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The Bay Bulletin: Celebrating 20 Years

The Cooloola Bay Bulletin has been on an amazing journey, transforming from humble roots to the publication you know and love.

We are proud to share local news, event updates, history and stories from Tin Can Bay and the Cooloola Coast, while also helping local businesses to stay in touch with residents and visitors.

Take a look at the first 20 years of our history in the area.

Bulletin Beginnings

The Cooloola Bay Bulletin’s story began in early 2004, when editor and creator Rachelle Rose recognised the need for the Tin Can Bay, Cooloola Cove community to have a source of local news and tourist information.

The first edition was put together with the help of a number of locals and was proudly published in March 2004. The first edition was black and white, and included a total of 40 pages, covering some stories from the local community, a tide chart, a recipe and advertisements from around 20 businesses.

Since then, the publication has been affectionately referred to as ‘The Bulletin’ or ‘The Bay Bulletin’ by locals in Tin Can Bay and the Cooloola Coast.

A Colourful Evolution

The Cooloola Bay Bulletin transitioned from black and white to introduce colour in its Christmas 2007 edition, with a special cover to mark the occasion.

In 2009, we upgraded again, completing the journey to be in full colour, with a bright, glossy cover. This is the format you’ll be familiar with today. 

When you grab your edition, you’ll find news and updates from Tin Can Bay, Cooloola Cove and Rainbow Beach as well as tourist information and announcements about upcoming events and attractions.

The Bay Bulletin by the Numbers

The last 20 years have seen 240 editions published, with an average of over 100 advertisers per edition and 50-60 articles each month. Over this time, the Bay Bulletin has established itself firmly as the primary source of local information for residents as well as visitors. Its great reputation means it is the go-to publication for local businesses that want to promote their services to locals and tourists.

Each month, we distribute 4,600 copies of our magazine in Tin Can Bay, Cooloola Cove and beyond.

A Reliable Source of Information for Two Decades

Rachelle remains the publisher of the Cooloola Bay Bulletin, even after 20 years. She has grown her team to ensure this locally owned and operated publication maintains its reputation for continuity and reliability.

Look out for your edition on the first week of every month; it should land in your letterbox, or you can collect a copy from one of many retail outlets around the Cooloola Coast, Goomboorian and selected Gympie outlets.

We are so pleased to represent the businesses and residents of this stunning part of the world, and plan to continue doing so for many years to come. To request more information about advertising or share a story, send us a message via the contact page.