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COMMUNITY hello hello hello
JUNE 2025 | ISSUE 18
Front Cover - Mount Coolum
Welcome to the June edition of Hello Community and hello to Winter!
This month, our cover features the stunning Mount Coolum, which is set to receive a brand-new amenities block. Be sure to read more about it inside!
Did you know the Mount Coolum summit walk is a 1.6km return Grade 4 track? It's best suited for experienced walkers, with the summit sitting 208 metres above sea level — a rewarding challenge for those up to it!
June also brings the Sunshine Coast Show Day, with a public holiday on Friday, 13th June for relevant areas in the region.
For those heading to the Peregian Springs Shopping Centre, please note there’s now a 3-hour free parking limit within any 24-hour period. License plate recognition is in use to monitor time limits, so plan accordingly.
Inside this issue, you’ll find local stories, upcoming events, and community updates. Have a story or event you'd like to share?
We’d love to hear from you — email us at info@hellocommunity com au
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COUNCIL UPDATE
Answer nature’s call in comfort at popular trail
Sunshine Coast Council is working with the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service to deliver muchneeded amenities for nature lovers
Minister for the Environment and Tourism Andrew Powell said he was committed to improving the amenities of our popular national parks such as Mount Coolum National Park, which is visited by more than 200,000 people each year
Sunshine Coast Council Division 8 Councillor Taylor Bunnag said Council was focused on maintaining and improving our parks and recreational spaces across the region.
“Currently the nearest public toilets are located almost 2km away in Birrahl Park so providing amenities at Mount Coolum will be a welcome improvement for both residents and visitors.
Sunshine Coast Council is investing $50,000 and partnering with the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, which is providing $425,000 to design and construct the new amenities block.
What’s to come Council will be engaging a consultant for the design which will start in late May 2025
Construction is scheduled to start in August, with completion expected by early November 2025, depending on weather and site conditions.
The prefabricated amenities block will be designed to improve security and safety for visitors to the park.
“The amenities block will be open and accessible, and we’re designing it to help people feel safe while using the facilities,” Cr Bunnag said
“It will also be powered sustainably by its own solar system.”
Mount Coolum Image Supplied by Sunshine Coast Council
COMING TO YANDINA
Stockland launches new over 50s community in Yandina
Stockland has launched Halcyon Yandina, a new land lease community in the heart of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland, with expressions of interest for the first homes now open.
The $200 million-plus community will span a 17-hectare site between Steggalls Road and Brandons Road, transforming the site into a vibrant, resort-style community designed for over 50s.
Work is set to begin later this year and is expected to take around four years to complete Homes are anticipated to be available for purchase from August 2025, with the first home owners moving in by mid-2026.
Surrounded by rolling paddocks, towering gum trees and mountain views, Halcyon Yandina is within walking distance of Yandina village and just a short drive to Coolum Beach and Noosa Heads. It is expected to feature a range of resort-style facilities, including a 25metre lap pool, sauna, steam room, and clubhouse featuring a gold-class style cinema, games room and private dining spaces. A creative hub will provide a library, workshop and arts studio, while extensive outdoor green spaces will foster connection within the community’s natural surroundings.
All homes will achieve a minimum 7-star Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) rating and offer a low-maintenance, lock-up-and-go lifestyle. The land lease model provides financial freedom, with no stamp duty, no deferred management fees and the ability for homeowners to retain 100% of any capital gains.
Expressions of interest are now open and public information sessions will be held from mid June to early July
Register your camera and help solve crime
Have you got security cameras at your home or business?
With more homes and businesses being fitted with security cameras, Queensland Police Service (QPS) would like to invite members of the public to register their cameras.
The Community Camera Alliance is a community safety initiative which was launched in 2021. The initiative gives residents and business owners the opportunity to register their closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras.
Officers will be able to access the details of your registration for the purpose of investigating crime. If police believe that your CCTV system can assist with an investigation, you will be contacted and asked to help. Your registration details are securely stored on the police database and are only accessible by police on approved devices.
EVENT SPOTLIGHT
Celebrating Conservation and Community
As a business that operates in and on the ocean, The Pressure Project recognises the responsibility to give back to the marine environment and foster community engagement. Ocean-based tourism and education must be grounded in conservation With the annual whale migration fast approaching, it’s vital to ensure these incredible creatures are safe, understood, and respected. Through education, action, and shared experience, the aim is to cultivate a deeper sense of stewardship for the ocean and all its inhabitants.
On Saturday 14 June, The Pressure Project invites the community to join a day dedicated to ocean conservation and connection. The event will feature a morning Ocean Clean-Up followed by a family-friendly Whale Night at Kawana Surf Club on the Sunshine Coast
Ocean
Clean-Up - Morning of Saturday 14 June
Led by The Pressure Project team, volunteers will conduct a clean-up of sites they have chosen to protect through PADI Aware’s Adopt The Blue program in conjunction with the Green Fins project Depending on ocean conditions, two underwater sites or the Mooloolah River will be cleaned. Data collection will contribute to global marine debris databases.
Whale Night - Saturday 14 June, 5:30 PM at Kawana Surf Club
An evening to celebrate all things whale! With expert guest speakers on humpback whale migration, a feature documentary screening, amazing prizes, and free face painting for kids. Food and drinks available on-site. Tickets: $29 (kids free). All proceeds from Whale Night will go to Nets Out Now, a grassroots campaign working to remove lethal shark nets from Queensland beaches.
COUNCIL NEWS
EMERGENCY LEVY HIKE REVERSED
More than 19,000 Sunshine Coast homeowners have escaped a proposed increase of up to $124 in the State Government’s annual Emergency Service Levy, thanks to strong advocacy from Sunshine Coast Council
Council believed the levy increase was unjustified as there was no evidence of increased service delivery from the Queensland Fire Department for affected areas.
Homeowners in Caloundra South were facing a $124 levy increase, while those in Marcoola, Coolum and Peregian Springs area and at Peregian Beach in Noosa, were set to pay an extra $101.
HOW TO GET YOUR TRICKY RECYCLING QUESTIONS
ANSWERED
Did you know that aluminium and steel household aerosols can be recycled?
Figuring out what items can be recycled can sometimes be confusing.
To help get your recycling sorted, Sunshine Coast Council will be popping up at local shopping centres until September to answer your tricky questions in person.
If you can’t make it to one of the pop ups, Council recommends downloading the handy RecycleMate app.
Using Recycle Mate is the easiest option to find out what can be recycled and where to take your tricky items.
Simply search your item and you’ll be given information on the best disposal option that’s nearest to you. Visit recyclemate.com.au to begin your search.
COMMUNITY EVENT
‘Come together, plant trees and grow a legacy’
Bring your family and friends along to help plant 6000 trees, shrubs and ground covers at the Doonan Planting Festival, on Saturday, July 5.
You can also enjoy a wildlife display, live music, face painting, craft activities for all ages and information stalls.
How to get there and book
This year we will be running two sessions, 8-10am and 10-noon to ensure many people can join in.
Parking is limited onsite and you must book a spot when you register. Alternatively, book a park-and-ride bus location when registering.
There’s no need to worry about getting a park with a free park-and-ride bus running from Landsborough, Palmview, Sippy Downs, Caloundra, Maroochydore and Kawana There will also be a shuttle bus from Peregian Springs State School.
To redeem your free small espresso coffee (for adults), bring along your own reusable coffee cup. Please remember to bring a water bottle.
Bookings are essential at events sunshinecoast qld gov au, search ‘doonan planting festival’
Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025
Time: 8am - 12noon
Location: Doonan Creek Environment Reserve, Verrierdale
To book: doonanplantingfestival2025 eventbrite co m.au
Cost: Free
Calendar JUNE
The Smashing Bumpkins, Coolum, 21 June
Put on your dancing shoes and join The Smashing Bumpkins as they bring their high-energy bush dance party to Coolum Civic Centre! From classic Australian bush dances to crowd-favorite grooves, this isn’t just a dance - it’s a floorstomping, boot-scootin’ celebration!
Coolum Civic Centre Thriftfest, 14 June
30+ stalls of pre loved clothing, shoes and accessories at one of the busiest (& cheapest) Thrift markets in Australia!
9am - 12noon
FREE ENTRY for all shoppers!
Noosa EV & Electrify Everything Expo, 22 June Noosa Junction
The 7th Annual Noosa EV & Electrify Everything Expo will showcase the latest in electric vehicles and e-bikes, escooters and more, as well as the latest technologies to power your business and your home from renewable energy.
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COMMUNITY DIRECTORY
ARTS AND CRAFTS
Coolum Harmonies Choir 0403 013 555
The Coolum Women’s Shed thewomensshed.org
Coolum Men’s Shed 5319 3755
Coolum Theatre Players 0415 421 045
CHURCHES
Coolum Beach Baptist Church 5446 1957
Coolum Beach Uniting Church 5446 1815
St Peter’s Catholic Church Coolum 5443 3488
Anglican Church - Peregian 5449 8009
Coolum Christian Family Church 5446 1295
COMMUNITY GROUPS
Peregian Beach Community Assoc. pbcai.org
Coolum & Northshore Coast Care 0478 435 377
Coolum-Peregian RSL Sub Branch 0401 181 016
Coolum Civic Centre 5413 1416 Coolum Meals on Wheels 5446 1000 Quota Coolum Beach 0421 440 058
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
Library (Wed 9am-12noon) 5475 8989
Noosa Civic (Tue 1pm-4pm) & 5440 7900 (Thurs/Fri 9.30am-12.30pm)
SPORT AND RECREATION
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Beach Surf Club 0491 640 129
Boardriders coolumboardriders.com.au
Colts Rugby Leage coolumcolts.com.au
Cricket Club 0417 584 875
Tennis Club 0421 391 505
Beach Bowls 5446 1153