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An old amenities block located next to the Marcoola Surf Club has been given a stunning makeover which came about via the passionate fundraising hard work from a group of dedicated residents, businesses and local sponsors. The vibrant and colourful mural covers the entire exterior of the block and was painted by Kabi Kabi artist Zartisha Davis with muralist Sarah Sculley and Marcoola community members of all ages also pitching in to paint the mural. The mural celebrates our biosphere and tells local stories featuring children and community members as well as the stories and imagery from the First Nations custodians. Biospheres recognise the relationship between the natural world and humans whilst making sure these unique regions are preserved and also foster sustainable development and culutural recognition. Pictured are Marcoola community members, sponsors and Cr Taylor Bunnag at the unveiling of the mural. Continued on page 10. Photo: Vanessa Hall

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World News Day- Where Have All the Journalists Gone?

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IT WAS World News Day on September 28 – a day which celebrates journalism, and the fact-based, verified information it produces. It’s also a good day to remind ourselves why that matters. Because whether it’s a realworld conversation around the water cooler at work, or an answer being generated by AI, we need to be feeding the system – both human and robot – accurate, verified information. Get that wrong and the consequences can be catastrophic. Truth matters – especially

when the truth is less sexy than a more compelling story, told entertainingly by an advocate or influencer that gets more clicks on social media. And that’s the problem. We are producing more information and “news” than ever before, while having fewer journalists doing the work of checking it, challenging it and finding out whether it’s actually true. So where have all the journalists gone? In regional Australia, if you’re looking for some of the best-paid journalists in town – often the former editors or longest-serving scribes at the local paper – you’ll increasingly find them writing marketing and “news” for the local council. Yes, the same government they once held to account now has some of the best journalistic talent producing its PR. We can’t blame the journalists. They get paid more to do less. We didn’t ask our council to establish a newsroom. And yet that’s increasingly what is happening. Councils are building their own channels to “inform” residents – websites, newsletters, videos, social media and publications that look increasingly like news services. But here’s the problem. A government communications

operation exists to tell people what the government is doing. A newsroom exists to ask whether what the government is doing is any good. They’re not the same thing. One communicates. The other scrutinises. PR, NEWS OR ADVERTISING? Government and corporate PR departments produce “news”. Online advocates and

influencers produce “news”. Marketing is dressed up as information. Opinion is dressed up as fact. Social media platforms are just as happy to host dangerous lies as they are the truth. They profit the same either way. There’s an old maxim in journalism that news is what somebody doesn’t want printed – the rest is PR. A great local news ser-

vice does much more than that, of course. It builds connection, tells the stories of communities, celebrates local achievement and helps people understand the place they live. But it must also do that first thing. It must be prepared to ask the questions somebody doesn’t want asked. Because democracy depends on scrutiny. This year, more than 1,000 news organisations across

more than 100 countries marked World News Day together – with a global campaign asking the public to know the facts, understand what matters and choose trusted journalism, because it’s their right to know. It’s also a chance for all of us to think about the information diet we’re consuming. Stop scrolling. Question the things that simply confirm what you already believe. Be suspicious of certainty without evidence. And remember that not everything that looks like news is journalism. Let’s celebrate local news services and the journalists who work across regional Australia. They are essential infrastructure for our democratic way of life. They are the people who help make sure the information we consume – in our communities, in our conversations and increasingly in our AI machines – is based on something more solid than whoever shouted the loudest or got the most clicks. 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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Local artist wins hearts with Sunshine Coast National Art Prize win Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that the following text contains the name of a deceased person. THE ARTIST behind the striking mural on the Marcoola amenities block has now taken out the People’s Choice Award at the Sunshine Coast National Art Prize for her work ‘Movement and flow’. A proud Kabi Kabi, Cobble Cobble and Butchulla artist, Zartisha’s work is strongly connected to culture, family and Saltwater stories – themes which feature throughout her mural at Marcoola also. Running since 2006, the Sunshine Coast National Art Prize is the region’s premier art award and forms part

of Sunshine Coast Council’s acquisition program with winning works added to the Sunshine Coast Art Collection. Each year 40 finalists are selected from the vast range of national entries and are exhibited at Caloundra Regional Gallery with award winners notified at a special celebration which was held on Thursday September 24. Chosen by visitors to the exhibition as the work which resonated with them the most, the People’s Choice Award win sees Zartisha take home $2,500 for her work and celebrated acclaim for her creativity. In Movement and flow, Zartisha explores the ongoing relationship between land and sea, using repeated forms inspired by shell middens. The middens represent

generations of people gathering, sharing food and caring for Country, giving the work a strong connection to place and the stories held within it. MAJOR PRIZE WIN FOR TWO INTERCONNECTED ARTISTS This year’s winners were selected by guest judge Rhana Devenport ONZM, who said the sheer diversity of artistic expression in Australia today is vividly expressed in this year’s Prize. “First Nations voices are ever present in video and painting in an exploration of culture and Country, while the concerns of our time – ranging from the resilience and beauty of nature to the legacy of bushfires, and from the intimacy of familial and community relationships to

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social protest – offer compelling insights,” Ms Devenport said. The $25,000 Major Prize went to a collaborative work which somewhat began in 1984 when two artists began journeys that would eventually bring their creative worlds together. Kumanjayi (Walala) Tjapaltjarri (c. 1962–2026) and his family, known as the Pintupi Nine, arrived at the remote Western Australian community of Kiwirrkurra after living a traditional nomadic life in the Western Desert. That same year, Michael Eather travelled across Australia from Hobart, passing through Alice Springs before reaching Maningrida, where he started his own family. Both went on to build independent artistic practices

- their paths later crossing and they would go on to forge a creative connection that would span more than 25 years. Their winning collaborative artwork, ‘We are still creating ourselves II’, was awarded after the recent passing of Tjapaltjarri - a highly significant Pintupi artist whose distinctive work is held in collections across Australia and internationally. Through layered pattern, line and colour, We are still creating ourselves II brings two distinct artistic languages into conversation. Tjapaltjarri’s bold, graphic interpretations of the Tingari Cycle meet Eather’s symbolic narratives of maps, stingrays and portals, creating an interconnected landscape that explores imagination, place and belonging across cultures

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CREDIT RATING Dear editor, Now the dust has settled on the Queensland LNP government’s budget and following its credit rating downgrade from AA+ to AA by S & P Global, Queenslanders will have to be prepared to tighten their belts. It will cost the State an extra $1 billion in interest payments to bondholders by the end of the decade. A credit downgrade not only risks higher debt costs but there will be less money for the services Queenslanders deserve. Less hospitals, less schools and less infrastructure. Opposition Leader Steven Miles said it is all on the Crisafulli Government as they have been repeatedly warned it would happen if they did not deliver on their own savings target. Treasurer David Janetzki attempted to blame the Federal Budget however, Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers said “…the State has done very well out of the Federal Budget. There are a number of reasons why ratings agencies have a dim view of the LNP’s State Budgets but given the billions of extra dollars we are pouring into the state, the Commonwealth is not one of them…” Meanwhile the Federal Labor Government has maintained our AAA credit rating from all three major global rating agencies. Australia is one of only ten or eleven other countries to do so in these turbulent times. So how does the Queensland Treasurer intend to deliver a budget improvement? Or is he hoping to spend his way out of the mess he is creating for the future. Robyn Deane, Nambour. FOOTY FINALS FEAR Dear editor, Australia does sport better than almost anywhere on earth. The AFL and NRL Grand Finals aren’t just games — they’re part of our national rhythm. Streets hum with excitement, kids pull on team colours, and families gather for what feels like a cultural holiday. It’s one of our proudest traditions. But alongside the cheers

and barbecues, another story unfolds — quieter, darker, and far more confronting. While fans decorate their cars and plan parties, domestic violence workers prepare for a surge in calls. They strengthen safety plans, ready emergency accommodation, and brace for what they know is coming. Because in Australia, football finals can bring out the best in us and the most insidious. Domestic violence calls spike sharply around major sporting events. Sport doesn’t cause domestic violence. But alcohol, gambling, heightened emotion and aggressive behaviour can escalate existing patterns of abuse. We’ve seen it recently: bottles thrown at referees, crowds hurling abuse, anger broadcast into living rooms. When aggression is normalised in public, it becomes easier to excuse in private. Australia loves its footy. But our families deserve to feel safe too. We can celebrate our sporting traditions proudly — and still insist on respect, accountability and safety in every home. Garry Reynolds, Peregian Springs. AGED CARE SPEND Dear editor, Older Australians deserve care, not spin The Albanese Government wants Australians to believe that increased agedcare spending proves it is delivering more for older Australians. But where is the evidence? The government has replaced Home Care Packages with its new Support at Home system, accompanied by a massive expansion of rules and reporting requirements. At the same time, the government is funding wage increases for aged-care workers. Those substantial increases are important and deserved, but they are not the same thing as providing older Australians with more hours of care. So when the government boasts about rising agedcare expenditure, taxpayers deserve to know what that increase actually represents. How much is going to wages? How much is being swal-

lowed by administration, regulation, assessments and IT? How much has been allocated but not yet spent, and, most importantly, how much additional care is actually reaching older Australians? Don’t tell older Australians that billions more are being spent while they wait for assessments, approvals and services. Show us the care. After the lessons of the Royal Commission, older Australians deserve a system that delivers care rather than another layer of government bureaucracy. The government cannot have it both ways. If it wants credit for increasing agedcare spending, it should also be prepared to publish exactly how much of that increase has translated into more care for older Australians. Older Australians have paid taxes all their lives. They deserve more than political announcements and accounting tricks. They deserve care. Colin Caudell, Coolum Beach. FUEL COSTS Dear editor, Politicians are sponsored by the taxpayers! They are generously renumerated with taxpayer dollars: cars, free fuel, accommodation, meal allowance and air travel as part and parcel of their work life. Our tax contributions include the GST, which affects every aspect of our cost of living, directly or indirectly. Australians are the goose which lays the golden eggs. Presently, the GST on fuel is a windfall for our federal and state governments, as the rise and rise of the fuel prices continue to add misery on misery, and hardship on hardship for workers, truckies, families and individuals trying to make a living with the odds against them. There is no end in sight of the unresolved and expanding war inflicting economic pressure upon global oil prices. However, the cost of living seems not to affect the modus operandi of our politicians, public servants and our Prime Minister’s ambitions to ensure a seat on the World Security Council, officially launching Australia’s bid for a temporary seat on the U. N. Security Council for 2029-30. He is cruising the world first class, to bring Australia to the

table, comes at a huge cost to taxpayers. The horrific fuel price rises and its continuum are frightening realities for Australian companies, institutions, workers, families and individuals with no respite in sight. Earlier, the excise tax relief helped bring down the fuel price impact. It was followed by a 50% fuel excise relief for retail fuel prices. Now the hugely extra GST bonus the government is currently accumulating, should be discarded, due to the sheer historical impact of the wholesale price, refining costs, excise costs then GST on this, compounds to bring excessive hardship upon our economy. Remove the GST. Give Australians a light of

hope, in the tunnel of dark economic times. E. Rowe, Marcoola.

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GOV SLOGANS Dear editor, Government is a delicate thing that requires much thought and balancing of past and future ideas. The separation of powers is one of the most important and enduring symbols of a fair and just government. To understand it requires a person to read deeply about history and human behaviour. It absolutely 100 percent should not be brought into disrepute by a two-bit slogan cooked up by some tik tok advisor. Slogans will not suc-

ROBODEBT? Dear editor, An action described by the Robodebt Royal Commissioner as “crude and cruel” and “neither fair nor legal” and the names of those responsible has been in a sealed envelope for the past few years. Is it now time to open the envelope or has it fallen ‘off the table’ to reside permanently in a dark and forgotten corner? Just asking.

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DELIVERING 2032 AND BEYOND In Partnership with the Queensland Government

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Games delivery shaping South East Queensland’s future SOUTH East Queensland is growing quickly, and the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games provide an opportunity to deliver the venues, transport, housing and community infrastructure the region will need for decades to come. Across the region, that plan is already taking shape. Early works are underway at Brisbane Stadium in the Victoria Park precinct, and at the Brisbane Showgrounds, which will house the Athlete Village and an upgraded 20,000-seat Main Arena, brightening the Ekka’s future and contributing a permanent inner-city housing legacy for Queenslanders. The Queensland Tennis Centre will add up to 3000-seat show court and up to 12 match courts to its existing Pat Rafter Arena. Delivery is progressing across the wider region, with site preparation progressing at the Logan Indoor Sports Centre, design underway at the Moreton Bay Indoor Sports Centre and the Sunshine Coast Stadium, and a new Redlands whitewater rafting centre being delivered. These facilities are being planned for long-term sporting, event and community use. The Gold Coast is slated to host events at a new arena and hockey centre, to be funded and delivered by the City of Gold Coast, beside its Convention Centre, plus the Athlete Village and triathlon, while Toowoomba’s showgrounds become an Equestrian Centre of Excellence. This activity presents a range of opportunities for South East Queensland businesses to supply goods and services for the Games, across construction, transport, technology, security, event services and more, boosting employment. The 2032 Games will be an event for all of Queensland, with communities across the

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state slated to share in hosting opportunities, investment and the global spotlight, including Cairns, Townsville, Rockhampton, Mackay, the Whitsundays and Maryborough.

Better connections for a growing South East Queensland MAJOR transport projects across South East Queensland are underway or in planning, including The Wave on the Sunshine Coast, the Logan to Gold Coast Faster Rail, Cross River Rail, the Brisbane Metro expansion, the Gold Coast Light Rail extension from Harbour Town at Biggera Waters to the Gold Coast University Hospital, the GC Surfer bus service linking Robina to Coolangatta via Burleigh Heads and the Gold Coast Airport (Gold Coast Transport Plan), and road upgrades. For Brisbane, that means new rail lines and stations, northern and eastern bus priority corridors, and road upgrades.

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Its legacy should be measured in the opportunities it creates long after 2032 a place where Queenslanders can swim, train, gather and connect for decades to come,” Hayne says.

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a swimming legacy for Queenslanders QUEENSLAND has produced more Olympic swimmers than anywhere else on the planet, yet has never had a facility to match that talent. The Chandler (Sleeman Sports Complex) pool has been home to Queensland swimming since the 1982 Commonwealth Games, but the new National Aquatic Centre will take that legacy further. Rising in the Victoria Park Precinct, the Centre will become the heart of Australian swimming for 2032 and beyond. Design is underway, with a firm appointed via the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority.

It will feature a main and secondary stadium with indoor pools, holding up to 25,000 spectators during the Games and up to 8000 afterwards, alongside the new Brisbane Stadium and Showgrounds. ARM Architecture, Arkhefield and NH Architecture are the principal architects; ARM Director Andrew Hayne says the venue is designed as an inclusive, intergenerational space for Queenslanders well beyond Brisbane. The Centre is part of the Queensland Government’s 2032 Delivery Plan, linking venue construction to road, transport, tourism

and grassroots sport upgrades statewide. That matters to the regions as much as the capital: thousands travel to Brisbane each year for championships, and for many, from Cairns to Charleville, that trip is a first exposure to an Olympic or Paralympic pathway. “Whether you’re chasing gold or teaching your kids to swim, this place will feel welcoming and inspiring from the moment you arrive,” Mr Hayne says. “Its legacy should be measured in the opportunities it creates long after 2032 — a place where Queenslanders can swim, train, gather and connect for decades to come.”

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Coolum Art Collective Spring Exhibition THE COOLUM Civic Centre turned into a gallery over the recent weekend with the Coolum Art Collective holding their spring exhibition with exceptional art on display and artisans selling their wares. The Coolum Art Collective is a group of semi-professional artists and their exhibitions allow members the opportunity to both display and sell their works with the quality and range of art on display stunning.

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Council grant allows gardens to grow SPRING is a great time to get your hands dirty – and for residents without a garden of their own, a community garden can be a great place to start and thanks to funds secured via Sunshine Coast Council’s Minor Grants program, local community gardens are growing! At Mudjimba Community Garden, about 50 members are working together to grow vegetables, herbs, fruit and flowers, while also building friendships and getting to know more people in their local community.

The garden is completely off-grid, running on solar power and rainwater, and has become a place where locals can learn new skills, share gardening tips and simply spend time outdoors. For president Jenny Harrison, the garden was also a way to connect with her new community after moving to Mudjimba in 2025. “I love gardening and it seemed a good way to meet people who have similar interests to me,” Jenny said. Established in 2023, the garden has teams looking

after composting, garden beds, the fruit forest and general maintenance. Residents can also bring along their fruit and vegetable scraps to be turned into compost - helping reduce waste while putting nutrients back into the garden and there is going to be new infrastructure on site soon. A new water tank will be installed with the help of a Sunshine Coast Council Minor Grant, bringing the garden’s total to four tanks. “When the garden was first started, we brought water to the site in 44-gallon drums

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AN AMENITIES block at Marcoola has been transformed into a colourful celebration of the Sunshine Coast Biosphere, with the local community helping bring the new mural to life. Marcoola Community Group president Susie Chapman said the idea had been talked about for years before the opportunity finally came up to turn the old building into a canvas. “We got to play with this beautiful and big old-fashioned block building which has been a blank canvas for so many years,” Susie said. The project was designed by Kabi Kabi artist Zartisha Davis with muralist Sarah Sculley and together they worked with the community through a series of workshops. Sarah then created stencils and mapped out the design before residents and children joined in for what Susie described as a giant “paint by numbers”. “It was a collaborative effort and lots of people picked up paint.” The mural features coastal and island themes, along with banksias and an important First Nations element – Shell Middens. Susie said the Middens represented the long connection between First Nations people, the coast and its waterways, with the shells holding memories. Kabi Kabi dancers were also part of the opening cer-

emony which helped connect the mural to the stories and culture of the area. Susie explained how that First Nations connection is an important part of what the Sunshine Coast’s UNESCO Biosphere designation represents. “It’s not just about landscape and species - it’s also about people and culture –

historic culture and present culture,” Susie said. The mural celebrates the people, landscapes, species and culture that make up the region, while reminding the community that caring for the biosphere is an ongoing and shared responsibility. The project was made possible by the funding and work from the Borrell Family,

Carolyn and Martin JordanWilliams from Austraffic, White’s IGA, Bendigo Bank, Marcoola SLSC, OSCAR Inc and Sunshine Coast Council. WHAT IS A BIOSPHERE RESERVE They are places where science, culture, and inclusive governance come together, showing how biodiversity

conservation and sustainable development can successfully go hand in hand. They are places where science, culture, and inclusive governance come together, showing how biodiversity conservation and sustainable development can successfully go hand in hand. They are governed by UNESCO and rather than

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COOLUM STATE HIGH SCHOOL CELEBRATION OF EXCELLENCE

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COOLUM STATE HIGH SCHOOL

OH, WHAT a night! The Coolum State High School ‘Celebration of Excellence’ was a wonderful celebration of the outstanding academic, musical and sporting achievement that exists in our school. And truly what a night it was! The Celebration of Excellence allows us to put on an event and show the community the outstanding musicians, dancers and performers that we have at Coolum State High School and showcase just how talented they are. The standard of music was phenomenal and was opened by the award-winning Wind Symphony who this year conquered everything before them. A stirring rendition of ‘Jolene’ honoured the great Dolly Parton, while the rock band’s ‘Never Tear Us Apart’ was a blistering cross-over anthem made even better by Isla King’s unforgettable saxophone solo. The jazz band and the lyrical dancers were superb and underscored the range of talent in the school, while Layla Barnett’s version of Chris Isaak’s ‘Wicked Game’ proved why she is considered one of the best school-aged singers in Queensland and is set for an amazing future. But it was the final performance that brought all elements of the school’s music program together into one superb performance of Earth, Wind and Fire’s ‘September’, with the performance drawing from the jazz and rock bands, dance troupe, wind

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symphony, string ensemble and vocal program. The number of students winning Gold Academic Awards was a school record, demonstrating how more and more students are striving to reach personal bests. The ultimate academic award, the Wandama Award, is presented to the highest achieving year 12 student at the time of the awards ceremony. In an incredibly tight contest, Sasha Seymour won this prestigious award with her name now joining the likes of 2023 winner Jessnee Ng who received the perfect ATAR score of 99.95. We were honoured to have a range of special guests in attendance on the evening, with the presence of fellow Advertiser columnist, Frances Windolf, an absolute highlight. Frances was a foundation teacher during Coolum High’s first year in existence and there is no greater scholar of or servant to our community, so having Frances present awards to this generation of students was an absolute privilege. Coolum State High School’s ‘Celebration of Excellence’ has become a pinnacle event for everyone in attendance and an annual opportunity to showcase to a wider audience the excellence that exists amongst the young people in our community. It was an absolutely wonderful night! All photos: CSHS

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Putting breast health first this October

BREAST Cancer Awareness Month is an important reminder that breast health matters at every age. Understanding your individual risk, knowing what to look for and staying up to date with appropriate screening can all play an important role in early detection. Coolum Radiology are proud to be part of the Noosa Radiology network and also support the McGrath Foundation and the vital work they do to provide specialist breast

care nurses to people experiencing breast cancer and their families. To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, they are offering a complimentary 30-minute breast consultation with one of their breast imaging specialists to all patients who undertake breast imaging during October. The consultation provides an opportunity to discuss your individual risk of breast cancer to optimise your imaging and screening needs, based on your personalised risk and breast density. The Noosa practice offers the most comprehensive breast imaging service on the Sunshine Coast, offering 3D mammography, contrast enhanced mammography,

quantitative breast density assessment, breast ultrasound, breast MRI, personalised risk assessment, mammographic, sonographic and MRI guided biopsy and localisation as well as PET/CT imaging. The network of radiology practices in Coolum, Noosa, Gympie and Cooroy employs four Radiologists who are subspecialised in Breast imaging. Dr Drew McMenamin, Dr Todd Malone, Dr Jessica Wong and Dr LiEnn Yapp and two dual trained Radiologists subspecialised in cancer imaging, Dr Lisa Tarlinton and Dr Ben Kelley provide comprehensive imaging services and reporting. Dr Lisa Hammerton is a dual-qualified Breast Physician with more than 25 years’ experience in breast health, preventative care and

familial breast cancer risk. Dr Hammerton previously served as Senior Medical Officer and Medical Director at BreastScreen Queensland’s Sunshine Coast division. A consultation includes your individual breast cancer risk assessment, an explanation of breast density and what it means for screening which will help you understand your breast imaging results and answer questions or concerns about your breast health. A future screening plan based on your individual risk will also be discussed. For patients who require further assessment, same day Imaging, consultation and biopsy can be completed in one visit. Depending on your individual needs, your appointment may include 3D mammography, contrast enhanced mammography, breast

MRI, breast ultrasound, a 30-minute breast consultation and image-guided biopsy, if clinically indicated. By supporting the McGrath Foundation and offering complimentary breast health consultations, the Noosa Radiology group are asking women to prioritise their breast health and to feel con-

fident asking questions about their individual risk and screening needs. The complimentary consultations are available to the first 30 eligible patients who book breast imaging during October 2026. Call Coolum Radiology on 5238 8533 to book.

Book your breast imaging at Coolum Radiology which is part of the Noosa Radiology network. The group offers specialised and comprehensive breast imaging. Photo: Contributed

Marcoola artist shines at Currumbin’s SWELL Sculpture Festival THE ICONIC Gold Coast ‘SWELL Sculpture Festival’ which features instillations and sculptures along the coast at Currumbin Beach has a local connection this year with Marcoola artist Harmony Linthorne literally a ‘star’ attraction. Regarded as one of Queensland’s most loved outdoor events and well known throughout Australia the exhibition attracts more than 100,000 art lovers during the course of the ten-day event. At just 22, Harmony’s Morning Star piece is a striking three-metre sculpture covered in shimmering gold and silver mirror tiles and set against the beach and ocean,

the 10-point star catches the sunlight and reflects its surroundings, creating a different view depending on where one stands. The effect is particularly eye-catching when people walk around the sculpture, with their reflections appearing alongside the sand, sky and ocean. “Morning Star is designed to play with light and space while prompting moments of self-awareness,” Harmony said. “By using mirrored surfaces outdoors, the artwork blurs the boundary between the viewer and the surrounding environment. As people move around the star, their reflec-

tion fragments alongside the sky and ocean, inviting them to consider their own physical presence within an everchanging landscape.” Harmony recently graduated from Griffith University with a Bachelor of Visual Art and previously exhibited at SWELL with her interactive work ‘Wheelie Blossoms’, however Morning Star is a bigger and more ambitious creation. Ms Linthorne’s practice focuses heavily on audience interaction and psychological engagement with Morning Star drawing on celestial imagery and ornamental excess to spark both playful wonder and moments of vulnerability,

creating shifting encounters that alternate between attraction and disorientation. Whilst the 2026 festival has finished, SWELL will return from September 9-19, 2027, and will mark the festival’s 25th anniversary. The festival attracts artists from across Australia and overseas, along with artist talks, guided sculpture walks, workshops, live music and other activities.

Harmony Linthorne with her piece ‘Morning Star’. Photos: Contributed

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Morning Star as it was featured at the SWELL Sculpture Festival on the Gold Coast.

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MEMBER FOR MAROOCHYDORE and the whole SURF LIFE SAVING team for their SEASON KICKS OFF dedication THE 2026 Surf Life Savand the time they put in each ing Season has kicked off year to make the event such a with a return to the beach of success. our magnificent volunteer life savers and the great men and women of this movement are back patrolling the beaches and working all the other roles that make this possible. I was honoured recently to join a wonderful group of women who are at the heart of the movement which was hosted by Surf Life Saving Queensland. It’s humbling to hear their Fiona Simpson MP with Summah contribution as leaders in this Edwards at the Yaroomba magnificent volunteer moveBoardriders Nex Gen event. ment. Hard to believe it was Photo: Contributed only 46 years ago that women were allowed to officially SUNSHINE COAST train and patrol and they have more than proven their AIRPORT NORTH strength and capability. HowPDA COMMUNITY ever, there are many teams of CONSULTATION volunteers in non-patrol roles OPENING SOON as well. I’m reminded of local The release of a planning legend, Lorraine Buhk, an inreport for the proposed deductee to the Australian Surf velopment of the Northern Life Saving Hall of Fame and Precinct of the Sunshine stalwart of Alex who started Coast Airport (the old northher volunteer journey in 1953 ern runway) will be open - and who continues to serve for community consultation and inspire. Also, praise must soon. go to Cathy Harding, of MoSunshine Coast Airport oloolaba Surf Club, who was has submitted the draft AirAustralia’s first female Club port North Precinct Master Captain in 1987. I remember Plan to EDQ for initial feedinterviewing her when I was back as part of the planning a local journalist - and she process. Key supporting studalso continues to serve and ies, including detailed traffic inspire. and flood modelling, are still being finalised in consultaYAROOMBA BOARD tion with Council who is the owner of the land under a RIDERS NEX GEN 2026 long-term lease to the airport. Another great Yaroomba Public consultation will comBoard Riders “Next Gen mence when this information 2026” competition was held, is complete and available to and it was a fantastic day celthe community. ebrating and supporting youth It is important that the sport. community has access to the I was proud to sponsor the full suite of relevant informa“Best Sportswomans Award”, tion to support a transparent presented to Summah Edand informed consultation wards in recognition of her process. sportswomanship, attitude and positive spirit throughout the event. Her attitude and enGET IN TOUCH thusiasm really stood out on If my office can help you in the day. any way please reach out by A lot of hard work goes into phoning 5406 7100 or dropputting these competitions on, ping into my office at 1b, 148 Horton Parade Maroochydore. so a special thank you to Lee

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DIVISION 8 MEMBER FOR NOOSA SUNSHINE COAST REGIONAL COUNCIL WITH AN estimated will also be ly being 50,000 whales migrating eligible and THE BEST SEATS ON THE experienced through Queensland waters will update COAST IN YAROOMBA this year, efforts to reduce enby local residents. The works once a response is received. IF YOU haven’t visited tanglements has commenced include, pavement reconFor full information search Geeribach Lane lately, it’s with a five-week trial of modstruction, installation of kerb ‘bike’ at Noosa 360. worth stopping by. Counified acoustic whale alarms and stormwater drainage to Recent Parliament sittings cil has installed new bar on two shark nets at Noosa better manage stormwater have again highlighted the stool seating overlooking the Main Beach, with researchconveyance through the culfailings in our systems and beach, creating a fantastic ers studying how humpbacks de-sac area. We anticipate processes, including severely spot to check the surf, watch respond. Questions that we the project will be ready for restricted debate time, inadfor whales or simply enjoy trust will be answered via operational use by November equate responses to legitimate the view. The seating will the results include whether 2026, weather and site condiquestions and difficulties also support the Yaroomba identified is any unintended tions permitting. getting action on issues comBoardriders Club during impacts on marine species. munities have raised for competitions, with the existWe continue advocating for years. Concerns also arose ing rail widened to make the LIFE-SAVING TUBE seven-day drone monitorduring debate on the State area more comfortable and INSTALLED IN MUDJIMBA ing, and clear measurable Development Minerals Bill practical for everyone. A new rescue tube has been standards for when shark regarding increased governinstalled at Beach Access net alternatives are considment powers for projects of MOUNT COOLUM ered ‘proven effective’. Read 123, opposite the Mudjimba ‘state significance’, includmore at www.sandybolton. Surf Life Saving Club, proPATHWAY ing what actually constitutes com/noosa-360/ and search viding an additional piece of After hearing from resi‘state significance’. ‘whale’. safety equipment for use outdents about the challenges of Regardless of who is in side patrol hours. An ongoing concern has getting around the area, I’m power at any level of govbeen for those who purchased Thank you to Mudjimba pleased to see a new pathway ernment, transparency, lawful e-bikes before the Surf Life Saving Club Presibeing delivered along Melaccountability, scrutiny and new requirements, particudent Guy Tanner for his ville Court in Mount Coolum. representation must remain larly bikes without a valid advocacy and commitment Funded through Counbeyond reproach. Parliament compliance label. Following to improving beach safety. cil’s Vulnerable Pedestrian is where the voices of our our questions, government If you notice any damage or Program, the project will imcommunities should be heard, have advised there will be no vandalism to the rescue tube, prove accessibility and make not silenced, and democratic buy-back, trade-in or comit safer and easier for people please let me know. In any processes not diminished as pensation scheme. Instead, to move around the neighemergency, always call 000 sadly we are seeing. an e-bike assurance scheme bourhood, whether they’re first. With so much to share and is being developed to give walking, riding or using limited space, stay ‘in the eligible owners a low-cost mobility aids. Works are exKEEP IN TOUCH loop’ via Noosa 360 at www. pathway to have their bikes pected to start from Tuesday Please keep an eye on my sandybolton.com/noosa-360/ assessed, verified as safe and 6 October 2026. Facebook page for the latest or follow ‘Sandy Bolton MP’ legal, and labelled, with until Division 8 news and informaon Facebook, Instagram and February 28, 2027 to have MARCOOLA tion by searching ‘Councillor LinkedIn. For assistance on eligible bikes checked. We STORMWATER Taylor Bunnag - Division state-related matters, please are seeking clarification on 8, Sunshine Coast Regional contact my office on 5319 whether compliant aftermarUPGRADES Council’. ket electric conversion kits 3100. Council is preparing to start reconstruction of stormwater drainage along Third Avenue in Marcoola. The project aims to improve Email your contributions to: editor@coolumadvertiser.com.au drainage issues current-

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DON’T LEAVE IT TOO LATE FOR YOUR EPA IT’S JUST as important to have an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) as it is to have a will, and these days most older people have one. But what happens if someone hasn’t made an EPA and they lose capacity to make some or all of their own decisions? First of all are we sure they have lost capacity? The test for whether a person has sufficient capacity to make an EPA requires that the person be capable of making it freely and voluntarily and understands the nature and effect of the document. It is entirely possible for someone to still have sufficient capacity to appoint an Attorney or Attorney’s, but not enough capacity to make complex decisions about accommodation and finances. An assessment and report by an appropriate medical practitioner will either reinforce the person’s capacity to make the EPA or be useful to support an application for appointment of a Guardian and Administrator if such capacity can’t be shown. If one has to be made, the relevant application is to QCAT (the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal), with the Applicant seeking orders for Guardianship (personal and health matters) and/or Admin-

BE BOLD LIVING on the North Shore at Marcoola I really feel I have found my tribe and the liveability is second to none. I love teaching yoga for health and wellbeing and working with the community to sustain the natural environment and lifestyle in our coastal villages. It has meant that at times I have had to be bold and I have participated in leadership positions for government, community and conservation groups. I have taken on these positions out of love not fear - wanting the best for the community and our natural environment. It has been wonderful to find such purpose in my life by working with nature and community and connecting and sustaining. I have just been reading ‘Be Bold – Manifest Your Dream Life’ by Alexis Fernandez and I believe I have followed this approach and I want everyone similarly to have this opportunity. As Alexis suggests, we need to consider changing what is possible and getting out of negativity and your comfort zone. This can be done by acting on things, challenging boundaries and succeeding and failing building which will build resilience. I would also like to mention the Sunshine Coast Airport

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istration (finances). It is quite an undertaking, involving a very long Application form, a detailed report to be completed by a Medical Practitioner and preparation of a Financial Management Plan. Once it is completed and filed, the QCAT website says that these matters are presently taking approximately 29 weeks to get to a resolution. To make an order for Guardianship and/or Administration, the Tribunal must be satisfied not only that the person has an incapacity for a type or types of decision, but also that there are decisions to be made! The personal decisions to be made are usually about accommodation and supports (where the person is going to live and who is going to provide care), while the financial decisions are usually about how that accommodation and support is to be paid for. An application setting out the need for such decisions will usually succeed in QCAT. Pre-emptive applications, by someone seeking to be appointed, just because there is no EPA, or in readiness for when decisions may be needed in the future, will generally not succeed. The applicant will have to go through the whole painful process again. Even more reason then that everyone should appoint an EPA or EPA’s now, while they still have capacity to do so.

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plan which will open soon for community consultation. I see the visual amenity, building heights and the significant density of population with traffic congestion greatly impacting the North Shore lifestyle and liveability. There are a large number of issues relevant to our coastal natural conservation including artificial lighting and potential impacts on nesting sea turtles, impacts on adjoining environmentally significant wetlands and wildlife with Mount Coolum National Park being sliced and diced over the years a critical habitat. Also, drainage and flooding, stormwater, and the cumulative effects of development across the airport precinct continue to be downplayed. As a society we can be bold in considering the health and wellbeing of the humans and natural environment as we are all connected. While a balanced life is key, we need to take ownership and responsibility so we can live our best life. We need to act and control what we can, so actions like having your say on this development at Sunshine Coast Airport is important. On this occasion it is time to be bold. Also, be kind to yourself.

“I like your old content better than your new stuff!” BOM revises radar with new look similar to old site THE BUREAU’S latest round of website updates went live recently, with weather map improvements which make it easier to find rainfall information. The Bureau of Meteorology received immense negative feedback when the website underwent a major revamp last year, however the new site, especially the rain radars were confusing to read and interpret. Several enhancements have been made to the rain radar and weather map, with new features that bring the radar experience closer to the old radar view. The recent update includes the addition of radar locations, radar quick links, changes to how rainfall is displayed and radar range rings

to provide a visual measurement guide to how far rainfall is from familiar landmarks and locations. Website visitors can now find and view their local radar on the weather map, with the addition of a radar locations feature, radar quick links and clickable radar icons. Additionally, new radar range rings provide a visual measurement guide to help users understand how far away rain is from familiar landmarks. The size of the range rings is relative to the distances described and the location of the radar site. Rain is now better detected and more accurately displayed on the weather map, with higher definition and detail when very light to moderate rainfall is observed

and when data from overlapping radars is used. Each radar now has a unique link (URL), making it easy to save, share and bookmark favourite radar views. Bureau of Meteorology CEO Dr Stuart Minchin said that the latest updates address community feedback on the radar experience. “We know how much value the community places on their local rain radar, so we’ve listened to feedback and made these updates to help you get to your local radar faster and estimate how far away rain is,” Dr. Minchin said. “There are more updates planned for later this year, including some changes to Australian places with

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A look back in time FRANCES WINDOLF A LONG TIME COOLUM RESIDENT WITH A PASSION FOR LOCAL HISTORY

SCHOOL DAYS … THEN AND NOW! I RECENTLY attended the Coolum State High School awards night - held in the Pat Cavanagh Centre at the Coolum State School – and this wonderful occasion brought to me the difference between the THEN and the NOW of the area we live in. Coolum’s first school - the Coolum Provisional School, no. 1571 – was opened by the Under Secretary for Education, Mr. J.D.Story on Monday 2nd April 1912 at the corner where today’s South Coolum Road joins Toolga Street. There were eleven students on the first day, and seven others by the end of 1917, with three students coming from the Coolum Beach area, seven from Centenary Heights (including Wilson Fawcett Story whose uncle had officially opened the school), six from south of Mount Coolum and two from the ‘Maroochy River area’. There was only one teacher – Miss Ellen Chapman - who had attended school at Fairhill, and who had a brother and a sister both teaching at Yandina at that time. Eventually, Miss Chapman had as many as 42 children in the Coolum Provisional School, with “two lines of desks, one each side, leaving a space down the middle. Each desk sat about five or six pupils [and] provision was made for a slate which fitted in a slot in the top, and also had a space for an inkwell.”

As time [and teachers] moved on, the growing number of children in the Coolum district became inadequate for the School of Arts building, and in 1929 the Department of Public Instruction purchased three acres [1.2 hectares] of land at the corner of South Coolum Road and Warrack Street – part of Joe White’s property ‘Salaita Hill’ - as the site for a new State School. The area can still be seen, as a large empty green space, on that corner, because when the school moved again, in January 1956, the whole school building was lifted off its stumps and taken to the present Coolum State School site, where it can be seen up high above the other buildings. In the 1940s and 1950s, Coolum was not a wealthy area, and there are still some Coolum residents who remember that they would journey down to Third Bay, to collect sea-urchin quills, which would wash up in that area from islands that were hundreds of miles away and they made for wonderful ‘slate pencils’ which could be used instead of chalk on their small portable blackboards! How different from the ‘tools’ such as computers needed for learning these days. School memories remain while we all grow older, and busier! … I wonder what today’s students will remember in ten or twenty years’ time? I’m certain that the memories of today will also be shared with pleasure in the future!

Coolum State School breakup in 1955. Photo: Windolf Collection

The new rain radar as it appears on a mobile device. Photo: Vanessa Hall dual-names.” “We encourage the community to continue to share their website feedback, and we will respond with enhancements and adjustments.”

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Iconic windmill property hits the market after four decades THERE are some properties in Coolum that locals don’t need an address to recognise and the windmill on Cinnamon Avenue is one of them and this quirky property could be yours with the

property going to auction on October 17. Situated on a double block, 62-64 Cinnamon Avenue has been owned by the same family for 40 years and now it’s time for it to find its new family who will admire the home or look to redevelop. The original home was bought in 1984 with the adjoining block was purchased in 1998. The windmill was built in order to pay homage to the residents Dutch heritage where they were able to bring a little bit of the Netherlands to Australia.

A Coolum Classic! The unique ‘windmill house’ at 62-64 Cinnamon Avenue is up for sale for the first time in 40 years.

Agent Joel Hood who is selling the property said that the owners liked having a talking point. “If people want to come and see the home, they are welcome to and we would love the community to come and take a look at an open or be here on auction day,” Joel said. “Everyone who has viewed the property has been so impressed with how it’s been maintained – everything is in immaculate condition and if someone wanted it for a holiday home they could work with what is here.” The property is unusual by today’s Coolum standards and

sits on a sizeable 1578sqm across two separately titled 785sqm blocks. For reference, the average older style block in Coolum is around 600sqm. The potential for the site and the home are endless with Joel saying there has been a real mix of options touted from the people looking. “Some may want to build a large family home across the two blocks and there is development potential also.” The property is just one block back from the beach and within walking distance of Coolum’s village centre. The existing home is a singlelevel brick residence, with

The unique property sits across two large blocks of land.

a separate studio beside the pool. There is also a garage, carport, workshop and sheds. Solar panels are in place as are a registered bore and water tanks. However, the most unique feature is undoubtedly the windmill which sits on the northern block and was handmade. “It’s time for the next family to enjoy this property.” Joel said. As for the windmill, it just may end up being relocated if the new owner doesn’t want it. The two blocks are being offered together, giving the property an unusually large

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footprint so close to the centre of town and for many long-term locals, the sale is likely to pique their interest. The ‘Windmill House’ at 62–64 Cinnamon Avenue, Coolum Beach will go to auction on Saturday October 17 at 3pm. People are welcome to attend and to have a look through the home at one of the upcoming inspections. The property can also be viewed online by typing in the address which will lead to the Joel Hood Property listing.

Not only is the property on two large blocks, it is also conveniently close to the centre of Coolum. Photos: Joel Hood Property

LOCAL AUTHOR LAUNCHES YOUNG ADULT NOVEL ON SUNDAY September 13, Canteen Kitchen and Bar hosted the official launch of the Young Adult dystopian novel – ‘The Wall Within’ by Laura Morris. Friends and family gath-

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FOR SALE 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 BED: Single mattress (near new) + white wood frame with roll out drawers (can deliver) $150. Ph. 0432 626 047 BIKE HELMETS x 6: $10 to $30. Ph. 0434 631 195 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 BOSCH SERIES 4 FRONT LOADING WASHING MACHINE: 7kg. Very little use, excellent cond. Can text photos and measurements. $250. SMS to 0403 053 571 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. CDs: Andre Rieu CDs, various, wide range to choose from, as new condition. $2 each. Ph: 0406 430 460 CERAMIC ITALIAN DESIGN BASIN WITH WATER TRAP: White 800mm x 410mm x 130mm, 24kg. New. $130 Ph 0468 305 860 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: Andre Rieu DVDs, various, wide range to choose from, as new condition. $2 each. Ph: 0406 430 460 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 GOLF BAG BUGGY – COLLAPSIBLE: Adjustable bag strap. Solid rubber tyres. Fair cond. Mechanically sound. Frame needs painting. $20. Ph. 0421 799 216 GOLF BALLS x 400: @50 cents each, total $200. Ph. 0458 205 071 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 LADIES SHOES: Size 6, 7.5 cm heel, silver metallic style Genna, new from Billini shoes never worn. $35. Ph. 0414 810 816 LARGE POTS: 4 x 50cm with established Song of Indias x 3 white 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 MINOLTA COLLECTABLE CAMERAS: $150 the lot. Ph. 0400 420 058 MIRROR IN WOODEN FRAME: Large wall mirror 70 x 100. New cond. $50. Ph. 0417 770 393 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 MOUNTAIN BIKE: Alloy frame, front suspension, 18 speeds, VG paint, tyres & brakes. Rides great. $65. Ph. 0458 545 074

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Community news FRIENDS OF YAROOMBA AGM Our AGM will be held on Saturday, October 3rd at 3:30 pm at Birrahl Park, Yaroomba. Ever considered getting involved? We’d love for you to join our friendly community group. Membership is free. All are welcome. SING OUT FOR MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITY EVENT Join us at Coolum State School on Saturday, 10th October from 10am – 12 noon. Live music and sausage sizzle. Free admission. NORTH SHORE COMMUNITY BOOK CLUB Find new stories and social connections at our book club each month (next 30th 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. MUDJIMBA RSL SUB-BRANCH Mudjimba Sub Branch is holding a fundraiser on Sunday 18th October featuring The Aliens and Chris Reynolds (Eighties Recall) from 1-5pm. Doors are open at 12 noon. Bar and sausage sizzle available from 12.30pm. SOUNDS OF CELEBRATION CONCERT Annual concert by Waves of Harmony choir and Special Guest Performers, held in St Peter’s Catholic Church, Elizabeth Street, Coolum on Sunday, 25th October. All proceeds from the entry tickets and raffle go to St Vincent de Paul Coolum to be used in the Coolum area to assist those in need. The concert will begin at 2pm. Entry tickets $20 and raffle tickets $2 each or 3 for $5 will be available at the door. Afternoon tea is included in the entry cost and there are 4 great raffle prizes. MAROOCHY NORTH SHORE LIONS/MUDJIMBA SURF CLUB FUNDRAISER 31st October, 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 11am. 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 Time: 9:30am start. Next meeting: 17 September. 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). airnoosasecretary@gmail. com Tel 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. LEARN TO PLAY PICKLEBALL Sunshine Coast Pickleball Club is a not-for-profit community-based organisation that brings together individuals who share a love for this exciting and fast-paced sport. Our club provides a welcoming and inclusive environment for players of all skill levels to enjoy the game and connect with fellow enthusiasts. We are currently holding sessions for people interested in learning to play pickleball at our Coolum Primary School indoor venue every Saturday at 11:15am. For details on how to join see https://www. scpickleball.com.au/how-tostart/new-to-the-game/. $12 for members and $20 for nonmembers. Once registered you will also be able to view available sessions at all of our venues around the Sunshine Coast. Come along and discover why pickleball is the fastest growing sport in Australia. 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 wel-

coolumadvertiser.com.au come - 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 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, 29th October 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 Scrabble 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.

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

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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 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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Juvenile whale washes ashore at Alexandra Headland Recovery mission tows carcass offshore SUNSHINE Coast Council (SCC) crews worked into the night and early morning after a dead humpback whale was reported off the Sunshine Coast on Tuesday, September 22. Queensland Parks and Wildlife Services alerted SCC at about 4pm on Tuesday after the whale was spotted floating between Point Cartwright and Mudjimba. By 5pm, the whale had drifted towards the northern end of Mooloolaba, with strong tides indicating it was likely to wash ashore at Alexandra Headland. SCC environment crews moved quickly to establish an exclusion zone on the beach while arrangements were made to remove the carcass and with first light on Wednesday morning the whale was towed 20 nautical

miles offshore. Crews also collected samples and measurements for research and completed a marine animal strandings report. A GPS tracker was fitted to the whale to monitor its movements and allow crews to respond if the carcass was to drift back towards the coastline. Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Rosanna Natoli shared images of the incident on her social media account and urged people to keep their distance. “It is extremely sad to see such a majestic animal like this, however council crews are asking people to stay a safe distance away… Thanks for your understanding.” The whale was an intact juvenile female humpback measuring 6.7 metres and at

this stage the cause of death is currently unknown. Council crews have also tested the animal for H5 bird flu. The incident reinforces the message from Queensland’s SharkSmart program which advises people to report any incidents of whales which appear injured or are stranded. Contact the Department of Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation on 1300 130 372 for whales that strand on beaches, as well as whales entangled in fishing equipment. People who spot marine animals entangled in Queensland shark control program nets or drumlines or appear sick or injured can contact the Shark Control Program Hotline on 1800 806 891. During the annual humpback migration from May to October, more than 50,000

humpback whales are estimated to migrate along the Queensland coastline each year.

How QLD manages whale disposals Towing out to sea is the preferred method used by the Queensland Government

to dispose of whale bodies which have died and have washed up onto the shoreline. Where a whale washes up onto a beach where towing out is not an option and where the body is high up on the shore and into a dune area, machinery is used to bury the carcass on site.

In areas where towing and the use of machinery is not possible, natural decomposition is the final method used. This option is usually only deployed in isolated areas and where the area can be secured and an off-limits boundary enforced in order to allow natural decomposition.

An intact juvenile female humpback whale measuring 6.7 metres washed up at Alexandra Headland Beach At first light on Wednesday September 23 the whale carcass was towed 20 on the afternoon of September 22. nautical miles offshore. The carcass was tested for H5 bird flu and a GPS tracker Photo: SCRC fitted in order to monitor its future movements. Photo: SCRC

Community tip-offs leads to ATO cracking down on tax cheats only breaking the law, they Hospitality, construction & beauty – biggest culprits not to pay tax or super not also undermine those who are MORE than 52,000 tip-offs were made to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) during the past financial year, with community members increasingly speaking up about businesses and individuals they believe are doing the wrong thing. Figures released show the ATO received around 1,000 tip-offs every week during the 2025–26 financial year, with people alerting the ATO to tax evasion, cash-in-hand payments and employers failing to pay workers their correct

superannuation. While the ATO has highlighted recent action against Melbourne cafés, restaurants and fast-food outlets, the message from the ATO applies just the same to businesses across the Sunshine Coast, with the hospitality, construction and beauty industries garnering the most activity from tip-offs. ATO Assistant Commissioner Tony Goding said community tip-offs were an important source of intelligence and helped protect businesses that were doing the

right thing. “Aussies know when something doesn’t seem right, and they’re increasingly calling it out when they see someone trying to gain an unfair advantage by operating in the shadows. “Much of our most valuable intelligence comes directly from community tip-offs. Often, it’s a worker, customer or competitor who recognises something that doesn’t seem right.” Individuals and businesses who do not pay tax or super are

playing by the rules, with the ATO stating that the hospitality industry accounted for more than 2500 tip-offs nationally. Concerns included income not being declared, cash-inhand work being used to avoid tax and super obligations, and employees not receiving their correct entitlements. The ATO is quick to state that these concerns are seen in both metro and regional areas and people are encouraged to speak up if they see something that doesn’t add up and to not ignore their concerns. In Melbourne, information from tip-offs helped trigger Operation Tonberry, with ATO officers conducting more than 25 surprise visits to hospitality

businesses. “The message is simple: if you’re deliberately avoiding your tax or super obligations, there’s a good chance someone will notice,” Mr Goding said. “Whether it’s an employee, customer, supplier, former partner, competitor or member of the public, there are eyes everywhere.” The ATO said about 83 per cent of tip-offs received in 2025–26 were assessed as suitable for further review. Information is cross-checked against ATO data and other intelligence before compliance action is considered. Since July 2019, more than 360,000 tip-offs have been received and Mr Goding said that those operating in the shadows

should know that they can be found via a tip-off. “It only takes a few minutes to make a tip-off, and you can do so anonymously.” Do you have something to report? If you suspect someone is deliberately avoiding their tax or super obligations, you can report it to the ATO anonymously at www.ato.gov.au/ tipoff or by calling 1800 060 062. Community tip-offs are one of the ATO’s most valuable sources of intelligence. Every tip-off is assessed, cross-checked against available information and, where appropriate, used to support compliance action.

Noosa man caught speeding twice in just 10 minutes!

Do stupid things - expect to receive big penalties & loss of license STATE Highway Patrol Officers working along a section of the Bruce Highway intercepted one of the most brazen law breakers recently when a Noosa man was caught speeding twice in just ten minutes. The 23-year-old man has received more than $3,100 in fines after being detected speeding on two separate occasions within just 10 minutes. Officers from State Highway Patrol intercepted the man about 4.15pm, after observing him overtaking at 155km/h in a 100km/h zone on the Bruce Highway near Coles Creek. Police issued the man with a traffic infringement notice for the high-end speeding offence, carrying a penalty of eight demerit points, a sixmonth licence suspension, and a $1,986 fine. Upon intercepting the young driver, officers also noticed the vehicle had an illegally altered licence plate and the driver was fined a further $345. Less than 10 minutes after receiving the fine from State Highway Patrol, officers from Gympie Highway Patrol detected the driver travelling 90km/h in a 60km/h zone on the Old Bruce Highway near Traveston. The driver received a further traffic infringement notice for exceeding the speed limit by more than 20km/h,

but less than 30km/h, and received a further four-demerit-point penalty and $777 fine. Acting Inspector Specialist Operations Paul Kelly said being intercepted for speeding twice in such a short timeframe demonstrates a severe disregard for road safety. “It is always disappointing to see a driver travelling at such high speeds. However, to be intercepted again for speeding just minutes after the first intercept shows a complete disregard for the law, the driver’s own safety, and the safety of other road users,” Acting Inspector Kelly said. “Speed limits exist to protect all road users, and choosing to ignore them is a reckless action which risks lives.” - Acting Inspector Kelly said. “This behaviour is unac-

ceptable, and police will continue to take enforcement action against those who choose to endanger lives on Queensland roads.” The Queensland Police Service is committed to reducing the number of lives lost on our roads and as part of Operation Interpose, police are bolstering highvisibility patrols right across the state, engaging with road users and enforcing the laws to deter dangerous driving behaviours. With Queenslanders currently on school holidays and with the upcoming long weekend, police are urging drivers to show caution and to expect police – anywhere and anytime.

A Noosa man was caught excessively speeding twice in just 10 minutes recently along the Bruce Highway and Old Bruce Highway. The man was fined on both occasions and has his license suspended. Image: QPS

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Breakers AFL celebrate Brisbane Lions three-peat win IT WAS a historic win on Saturday September 26 with the Brisbane Lions taking home their third AFL Premiership. The team has been incredibly successful and played in their fourth consecutive Grand Final on Saturday and only narrowly missed out on winning in 2023. All of the action was beamed in from the MCG on the big screen at the Coolum Peregian RSL with the local Coolum Breakers AFL hosting a watch party. Photo: Contributed

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• Coolum Beach Bowls Club

• Soul Foods Café Pacific Paradise

• Coolum Beach Caravan Park

• The German Bakehouse

• Coolum High School

• The Mudjimba Store

• Coolum News

• Waiting for Huey Café Town of Seaside

• Coolum Village News • Coolum-Peregian RSL • Food N Vegi Marcoola • Foodworks Twin Waters

• Whites IGA Bli Bli • Whites IGA Mt Coolum • Whites IGA Peregian Beach

• Ma Boulange Café

• Woolworths Coolum

• Marcoola Beach News and Convenience Store

• Woolworths Sunshine Plaza • Yandina IGA

• Marcoola Branch Bendigo Bank

• Wagtail Coffee Shop Yaroomba