Horse owners warned on Hendra
The Australian Veterinary Association is warning horse owners to take precautions against Hendra virus as the season for infections approaches.
View ArticleTwo house fires within 30 minutes
EMERGENCY services were kept busy last night with two seperate house fires on the Coast within 30 minutes of each other.
View ArticleWays to stay warm in winter
WITH winter stealthily approaching, it's time to start thinking about how to keep warm while still conserving energy during the cooler months.
View ArticleThe 'Clunes’ darkest hour'
NICK Clunes will be remembered by his family as a fun-loving and loyal character with a cheeky smile and a sharp wit.
View ArticleCouncillors battle in war of words
COUNCILLORS Vivien Griffin and Debbie Blumel's relationship has deteriorated further, with a war of words breaking out over Cr Blumel's mayoral aspirations.
View ArticleBli Bli's 'unique' sanctuary
BLI BLI is home to one of south-east Queensland's largest stands of mangrove fern – and hosts a vital piece of the Coast's environmental puzzle.
View ArticleQuarry to 'satisfy' guidelines
OPPONENTS of the proposed Yandina Creek quarry are pleased with a ruling that the operator would have to satisfy Federal Government environmental guidelines.
View ArticleBank staff clown around for kids
PEREGIAN Springs Commonwealth Bank staff members raised almost $250 for sick kids around the country recently just by clowning around.
View ArticleKindy mums join forces for fashion
KINDY mums are joining forces for the fifth year running to bring glamour, fashion and a glass of bubbly to Coast women.
View ArticleSoccer squirts are full of energy
THE soccer stars of tomorrow are about 100cm tall, weigh about 20kg and are bursting with energy. They are squirts.
View ArticleCoast maps reveal flood risk
ABOUT 35,000 properties would be covered by flood waters in a one in 100 year flood event and a storm tide across the Sunshine Coast.
View ArticleSurfer's farewell for Marcoola Dad
POPULAR Marcoola man Nick Baker received a traditional surfer's farewell, led by his 15-year-old son Michael, at Mudjimba on Sunday.
View ArticleCommunity gather to farewell Nick
A BROKEN-HEARTED Coolum father has sent his love to the mystery driver who killed his youngest son.
View ArticleAnnie hosts Biggest Morning Tea
ANNIE Grossman, of Annie's Books on Peregian, is well known for hosting book launches but next week she will host Australia's Biggest Morning Tea.
View ArticleNothing to Wear fashion showcase
THE annual Nothing to Wear fashion parade and night markets will be held on Friday, June 10, in the Wandiny Room at Twin Waters Resort.
View ArticleCurtains open for The Young Ones
COOLUM Theatre Players will roll out the red carpet tonight for the gala premiere of the stage version of the 1960s musical, The Young Ones.
View ArticleView spoiled by 'unsightly' block
KEN Ring's second-floor William St unit looks out over Coolum towards Lows Lookout. But in the foreground, spoiling his view is a neglected, unsightly dustbowl.
View ArticlePolice station lease set to expire
RESIDENTS who had fought long and hard to have a permanent police presence in the CBD probably thought the battle was won. They were wrong.
View ArticleSurf girls vie for title glory
FOUR local lifesavers will trade the red and yellow uniform for sparkling ball gowns this weekend for the announcement of the 2011 Jupiters Summer Surf Girl.
View ArticleSurf sponsors best move
WHEN Scott Andrews set up his solar panel company, Green Initiatives, he immediately signed on as a gold sponsor at the Coolum Beach Surf Life Saving Club.
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