Marcia's aftermath: What's next for the Sunshine Coast and other top stories

Marcia's aftermath: What's next for the Sunshine Coast

SUNSHINE Coast Mayor Mark Jamieson said a combination of factors ensured the Local Disaster Management Group was well prepared for Cyclone Marcia on Saturday morning, which arrived hot on the heels of the rain depression. "The LDMG's decision ... >> view original

Coast pollies well represented in shadow ministry

SUNSHINE Coast politicians are well represented in Lawrence Springborg's new shadow ministry, with four of the Liberal National Party's six elected Coast representatives assigned frontbench portfolios. Maroochydore's Fiona Simpson, Kawana's Jarrod ... >> view original

YOUR SAY: Mayor Playford needs to go over the books again

READER COMMENT: MAYOR Playford's response to questions on the poor performance of the Noosa Council simply don't make sense. He blames Sunshine Coast Council for underspending in their six years of management, but in fact Noosa benefited ... >> view original

"It's the worst feeling a parent can experience."

Megan Mackander Journalist After completing a journalism degree at the University of the Sunshine Coast, I joined the Sunshine Coast Daily in 2010. As the Daily's police reporter, the round is unprectible, diverse and challenging, but also exciting and ... >> view original

It wouldn't kill you to buy local: Coast farmer

This is the strong message from prominent Sunshine Coast farmer Peter Wise, who is hoping more people buy fresh, local produce to avoid any future health scares from imported fruit and vegetables. It comes as a further four people, two in Queensland ... >> view original