New hope for LGBTI services on the Sunshine Coast and other top stories

New hope for LGBTI services on the Sunshine Coast

THE resurrection of a Sunshine Coast gay-friendly health and support service lies in the hands of the new Labor Government. The Queensland Association of Healthy Communities office in Maroochydore closed in 2012 when $2.5 million was cut from its ... >> view original

Real estate sales hit five-year high in state

Yet on the Sunshine Coast zone chair Amber Werchon said many agencies called 2009 the year to beat and, after some tough years, it was exciting the region's numbers were far exceeding those. "Overall, it's all very positive for most property types on ... >> view original

Sunshine Coast couple developed desert now loved by Nigella Lawson

It's also believed that the review is looking at any ties he firm may have to LNP President Bruce McIver, a Sunshine Coast-based happy clapper. But McIver said on Friday he had not dealt with the firm and referred inquiries to the campaign director ... >> view original

Sunshine Coast trio in Melbourne Ironman mix

THREE of the world's top triathletes, all with links with the Sunshine Coast, are set to feature prominently in the women's race at the Ironman Asia-Pacific Championship at Melbourne. Caroline Steffen, Melissa Hauschildt and Mirinda Carfrae are likely ... >> view original

Record Sunshine Coast temperature as state sweats

The Sunshine Coast sweltered through its hottest March day on record as temperatures soared across the state. The mercury hit 36.2 degrees just before 1pm at Maroochydore, well above the 33.8-degree record set on March 1, 2009. But it was positively ... >> view original

Dolphins missing in action for season launch

SO the Sunshine Coast Rugby Union A-grade season was officially launched on Wednesday morning. But defending A-grade premier Noosa was nowhere to be seen. It was all rather awkward as four of the five club captains, complete with uniforms, had a ... >> view original

Quentin Bryce to visit the Sunshine Coast

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

What your politicians think about Islam

Does Muslim culture pose any threat to the Sunshine Coast way of life? "Australia was founded on the strong belief that many countries can come together as one united people who believe that if you work hard, regardless of gender, you can be rewarded ... >> view original

Coast artist to share passion for pastels overseas

SUNSHINE Coast artist Tricia Taylor jokes that 2015 is the Year Of Frequent Flyer Miles as she heads overseas to share her passion for pastels. A master pastellist with the Pastel Society of Australia and an important part of the Seaview Artist's ... >> view original

Peter's now half the man he used to be

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