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Aussie champ amid those to get region's surf sports awards
Sunshine Coast Daily
SURF LIFESAVING: Australian ironwoman champion Lana Rogers was on Friday night recognised as the Sunshine Coast branch's athlete of the year. Surf life saving members from across the region attended this year's Awards of Excellence at ...

Courier Mail
Netball: Sunshine Coast Lightning ready for 'grand final' against NSW Swifts
Courier Mail
SUNSHINE Coast coach Noeline Taurua says Saturday's must-win Suncorp Super Netball clash with the NSW Swifts amounts to a virtual 'grand final' for the Lightning. The reigning champions are in fifth-place on the ladder heading into the second-last ...and more »

Sunshine Coast Daily
Phoenix women in fine form
Sunshine Coast Daily
BASKETBALL: A remarkable season on the court has the Sunshine Coast Phoenix well on track to achieve a home final in the women's state league. The Phoenix currently sit fourth on the 15-team Queensland Basketball League ladder heading into their ...

Sunshine Coast Daily
PM gets rowdy reception in Longman
Sunshine Coast Daily
MALCOLM Turnbull has been heckled by punters at the Sandstone Point Hotel north of Brisbane as he tries to rally votes the day before the Longman by-election. The Prime Minister mingled with patrons who had gathered for lunch at the hotel, which ...and more »

Sunshine Coast Daily
Fire burns for rare victory in state comp
Sunshine Coast Daily
FOOTBALL: With relegation looming, the Sunshine Coast Fire are intent on getting at least something out of the latter rounds of this year's state league. It's a rare win they crave the most. They've tasted success just once in 21 outings this campaign ...

Sunshine Coast Daily
Sunshine Coast locals flee inferno
Sunshine Coast Daily
SUNSHINE Coast locals have evacuated after a massive bushfire in California which has already burnt down homes and cost lives. The Los Angeles Times reported the fire 'barrelled into the city of Redding" on Thursday night (US time), killing one person ...and more »

Sunshine Coast Daily
VIDEO: Inside the house where George Gerbic was murdered
Sunshine Coast Daily
LINDY Yvonne Williams told police she found her partner George Gerbic's dismembered body in their ensuite three days after the two had a violent fight. It was an attempt to deceive officers that even her lawyer Simon Lewis dubbed "rubbish" during the ...and more »

Sunshine Coast Daily
Mum slammed over school holiday rant
Sunshine Coast Daily
A BRITISH mum has divided parents after complaining that staff at her children's school were not able to be contacted during holidays. The unnamed woman took to popular parenting forum Mumsnet to ask if she was being unreasonable in wanting principals ...

Sunshine Coast Daily
Subway's new menu trial upsets fans
Sunshine Coast Daily
SUBWAY is giving all of its subs a massive makeover, with a new menu being trialled across its restaurants in Australia. The new trial is a substantial shake-up for the restaurant chain, with new cheeses including crumbled feta, natural cheddar and ...and more »

Northern Star
Sunshine Coast locals flee inferno in Redding, California
Northern Star
SUNSHINE Coast locals have been evacuated after a massive bushfire in California which has already burnt down homes and cost lives. The Los Angeles Times reported the fire 'barrelled into the city of Redding" on Thursday night (US time), killing one ...

Fraser Coast Chronicle
Burns quietly flying high with Sunshine Coast Falcons
Fraser Coast Chronicle
LEAGUE: Sam Burns has patiently waited for his opportunity to secure a starting role for the Sunshine Coast Falcons' Intrust Super Cup team. While his place is not guaranteed - the club's feeder arrangement with Melbourne Storm can make things ...

Sunshine Coast Daily
McEvoy says age won't hinder his Sunlight
Sunshine Coast Daily
TONY McEvoy is confident star filly Sunlight can handle the older, more seasoned Nature Strip in their highly anticipated clash in the $100,000 Listed Lightning Stakes (1050m) at Morphettville on Saturday. The Lightning showdown will mark the return to ...and more »

Sunshine Coast Daily
Rider's stage win expected to get attention of elite teams
Sunshine Coast Daily
CYCLING: Cameron Scott has been described as an amazing talent, after he stormed to a stage victory in the UCI Tour of Quinhai Lake on Thursday. The 20-year-old, who rides for Sunshine Coast-based Australian Cycling Academy, snared a sprint finish win ...

Sunshine Coast Daily
Coast entrepreneur launches energy hit for health conscious
Sunshine Coast Daily
IT HAS been used as a natural energy boost for centuries, but the Coast is only just about to jump on the Yerba Mate bandwagon. Mooloolaba entrepreneur Vivien Gerber and her partner have developed the nation's first all-natural carbonated tea energy ...and more »

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Dog swallows discarded fish hook at beach hotspot
Sunshine Coast Daily
A SUNSHINE Coast dog is lucky to be alive after swallowing a fish hook, line and sinker, literally. Mountain Creek high school teacher Lisa Kempf was walking her best friend, off leash, at 5am this morning. She was at the Mooloolaba Spit when her dog ...

Sunshine Coast Daily
Open for inspection homes 27 July - 1 August
Sunshine Coast Daily
THIS weekend one of Australia's most impressive equestrian properties will go under the hammer and its owner - former Ladbrokes CEO and managing director of gambling site Neds - Dean Shannon, says while it's no longer home for his family, the future is ...and more »

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Coast man saves greyhounds with his camera
Sunshine Coast Daily
For decades, thousands of greyhounds have been routinely bred and discarded every year in Australia. According to the Special Commission of Inquiry into the Greyhound Racing Industry in NSW held in 2016, at least 50-70 per cent of greyhounds bred for ...and more »

Sunshine Coast Daily
Co-workers leave tributes for Coast man with 'biggest heart'
Sunshine Coast Daily
TRIBUTES have flown for popular University of the Sunshine Coast officer Dean Roelink who recently died after a short battle with illness. Colleagues, friends and family have remembered the 42-year-old for his humour, cheeky smile and love of sports.

Sunshine Coast Daily
'Huge' Bruce Highway blockage creates traffic crawl
Sunshine Coast Daily
Motorist Ashley Cripps was driving to the Coast and filmed the "huge” congestion from Roys Road onwards. Congestion: Congestion is already building southbound on the Bruce Highway at Roys Road. Via Ashley Cripps. At around 1.50pm a trailer on the ...

Sunshine Coast Daily
Former most wanted man faces long wait behind bars
Sunshine Coast Daily
AUSTRALIA'S former most wanted man faces a long wait for his day in court with police alleging he orchestrated another man to hide drugs and guns in a Coast forest while serving time in prison. Leslie Gordon Sharp is facing 11 charges including five ...

Sunshine Coast Daily
Major upgrade on track for popular Coast boardwalk
Sunshine Coast Daily
MOOLOOLABA's much-loved boardwalk is undergoing a major near-million dollar upgrade to help cater for its many users. It was first constructed 20 years ago and was a project that locals had been screaming out for. Located east of Mooloolaba Beach ...

Sunshine Coast Daily
Angry drivers lash out as locals stop for wildlife
Sunshine Coast Daily
WILD duck families are causing concern and frustration for drivers with one calling for locals to "slow down” as they cross. Nadine Whittome said twice on Monday angry motorists swerved around her as she put on her hazards to allow wood ducks to cross ...

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Myths and legends of the Blood Moon
Sunshine Coast Daily
SIGNS. Portents. Omens. There's something primal about the Moon. Even in this enlightened age, its glow can evoke a mystical experience. Little wonder so much mythology surrounds it. It's just a rock in the sky. And plenty of tricks of light play ...and more »

Sunshine Coast Daily
Big union rivalry set to ignite
Sunshine Coast Daily
While Noosa have been the perennial juggernauts of the Sunshine Coast competition for the past few years, they have been unable to defeat the Lighthouses so far this season. Lighthouses have come out on top in the previous three clashes, with the most ...

Sunshine Coast Daily
Coast's heritage in good hands
Sunshine Coast Daily
THE region's cultural heritage is in good hands following the appointment of the Sunshine Coast Cultural Heritage Reference Group for 2018-2020. At its July Ordinary Meeting, council endorsed the nine-member community reference group that provides ...

Sunshine Coast Daily
Weirdest ways to save thousands this year
Sunshine Coast Daily
WHEN Gwyneth Paltrow and husband Chris Martin announced a "conscious uncoupling", they were referring to their marriage, not their health insurance. But consciously uncoupling your joint health policy can save a stack of money and you don't have to end ...

Sunshine Coast Daily
Hard work pays off for Nambour local
Sunshine Coast Daily
The former Beerwah State High School student was one of 26 candidates welcomed into the Navy at an enlistment ceremony in front of family and friends on-board HMAS Canberra. Luke joins as a communication and information systems operator and will ...

Sunshine Coast Daily
Charm, warmth and character
Sunshine Coast Daily
THIS custom-designed split-level family home offering expansive living inside and out, with lashings of charm and warmth, on a quarter-acre block backing onto lush rainforest in a dress circle cul-de-sac just minutes walking distance to the beach ...and more »

Sunshine Coast Daily
Hinterland property provides the ideal combination
Sunshine Coast Daily
OFFERING the ideal combination of modern design and acreage living, 181 Tandur-Traveston Rd is a real find, particularly if you love horses and cattle. The 22.5-acre block is all usable and currently accommodates horses and cattle. It's the perfect ...and more »

Sunshine Coast Daily
It's near-new and tenanted
Sunshine Coast Daily
The business was located in leased premises in Kunda Park until 2017, at which time Graham and Sharon moved OSJ to a purpose-built, brand new facility located in Sunshine Coast Industrial Park (SCIP), Bells Creek. On July 1, 2016, Graham and Sharon ...and more »

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Classic '70s beach house
Sunshine Coast Daily
THIS architecturally renovated Californian beach house is perfectly located beachside in dog-friendly Marcus Beach. Brisbane architect, Paul Owen from Owen Architecture took this original Craig Heron design and completely redesigned it in a modernist ...and more »

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NDSHS Principal Awarded Highest Honour
Sunshine Coast Daily
Noosa District State High School Principal Chris Roff was awarded the highest honour for strong and effective professional leadership within Queensland public education at the Queensland Secondary Principal's Association Conference earlier this month.

Sunshine Coast Daily
Townsville a driving force in Supercars
Sunshine Coast Daily
THE Townsville 400 holds a special place in the hearts of Supercar drivers and fans alike, says Russell Ingall. The former champion turned Fox Sports commentator, who was nicknamed "The Enforcer" for his uncompromising attitude behind the wheel, ...and more »

Sunshine Coast Daily
Tander feeling right at home in Townsville
Sunshine Coast Daily
MOTORSPORT: Garth Tander has brought up plenty of milestones in his decorated Supercars career, but there is an unwanted one he wants to discard this weekend at the Townsville 400. At the last round in Darwin, the Garry Rogers Motorsport driver ...and more »

Sunshine Coast Daily
Take a bow Sunny Coast, you've done us proud
Sunshine Coast Daily
This morning we announce the final tally for Mix FM's Give Me Five for Kids 2018. Because we're slightly crazy, we set a big audacious goal this year - $600,000 to take us over the $5 million all time total. I am a big believer in manifestation ...

Sunshine Coast Daily
Not too late to change council's call on Sekisui project
Sunshine Coast Daily
I SINCERELY hope that Professor Ian Lowe is wrong in believing that "it will be too late for Yaroomba” (Daily, July 2). Having previously declared a conflict of interest, the mayor's decision to vote in favour was a disgrace. He should consider ...

Sunshine Coast Daily
RUSH HOUR: Swimmers oblivious to drowning boy
Sunshine Coast Daily
This is the terrifying moment a young boy almost drowns as dozens of bystanders unaware of his plight continue swimming around him. The child narrowly avoided death after an eagle-eyed lifeguard saw he was in trouble - so can you spot the danger?and more »

Sunshine Coast Daily
Teen charged over six-year-old's murder
Sunshine Coast Daily
Alesha MacPhail was found dead in woodland just hours after vanishing from her grandparents' home on the Isle of Bute, an island in Scotland, on Monday (local time), The Sun reports. Alesha MacPhail was found dead in woodland just hours after vanishing ...and more »

Sunshine Coast Daily
OUR SAY: Nuclear move not for Coast
Sunshine Coast Daily
CALLS from the Fairfax branch of the LNP to investigate nuclear power at their state conference in Brisbane this weekend does not sit well with me. Three energy-related motions submitted to the convention from Federal MP Ted O'Brien's Fairfax branch ...and more »

Bizarre way this mum makes $54ka year
Sunshine Coast Daily
A MUM-of-two who claims she gives the best "mum cuddles" has raked in more than $54,000 per year from spooning strangers. Madelon Guinazzo, 50, has been a professional "cuddlist" since 2009 and earns $107 per hour cuddling members of the public.and more »

Sunshine Coast Daily
'Ghost scam' targeting Aussies
Sunshine Coast Daily
WOMEN in Western Australia are the latest to fall prey to an elaborate scam that forces victims to part with their jewellery. Perth detectives are currently investigating what is known as "the blessing scam" or "the ghost scam" that specifically ...and more »

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Bikies in wild strip club brawl
Sunshine Coast Daily
Around 100 members of the Comancheros Outlaw Motorcycle Gang from around Australia were in the ACT last August for a gang memorial run. Paea Talakai, 27, today pleaded guilty to one count of affray over the brawl at the Capital Men’s Club in ...and more »

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The Indee's new production refuses to be sunk
Sunshine Coast Daily
THE Indee moved home and office this week and took the tally of members falling earthwards in the past month to four. Having three of the cast of Bow Wave 2 hitting terra-firma, it was thought that the wave of tippings-over was, well, over. But yours ...

Sunshine Coast Daily
Now for some superb silly holiday fun
Sunshine Coast Daily
A PlayUp! production brought to you by 3bCreative, this one is especially for younger audiences in three locations. BYO snacks and drinks for a picnic lunch on the lawn after each performance. Balloonacy will appear tomorrow at Kureelpa and Dulong ...

Sunshine Coast Daily
Five things to do these holidays
Sunshine Coast Daily
WHERE: Noosa Civic Shopping Centre, 28 Eenie Creek Rd. WHEN: Until Friday, July 13, 10am-3pm daily. COST: $5 donation/person per session to Make A Wish Foundation. COMPLETE with a snow machine and penguin sliders for the little ones, it's fun on ...

Sunshine Coast Daily
Mums the most important weapon in obesity fight
Sunshine Coast Daily
MOTHERS hold the key to shutting down the state's spiralling obesity crisis and should be the focus of the State Government's new Healthy Futures Commission, Queensland's top doctor says. It comes as new research shows mums who live a healthy lifestyle ...and more »

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'Enough is enough': Paramedics abused at Sunshine Coast crash scene
Yahoo News
Fed-up ambulance bosses have hit out after Sunshine Coast crews were abused by friends of a teenage driver they were treating in the wreckage of his crumpled car. The abuse flared when police arrested one of the young group at the scene of the serious ...

Sunshine Coast Daily
Everything new streaming in July
Sunshine Coast Daily
DOES it ever feel like there's nothing to watch and you spend more time scrolling through Netflix than actually playing something? With an influx of new TV shows and movies coming to all the streaming services this month, there's no shortage of things ...

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Bus crashes with 16 people on board | Sunshine Coast Daily
Sunshine Coast Daily
A Queensland Ambulance spokesman said the triple zero caller said there were about 25 people on board the bus when it crashed.and more »

NEWS.com.au
Indie Armstrong funeral: Mourners farewell girl struck by car on ...
NEWS.com.au
HUNDREDS of mourners have turned out to farewell little Indie Armstrong, the six-year-old killed when a car driven by an elderly driver struck her at a Sunshine ...
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