My Sunshine Coast News & Articles

Guy Sebastian Touring - Fan Club Members Presale from Monday 13th February 10.00am

Nambour Civic Centre (Nambour Art House Cinema) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:49:33 +1000

Six Degrees Management is thrilled to announce that for the first time in two years Guy Sebastian will be headlining his own tour across Australia. Continue reading...

Caloundra Fringe Festival: a showcase for local talent

Caloundra Music Festival — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:31:24 +1000

The 2012 Caloundra Music Festival is now scheduled for 28-30 September, over the new Queens birthday holiday weekend and coinciding with the spring school holidays. Continue reading...

Urban Country Music Festival

URBAN COUNTRY Music Festival — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:29:55 +1000

The Urban Country Music Festival epitomising the unique Queensland town Caboolture, will be kicking up it’s heels with the star studded line up. Each May long weekend, the small town only 45 minutes north of Brisbane, opens its gates to 35,000 day visitors geared up for four days of the nation’s hottest country artists, free concerts and events daily. Continue reading...

Selling Sunshine to the Land of the Long White Cloud

Sunshine Coast Destination Limited (SCDL) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:48:57 +1000

Sunshine Coast Destination Ltd (SCDL) has its sights firmly set on bringing even more Kiwis to our shores in 2012 and is delivering the Coast’s number one international market with a swag of good reasons over the coming months. Continue reading...

Queensland out in front with business confidence

Queensland Government, Queensland Treasury — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:03:07 +1000

A new report shows that Queensland is leading the nation when it comes to business confidence. The NAB Quarterly Business Survey, released today, shows Queensland's confidence over the December Quarter was at 12 points, well ahead of any other State or Territory with South Australia the next best on 2 points. Continue reading...

One Stop Shop for Sports Sign on

Sport and Recreation - Queensland Government, Department of Communities — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:03:13 +1000

Families around the state can check out a range of winter sports on offer and also sign their kids up there and then at the Bligh Government's Super Sports Sign-on Day this Sunday (Sunday, 12 February). Continue reading...

Sustainable Home Sessions

Sunshine Coast Libraries — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:26:13 +1000

Sunshine Coast Council presents free Sustainable Home sessions at libraries across the Coast in March. The sessions are ideal for people designing, constructing or wanting to convert an existing home into a more sustainable living space Continue reading...

Peter Slipper Ramps Up Talks for Bruce Highway

Peter Slipper MP -- Federal Member for Fisher — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:01:48 +1000

09 February 2012 – In his continual quest to ensure the concerns over the proposed Bruce Highway Draft Plan of Sunshine Coast residents are heard, Speaker of the House of Representatives and Member for Fisher Peter Slipper will meet with Minister for Main Roads, Fisheries and Marine Infrastructure Craig Wallace in Brisbane this Friday 10 February. Continue reading...

Turning the Tide for Turtles

Sunshine Coast Regional Council (SCRC) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:54:08 +1000

Local residents aren’t the only ones reaping the benefits from Sunshine Coast Council’s recent work in Charles Street Park, Kenilworth. Division 10 Councillor Paul Tatton said endangered Mary River Turtles were also thriving as a result of improvements in the park. Continue reading...

New Fatigue safety net for train drivers

Queensland Government, Queensland Transport — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:47:06 +1000

The State Government has toughened up rules for train drivers, setting new minimum standards to manage fatigue in a bid to further boost safety. Transport Minister Annastacia Palaszczuk said new regulations would set new minimum standards for fatigue management across the state's entire rail network, improving safety for both rail staff and their passengers. Continue reading...

Back to the Hall Fundraising Targets $300,000

Firefly Solutions — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:32:41 +1000

The Cooroy Memorial Hall was recently unsuccessful in its bid to secure RDA Funding to provide a much needed upgrade and make over of the hall. Continue reading...

Gay lobby confirms funding from Campbell Newman

Katter's Australian Party — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:39:09 +1000

State Leader of Katter’s Australian Party, Aidan McLindon, said that further questions were raised about Campbell Newman, following confirmation that he had provided funds to the organisation that ran the Rip n Roll condom advertisement. Continue reading...

Katters Australian Party to Repeal civil unions

Katter's Australian Party — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:30:19 +1000

Civil unions will be repealed by Katter's Australian Party, State Leader Aidan McLindon announced today. Continue reading...

More than $1 million in funding for 92 projects in rural communities

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:16:27 +1000

Minister for Agriculture, Food and Regional Economies Tim Mulherin today announced $1.06 million in funding for rural and remote communities from the final round of the Building Rural Communities Fund. Continue reading...

SCLA to host literary Discussion Evening

SCLA — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:08:56 +1000

Sunshine Coast authors Bryan Ward and Barry Rosenberg will feature as guest presenters at the Sunshine Coast Literary Association’s first Discussion Evening of 2012. Continue reading...

Live Music Forum Coming Up

RockHouse Events — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:15:42 +1000

Hi folks , Please advise the community about the ALP stance on Live music. Please see downloadable "signed version of document"pdf attached Re Queensland Premiers response to me about entertainment precincts on Sunshine coast . I propose that the Sunshine Coast be an entertainment precinct and that local government say who gets the ok within the precinct. The approach would work for the sunshine coast as the venues are sparsely situated and not in distinct clusters. Continue reading...

Minister Welcomes New Leadership at Opera Queensland

Arts Queensland — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:38:31 +1000

Arts Minister Rachel Nolan has welcomed Opera Queensland's (OQ) new leadership team of Lindy Hume as Artistic Director and Russell Mitchell as General Manager. Continue reading...

Love is in the air in Caloundra

Caloundra Chamber of Commerce & Industry — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:00:10 +1000

Get into the spirit of Valentine’s Day as the famous Bulcock Street Sunday Markets get all lovey dovey this Sunday 12th February. Continue reading...

Save on your Power Bill

Sunshine Coast Libraries — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:16:02 +1000

How to save on your electricity bill and tackle peak demand. Help tackle peak demand, reduce your electricity costs and receive up to $600 of incentives by joining the Sunshine Coast energy conservation communities (ECC) program. Continue reading...

Give Locals A Bigger Slice Of The Action

Michael Bloyce - Candidate for Mayor of the Sunshine Coast — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:05:37 +1000

Mayoral candidate Michael Bloyce today announced that if elected he will push for greater weighting to be given to local suppliers and tenderers under Council’s Procurement Policy. Continue reading...

Sewer Upgrade a Coup for Caloundra

Sunshine Coast Regional Council (SCRC) — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:44:13 +1000

Sunshine Coast Division 2 Councillor Tim Dwyer believes Unitywater’s $1.47million upgrade to the Kings Beach sewer network will be a major positive for Caloundra. Continue reading...

Shout Out Young Queenslanders

Queensland Government, Community Services — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:39:38 +1000

The Bligh Government has unveiled a new strategy to engage young Queenslanders daily on a broad range of Government matters, not just 'youth' issues. Community Services Minister Karen Struthers joined Mansfield MP Phil Reeves to launch the Queensland Youth Statement - Shout Out Gen YZ - changing the way Government connects with young people. Continue reading...

Sunshine Coast Council Community Update

Division 11: Councillor Russell Green, Sunshine Coast Regional Council — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:28:09 +1000

Welcome to my first update for 2012. It’s hard to believe we are already well into February! Following are updates on some significant issues for Division 11 that may be of interest to you and I encourage you to disseminate this newsletter amongst your friends and colleagues. Continue reading...

Take Care during flood clean-up

was industrial relations — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:40:47 +1000

Workers and residents cleaning up after flooding in south-west Queensland have been urged to take precautions and ensure they put their safety first. Continue reading...

Gympie High Centenary Highlights

Gympie State High School — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:22:51 +1000

Gympie will make history again on the weekend of March 9-11 when it welcomes home many visitors with strong connections to Gympie State High School. Continue reading...

You’d Be Mental To Miss It!

Tewantin Noosa RSL Club — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:51:47 +1000

One of the quintessential Australian bands would have to be Mental as Anything. Their music is typically delivered with a quirky, ironic sense of humour and when listening to the band’s exploits you’d be forgiven for feeling like you are getting a typical Australian leg pulling. Continue reading...

More than $1 million in funding for 92 projects in rural communities

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:49:14 +1000

Cooloola Human Services Network (CHSN) - sustainability planning for the future; Assessing Unmet Community Transport Needs in Gympie and Developing Feasible Solutions; Our local flora - educational network; Cricket Clubhouse Room... Continue reading...

Statement from minister Stephen Robertson-Commission of Inquiry

Queensland Government, Department of Mines and Energy — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:33:56 +1000

Further to my written statement provided to the Commission of Inquiry on Wednesday 1 February 2012, the Commission of Inquiry has requested I appear to give further evidence in person. Continue reading...

LNP Leader slammed for double standards over condom ad

Katter's Australian Party — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:25:56 +1000

State Leader of Katter’s Australian Party, Aidan McLindon, has slammed LNP Leader Campbell Newman’s hypocrisy for his support of the ‘Rip n Roll’ condom advertisements which were displayed in Queensland bus stops. Continue reading...

Statements From Premier Anna Bligh On Special Protection Of Flood Engineers

Queensland Government, Premier Anna Bligh — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:18:35 +1000

Funding for farsighted food businesses

Queensland Government, Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:06:15 +1000

Minister for Agriculture, Food and Regional Economies Tim Mulherin joined with Member for Bulimba Di Farmer to announce the opening of the Queensland Government's Food Innovation and Productivity Incentives (FIPI) program. Continue reading...

Large numbers expected at historic Australian Party convention

Katter's Australian Party — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:59:48 +1000

An historic event will take place in Brisbane this weekend when Katter’s Australian Party holds its first national convention. Continue reading...

Artists announced for Contemporary Australia: Women

Arts Queensland — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:30:13 +1000

Arts Minister Rachel Nolan today announced the 33 artists and collectives featured in the Contemporary Australia: Women exhibition opening at the Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA) on April 21. Continue reading...

Puppets arrive for Noosa nursing simulations

CQUniversity Noosa — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:41:30 +1000

CQUniversity Noosa has received its first batch of puppets designed to be used as educational tools in nursing simulations. These new resources are an offshoot from the MASK-EDTM (KRS simulation) tool devised by CQUniversity nursing academic Dr Kerry Reid-Searl. Continue reading...

Sunshine Coast business celebrates 65 years

Hall Contracting Pty Ltd — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:37:40 +1000

Celebrations are in full swing for one of the Sunshine Coast’s longest standing companies, with local dredging, civil contracting and marine civil specialists Hall Contracting having marked 65 years in business. Continue reading...

The Australian Voices embark on new Australian tour

The Shock Factor Pty Ltd — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:59:41 +1000

The world renowned a cappella vocal group, The Australian Voices, are bringing their Choral Classics to regional Queensland n March 2012. Continue reading...

Advocate For New Music Performs Old Masterpiece

The Events Centre — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:29:50 +1000

Melbourne harpist Marshall McGuire, an avid promoter for new music, joins the Queensland Symphony Orchestra in Caloundra to perform an old masterpiece. Continue reading...

Safer Internet Day

Warren Truss MP (Wide Bay) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:09:23 +1000

Federal Member for Wide Bay, Warren Truss, said 2012 Safer Internet Day encourages the safer and responsible use of online technologies, especially by children and young people. Continue reading...

Premier launches Disaster Relief Appeal as Flood disaster unfoldsin South-West Queensland

Queensland Government, Premier Anna Bligh — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:23:44 +1000

Premier Anna Bligh has today activated the Premier's Disaster Relief Appeal for the 2012 Regional Queensland Floods to help those affected by wide-spread devastating flooding. Continue reading...

Queensland Music Festival

Queensland Music Festival — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:33:23 +1000

The Queensland Music Festival Board confirmed today the appointment of internationally renowned jazz musician James Morrison as Artistic Director of the 2013 and 2015 Festivals. Continue reading...

Getaway pays off with Ultimate Escape

Sunshine Coast Destination Limited (SCDL) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:42:48 +1000

A new Ford Escape couldn’t have come at a better time for Newmarket resident, Naomi Price. Drawn as part of a Sunshine Coast Destination Ltd (SCDL) Spring Escape promotion, Naomi was presented with the keys to her new vehicle today and couldn’t believe her luck. Continue reading...

Sea Side Suffering

Letters to the Editor — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:49:25 +1000

Some bureaucrats in the state capital have consulted giant computers fed by discredited UN climate models to draw up a Grand Plan which will dictate who can live where and do what, all along the Queensland coast. Continue reading...

Statement From Premier Anna Bligh On Commission Of Inquiry

Queensland Government, Premier Anna Bligh — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:46:10 +1000

The full statement I provided on Monday to the Floods Commission of Inquiry has now been made publicly available by the commission. Continue reading...

Learn about Staffing Regulations

Noosa Chamber of Commerce — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:17:39 +1000

If you have queries about the regulations around staffing, then the first meeting of the year of the Noosa Chamber of Commerce will have the answers. Its invited speaker is Graeme Haycroft, a national leader in the field of industrial relations negotiations and workplace reform Continue reading...

Statement from Minister Nolan

Queensland Government, Department of Natural Resources and Water Queensland — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:00:17 +1000

Seqwater has advised the Department of Environment and Resource Management (DERM) that it's two senior flood engineers are no longer available to act in their roles until further notice. Continue reading...

Patience a prerequisite en route to uni

Sunshine Coast Regional Council (SCRC) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:51:00 +1000

Leave a little earlier and please be patient. That’s the first assignment for Sunshine Coast University goers travelling to Orientation Week that starts on 13 February Continue reading...

Y-shop at Eumundi market

Queensland Government, Premier Anna Bligh — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:51:37 +1000

Sunshine Coast Council in partnership with Eumundi market have developed a scholarship opportunity for young artists. The success of Y-shops in libraries will be continued at Eumundi market where young entrepreneurs will sell their creative wares. Continue reading...

opposition must not play politics with sw floods or flood appeal

Queensland Government, Premier Anna Bligh — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:36:44 +1000

Premier Anna Bligh has called on Deputy Opposition leader Tim Nicholls not to play politics with the South West Queensland floods. Continue reading...

7th Annual RSPCA Qld Gourmet Food and Wine Night

RSPCA Shelter, Noosaville — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:26:26 +1000

Join RSPCA Qld’s CEO Mark Townend for an evening of great food and fine wine atop the Blackall Range at the legendary Poets Café. Continue reading...

Giving Queenslanders a fair start, a fair chance, a fair deal and a fair say

Queensland Government, Community Services — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:13:01 +1000

A new strategy released today shows major achievements have been made in the Bligh Government's efforts to build a fairer Queensland. Continue reading...

Colin Hay & The Super Supremes at The Events Centre

The Events Centre — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:32:26 +1000

As frontman and principle songwriter for eighties hit machine Men at Work, Colin Hay is responsible for one of the most identifiable sounds in pop music. And These three sultry sirens of soul will take you on a journey from Diana Ross to Destiny's Child in this witty fast paced musical performance that satirizes the inner workings of the 'girl group'. Powerhouse voices, spectacular costumes and choreography combine with witty fast-paced banter that will leave audiences begging for more. Continue reading...

Oil Painting for Beginners to Intermediate starting 14 February

Noosa Shire Arts and Crafts Assoc., Wallace House — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:38:09 +1000

There are just a few places left in the Colour Your Canvas – Oil Painting for Beginners to Intermediate starting 14 February, 2012 with Jandamarra Cadd. There will be 6 classes over 7 weeks on Tuesdays from 6pm to 9pm Continue reading...

PREMIER BLIGH PAYS TRIBUTE TO REMARKABLE MONARCH

Queensland Government, Premier Anna Bligh — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:57:51 +1000

Premier Anna Bligh paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II today, on the 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne. Continue reading...

Clean up Australia Day with the Currimundi Catchment Care Group

Currimundi Lake Catchment Care Group — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:43:20 +1000

The Currimundi Catchment Care Group is organising a cleanup site as part of Australia’s biggest community event on Sunday 4th March Continue reading...

Reserve Bank reform will help Queensland businesses

Katter's Australian Party — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:06:32 +1000

State Leader of The Australian Party, Aidan McLindon, today backed his Federal counterpart, Bob Katter, after he detailed plans to remove control of the Reserve Bank from an unelected board. Continue reading...

Sewing News

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:25:25 +1000

The Tewantin Neighbourhood Group of the Australian Sewing Guild meeting is to be held on Saturday 25th February 2012 at the Masonic Hall, cnr Moorindil & Toolar Sts Tewantin Qld 4565 commencing at 9 am until 4 pm Continue reading...

Progress update: Queensland burns victim and celebrity chef,MattGolinski

Newsroom PR — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:02:42 +1000

For the first time since receiving life-threatening burns in the Boxing Day 2011 house fire that tragically claimed the lives of his wife, Rachael (38) and three daughters Sage (12), Willow (12) and Starlia (10) Golinski, the sole survivor of the blaze, husband, father and chef Matt Golinski (39) is experiencing brief periods of semi-consciousness. Continue reading...

Milestone date set for first civil partnerships in Queensland

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 11:00:47 +1000

Queensland's first civil partnerships will take place in March this year. Deputy Premier Andrew Fraser today announced that the Governor had approved for the Civil Partnership Act to commence on February 23. Continue reading...

Supercalifragilistic Results at the Cultural Centre

Arts Queensland — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:21:21 +1000

It's official! The multi-award winning musical Mary Poppins has broken box office records to become the biggest selling show at the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) for over a decade. Continue reading...

Registrations NOW OPEN for Australian Body Art Carnivale

Australian Body Art Carnivale — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:57:33 +1000

Organisers of The Australian Body Art Carnivale have announced that registrations are NOW OPEN for the 2012 event – taking place in Eumundi on the weekend of May 12 and 13. Continue reading...

What's happened to our Political Leadership?

Ivan Molloy — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:54:19 +1000

I can't believe what's happening in this country. Politics at our national level has steadily degenerated to a low-life political circus. Continue reading...

Commitment To Build Multi-Deck Car Park Opposite Nambour Hospital

Michael Bloyce - Candidate for Mayor of the Sunshine Coast — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:10:19 +1000

Mayoral candidate Michael Bloyce today announced his intention to build a multi-deck car park on Council land opposite Nambour General Hospital to alleviate parking problems in the congested hospital precinct. He made the announcement in tandem with Division 10 Candidate Tim McMenamin, who has been calling for a solution to the issue for over six months. Continue reading...

More than $22 million to strengthen Queensland families

Queensland Government, Community Services — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:56:06 +1000

Vulnerable families across Queensland will continue to receive help to stay together safely thanks to more than $22 million in Bligh Government funding. Continue reading...

Volunteer community NRM groups to share in funding

Queensland Government, Department of Natural Resources and Water Queensland — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:56:33 +1000

Volunteer natural resource management (NRM) groups across Queensland will share in more than $100 000 to promote greater awareness of environmental protection. Continue reading...

Better billing on the way for the Sunshine Coast

Unitywater — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:43:23 +1000

Meter reading has commenced under the new billing schedule introduced in January 2012 and accounts will be issued within days of customers receiving their meter reading notice. Continue reading...

Dates announced for 10 day Noosa Longweekend Festival - June 15-24,2012

The Noosa Longweekend — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:45:27 +1000

Noosa Longweekend Festival Director, Ian Mackellar is adding the finishing touches to a program that will see over 65 free and ticketed events staged from Friday 15 - Sunday 24 June, 2012 in Noosa Heads, Queensland Continue reading...

UDIA calls on new Council to elevate the status of the Economic Development Branch

UDIA — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:34:47 +1000

The President of the Sunshine Coast branch of the UDIA Frazer Dean says that the Sunshine Coast Community, Industry Groups and even the Sunshine Coast Economic Development Advisory Board are unanimous in their call to elevate Council‘s existing Economic Development Branch to a higher level within the organisation. Continue reading...

Retirement village super for Tanawha

Sunshine Coast Regional Council (SCRC) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:13:36 +1000

Sunshine Coast Council has given preliminary approval for the development of a new retirement village on Tanawha Tourist Drive at the 3.11 hectare site of the former ‘Superbee’ tourist attraction. Statutory and Regional Planning Portfolio Cr Russell Green said more than 12 months of co-operation between council and the developers had enabled the proposed facility to progress. Continue reading...

Latest figures show the Building Boost is putting Queensland out in front of nation

Queensland Government, Queensland Treasury — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:45:02 +1000

The trend data for total number of dwellings approved in Queensland rose 1.4% in December and the trend data for the number of private sector houses rose 3.1%. Continue reading...

User-Pays Approach For Waste Generators

Unitywater — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:49:12 +1000

Changes are coming for thousands of businesses that generate trade waste across the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay regions. Continue reading...

Premier's statement to Floods Commission of Inquiry

Queensland Government, Premier Anna Bligh — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:49:01 +1000

Premier Anna Bligh said today she would submit a written statement to the Floods of Commission of Inquiry following a request received late yesterday afternoon. Continue reading...

Landmark pay rise: Queensland to get its fair share

Queensland Government, Community Services — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:38:20 +1000

The Bligh Government has applauded today's Fair Work Australia landmark decision to increase wages for community services workers, acknowledging the sector's vital work in Queensland. Continue reading...

Community grants funding available

Sunshine Coast Regional Council (SCRC) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:37:08 +1000

The Sunshine Coast community can start the New Year on a positive note by applying for a range of grants and funding programs. Continue reading...

UDIA Mayoral Forum set to flesh out Coast’s next leader

UDIA — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 11:12:21 +1000

With the Local Government elections locked in for April 28, the perfect opportunity to hear from all of the aspiring mayoral candidates will be at the UDIA Sunshine Coast Mayoral Forum on February 24 at Maroochy RSL Events Centre. Continue reading...

Amendments TO The Racing Industry Infrastructure Plan Approved

Queensland Government, Office of Racing — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:58:50 +1000

The Queensland Government and Racing Queensland Limited (RQL) today unveiled significant changes to the $110 million Industry Infrastructure Plan (IIP) to deliver new and improved racing facilities across the state. Continue reading...

Government to boost effectiveness of fine collection agency

Queensland Government, Department of Justice and Attorney-General — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:27:31 +1000

The Queensland Government will move to identify new, innovative ways of ensuring fine defaulters repay their debts to society. Continue reading...

Abandonment Of Poker Machine Refom Means No Job Losses In Our Clubs

New Staff Solutions — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:25:23 +1000

The Prime Minister has all but abandoned Labor’s deal with Independent Andrew Wilkie, for poker machine reform. Continue reading...

Eye on Conondale – Kenilworth community

Sunshine Coast Regional Council (SCRC) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:21:34 +1000

There’s no denying storm season is now upon us, and disaster management planning for the hinterland communities is top of mind for Sunshine Coast Council. Continue reading...

Coast’s fastest CEO and Celebrity set to be announced at Big Kart Track tomorrow night

Big Kart Track — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:18:57 +1000

Some of the Sunshine Coast’s leading CEOs and celebrities will attend the Big Kart Track’s inaugural CEO v Celebrity challenge awards night this Thursday night. Continue reading...

Calling young Queenslanders: make your voice heard!

Queensland Government, Community Services — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:14:58 +1000

Young Queenslanders with a passion for their local community are being urged to get amongst it at the 16th annual YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament. Continue reading...

Councillors take on Alternative Waste Technology

Sunshine Coast Regional Council (SCRC) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:13:05 +1000

Seven Sunshine Coast Councillors were today tasked with assessing the best Alternative Waste Technology for the Sunshine Coast. Continue reading...

Premier Sets State Election Date As Commission Of Inquiry Extended

Queensland Government, Premier Anna Bligh — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:53:17 +1000

Premier Anna Bligh has set the date for the State election as March 24 - almost exactly three years since she became the first elected female Premier in Australia on March 21, 2009. Continue reading...

Nominate a Queensland Great today

Queensland Government, Premier Anna Bligh — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:13:11 +1000

Premier Anna Bligh has announced the launch of the 2012 Queensland Greats Awards. Continue reading...

Having Fun With Herbs

Permaculture Noosa — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:08:12 +1000

Are you keen to grow and use more herbs in your daily life? Most people already use culinary herbs, but many herbs have medicinal uses as well. Continue reading...

Hervey Bay solar projects keep powering on

Queensland Government, Department of Mines and Energy — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:03:52 +1000

Energy Minister Stephen Robertson has welcomed another key milestone in the Bligh Government's $4 million plan to help power Hervey Bay with clean energy. Continue reading...

Nominations now open for Queenslanders making reconciliation their business

Queensland Government, Premier Anna Bligh — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:46:38 +1000

Premier Anna Bligh has launched the 2012 Queensland Reconciliation Awards encouraging Queensland businesses, community organisations and educational institutions to nominate. Continue reading...

Cultural diversity celebrations and projects boosted

Queensland Government, Multicultural Affairs Queensland — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:44:11 +1000

Community organisations and local councils across Queensland will receive $1 million of government funding to stage events and projects celebrating cultural diversity this year. Continue reading...

Qld out in front with business investment

Queensland Government, Queensland Treasury — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:42:21 +1000

Queensland is once again leading the nation with a new report highlighting high levels of investment throughout the state. Continue reading...

UDIA slams delay on Region’s Conference centre

UDIA — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:39:32 +1000

The UDIA Sunshine Coast has questioned the delivery timeline of a convention centre on the Sunshine Coast following Council’s announcement today that it would not be constructed until 2018-20. Continue reading...

Councils, industry well aware of Coastal Plan

Queensland Government, Department of Local Government, Sport and Recreation — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:35:43 +1000

The Queensland Coastal Plan - which protects the state's most vulnerable coastal land from future urban development - should come as no surprise to councils and the property industry. Continue reading...

Meridan Fields Sports Grounds Revised Master Plan

Sunshine Coast Regional Council (SCRC) — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:34:21 +1000

Sunshine Coast Council today adopted a revised master plan for the Meridan Fields Sports Grounds. Continue reading...

Dangerous prisoners belong behind bars: Lucas

Queensland Government, Department of Justice and Attorney-General — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:31:57 +1000

Andrew Ellis belongs behind bars and the Queensland Government had already sought to keep him in jail. Continue reading...

Discovering the world of weeds

DEEDI — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:30:03 +1000

Have you ever wondered what makes a weed a weed, how easy they spread and the impact they have on our environment and agricultural systems? Continue reading...

Barramundi closure lifted in Gulf and along east coast

Queensland Government, Primary Industries and Fisheries — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:26:48 +1000

The barramundi season opens tomorrow (1 February) for fishers from the Gulf of Carpentaria and along Queensland’s east coast. Continue reading...

Cancer survivors encouraged to reflect on World Cancer Day

Fresh PR & Marketing — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:13:33 +1000

With World Cancer Day 2012 approaching on February 4, exercise physiologists across Australia are encouraging cancer survivors to revisit their exercise regime as part of their ongoing recovery. Continue reading...

S.W.A.M at the Harbourside Gallery, Noosa Marina Art Exhibition

Harbourside Gallery — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:09:35 +1000

Sunshine Coast and Cooloola Coast artists who have entered the Sulman, Wynne, Archibald and Moran prizes in 2010 and 2011, are invited to exhibit those works, still in their posession in a retrospective exhibition. Continue reading...

Buttrose to speak at business expo

Sunshine Coast Business Expo — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:45:50 +1000

Businesswomen, esteemed media editor and best-selling author Ita Buttrose is the first keynote to be announced in what will be a star-studded speaker line-up at the expo on Thursday 10 and Friday 11 May, 2012. Continue reading...

Council approves Recreation Trail Plan

Sunshine Coast Regional Council (SCRC) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:53:22 +1000

Sunshine Coast Council endorsed the Sunshine Coast Recreation Trail Plan at today’s Ordinary Meeting. Continue reading...

Entertainment, Convention and Exhibition Centre - the smart choice

Sunshine Coast Regional Council (SCRC) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:42:35 +1000

A major feasibility study released by Council today has found a 4500 seat Entertainment, Convention and Exhibition Centre in the civic and cultural heart of the new Maroochydore CBD is the smart choice for the future of the Sunshine Coast. Continue reading...

Truss invites parents and teachers to have their say on online safety

Warren Truss MP (Wide Bay) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:41:11 +1000

Federal Member for Wide Bay, Warren Truss is encouraging parents and teachers to participate in the Liberal and National Parties Online Safety Working Group. Continue reading...

Peter Slipper Tells The Facts Not Fiction

Peter Slipper MP -- Federal Member for Fisher — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:37:35 +1000

Following continual vexatious and politically motivated attacks by the Sunshine Coast Daily with respect to Peter Slipper’s expenditure, it’s time to see the facts Continue reading...

Council formalises support for SES

Sunshine Coast Regional Council (SCRC) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:31:23 +1000

Sunshine Coast Council is set to sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Department of Community Safety (DCS) with respect to the management of State Emergency Services. Continue reading...

ROGS paints positive picture for response times, SES volunteer numbers

Queensland Government, Department of Community Safety, Emergency Services — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:23:44 +1000

Queensland has some of the best emergency service response times in the country and has the second highest number of State Emergency Service volunteers per head of population, according to the latest Report on Government Services (ROGS). Continue reading...

Newman lies to media over rail discussions with Palmer

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:22:15 +1000

His comments today that he has never discussed the Galilee Rail project with Clive Palmer is simply not true. Continue reading...

Floods Commission of Inquiry seeks further Statements

Queensland Government, Premier Anna Bligh — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:20:30 +1000

The Floods Commission of Inquiry has issued a number of new requirements for statements to the Commission Premier Anna Bligh said today. Continue reading...

Aquaculture oysters not free for the taking

Queensland Government, Primary Industries and Fisheries — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:39:15 +1000

While many may find it hard to resist the lure of freshly shucked oysters, it’s important to remember that taking oysters from, or interfering with, aquaculture infrastructure is prohibited. Continue reading...

Development ascends to top of investor wish list

Ascend Apartments — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:37:43 +1000

Less than four months on from its launch in September last year, Nambour development ascend apartments is bucking property market trends, having sold 90 per cent of the 16 residential apartments on offer despite slow property conditions in South East Queensland. Continue reading...

Why is your local community the answer to global economic implosion?

Sunshine Coast Regional Council (SCRC) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:19:53 +1000

To find out the answer to this question and for essential tips to safeguard your financial future and even prosper, Division 5 Councillor Jenny McKay encourages residents to come along to a special presentation by renowned finance and energy expert Nicole Foss next week. Continue reading...

Mooloolaba Harbour under the spotlight again

Fiona Simpson MP, Member for Maroochydore — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:36:33 +1000

Member for Maroochydore Fiona Simpson has welcomed promised action from Maritime Safety Queensland to address concerns raised after incidents which occurred on the Mooloolaba Harbour Entrance over the Christmas-New Year period. Continue reading...

Sunshine Coast Council must oppose coal and gas exploration on the Sunshine Coast

Dr Jim McDonald — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:34:10 +1000

“Not many people know that the Maryborough Basin, which is presently at an advanced stage of exploration for coalmining and CSG in the Mary Valley, extends down to Point Arkwright Continue reading...

Whats on at the Noosa Regional Galery in February & March

Noosa Regional Gallery — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:40:17 +1000

Ian Smith: On and Off the Road Ian Smith is a senior Australian artist born in Cairns and now living in Brisbane. Continue reading...

GSHS rises out of the minefields

Gympie State High School — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:33:57 +1000

As Gympie counts down to the 100th anniversary of Gympie State High School, local historian Dr Elaine Brown shares a preview of the great stories contained in the centenary book about the school. Continue reading...

Caloundra Sweage Disgrace

Debbie Blumel for Mayor — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:29:25 +1000

MAYORAL candidate Cr Debbie Blumel said today Unitywater CEO Jim Soorley must give top priority to replacing failing infrastructure that is repeatedly spilling raw sewage into streets and backyards in Caloundra. Continue reading...

Popular Currimundi park’s new look unveiled

Sunshine Coast Regional Council (SCRC) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:27:00 +1000

Local youth and families are already enjoying the results of the recently converted old netball courts at Grahame Stewart Park on Croydon Ave in Currimundi into a contemporary active and recreational community area. Continue reading...

RSPCA food and drink!

RSPCA Shelter, Noosaville — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:24:24 +1000

Join RSPCA Qld’s CEO Mark Townend for an evening of great food and fine wine atop the Blackall Range at the legendary Poets Café. Continue reading...

Queensland First To Trial Tougher Trans-Tasman Criminal Checks

Queensland Government, Premier Anna Bligh — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:07:34 +1000

Premier Anna Bligh today welcomed a trial between Queensland and New Zealand to strengthen background checks on people with criminal histories. Continue reading...

Peter Slipper Spending Cleared

Peter Slipper MP -- Federal Member for Fisher — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:36:04 +1000

The Federal Department of Finance and Deregulation has cleared Member for Fisher and now House Speaker Peter Slipper of any wrongdoing linked to his entitlement spending and has concluded its investigation... Continue reading...

New Queensland Mental Health Commission to have wide reachingpowers

Queensland Government, Premier Anna Bligh — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:40:00 +1000

The new Queensland Mental Health Commission will be the most powerful agency of its type in Australia matching the importance of the issue in the wider community... Continue reading...

Who will lead us out of the wilderness?

UDIA — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:35:02 +1000

UDIA Sunshine Coast is proud to present the 2012 UDIA Sunshine Coast Mayoral Candidates’ Forum and hear from the candidates their vision and goals for the region if elected in April... Continue reading...

Half yearly rates notices in the mail

Sunshine Coast Regional Council (SCRC) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:29:39 +1000

Sunshine Coast Council rates notices will have started to arrive in letterboxes for 155,000 Sunshine Coast properties this week... Continue reading...

Newman dodges his own accountability pledge. again

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:26:04 +1000

Deputy Premier Andrew Fraser said Campbell Newman was dodging a thorough, independent assessment of his election promises by refusing to support the Bligh Government's Charter of Budget Honesty legislation... Continue reading...

Tewantin-Noosa RSL & Citizens Memorial Club Entertainment – February / March 2012

Tewantin Noosa RSL Club — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:12:50 +1000

Beatles & Creedence Tribute; Coastfolk; Late for Woodstock; Kevin Borich; Industry of Kool; Queen of Rock Suzie Q Tribute; Meatloaf Tribute; Ultra Violet... Continue reading...

Workshops for 2012

Noosa Shire Arts and Crafts Assoc., Wallace House — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:35:04 +1000

Watercolour - Tony Walker; Handbuilding - Wendy Britton; Oils Painting - Jandamarra; Photoshop - begin - Rick Sherwin; Photoshop - begin - Rick Sherwin; Wheel-throwing - Wendy Britton; Acrylics - Lizzie Connor; Pure Pastels - Carolyn Sheather... Continue reading...

Queensland's best cropping land protected from today

Queensland Government, Department of Natural Resources and Water Queensland — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:13:35 +1000

Queensland's best agricultural land is officially protected from today with the State Government's strategic cropping land legislation coming into effect... Continue reading...

Confidence in Queensland economy stays ahead of the nation

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:12:11 +1000

Confidence in the Queensland economy has once again stayed ahead of the national outlook according to a new report out today... Continue reading...

Making Things Matters - Don't Carbon Tax essential Things

Letters to the Editor — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:10:57 +1000

It is a suicidal policy to levy a carbon tax on people who produce things but not on those who don't... Continue reading...

SDDCA says to TMR

SDDCA — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:08:45 +1000

The Sippy Downs & District Community Association (SDDCA) has submitted their response to the Transport & Main Roads (TMR) Draft Plan for the Bruce Highway upgrade, and they are not happy... Continue reading...

Noosa Connects with Carrara, Italy!

Noosa Stone Sculpture Bequest — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:06:35 +1000

Hew Chee Fong, the 2011 Noosa Stone Sculpture Bequest winner is currently enjoying a two month residency in Carrara, Italy... Continue reading...

Queensland Demands Action On Trans-Tasman Criminal Checks

Queensland Government, Premier Anna Bligh — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:56:31 +1000

"I made a commitment to Queenslanders last month that I would see the information blackspot that covered the criminal record of alleged fraudster Joel Barlow fixed," Ms Bligh said... Continue reading...

Ground-breaking school audits process produces improvements

Queensland Government, Department of Education, Training - Education Queensland — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:54:56 +1000

Ground-breaking audits carried out at all Queensland state schools are bringing about significant improvements in school performance, Education Minister Cameron Dick said today... Continue reading...

Langbroek Gets It Wrong. Again!

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:44:00 +1000

Maryborough Correctional Centre is currently operating under capacity and there is only one prisoner being housed in a nearby police watchhouse, Corrective Services Minister Neil Roberts said today... Continue reading...

Dear Vaughan, the National Party no longer exists

Katter's Australian Party — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:42:23 +1000

State Leader for Katter’s Australian Party, Aidan McLindon, today reminded long time Member for Gregory, Vaughan Johnson, that the National Party no longer existed... Continue reading...

The Lexus Concert Series

The Events Centre — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:40:35 +1000

Partnering with The Events Centre Caloundra, Lexus of Maroochydore announce they will be sponsoring a series of concerts during 2012... Continue reading...

Landmark day for Maroochydore CBD

Sunshine Coast Regional Council (SCRC) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:23:04 +1000

The long-term future of Maroochydore took a giant step forward today with the Sunshine Coast Council taking ownership of the Horton Park Golf Club land... Continue reading...

Queensland Local Government elections to be held on April 28

Queensland Government, Department of Local Government, Sport and Recreation — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:04:18 +1000

The state government has today announced that after consultation with the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) the date for the local government election will be set for April 28. Continue reading...

Caution on the water

Sunshine Coast Regional Council (SCRC) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 09:46:24 +1000

Local Disaster Management Group Chair, Councillor Tim Dwyer is calling on the boating community not to undertake boating activities during current wet weather conditions and for swimmers and surfers to take extra care. Continue reading...

The weather and your waste

Sunshine Coast Regional Council (SCRC) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:25:21 +1000

Sunshine Coast residents may experience some disruption to normal waste rubbish collection over the next few days due to current wet weather conditions. Continue reading...

More rain on the way

Sunshine Coast Regional Council (SCRC) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:51:45 +1000

Sunshine Coast Council’s Deputy Local Disaster Management Group Coordinator Andrew Ryan said more heavy rain is predicted for the Sunshine Coast over the next 24 hours. Continue reading...

Council evacuation centres are ready to go if needed

Sunshine Coast Regional Council (SCRC) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:18:02 +1000

As updated Bureau of Meteorology severe weather warnings forecast ongoing heavy rainfall continuing across the coast leading to the increased potential of localised flooding, council has placed three evacuation centres on standby in readiness for action if needed. Continue reading...

Access to Nambour limited

Sunshine Coast Regional Council (SCRC) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:10:15 +1000

The only access road to the Hospital from the Coast is via the Bruce Highway taking the Parkland’s exit north to Nambour. Continue reading...

Heavy rainfall expected into the evening and overnight

Sunshine Coast Regional Council (SCRC) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 05:18:39 +1000

Local Disaster Management Group Co-ordinator Mr Alan Rogers has confirmed that up to 270mm rainfall since 9am today has resulted in road closures across the region, however we have had no major river flooding. Continue reading...

Public stampede into new look Queensland Museum

Arts Queensland — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:19:38 +1000

The redeveloped Queensland Museum, which opened its doors last week following a $14.3 million revamp, has been a huge hit with the public. Continue reading...

Barnaby Joyce champions asset sales and CSG in the regions

Katter's Australian Party — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:17:57 +1000

The LNP’s announcement today to roll out Barnaby Joyce to “pin down” Katter in the regions was welcomed by Katter’s Australian Party State Leader, Aidan McLindon. Continue reading...