Adaire Palmer
Sep 2, 2026
⚓ ⚓From the Helm⚓⚓ Editor, Coochie Community Online
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What's inside this week 👀 |
⚓ Welcome Swallows finally welcome! ⚓ Gindabara open for Art Trail & Open Studio 5 & 6 Sept. Pop in and say hi!! ⚓ Art Trail & Open Studio THIS WEEKEND! Do you want to join us? ⚓ Coochie Community Shopping Service. Back on the road and would like a couple more volunteers. Please help! ⚓ Junior First Aid. Creating community resilience early! ⚓ The Hairy Mary's Ep 4. 'The Maggot Crisis'
⚓⚓Scroll down to the end for updated and standing events and other handy information (like community contact info and how to make a complaint to council - because why not!) |
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Acting Mayor Does a BackflipFrom a Council statement describing those who tore the jetty netting to free trapped birds as “vandals”, to announcing that she personally had the matter investigated and that no further exclusion measures will be installed, Acting Mayor Julie Talty has left the community scratching its collective head.
The removal of the netting and the promise that it will not be replaced are welcome news. However, serious questions remain about the disappearance of the swallows’ nests, what happened to them and why the investigation report has not been released. Read the full story as we attempt to follow Council’s rather twisty journey from blame and denial to investigation, removal and an apparent change of heart. Read More... |
At the northern end of this weekend’s Coochiemudlo Island Art Trail, Gindabara will open its leafy grounds to visitors looking for coffee, something sweet and a chance to catch their breath.
But there is more here than a handy rest stop. The property includes historic Pullen Hall, once an early meeting place for the Coochie Art Group, along with Pullen Cottage and heritage displays revealing another side of island life.
Visit Gindabara at 18–20 Mooroondu Street from 9am to 3pm on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 September.
Come for the coffee, stay for the serenity and discover where part of Coochie’s artistic story began. Read More... |
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The annual open studios weekend on Coochiemudlo Island transforms the tranquil setting into a vibrant hub of creativity, drawing art lovers from near and far. Across 15 studios and galleries, 31 local artists showcase their diverse talents, from intricate silver jewelry to imaginative sculptures crafted from found objects. Visitors are welcomed into intimate spaces like Artisan Alley and 11 Phillips Street, each bursting with the island’s unique spirit and artistic energy. Collaborations thrive throughout venues such as Migaloo Artist Collective, where styles and techniques blend in group exhibitions. This festive gathering goes beyond art sales, fostering genuine connections and highlighting how Coochiemudlo’s natural beauty inspires each piece. Improved public spaces and signage have enhanced the experience, while rising interest in the creative scene is boosting the island’s profile—and its real estate market. The event cements Coochiemudlo Island as an emerging destination for Queensland’s art seekers. Read More... |
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Every second Friday, the Coochie Community Shopping Service delivers Mabel’s groceries to her door. As an elderly, mostly housebound resident, Mabel relies on the service for everyday essentials, but it also brings companionship, reassurance and the freedom to remain in her own home.
The service is looking for a couple of volunteers who can spare a few hours each month. It’s a small commitment that makes an enormous difference, helping older Coochie residents stay independent, connected and supported by their community.
To learn more about volunteering, call Rosemary on 0403 014 396. Read More... |
 Click the image to purchase tickets Closes 1 November |
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Free First Aid Fun for Island KidsIsland children love their independence, whether they’re heading to the BMX track, climbing trees or fishing from the jetty. These school holidays, they can also learn what to do if something goes wrong. Redland City Council’s Community and Recovery team is offering a free two-hour First Aid Course for children aged 6 to 12, delivered by Lifesaving Hands.
The session will cover DRSABCD, CPR, defibrillators and common emergencies including asthma, anaphylaxis, burns, seizures, bites and stings.
It’s happening at the Coochie Rec Club on Tuesday, 29 September, from 10 am to 12 noon. Parents are welcome to participate, and families with younger interested children should make contact before the day.
Each child will receive a Certificate of Participation, mini roller bandage and DRSABCD chart. Read More... |
Why Coochie? |
People, places, creatures and things that make our little slice of paradise so special...😍 |
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Episode 4 of The Hairy Marys takes caring life somewhere television rarely dares to go: straight into a forgotten bucket of dirty undies now crawling with maggots. It is revolting, ridiculous and painfully believable. But beneath the gagging and frantic clean-up is a warm story about friendship. When life gets truly messy, Queen Nwa and Revolution do what carers often have to do: roll up their sleeves, swear a little and get on with it together. Created by carers, for carers, The Maggot Situation finds humour in the exhausting, unglamorous moments usually kept safely off-screen. Watch Ep 4 on YouTube, but perhaps finish your lunch first. Read More... |
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Standing items |
Regular, unchanging. Same every week 🤣 |
RFDS Medical Chest on Coochie💊 |
The RFDS Medical Chest has made it easy for you to get urgent care. (NOT emergency care, you'll still call 000 for that!) |
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🌴Stay Connected on Coochie 🌴Life on Coochiemudlo Island is all about community. Whether you’re here full-time, part-time, or visiting, it’s easy to get involved and feel at home.
From emergency services and medical contacts to local clubs, sports, and social groups, there are plenty of ways to connect.
Looking for a Justice of the Peace? Want to join the Progress Association, Men’s Shed, or Recreation Club? Keen to play tennis, pickleball, or keep fit at the gym (once it reopens) Or maybe you’d like to explore art, craft, music, or gardening with fellow islanders? You’ll find it all in one handy place. 👉 Check out the full list of community contacts here It’s your go-to resource for staying safe, connected, and part of our wonderful island life.
📅Community Calendar📅 Want to know what's coming up? You don't need to wait for us to share, check the calendar right here!
Credit: Angela Hoskins for this wonderful resource 🥰 |
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Your Local Library Open Saturdays 8.30 - 11.30am (Downstairs) |
Open Saturdays 8.30 - 11.30am. Downstairs in the Community Hall. Pop in and say hi to Pam and Christine. Pick up a book or two. |
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Artisan Alley |
Open Sundays 8am - 1pm weather permitting |
Pickleball on Coochie 🥒🎾 |
The Fun, social exercise of pickleball continues each week on Coochie. Thurs, Fri & Sun at 4pm. All standards welcome, so come & check this out. Pickleball is moving it start times to 3pm in March and 2pm in June for the public sessions on Thurs, Fri & Sun
New players always welcome so come & join us for some fun exercise. Tuesday Youth Pickleball for 10 to 15s, continues 4.45 to 6pm.
The courts are behind the Gym & Op Shop, beside the Croquet lawn. 🥒🥎🎾😄
Want to join the fun or at least come watch the chaos? |
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Qigong on Coochie - Morwong Beach |
Qigong at Morwong ( opposite 186 Victoria parade North ) in the park on Wednesdays at 8 am. All welcome and bring water. FREE! |
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Image by my trusty AI assistant 😁 |
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Coochie Paddlers - room with a view 🛶 |
Sunrise, Salt Air and a Whole Lot of Smiles If you’ve ever stood on the shoreline at dawn and thought, “I should be doing something with this view,” here’s your sign. The local outrigger paddlers meet every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6.15am for a 6.30am start, and it’s one of the best-kept secrets for starting your day right. It’s free, it’s welcoming, and no, you don’t need to be an elite athlete who drinks kale smoothies for breakfast.
Paddling an outrigger canoe builds full-body strength without punishing your joints. You’ll work your core, shoulders and legs while getting a solid cardio workout, all without staring at a gym wall. It’s fitness disguised as fun. The kind where you’re too busy laughing to notice you’re actually working hard.
But here’s the real magic. It’s the camaraderie. There’s something about being on the water at sunrise, paddling in rhythm, that bonds people quickly. It’s friendly, frolicking, fitness-inducing and genuinely good for the soul. You’ll leave energised, salty-haired and slightly smug that you’ve already conquered the day before most people have had their first coffee.
If you’d like to give it a go, contact Helen on 0414 533 781 and she’ll point you in the right direction.
Early mornings never looked so good. 🌊🚣♀️ |
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Image taken by Adaire (that's me!) from the outrigger canoe recently. HDIGABTT?!?!?! |
Video by Nick Obrien |
Standing for TRUTH and FREEDOM |
Every First Sunday Of Each Month From 10-11am 1000+ parks. Over 30 Countries.
Wear yellow in unity. |
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🙏Alpha at Pineridge Place 6pm Tuesdays 🙏 |
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Red Bin, Yellow Bin, or Both? |
Below is the yellow bin calendar for the rest of the year. You can either look down the road and follow your neighbours lead, or check in here and take the lead your neighbours will follow 🤣 |
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If you're a Rec Club member, note the following 👇 |
Gym fees are carried over from last year, but the annual membership ($5) is still required.
You can pay either by dropping the $5 (in an envelope) to Yvonne Symes, Treasurer, at 1 Kingfisher, or deposit into:
Coochiemudlo Recreation Club Bendigo Bank BSB: 633-000 Account: 137959631
💥NEW💥Roles & Contacts for the Rec Club:
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Redland City Council |
Make a complaint. Report an issue. Details below. |
Here is information on how Coochiemudlo residents can contact Redland City Council for various issues. |
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Report an Issue |
Uncover island mysteries, local action, and vital updates—discover what’s really happening on Coochiemudlo! |
Redland City Council Meeting Webcast offers an archive of past meetings for public viewing. |
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