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TAKES PLACE IN AUGUST EACH YEAR AND FOCUSES ON CREATING A MORE INCLUSIVE MULTICULTURAL QUEENSLAND THROUGH LEARNING, ACTION AND CELEBRATION.
Want to find your rhythm in a West African Drumming workshop, learn a new language with tips for using translation apps or join a conversation circle? Well, it’s time to travel the worldwithSunshineCoastLibraries.Here’showto enjoytheeventlocallywitharangeoffreeorlowcostactivities.
including books for children. Explore the Library’s eBook collection which is available in 25differentlanguagesthroughthecloudLibrary app.
Find your rhythm and enjoy the musical hums of thedjembedrumsasyouimmerseyourselfinthis West African Drumming workshop. Explore the beats and create a song with Rhythm Culture, as you learn the three essential chords to form the ensemble. Exercise your body, mind and soul as youcoordinatethetapsonyourdrum.Walkaway withatasteofthisuniqueculturalexperienceand abeatinyourstep.$10perperson,registrationis essential.Forages16andover.
Translate Languages Workshop | Coolum Library 14August2-3:30pm
Travelling overseas? Want to learn a new language? Explore the world around you in hundreds of languages by turning your electronic device into a useful translator. Get started discovering language translating apps and programs such as Duolingo, Memrise, Google Translateandmore.Joinlibrarystaffinthisgroup activity where you can follow along on your device.Registrationisfree,butessential. Booksindifferentlanguages Borrowbooksinmorethan50differentlanguages
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We call it The SELLING Season!
Every year, as the weather starts to warm up, genuine buyer enquiries go through the roof.
Our agency is receiving a strong level of inquiry for properties in the Coolum area right now.
If you’re planning a move ANYTIME in the next 6 months, NOW is the time to act
Now is the PERFECT time to plan and discuss a selling campaign. In fact, we’ve got some great ideas that will help you achieve a strong market price in a reasonable timeline.
Now is the to catch this fresh wave of buyers while the market is still strong.
To make a time to get together, call us, or send us an email on the contact details below. BEST TIME
We look forward to working with you,
Peter and Deborah.
Peter AndrewDeborah Thomson
0466 836 276 or peter@parcoolum.com.au
0499 358 646 or deborah@parcoolum.com.au
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WHY INVESTING IN THIS INDUSTRY IS SO VITAL
SUNSHINE COAST COUNCIL HAS REAFFIRMED ITS COMMITMENT TO THE VIBRANT INDUSTRY FOR WHICH OUR REGION IS FAMOUS ACROSS THE NATION AND THE WORLD.
Tourism injects $25 billion into our economy every year, making the Sunshine Coast the fantasticdestinationitistoday.
Italsocreatesaround16,000jobs,liftstheregion’s profile, and attracts investment, with many who visit often returning or moving here to live, work andplay.
Sunshine Coast Council has helped finance Visit Sunshine Coast since 2012, and at Council’s OrdinaryMeetingonJuly24,Councilre-confirmed thelong-standingpartnership.
MayorRosannaNatolisaidCouncilwascommitted to investing in the tourism industry, which provided so many flow-on effects to the local economy.
Mayor Natoli said there were two main ways Councilhelped.
“Firstly, we do this through the Sunshine Coast Major Events Strategy 2018-2028 which looks to attract visitors and keep businesses humming duringlowtourismperiods,”MayorNatolisaid “We also allocate funds to the Regional Tourism Organisation, Visit Sunshine Coast, which delivers destination marketing strategies, industry development programs, and support to local business to boost visitor expenditure and visitation.
The local agent trusted by your neighbours
“We cannot recommend Kerry highly enough. His knowledge of our suburb, engagement throughout the process and honesty has led to a wonderful outcome for us. If you want an honest and thoughtful agent that will support you, Kerry is it!” Seller
“Kerry’s knowledge of the market and expert analysis of our property’s value was exceptional Not only was his advice accurate but proven correct by the sale he achieved for us within 13 days. We cannot recommend Kerry highly enough. An exceptional real estate agent supported by quality, ethical and honest advice.” Seller
“Andkudostothem,VisitSunshineCoastisoneof 13 Regional Tourism Organisations within Queensland, and they are currently ranked in the topthreeintermsofperformancebyTourismand EventsQueensland.
Visit Sunshine Coast Chief Executive Officer Matt Stoeckel said Visit Sunshine Coast continues to support the tourism industry reach its potential, which wouldn’t be possible without the longrunningpartnershipwithSunshineCoastCouncil.
“It helps us create more jobs, support more businessesontheSunshineCoastandstrengthen thelocaleconomy,”MrStoeckelsaid
“With economic head winds and increasing competition from international destinations it’s more important than ever that we continue to promote the destination and strengthen the Sunshine Coast brand to maintain our market share.”
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Plan your Sunshine Coast getaway - Visit SunshineCoast
Your gateway to the Sunshine Coast - Sunshine CoastAirport
Set up at a beachside holiday park - Sunshine CoastHolidayParks
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COOLUM CHOIR SINGS FOR ORANGE SKY
CLEAN CLOTHES AND CONVERSATION ARE NECESSITIES FOR HUMAN DIGNITY, BUT A MAJOR ISSUE FOR THE INCREASING NUMBER OF PEOPLE SLEEPING ROUGH ACROSS THE SUNSHINE COAST EACH NIGHT.THE ORANGE SKY AUSTRALIA MOBILE LAUNDRY PROVIDES A VALUABLE FREE SERVICE TO HOMELESS PEOPLE AND ANYONE DOING IT TOUGH.
To help cover running costs of this volunteer organisation, more than 40 members of the Cool Harmoniescommunitychoirwillthrowopentheir rehearsal doors to welcome the public to some beautiful harmonies and fabulous food on ThursdaySeptember12.
Choir leader Yvonne Corstorphin said the annual fundraiserisusuallyasell-out.“Sharingoursongs withmembersofthepublicwhilstraisingfundsfor a local community group is such a joy, and this year we are delighted to have a representative from Orange Sky come along to tell us about the valuableworktheydoinourcommunity”.
Homelessness can happen to anyone at any time and for a variety of reasons so Orange Sky provides an important and integral service to the many people who are impacted across the Sunshine coast, by operating eleven three-hour shifts over five days every week, helping between eightand10peopleeachtime.
EstablishedinBrisbanein2014,OrangeSkyisthe world’s first free mobile laundry and shower service,nowoperating63services,whichismade
up of predominantly laundry and shower vans, andamixofsemi-mobileandpermanentsites,in 38locationsacrossAustralia.
The focus is on creating a safe, positive and supportive environment for people who are oftenignoredorwhofeeldisconnectedfromthe community. Staffed by volunteers who are empathetic listeners and great conversationalists,OrangeSkyaimstopositively connect everyday Australians through clean clothes and the opportunity to simply sit and chatinoneoftheirsixorangechairs.
MsCorstorphinsaidtheCoolum-basedchoirwill be singing a wide range of uplifting songs from gospel to African, “We’ll also include a sing-along for the audience to join in with as well as invitingeveryonetoshareinsomedeliciousfood toroundoutabeautifulmorning.”
The Cool Harmonies fundraiser for the Orange SkywillbeheldonThursdaySeptember12atthe CoolumCivicCentre,Coolum.Eventcommences at 9.30 am and finishes at 11.30am including shared buffet all for just $15. Please purchase tickets through Trybooking (or google TrybookingfindaneventandtypeinMorningtea fundraiser,4573,12Sept)
For more information contact Yvonne Corstorphin on yvonne@coolharmonies.com.au ormobile0403013555.
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WARNING TO DRIVERS: DEER ON SUNSHINE MOTORWAY
DRIVERS ARE URGED TO BE VIGILANT ON THE SUNSHINE MOTORWAY AFTER A FERAL DEER CROSSED THE INTERCHANGE AT MOOLOOLABA, AS CAUGHT ON DASHCAM.
Footage shows the driver braking as the deer crossedthesouthboundoff-rampatthe
Mooloolaba interchange on Tuesday (July 23) about4am.Theanimalthenmovedtowardsthe double-lanemotorway.
ON WEDNESDAY 14TH AUGUST PEREGIAN FAMILY AND FRIENDS WILL BE HOLDING A MEETING WHERE THE TOPIC OF E VEHICLES WILL BE DISCUSSED.
This event is being held in response to a survey conductedbyPeregianFamilyandFriendsinMay 2024 where there was genuine concern regarding the dangers of irresponsible electric bike and scooteruse
SpeakingatthiseventwillbelocalmemberSandy Bolton, Independent Member for Noosa who has been advocating for safety improvements, better enforcement and compliance monitoring of regulations for electric bike and scooter users forsometimenow.
Shehashadsomesuccessinhavingsomeamendment smadetotherelevantlegislationin2023. Sgt Joel BryantfromCoolumPoliceandStewartWhitney
Comealongandhearwhattheyhavetosay. Therewillbetimeavailableforquestionsattheendo ftheevening.Everyoneiswelcome,sospreadthe word and invite your neighbours and friends to come along and be part of the solution!
· Stealing cars and dangerous operation of vehicles
It will work in conjunction with the LNP’s previously announced changes to the Youth JusticeAct,includingremovingdetentionasa last resort, and enshrining in legislation the rightsofvictimsaheadofoffenders. Other key priorities of the Making our CommunitySaferplaninclude:
· Delivering gold standard intervention programs to divert young people away from livesofcrime
Providingvictimswithautomaticupdatesto their cases, removing the burden on them to seekoutinformationabouttheircases
· The Staying on Track program, which will provideupto12monthsofintensivesupport for youth transitioning back into the communityafterdetention
· Reopening the Children’s Court, removing the provision excluding victims and their familiesandallowinggreatermediascrutiny
· Fixing the broken residential care and child safetysystems,tostopthepipelineintoyouth crime
STAY IN TOUCH
I welcome your feedback on these important policy announcements, which will be rolled outbeforetheendoftheyeariftheLNPforms government.
PET OWNERS WARNED AFTER RISE IN DOG ATTACKS
OWNERS ARE BEING ENCOURAGED TO ENSURE THEIR DOGS ARE PROPERTY RESTRAINED AND ENCLOSED AFTER A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN ATTACKS ON THE SUNSHINE COAST.
In the 2023-24 financial year, dog attacks in the region were up more than 10 per cent on the previousyear.
Following the rise, Sunshine Coast Council is urging pet owners to follow some fundamental steps to reduce incidents and improve safety of peopleandpets.
This comes as the Queensland Government rolls out tougher dog laws, which become effective on July 31. Service Excellence Portfolio Councillor WinstonJohnstonsaidownersneededtoconsider their responsibilities, including walking dogs on a leash and making sure they were appropriately restrained.
The Queensland Government has updated the penaltyfornoteffectivelycontrollingyourdogina public place. An on-the-spot fine will increase to $806.Thisincludeshavingadogoff-leashinanonleasharea.Or,ifthedogisinanoff-leasharea,
Sunshine Coast Council encourages residents to followthebelowadviceinreportingadogattack incident:
Contact Council to report the incident as soon as possible. Describe the dog and any registration or owner details. Provide adequate details so the matter can be investigated.
AdviseCounciliftheanimalisstillatlargeso council can try to impound it to ensure it doesn’tcausemoreinjuries.
Get treatment from a doctor or vet Ask the doctor or vet for a statement of attendance thatrecordsyourvisit.
Takephotographsofanyinjuries.
Write a statement of events while the incidentisfreshinyourmind. Allreporteddogattackincidentsareinvestigated under the Queensland Government Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act and, where appropriate, dogs may be regulated dangerous ormenacing,whichplacesadditionalconditions on owners to ensure their animals are safely managed and the community is protected from thedog’saggressivebehaviourinfuture.
