the coast. We can try to be real and natural with plenty of enjoyable opportunities. Enjoy!

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WELL, THEY did it! The magnificent Coolum State High School ‘Wind Symphony’ won the Concert Band section of the Sunshine Coast Junior Eisteddfod in the A Division. I know it may not sound like a big deal, but I want to assure you that it is the musical equivalent of Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay’s ascent of Mt Everest. It really did seem that impossible! The standard of music on the Sunshine Coast in the Concert Band section is truly extraordinary, and to think that our band has risen to the very top takes a little while to fully sink in. The band’s win is also a victory for our brilliant conductor, Sharelle Guest, who has spent the best part of thirty years teaching music in our community. Sharelle is part of the glue that holds our community together and, if they ever handed out “local legend” status, she would be one of the first to qualify. It’s hard to put into words the gift that music gives to a child, not just while they’re at school, but for life. Because of music teachers like Sharelle, these students emerge from their time at school with the ability to make music for themselves and with wonderful memories of their trips, friendships and successes. For most of them, there may never be a greater moment in music than

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DOES YOUR PROPERTY HAVE A PRICE? AFTER 14 years in real estate, one thing I have consistently noticed is how important price transparency is to buyers. I rarely list a property without a price, and I rarely use auction as a method of sale. Increasingly, buyers are telling me they simply will not enquire about properties advertised as ‘Contact Agent’ or consider an auction when they have no indication of the property’s likely price. Recent Queensland figures from realestate.com.au highlight the changing market, with the auction clearance rate sitting at 28%, based on 150 auction results reported as of August 8. Why? Buyers are time poor. With finance increasingly based around pre-approved budgets, many do not want to spend their time inspecting properties that may be well outside what they can afford. Imagine you have $1 million available to purchase your next home. You see a property advertised as “Contact Agent”. Is the seller looking for $950,000, $1 million, $1.2 million or $1.5 million? Without some indication, you simply don’t know. A realistic price indication gives buyers a starting point.

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ADVANCE HEALTH DIRECTIVES THE IMPORTANCE of having a valid will when they die is widely understood. Most people also agree that it’s also important to appoint an Enduring Power of Attorney who can make decisions for them if they lose capacity. But what’s ‘that other thing’ - the Advance Health Directive? What does it do? When does it apply? Do I need one? The primary purpose of completing an Advance Health Directive (or ‘AHD’) is to give clear and binding directions consenting to or refusing life-sustaining treatments when you are close to the end of life. The life-sustaining treatments in question are cardiopulmonary resuscitation (‘CPR’), assisted ventilation, artificial nutrition, artificial hydration and antibiotics. The directions in the AHD apply when you have a terminal illness likely to kill you within 12 months, are unlikely to ever live without the life-sustaining treatment, are permanently unconscious or you are in a persistent vegetative state. You must have lost capacity to make decisions and are unlikely to regain capacity. The AHD form allows for blanket consent or blanket

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refusal of treatments, which many people opt for. It also allows those wishing to take a more nuanced approach to cherry-pick treatments from the list. You can even say you consent to treatment, but only in certain circumstances, or for a certain time. The form requires you to first visit your GP and get them to sign off that they have discussed the end-of-life scenarios and life-sustaining measures with you and that you appeared to understand. Then you have to also sign the form yourself in front of a JP or solicitor who certifies that you understand the legalities. All of the decisions about life-sustaining measures can actually be made by a properly appointed Enduring Power of Attorney for personal matters, including health. Even a Statutory Health Attorney (basically next of kin) can be asked for a decision. If these persons are on the same page as you regarding end-of-life issues, an AHD may not be crucial. But if there is a divergence of views in the wider family about such topics, it can be a great comfort to the EPA to refer to the AHD to get a decision straight from the principal’s mouth.

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ON SUNDAY, August 23, Noosa Pengari Steiner School will open its Doonan grounds for its annual Children’s Festival, with an expanded program marking the school’s 30th anniversary and the day of fun is free to attend. Now in its third decade, the festival has become one of the most loved community gatherings in the Noosa hinterland, and this year organisers have added several elements that have not ap-

families back year after year. Chief among them, the student-run chai tent will open its microphone beyond the school for the first time, with parents, local musicians and anyone else inclined to play invited to take a turn. Organisers say there is no pressure and no performance required, and the emphasis is on the freedom to wander, create and enjoy. The main stage will host a travelling headline band

through the afternoon, while the roving sounds of Zach Threads drift through the grounds. A sound immersion space will also open in the school auditorium for the first time, offering live sound, school choirs and crystal singing bowls, with live artists performing at intervals through the day. The festival will be officially opened by Noosa Mayor Frank Wilkie, a former teacher at the school, alongside local singer and performing arts teacher Jo Hendrie. Festival fun on offer For younger children, the ever-popular gem hunt returns, along with the river

run, where children build small nature boats and float them down a water feature. Pony rides, a petting zoo and the merry-go-round will run throughout the day. There will be plenty of hands-on things to do with beeswax candle dipping, nature garland making, the children’s tent and tie-dye among the craft offerings. Older children can test themselves on the low ropes course, the rock-climbing wall, the giant slide, the mega obstacle course and the coconut shy, while the woodwork stall is open to beginners. Treasures to find For adults, there is a pre-

loved clothing and book stall, a plant stall and a mini market of local goods. Food on offer is locally sourced, with the school’s cake house a long-standing favourite. A major raffle and a silent auction - both stocked with donations from businesses across the shire will run across the day. The festival is the school’s major fundraising event of the year. The festival is organised entirely by parent volunteers, several of whom came to the school themselves as children. The school’s earliest classrooms were restored by parent working bees in the

1990s, and three decades on the festival is still put together the same way. Entry to the festival is free. Tickets are required for the craft stalls and rides and are available in advance through the school’s website or on the day. The Noosa Pengari Children’s Festival runs from 10 am to 3 pm on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Parking is available off Fellowship Drive in Doonan, with a free shuttle bus and a short walk to the school. More information is available at www.noosasteiner. qld.edu.au or by following Pengari Children’s Festival on Facebook.

There will be so much on offer at the Noosa Pengari Steiner School Children’s Festival which is taking place this coming Sunday August 23 from 10am to 3pm. The festival is free to attend and is a major fundraiser for the school which is now in its 30th year. Photos: Contributed

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TAX OFFICE URGING COMMUNITY TO CHECK FOR LOST SUPER

$21 billion in lost super: find yours, fund your future THE AUSTRALIAN Taxation Office (ATO) is urging the community to check for any super they may have lost track of, with new data showing over $21 billion is waiting to be claimed. ATO Deputy Commissioner Ben Kelly said checking for lost super could be the most rewarding five-minutes of your life. “You always want to know where your wallet is. Lost super is much the same. It’s your hard-earned money, and a quick search can reconnect you with that money to make sure you are maximising your

retirement savings.” Super can become lost for a variety of reasons, mostly when an account is inactive from no contributions, and your contact details are not up to date. When a super fund is unable to contact an individual to reunite them with their super, it may be transferred to the ATO to hold and attempt to reunite. “We know life gets busy. If you change jobs, move house or switch phone numbers, this can leave super sitting in old or inactive accounts, or result in your super being transferred to the ATO,” Mr Kelly

said. “By updating your contact details with your super fund and the ATO, or letting us know your nominated super account, you may be reunited with money you had long forgotten about. “Many individuals did not realise their super was lost. For all individuals, but especially at or approaching retirement age, every dollar counts. We are focused on reuniting people with what’s rightfully theirs to help bolster their nest egg and make the most out of retirement.”

Last year, the ATO returned more than $1.1 billion in unclaimed super through consolidations to super accounts and direct payments to eligible individuals. This included the ATO visiting remote communities, where they contacted a number of individuals aged 56 years and over with significant amounts of lost super, as part of a targeted campaign. Life-changing amounts were reclaimed In one case, the ATO reconnected a married couple approaching retirement with

their super accounts valued at over $1 million – this significantly changed their retirement planning. “The average amount in lost super is around $41,000,” Mr Kelly said. “Depending on your age, this could grow to hundreds of thousands of dollars if you put it to work for your retirement where you want it. “Think of lost super as lost opportunities – finding it now could help maximise your savings in retirement.” As at June 30 of this year some four million people held two or more super accounts.

“Holding multiple accounts might not sound like a problem, but it could mean you’re paying multiple sets of fees and insurance premiums, which can draw down your retirement savings over time,” Mr Kelly said. “If you’re logging on to the ATO Online via myGov to lodge your tax return, it is the perfect time for a quick super health check to help you find lost super.”

Visit the ATO website at https://www.ato.gov.au and enter ‘lost super’ in the search tab.

Paws, paint and plenty of puppy cuddles at Smart Pups fundraiser THERE will be plenty of wagging tails, puppy cuddles and a splash of colour at Smart Pups in Verrierdale next month, with the community invited to get behind a fundraiser for a new space designed to bring people closer to the charity’s work. The Smart Pups Paint Party will be held at the organisation’s headquarters on Friday, September 11, with local artist Josh Wright creating a mural live on the side of a shipping container. The event will run from 10am to 2pm at 136 Verrierdale Rd and is open to families, local businesses, animal lovers and anyone keen to see the work being done behind the scenes at one of the Sunshine Coast’s most valued charities. Smart Pups does remark-

able work, training and placing assistance dogs with children living with autism, diabetes, epilepsy, mobility challenges and other complex needs. For families who receive one of the specially trained dogs, the impact can be life-changing, with the animals providing practical assistance as well as greater independence and confidence. The fundraiser will help Smart Pups take another step forward with their Community Shed plans which will be a space that will allow the charity to welcome school and disability groups, connect with the wider community and improve their existing training facilities. Operations manager Sharni Pinder said the event would give people the chance to

see the organisation’s work firsthand. “We are excited about welcoming the local community to Smart Pups so people can connect with what we do, have some fun and see firsthand the first stages of the Smart Pups Community Shed,” Sharni said. While Josh gets to work on the mural, visitors can enjoy a creative area for children, puppy cuddles, giveaways and a sausage sizzle. Smart Pups merchandise will also be available to pre-order or purchase on the day. Entry is just a $2 donation, with visitors invited to add their own paw print to the charity’s Wall of Paws. Local businesses and corporate groups are also en-

couraged to attend, meet some of the dogs in training and find out more about how they can support the organisation. Smart Pups was founded in 2011 on the Sunshine Coast by dog trainer and behaviorist Patricia McAlister and now, some 15 years later the not for profit has become an important part of the community, with its assistance dogs helping children and their families navigate some of life’s biggest challenges.

EVENT DETAILS Smart Pups Paint Party Friday, September 11, 10am-2pm 136 Verrierdale Rd, Verrierdale Entry: $2 donation All proceeds will go towards development of the Smart Pups Community Shed.

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MT COOLUM GOLF CLUB STARTS NEW JUNIOR PATHWAY PROGRAM THE MT Coolum Golf Club is helping young players take the next step in their golfing journey with a new junior golfing initiative which is providing a clear and supportive pathway from learning the game through to becoming active club golfers. Proudly supported by local business Thomson Estate Group, the Junior 369 Competition has been created to bridge the gap between coaching and traditional club competition. Mt Coolum Golf Club Assistant Professional TJ King said the initiative fills an important gap in junior development and is designed to encourage greater participation while building long-term membership. “Many young golfers enjoy coaching and practice but can find the transition into formal competition quite daunting,” Mr King said.

“The Junior 369 Competition provides that missing stepping stone. “It allows players to experience the game in a fun and supportive setting while progressively developing the skills and confidence they’ll need to become lifelong golfers.” The concept is simple but highly effective. Junior players begin by playing three holes before progressing to six and eventually nine holes as their scores improve, gradually preparing them for an official Golf Australia handicap and full club competition. Played on modified course lengths appropriate to each player’s age and ability, the program focuses on development rather than results, ensuring young golfers enjoy the game while learning course management, etiquette, scoring

and competition play. Held every Sunday afternoon with tee times between 2 and 3pm, the competition is open to eligible junior golfers and costs just $10 per round, including a post-game sausage sizzle and drink. The relaxed format also creates a welcoming environment for parents and families to become involved and enjoy the club together. As a long-time supporter of local sport and community organisations, Thomson Estate Group was proud to partner with the club to help launch the initiative. Director Ben Thomson said investing in opportunities for young people was about strengthening the local community. “Mt Coolum Golf Club has always been an important part of our community, and creat-

ing opportunities for juniors to participate, develop and build friendships is something we’re proud to support,” Mr Thomson said. “The 369 Competition provides a genuine pathway for young golfers to grow their confidence, develop their skills and ultimately become active members of the club. “We’re excited to see the next generation embrace the game and enjoy everything golf has to offer.” The initiative reflects Mt Coolum Golf Club’s ongoing commitment to growing the game from the grassroots level and has had strong early interest. The Junior 369 Competition is expected to become a key part of the club’s junior development program and help inspire the next generation of golfers on the Sunshine Coast.

The next generation of keen golfers ready to become lifelong golfing enthusiasts are being catered to at the Mt Coolum Golf Club via their new ‘Junior 369 Competition’. Photo: Contributed

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Shane Turvey FRIENDS of Shane Turvey who was known as “Mr Sheen” or “Sheenie” are invited to celebrate his life at the Coolum Beach Sports Club (formerly known as the Coolum Beach Bowls Club) on Sunday August 30 from 2pm. Shane recently passed away and is remembered with great affection in the Coolum region.

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COOLUM COLTS A GRADE MINOR PREMIERS FOR 2026 BY PAT CAVANAGH

COOLUM Colts A Grade team has finished the regular season as Minor Premiers in the Sunshine Coast Gympie Rugby League competition. The team finished the season with 11 wins and five losses. As Minor Premiers the A Grade will get the first week of the finals off and their major semi-final will be played at Coolum on the weekend of August 29-30. Coolum travelled to the Nambour Crushers home ground for the last fixture of the season on Saturday August 15. The A Grade ran out winners 40 points to 10 with Joseph Price scoring three tries and kicking two conversions for a total of 16 points. He was ably supported by full back Mitch McDonald who was in scintillating form and hooker Hunter Bowen who was everywhere across the field. Other Coolum sides had similar success with the Reserve Grade winning 28 to 6 and the U19 completing the clean sweep with a 14 to 12 victory over Nambour. The Reserve Grade and Open Women’s finished third on their respective ladders and both will contest the upcoming finals series. A Grade Captain Joseph Price said that he was proud of the team and what they have been able to achieve this year. “There has been a lot of belief since the beginning of the season and it has been great to see some of our Reserve Grade and U19 players stepping up to A Grade when needed,” Price said. “Winning the minor premiership is a credit to our squad, our coaches and the club, but our sole focus is on winning Coolum its maiden A Grade Premiership and we certainly have the team to do it!” The Colts Committee encourages all supporters to raise their voices in support of all the teams during the final series as they chase premiership glory.

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Team sets their sights on winning Coolum’s first A Grade Premiership

The Coolum Colts A Grade side throughout the 2026 season. The team have come away as minor premiers and are now looking to the finals as they aim for Coolum’s first A Grade Premiership which will be a huge achievement as Coolum only entered the A Grade in 2023. If you would like to see more of Talahria’s images, please check out her socials on Facebook and Instagram (Talahria J Photography) and get in touch via DM if you would like to purchase any photos from across the season. Talahria has been at many games across the year and has an incredible range of local sports photography to view. All Photos: Talahria J Photography

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FOR SALE - ITEMS UNDER $250 ADVANCED WALKING STICK: Brand new, double handled, has 4-pronged claw and belt in torch. $20. Ph. 0412 428 579 ALUMINIUM FENCE PANELS x 19: 1200mm x 705mm with top and bottom clips. Perfect for small dog fence. Local pickup Peregian Springs. $250. Ph. 0409 349 670 BATTERY CHARGER: Suit small-engine vehicles such as motorcycles, jet-skis, & ride-on mowers. Projecta 900 12 volt. $40. Ph. 0409 130 947 BBQ: KOOL Grill portable Charcoal BBQ (as seen on TV), two available, 1 x unopened in original packaging $60. 1 x opened, unused in carry bag $50. Ph: 0406 430 460 BIKES: Men’s and ladies, all in good cond. brakes, tyres, gears. $45. Ph. 0458 545 074 BLADERUNNER GEN II 70 + 20: Wheeled Duffle Bag Black $180 Ph. 0438 234 418 BMX BIKE: GT. Good tyres, paint and brakes. Runs great. $45. Ph. 0458 545 074 BRICA BRAC: Over 60 items including porcelain, crystal and pewter. $60 for the lot. Come take a look. Pick up Pac Pdse. Call Phil 5338 8671 BROWN /CREAM CARPET SQUARE x 1: Good order. $50.ono. Ph. 0455 775 005 CANOE: As new. $220. Ph. 0414 286 219 CAR FRIDGE: WAECO 240/12volt, 21 Litre Fridge in good condition. Car and extension leads. Compartment separator. $185. Ph. 0473 207 900. CARAVAN LEAD: 15 amp. Xuanhua brand. New-unused. 3 X1.5mm 2 core. 10mtr. $15. Ph. 0421 799 216 CARAVAN TOWSAFE BALL WEIGHT SCALES: Calibration from 100KG to 350KG. $25. Pick up at Yaroomba. Ph. 0473 207 900 CERAMIC ITALIAN DESIGN BASIN WITH WATER TRAP: White 800mm x 410mm x 130mm, 24kg. New. $130 Ph 0468 305 860 CLEVELAND LAUNCHER SL290 DRIVER: RH. 9 degrees. Regular Shaft. Wood cover inc. Plus 100 golf balls. $80. Ph. 0435 475 837 COMPOSTER: Tumbling with 2 chambers. Good cond. $60 Ph. 0468 305 860 COMPUTER SCREEN: 20”, with keyboard, both good. $20. Ph. 0408 717 394 DVDs: Agatha Christie POIROT Early Case File Collection Series 1-8, 28 discs, 52hours. In original packaging, $70. Ph: 0406 430 460 ELECTRIC LOUNGE CHAIRS X 2: Adjustable, comfortable, spotless. As new. Dark fawn. $120 each or both for $200. Top quality. Locally made. 1 medium + 1 large. Ph. 0408 616 553. Coolum. FIRE WOOD KINDLING: Large bags $5, also large fire wood bags $10. Pickup at Coolum Beach Pony Club gate - 60 Tritonia Drive Emu Mountain Estate FOLD AWAY TREADMILL: $75. Ph. 0417 481 841 FREE DISHWASHER: Good cond. Stirling brand. 11.5litres per wash. Text only 0447 133 779 GOLF BALLS x 400: @50 cents each, total $200. Ph. 0458 205 071 GOLF CLUBS: Calloway. I & 5 woods, driver, 3-9 irons, sand wedge, pitching wedge, several putters, ball retriever. $140 ono. Ph. 5408 5405 (Bli Bli)

pots, and 1 x Dracena green pot, light-weight, can be painted. $600 or $150 each. Ph.0407 611 034 LEATHER LOUNGE: 2-seater, ivory, very comfortable, two extra cushions, Good cond. $120. Ph. 0407 359 111 MIKASA: silk flowers design, 8 cups, saucers, milk jug, sugar bowl, sandwich plate, salt & pepper pots. Base on 1 cup tiny chip otherwise all exc cond. $45. Ph. 0435 884 656 MINOLTA COLLECTABLE CAMERAS: $150 the lot. Ph. 0400 420 058 MOTORBIKE HELMET XXL: New this year. Australian compliant $50. Ph: 0409 130 947 MOTORBIKE HELMETS (2): 1 medium and 1 large. Good cond. $35 each. Ph: 0437 827 324 NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC MAGAZINES: 17 in perf cond. 197073. $140. Ph. 0413 618 747

PLASTIC CLICK BUCKLES: 22 new pieces (3 x different sizes). Excellent cond. Sell as one lot $25. Ph. 0418 608 663 QUEEN BED: Nice timber bed head and foot. Teak. Slat base. Total size 2.28 X 1.58 also queen mattress, good cond. 2 m X 1.5. $180. Rosemount. Ph or text 0437 359 707 QUEEN SIZE MATTRESS: Older but good quality $50. Ph. 0423 985 363 RECLINERS x 2: Barwon brand, single motor, blue. Exc cond. Pacific Pdse. $150 each. Ph. 0437 670 733 ROCKING CHAIR: Black Ikea Brand. GC. $80. ONO. Ph. 0417 450 630 ROOF BARS: for Volvo XC60 (suv) - Hardly used and in good cond. $120. Ph. 0412 942 834 ROW SHAPER ROWING MACHINE: As new in excellent cond. $250. Ph. 0457 081 572 RUGBY LEAGUE MEMORABILIA: 7 albums of collector cards from 2001 to current year. $250 for the lot. Pick up Pac Pdse. Call Phil 5338 8671 SADDLE BAG FOR BICYCLE: New. $20. Ph. 0414 296 219 SCALEXTRIC/TRIANG SLOT CAR TRACK, CARS, ETC: 2 x crates of Scalextric/Triang racing car track, cars, controllers, transformers and accessories. Some original packaging. $250 for the lot. Call John on 0432 468 415. Marcus Beach SELECTION OF OLD PERFUME BOTTLES: Some full in original box. $75. Pick up Pac Pdse. Call Phil 5338 8671 SHARP BLENDER: 1-Litre with glass jug, hardly used. $25. Ph. 0434 145 888 SHOPPING TROLLEY: Dark blue Karlstert Deluxe lightweight large wheels and handle, as new cost $200 will sell $80 ONO. Ph. 0407 611 034 SOLAR INVERTER: “Fronius Primo 5.0-1” for a 5/6kW system; Good cond. $120 ONO. Ph. 0437 026 252 SPALDING GOLF CLUBS: Full set in fair condition suit beginner $30. Ph. 0418 329 281 STAIGO BATTERY AND CHARGER: For electric recliner chair. $50. Ph 0455 281 915 STORAGE BOXES: Variety of sizes. 7 in total. $3 each or $20 for the lot. Ph. 0407 777 153

SURFBOARD: DHD Weapon, 6’2” Swallowtail. Good condition $250 firm. Ph. 0400 929 409 TIMBER DINING TABLE: With 4 cane and timber chairs. Suit unit or townhouse. Excellent cond. $250. Ph: 0408 680 064 TIMBER SHUTTERS X 8: Includes hinges and handles. $200. Ph. Greg 0409 768 602 TRAVEL BACKPACKS: ONE PLANET brand. 1 x large backpack, 1 x smaller backpack. Enclosed straps for transport. Adjustable back lengths. Waist straps. Excellent condition. $100 each. Ph. 0422 802 104

TRIKE/BIKE(SMALL) AND SCOOTER- ANTIQUE: Would suit display only. $50 for both Ph/text: 0413 470 750 TV UNIT: Black with glass top, 2 drawers on right and sliding door for more shelved storage. Exc. cond. $100 ONO Ph.0407 777 153 TYRE: Michelin Primacy 3ST, size 215/50R18, near new 1500 km only. Cost $320, sell $50. Ph 0417 894 398

WOODEN SQUARE BROWN TABLE: plus 4 padded material chairs. Exc cond, can send photo. $110.ono. Ph 0455 775 005. Must sell.

LOST & FOUND LOST: Samsung S5 Mobile phone, Wed 5 Aug Marcoola Beach Access 113. Treasured photos. Please call 0404 390 054.

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ORTHOTICS: 1 x pair size 9 Biolab Precision Orthoses, worn only around the house. $200 ono. Pic avail. Size 9 shoes thrown in. Ph: Liz 0427 546 679

HORSE MANURE: From $3 per bag, pickup at Coolum Beach Pony Club gate - 60 Tritonia Dr, Emu Mountain Estate KNEE SCOOTER: Like new. Used for 2 months mainly inside. 4 wheels with adjust. height, folds up, padded knee cushion, front and rear brakes, & carry bag attaches to the scooter. $100. Can deliver anywhere on the Sunshine Coast. Ph. John 0412 428 579

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NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB Find new stories and social connections at our book club on the first Wednesday of the month (next 2nd September), 6.30 to 8.30 pm, at North Shore Community Centre, 701 David Low Way, Mudjimba. There’s no set book! Simply come along and join in the discussion to tell us about a book you’ve read or are reading and enjoyed. The centre is a welcoming space for all, and you can take part in the book club and also access the free book exchange while you’re there. ‘Bring a plate’ – a small dish of whatever you like to share supper with everyone. Cost is $5 per person, paid in cash on the night to support the community centre. For more details, please contact North Shore Community Centre, Mon-Fri between 9 am and 3 pm, phone 5450 9700. COOLUM RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (CRA) The Coolum Residents Association will be holding a general meeting of members at 5pm Thursday, 3 September in the small conference room upstairs at the Coolum Beach surf club. CRA is a local community organisation that aims to identify and promote sustainable opportunities to preserve and enhance amenity and facilities, and promote local artists in the Coolum Beach and surrounding areas. See the CRA website - www.coolumresidents.website - for more information about current activities. All current and prospective new members are welcome, and will have an opportunity to socialise after the meeting. MAROOCHY NORTH SHORE LIONS/ MUDJIMBA SURF CLUB FUNDRAISER 29th August, 7.00 am to Noon at Mudjimba Surf Club. Egg & Bacon Burgers/ Sausage Sizzle (BBQ) BUSHCARE VOLUNTEERS You might like to join our Stumer’s Dunes weeding and planting group. Enjoy our local bush behind the dunes in the company of others. It’s a great way to keep active and connect with nature. We meet on Thursdays from 8 am to 11 am. Please text Birte on 0403752955 for location details and what to bring and wear. For more information, go to https://www.sunshinecoast. qld.gov.au/environment/getinvolved-in-conservation/ bushcare-sunshine-coast/ bushcare-community 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-for-profit advocacy organisation. We meet on 3rd Thursday each month at Sunrise Uniting Church, Grasstree Ct, Sunrise Beach.

Join us for a morning of financial insights. AIR/ASA Members - no charge for meetings. Visitors $10 pp incl morning tea (first 2 visits free of charge). Email: airnoosasecretary@gmail. com, ph. 0478 479 049 www.facebook.com/AIRNoosa. Helping to improve financial literacy. We are a volunteer, non-party political organisation. COOLUM BEACH WAVES OF HARMONY CHOIR A Sunshine Coast Choir for all. Directed by Linda Gefkin, (music and singing teacher) and accompanied by Paul Benecke. All are welcome to come and try. We rehearse Tuesday 4-5.30pm at St Peter’s Catholic Church, 28 Elizabeth St, Coolum Beach. Follow us on Facebook or call Linda Gefkin 0402 414 637. COOLUM BEACH WALKING FOOTBALL Love playing sport but thought your playing days were behind you? Then Walking Football (Soccer) is perfect for you. Walking Football has been specifically developed and modified for Women over 40 and Men over 50 and is a fun way to keep fit. At Coolum Beach, we have two groups, SOCIAL and COMPETITIVE depending on your level you choose. New players are welcome - no previous soccer experience is required. We play every Monday night from 5.30 pm until 7.00 pm behind the Coolum/ Peregian RSL sub-branch at 1906 David Low Way. Email us at coolumbeachwalkingfootball@gmail. com for more info. BOOMERANG BAGS NOOSA Fabric donations always needed. Boomerang bags are sewn from recycled fabric with the aim of reducing single use plastic bags and minimising landfill from discarded textiles. Any unwanted fabric: doona covers, sheets, denim, curtains or upholstery fabric can be dropped off at Wallace House on a Monday or Wednesday morning. Phone Ned: 0411 784 911. Facebook: boomerangbagsnoosa COOL HARMONIES CHOIR Do you love to sing? So do we!! So why not join Coolum’s Community Choir ‘Cool Harmonies’, where you can enjoy learning songs from pop to gospel to world music, in a friendly and supportive environment. Everyone is welcome whether you’re a closet shower singer or have been singing all your life, and there’s no scary audition! Simply come along and discover just how quick and easy it is to create wonderful harmonies together. We’re particularly keen for more men to join our sensational Bass section, so why not give it a go - you’ll love it! Sessions run every Thursday morning from 10am to 12 noon at the Coolum Civic Centre, Park St, Coolum. Cost is $15 per session. For

coolumadvertiser.com.au more details, please contact Yvonne on 0403 013 555 or check us out on www.coolharmonies.com. COOLUM MEN’S SHED We are an inclusive, community-based, not-for-profit organisation welcoming all men over 18 years of age. Our primary objective is to advance social inclusion and assist the well-being of all members by providing a safe, friendly, and welcoming environment. Come in and learn from the vast experience within the shed and most importantly - among mates! OPENING HOURS Monday and Wednesday: 8.30 am to 2.30 pm Friday: 8.30 am to 12.30 pm Member’s Lunch every Friday from 12.30 pm LOCATION 26 Research Street, Coolum Eco-Industrial Park Coolum Beach email: coolummensshed@ gmail.com Telephone: 07 5319 3755 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. Our next pop-up stall will be held on Thursday, 24th September from 8 am – 12 noon in the Pacific on Coolum courtyard. COOLUM BEACH COMBINED PROBUS CLUB Meets on 1st Tuesday of the Month from 9:15 AM at the Coolum-Peregian RSL, 1906 David Low Way, Coolum Beach. Coolum Beach combined Probus Club is for the retired and semi-retired, looking for friendship and fun. We have a special guest speaker each month, organised lunches, and bus or car trips. Visitors are welcome, with a morning tea provided for a small contribution of $4. After our meeting we enjoy lunch @ one of our local clubs (own expense). For more information call Faye on 0419 644 651. Allan: 0404 496 002 DANCE EXERCISE CLASS Coolum Uniting Church $5/10 9.15am - 10.15am Every Monday Keep your mind and body moving, whilst having fun. Start with a warm up, flow into dance steps, maximise the fun with great music. Just turn up or call Sue 0412 003 154. Supported by Sunshine Coast Council “Healthy Sunshine Coast” 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 Scrab-

ble lovers. New players are welcome and are given a gentle introduction with an initial open-book game. For more information, call Trevor on 5445 7770. 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. 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 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 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 9.3011am 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 The Coolum Beach Senior Citizens Club is a non-forprofit community group that welcomes everyone aged 50+. Looking to stay active and have some fun? Join us for: mahjong, bingo, carpet bowls, cards, scrabble. Join us on Mondays 11:30 to 3:30 @ Coolum Civic Centre. Annual membership: $10 Weekly entry: $10 Enjoy tea, coffee, lucky door prize and raffles each week! Any questions phone Bernie (President) 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

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PROPOSED PERMANENT ROAD CLOSURE REFERENCE NUMBER 2026/001801 Attention is directed to an application for permanent closure of an area of 9790 m2 being part of Mary Anne Drive adjacent to Lot 603 on SP331560 as shown as road proposed to be permanently closed on Drawing LAGIS-2357 Comments or objections to the application must be submitted no later than 1 October 2026, in writing to the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development Rockhampton Office PO Box 1762 or online at the Queensland Government’s website at ‘Current Road Closure Applications’: https://www.qld. gov.au/environment/land/state/ roads Members of the public interested in the proposed road closure can apply under the Right to Information Act 2009 (RTI Act) to access any comments/objections received. If you lodge comments or an objection, please include in your comments/objection advice whether you would like to be consulted if this issue becomes the subject of an access application under the RTI Act. For further details and to view a copy of the drawing, contact the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development Rockhampton Office, on (07) 4837 3378 quoting reference number 2026/001801 or view the application online on the Queensland Government’s website at ‘Current Road Closure Applications’: https://www.qld. gov.au/environment/land/state/ roads

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Free day out for Coolum dog lovers at Noosa’s Dogtopia DOGGY FASHION, FUN AND OVER $2,000 IN PRIZES! COOLUM’S dog lovers won’t have to travel far for a day of four-legged fun when A Dog’s Life – Dogtopia 2026 takes over the Noosa River foreshore later this month. The free community event will be held at TewantinNoosa Lions Park, Gympie Terrace, Noosaville, on Saturday, August 29, from 8am to 1pm, with dogs and their owners invited to enjoy a morning of entertainment, activities and plenty of treats. The annual event is expected to attract dog lovers from across the region and there will be dog-friendly market stalls, games, demonstrations and plenty of opportunities for owners to show off their pooches. Among the attractions will be the Furry Fashions on the

Field, hosted by fashionista and dog lover Carlie Wacker. Dogs and their handlers can dress to impress, with prizes up for grabs in categories including Best Dressed Pooch and the Mini Me award for the best matching dog and owner outfits. There are many other fun activities for you and your pooch. Get your pooch “papped” in the Doggy Sidecar or let them live their best life in the Mini Pup Lamborghini. The event’s charity partner, Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge (SCARS), will also be getting involved with community dog walks at 8.30am and 10.30am. For local dog owners, it is a chance to support the work of an organisation that has

helped countless animals across the Sunshine Coast. There is also a local twist to Noosa’s Cutest Café Dog competition, with entrants encouraged to visit a dogfriendly café anywhere from Kin Kin to Peregian, snap their dog enjoying a puppaccino and post the photo to Instagram. The competition has a prize pool valued at $1300, including a custom pet portrait, pet photography package, clothing voucher and café voucher. The winner will be announced on the day at 10:30am. Those who register for the event are also in the running to win a $1000 prize pack and a year’s supply of dog treats. Organisers Sunshine Coast Music and Events said the

event was about celebrating the bond between people and their pets while bringing the community together. With the event free to attend, families can simply come along with their furry family member, wander along the river and soak up the “pawsome” atmosphere. And for anyone still keen to make a day of it, the newly refurbished Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club is nearby, with dog-friendly Round-A-Boats also available on the river.

Event Details: A Dog’s Life – Dogtopia 2026 Saturday, August 29, 8am-1pm Tewantin-Noosa Lions Park, Gympie Terrace, Noosaville FREE entry

Dogtopia will be held on Saturday August 29 at the Tewantin-Noosa Lions Park and there will be many great prizes up for grabs including a custom pet portrait by Tracey Keller Pet Portrait Artist (pictured). Photo: Contributed

Salty Saturdays returning this spring in Jack Morgan Park ONE OF Coolum’s most loved family friendly events is returning this spring with the ever-popular Salty Saturdays taking over Jack Morgan Park in Coolum with the first instalment set to happen on Saturday September 12. The popular free community event will run from 3-8pm and being located in Jack Morgan Park the event is right in the heart of Coolum Beach, with locals and visitors invited to gather their crew and enjoy an unforgettable coastal evening. Salty Saturdays will deliver an exciting line-up of free

live music, dancing, delicious street food, market stalls, lawn games, kids’ activities, and plenty of family-friendly fun. Lea Taylor from Sunshine Coast Music and Events said the event is the perfect way to “kick back, enjoy some great food and live tunes, and make the most of our beautiful coastal evenings.” “Whether you’re coming for the tunes, the food, the markets, or simply to soak up the atmosphere, Salty Saturdays promises a sunset session like no other.”

SALTY DETAILS: Where: Jack Morgan Park, Coolum Beach When: Saturday September 12 and continuing on the second Saturday of each month Time: 3pm–8pm Entry: Free – all ages welcome Vibe: Family friendly Bring your Salty crew, your picnic blanket, and your best sunset vibes - and don’t forget, pooches are welcome too (on a lead). For more information, visit Salty Saturdays Coolum Beach on Facebook.

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Salty Saturdays will return to Jack Morgan Park on Saturday September 12. The free family friendly event will then run on the second Saturday of each month. Photos: Contributed

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LATEST BOWLS RESULTS Tuesday, 4 August Social Bowls 1st I Timms, D Manning +28 2nd N Mellett, P Spencer +27 3rd J Cahill, S Dove +26 4th L Millard, P Mountjoy +16 Thursday, 6 August Social Bowls 1st G Wood, P Slater +25 2nd J & I McKay +25 3rd B Griffiths, J Forde +18 4th E Trost, P Judge +16 Friday, 7 August Social Bowls 1st J Beattie, P Teale +28 2nd N Iopera, G Torbitt +27 3rd P Judge, A King +20 4th G Dysart, Y Walsh +20 5th R Trewin, G Dodd +20 Sunday, 9 August 3 Bowl Pairs - Prizes M Rey, V Smith J Archer, L Whittington J Robertson, S Moss G Field, C Casey Tuesday, 11 August Social Bowls 1st S Moss, N Mellett +38 2nd Sandy & Scott Wilson +23 3rd N & A King +20 4th M Corcoran, P Bain +19

Thursday, 13 August Social Bowls 1st G Blandthorn, N Mahney +20 2nd D & G Durro +19 3rd B Blair, B Jenkins, R Stewart +18 4th P Spencer, P Ions +16

Friday, 14 August Social Bowls 1st A Horsburgh, M Curnow +38 2nd P Judge, B Smith +25 3rd G Duro, D Wiggins +23 4th P Spencer, L Whittington, A Bannister +17 5th K Emerton, J Chapman +17

SCDBA Women’s Sevens League Gold Division Round 2 – Coolum Beach 57 def by Buderim 58 Round 3 – Coolum Beach 59 def Club Maroochy 51 Silver Division Round 2 – Coolum Beach 45 def by Pelican Waters 60 Round 3 – Coolum Beach abandoned

Club Championships All Club Championship results available on club website at Club Championships (https:// coolumbeachbowls.com.au/ club-championships/). Weekly Bowls Program • Social bowls every Tuesday Open Pairs 1pm, Thursday Open Pairs 1pm, Friday Open Pairs 1pm.

Sunday, 9 August Social Bowls - Prizes S Spiers L Whittington G Jones R Grimwade

• Register on club website at Weekly Social Bowls (https:// coolumbeachbowls.com.au/ social-bowls)/. • For all social bowls enquiries contact the Social Bowls Coordinator on 0499 167922. • Barefoot bowls every Friday night from 4.30-7pm and Sunday afternoon from 1-5pm. For all barefoot bowls enquiries, including social functions, contact the Club Manager on 5446 1153. • Coaching is provided free of charge every Wednesday morning commencing at 10am. Register on club website at Free Coaching (https:// coolumbeachbowls.com.au/ free-coaching/) or contact the Coaching Coordinator on 0493 216779.

Sunday morning bowlers enjoying the sunshine on the morning of August 16. Players are welcome every Sunday from 9am. Photo: Contributed

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SCDBA Pennant Open Division 1 Round 3 – Coolum Beach 46 def by Pelican Waters 66 Round 4 – Coolum Beach 46 def by Tewantin-Noosa 63 Open Division 2 Round 3 – Coolum Beach 50 def by Pelican Waters 65 Round 4 – Coolum Beach 53 def by Club Kawana 59 Open Division 4 Round 3 – Coolum Beach 50 def by Headland Pacific 55 Round 4 – Coolum Beach 56 def by Pelican Waters 70

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WED 19 AUG

| 23

0.45m

1.44m

0.82m

WED 26 AUG

0.47m

1.3m

0.31m

1.81m

6:00 am

12:56 pm

7:08 pm

Coolum

1:14 am

6:45 am

12:43 pm

7:18 pm

9:10 am

3:11 pm

10:18 pm

Maroochy River

4:24 am

9:00 am

3:53 pm

9:33 pm

THU 20 AUG

1.19m

0.52m

1.42m

0.86m

THU 27 AUG

0.4m

1.38m

0.25m

1.85m

Coolum

12:19 am

6:46 am

2:15 pm

8:55 pm

Coolum

1:43 am

7:20 am

1:18 pm

7:50 pm

Maroochy River

2:34 am

9:56 am

4:30 pm

Maroochy River

4:53 am

9:35 am

4:28 pm

10:05 pm

FRI 21 AUG

1.07m

0.57m

1.45m

0.8m

FRI 28 AUG

0.33m

1.46m

0.22m

1.86m

Coolum

1:23 am

7:48 am

3:35 pm

10:30 pm

Coolum

2:12 am

7:56 am

1:53 pm

8:20 pm

Maroochy River

3:38 am

10:58 am

5:50 pm

12:05 am

Maroochy River

5:22 am

10:11 am

5:03 pm

10:35 pm

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SAT 22 AUG

1.03m

0.58m

1.51m

0.72m

SAT 29 AUG

0.28m

1.53m

0.23m

1.84m

Coolum

3:11 am

9:05 am

4:38 pm

11:29 pm

Coolum

2:41 am

8:31 am

2:29 pm

8:51 pm

Maroochy River

5:26 am

12:15 pm

6:53 pm

1:40 am

Maroochy River

5:51 am

10:46 am

5:39 pm

11:06 pm

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• Marcoola Surf Club

SUN 23 AUG

0.72m

1.07m

0.54m

1.59m

SUN 30 AUG

0.24m

1.58m

0.27m

1.77m

• Coles Coolum

• North Shore Community Centre • Pacific Paradise News

4:31 am

10:23 am

5:28 pm

Coolum

• Coles Pacific Paradise

3:12 am

9:10 am

3:07 pm

9:22 pm

• Coles Peregian Springs

• Peregian Springs News • Soul Foods Café Pacific Paradise

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AVAILABLE TO BE PICKED UP AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS:

Maroochy River

2:39 am

6:46 am

1:33 pm

7:43 pm

Maroochy River

6:22 am

11:25 am

6:17 pm

11:37 pm

• Coolum Beach Bowls Club

MON 24 AUG

0.62m

1.14m

0.47m

1.68m

MON 31 AUG

0.22m

1.62m

0.35m

1.67m

• Coolum Beach Caravan Park

• The German Bakehouse

• Coolum High School

• The Mudjimba Store

Coolum

12:11 am

5:26 am

11:22 am

6:10 pm

Coolum

3:43 am

9:50 am

3:48 pm

9:55 pm

• Coolum News

Maroochy River

3:21 am

7:41 am

2:32 pm

8:25 pm

Maroochy River

6:53 am

12:05 pm

6:58 pm

• Waiting for Huey Café Town of Seaside

• Coolum Village News • Coolum-Peregian RSL

TUE 25 AUG

0.54m

1.22m

0.38m

1.75m

TUE 1 SEP

0.24m

1.63m

0.46m

1.53m

Coolum

12:44 am

6:09 am

12:06 pm

6:45 pm

Coolum

4:17 am

10:33 am

4:33 pm

10:31 pm

Maroochy River

3:54 am

8:24 am

3:16 pm

9:00 pm

Maroochy River

7:27 am

12:48 pm

7:43 pm

12:10 am

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• Marcoola Beach News and Convenience Store

• Woolworths Sunshine Plaza • Yandina IGA

• Marcoola Branch Bendigo Bank

• Wagtail Coffee Shop Yaroomba

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