No changes proposed for Sunshine Coast and other top stories

No changes proposed for Sunshine Coast

In its report, the Commission rejected moving Hornby and Denman islands to the Powell River-Sunshine Coast riding, but instead suggested grouping those islands into a new riding that would also include Alberni Pacific Rim and other parts of the Comox ... >> view original

Wellington smells 'orchestrated attempt' to bring Labor down

SUNSHINE Coast independent Peter Wellington has accused Labor's opponents of using allegations against Cook MP Billy Gordon to tear down the government. Mr Gordon this week resigned from the Labor party to avoid being sacked after a lengthy ... >> view original

Entrepreneurs get ready for Startup Weekend Sunshine Coast

Startup Weekend Sunshine Coast 2015 will again connect budding local entrepreneurs, developers, designers and startup enthusiasts eager to immerse themselves in hands-on entrepreneurship. Over the course of the intensive 54-hour event held at the ... >> view original

Sunshine Coast paramedic reports back from Vanuatu

David ellaby When David Ellaby is away from his 'day job' as a paramedic on the Sunshine Coast, he's volunteering with charity group, Medical Santo. He's a frequent visitor to Vanuatu, but his trip after TC Pam was different. David spoke with Breakfast ... >> view original

Comedian Ruby Wax: I'd have Christopher Pyne's baby

Education Minister Christopher Pyne with American comedian Ruby Wax, who said she would have the Minister's baby if they end up on a distant planet together. Popular Stories. Wreckage recovery: aftermath of Noosa beach plane crash · Bravery award for ... >> view original

CEO John Knaggs to drive new development company

Mayor Mark Jamieson said this was an important milestone in the journey of creating a new city centre for the Sunshine Coast. Mr Jamieson described the Maroochydore City Centre as a "game changer" project for the region. "We want to ensure we have the ... >> view original

Bumper Easter for businesses as tourists flock to Coast

THE "no vacancy" signs will burn bright this weekend as the Sunshine Coast celebrates a bumper Easter long weekend. The weak Australian dollar, months of good weather, a targeted tourism campaign and a return to consumer confidence means holiday ... >> view original

Success sounds sweet for Mapleton DJ

Mr Duncan's Cut A Rug mobile DJ and MC business caters to the Sunshine Coast's burgeoning wedding tourism market. Growing up in Sydney and the Blue Mountains, Mr Duncan was part of the same music scene as Aussie hip-hop artists The Herd and ... >> view original

New book honours Coast service people who paid price of war

SUNSHINE Coast service men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice will be remembered in a new book. Genealogy Sunshine Coast has released And Their Names Will Live Forever in honour of those who died in war. The publication commemorates ... >> view original

Tenth Anniversary Sunshine Coast Art Prize launched in style

"The Sunshine Coast Art Prize has achieved national acclaim for its annual representation of contemporary Australian art and offers opportunities within painting, new media (including animation, videography, street art and more), photography, public ... >> view original