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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.

  • PUSS IN BOOTS

    PUSS IN BOOTS

    What's new for the coming school holidays....pussycat??  How can you keep the kids entertained?  Well, Coolum Theatre Players are changing from traditionally staging pantomimes at Christmas time, to bringing their musical panto to you in the June/July school holidays!  Written by James Barry, (by arrangement with Lazy Bee Scripts), directed by Dennis Coleman, ably assisted with music and choreography by Chris McMahon, "Puss in Boots" tells the tale…

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    Posted in Arts & Entertainment, on the 8th May 2013 by Julia Loaney

  • 25 YEARS OF MEMORIES

    25 YEARS OF MEMORIES

    Twenty five consecutive years of providing audiences with a myriad of live performances is certainly a milestone.  And for Coolum Theatre Players, this year marks their silver jubilee.  A year of memorable plays, a panto and a musical comedy culminating with a celebratory dinner in November are all locked in.  But you don't need more information on that now, it's too far down the track.  Let's get back…

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    Posted in Arts & Entertainment, on the 25th January 2013 by Julia Loaney

  • THE NEWS HAS BEEN LEAKED!

    THE NEWS HAS BEEN LEAKED!

    The 2002 Tony Award winning musical production of “Urinetown”  will be premiering in Coolum town soon. Director, musical director and musician in this show, Linda Gefken, took a group of students from Perth to Sydney for a Choir and Band tour in 2007 and as part of the cultural experience they ‘took in a show’ by the Sydney Theatre Company.   Although a little daunted by the title but…

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    Posted in Arts & Entertainment, Theatre, on the 30th September 2012 by Julia Loaney

  • Waking up to Spring Fitness

    Waking up to Spring Fitness

    It's here once again—the rain is gone, the sun's shining and those jumpers are about to get stored back into the cupboards. So what better way to get motivated than with a routine for some outdoor exercises? Kick off spring with a healthy start, by re stocking your pantry with healthy foods and clearing out the winter comfort food, now it’s time to revamp or start your fitness…

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    Posted in Things to do, Outdoors & Nature, Personal Development, Training & Fitness, Walking, on the 28th August 2012 by Tony Buksh

  • Community spirit soars again

    Community spirit soars again

    Local community groups will converge in Jack Morgan Park again this year to showcase their wonderful volunteer work during the Coolum Community Celebration day on Sunday 12 August. The free family day will build on last year’s success which attracted more than 2000 people who enjoyed the local entertainment, fun activities and dozens of community groups representing the community spirit of our vibrant town. This year’s event features…

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    Posted in Community Matters, Arts & Entertainment, Live Music, Things to do, on the 6th August 2012 by Hari Kotrotsios