Storms calm down in SEQ but damp Easter expected and other top stories

Storms calm down in SEQ but damp Easter expected

The bureau has warned of two separate bands of heavy showers and isolated thunderstorms were affecting southeast Queensland, one band extends through the northern suburbs of Brisbane, while the other is moving onto the southern Sunshine Coast area ... >> view original

Health hub developing at Emporio

Flourish Psychology, Sunshine Coast Paediatric Dentistry and Sunshine Dental Care had signed up to open their doors at Emporio, and would join existing Emporio tenant Premier Chiropractic in delivering a range of health services to the region, said ... >> view original

Support flows for Noosa ultralight crash pilot

THE Sunshine Coast community has thrown its support behind a pilot whose ultralight aircraft crashed into the ocean off Noosa. Anthony "Tony" Callan underwent surgery in Royal Brisbane Hospital yesterday for horrific injuries he suffered in the 200 ... >> view original

Swell brings dangerous holes and rips on Coast beaches

A SERIES of dangerous rips that have formed along Sunshine Coast beaches have prompted a warning to swimmers to take extra care. Just days before thousands of holidaymakers descend on the Coast for the extended Easter break, lifeguard supervisor ... >> view original

Noelene and Yvana Bischoff deaths due to 'food allergy'

THERE will be no inquest into the deaths of a Sunshine Coast mother and daughter who died in Bali from food poisoning, a coroner has found. Coroner Terry Ryan has released a report into the deaths of Noelene and Yvana Bischoff. Noelene and her ... >> view original

Mayor picks CEO to head Maroochydore CBD firm

MARK Jamieson has appointed his right-hand man within Sunshine Coast Council for the $350,000 job to lead the Maroochydore CBD's new development management company. The mayor said he had no obligation to go through a public recruitment ... >> view original

Face of fashion: model new ambassador for festival

The coveted role of Model Ambassador for the Sunshine Coast Fashion Festival has models from across Queensland vying for the position. The role not only encompasses being the "face" for the event, but also a mentor, role model and spokesperson. It is ... >> view original

Laugh expert to inspire USC staff

The University of the Sunshine Coast has invited renowned comedian Anthony Ackroyd to lead two uplifting staff development workshops for April Fools' Day. USC Director of Human Resources Mark Nugent said the comedian, laughter expert and notorious ... >> view original

Speaker Peter Wellington shocked letter was leaked

PETER Wellington's office received the 13-page email from embattled Cook MP Billy Gordon's ex-partner at 8pm two days before he was officially sworn in as Speaker. The Member for Nicklin said as soon as he was made aware of the allegations by one of ... >> view original

Stoyle primed to clash with Moore in Rip Curl Pro

SURFING: Having taught two-time world champion Carissa Moore a lesson at Bells Beach last year, the Sunshine Coast's Dimity Stoyle says she is primed to do it again today when the pair lines up in round one of the Rip Curl Pro. Stoyle recorded her best ... >> view original