Medieval warriors play a pretty rough game and other top stories

Medieval warriors play a pretty rough game

The Sunshine Coast chef is part of a growing breed of men taking part in medieval fighting - a no-holds-barred sport with the very real prospect of injury. But don't let Paul hear you compare it to the battles in shows such as Game Of Thrones or ... >> view original

Injured leader of Falcons has earned respect of all

GREAT effort by the Sunshine Coast Falcons last weekend in their courageous away win over Tweed. Without skipper Tom Murphy, who seriously injured his shoulder in the early stages of the second half, the Coast side hung on to win 28-24 under immense ... >> view original

Plea for 'lemon laws' after dud car broken

THE campaign by a Sunshine Coast man to have "lemon laws" introduced into Queensland is gaining traction with Attorney General Yvette D'Ath signalling she will raise the matter with other states and the Commonwealth. Ashton Wood attracted international ... >> view original

Connection to landscape

CONTINUITY and connection to the landscape has continued to be a feature of Sunshine Coast architecture in the face of increased urbanisation of the region. This was reflected in the 2015 Sunshine Coast Regional Architecture Awards announced last night ... >> view original

2-hour camera shot leads to arctic adventure for Baynes

FROM the arid Namibian desert to Botswana's vibrant deltas - Michael Baynes has seen it all through his camera lens. Now the 27-year-old Buddina man will have a chance to capture some of Earth's most spectacular vistas and wildlife - albeit in a ... >> view original

Beach could drive up tourism operators' take

Ms Beech, Mr Skinner and Mr Wiggins joined 20 other Sunshine Coast, Gympie and Fraser Coast tourism operators at the launch of the Australia's Natural Coast Great Beach Drive in Brisbane yesterday. The Sunshine Coast Destinations-Fraser Coast ... >> view original

Art prize enters new decade

ONLINE entries close on May 4 for artists to enter the 2015 Sunshine Coast Art Prize categories, offering combined prizes across all awards in excess of $125,000. Now in its 10th year, the Sunshine Coast Art Prize has achieved national acclaim for its ... >> view original

Landsborough Museum unveils Far From This Land exhibition

... believed to be one of 10 staff nurses who enlisted for service from the Sunshine Coast, and James Maddock, a member of one of Mooloolah's pioneering families, who died age 35 of abdomen wounds received in action, after barely a month on the front. >> view original

Enthusiasts flock to caravan, boating, fishing, camping show

Entry coupons are in the Sunshine Coast Daily every day and also in selected weekly papers across the Sunshine Coast. The South Queensland Caravan Camping Boating and Fishing Expo is on at the Nambour Showgrounds, Coronation Ave, today and ... >> view original

What's on the box for the Anzac centenary

As with any big milestone or anniversary, the 100 years since the start of the ill-fated Gallipoli campaign is an important chance to reflect on, honour and preserve the events which helped to shape the Australian identity. The ABC has a slate of ... >> view original