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The Coolum Insiders are locals who work, live and play in the Coolum Region. They will help you explore, discover and delight in the hidden gems that Coolum Beach and Peregian has to offer.

  • Santa Claus is coming to town!

    Santa Claus is coming to town!

      Santa’s little helpers have been merrily preparing for Friday’s special family festivities along The Esplanade in anticipation of his arrival in Coolum. Activities kick off at 4.30pm with a children’s workshop, followed by Cool Harmonies community choir singing some of their diverse repertoire of world music. Members of the Ulysses Bike Club arrive at 5.30pm to collect donations of toys and non-perishable items for their charity, Pyjama…

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    Posted in Community Matters, Arts & Entertainment, Live Music, Things to do, on the 1st December 2011 by Hari Kotrotsios

  • I ain’t afraid of no cute ghosts

    I ain’t afraid of no cute ghosts

    If there's somethin' scary in Tickle Park, Who ya gonna vote for (Ghostbusters). If it's somethin' cute or it looks funny, Who ya gonna vote for (Ghostbusters). Ghosts, zombies and other freakish ghouls are invited to gather in Tickle Park this Saturday for the special Halloween screening of Ghostbusters. Prizes are on offer for the scariest, funniest and cutest of them all, but remember to float past The…

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    Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Things to do, Outdoors & Nature, on the 26th October 2011 by Hari Kotrotsios

  • COOLUM’S COOL

    COOLUM’S COOL

    Following the huge success of last year’s inaugural Golden Days Festival, I can’t wait to see and hear the line-up festival organisers have in store for us.  And living in Coolum, how lucky am I that I only have to drive to the Coolum soccer fields and Tickle Park to see everything over two jam- packed days of amazing entertainment.   I’ve already set aside Saturday November 19 and…

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    Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Live Music, Things to do, on the 20th October 2011 by Julia Loaney

  • AHOY, FOR THE ADVENTURES OF SINBAD

    AHOY, FOR THE ADVENTURES OF SINBAD

    The exotic tale of Sinbad the Sailor is immortalised in Coolum Theatre Players upcoming musical production.  Written by Peter Denyer and directed by committee members Dennis Coleman and Chris McMahon, this pantomime is one of the classic Tales of The Arabian Nights.  Sinbad sets off to make his fortune unaware that the evil Cassim the Corsair is trying to kill him in order to claim the hand of…

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    Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Theatre, on the 19th October 2011 by Julia Loaney

  • TICKLE ROCKS

    Wow, another FREE community event in Coolum coming up really soon for all to come along and enjoy.   On Sunday 25th September, Tickle Park will rock to the songs, hits and dance craze of the 60s.  Sunshine Coast Council "Sundayze Series" will bring back all your favourites from the rock and roll era plus a bit of rockabilly with The Long Goners.   The coast's Happy Day…

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    Posted in Arts & Entertainment, on the 15th September 2011 by Julia Loaney