Think tank debates shape of Sunshine Coast economy and other top stories

Think tank debates shape of Sunshine Coast economy

THE first of a series of think tank sessions exploring ways to grow the Sunshine Coast's economy sustainably has brought together developers, environmentalists, academics and local government. Brainchild of the Sunshine Coast Business Council, the ... >> view original

Sunshine Coast GP cleared after being tested for Ebola

A SUNSHINE Coast GP has been put in isolation in Sydney's Westmead Hospital to face tests for the potentially-fatal Ebola virus after returning from a stint as an aid worker in Sierra Leone, a hot spot for the disease. On Sunday evening, Dr Parker was ... >> view original

Ocean Street World Festival offers a taste of culture

SUNSHINE Coast Sunday has caught up with three Ocean St business owners - who will be welcoming an expected 35,000 visitors today - for a chat about their multicultural backgrounds. Event spokesman and Ocean St business owner Dimitris Limnatitis ... >> view original

Manager rates Fleming as a world-beater

BOXING: The manager of Sunshine Coast super feather weight Paul Fleming believes the "penny has dropped" for the Olympian and unbeaten professional, describing him as a genuine world title contender. The 27-year-old beat steadfast Thai Chaiyong ... >> view original

Program's advice helps export local innovation

The six-week course provided 20 Sunshine Coast businesses with the tools to develop export strategies and to understand free trade agreements, logistics and pricing. Oceansmart director Hans Jusseit said he now had the confidence and the contacts to ... >> view original

Coast's Queensland gridiron reps to vie for Aussie selection

A GROUP of Sunshine Coast youths will represent Queensland in gridiron this week. Five players from the Spartan colts - Jason Gough, Will Outridge, Brendan England, Ben Graham and Jordan MacLeod - are in Western Australia to compete in the Gridiron ... >> view original

UK buyer for top site

"It is the last site of its kind that provides a combination of both waterfront and established CBD positioning in what is one of the most sought-after locations on the Sunshine Coast. "International investment into Maroochydore also represents a major ... >> view original

Volunteers on the lookout to clean up Mooloolah River

"Various volunteer organisations were working together; Mooloolaba Yacht Club, ECOllaboration and Surf Life Saving Sunshine Coast to help the environment," Mr Christie said. ECOllaboration CEO Cerran Fawns said a 4.8m poly boat was donated by ... >> view original

Struggling Mariners lose their grip on Anderson

The former Sunshine Coast junior has been with the struggling Mariners for three seasons but is yet to commit to the club beyond this campaign as he weighs up his options. "The hard thing for me at the moment is that the Mariners don't have a coach for ... >> view original

Teen stuns the field at Pa and Ma Contest

He is aiming to secure a maiden berth in the junior national championships later this year. Another Sunshine Coast young gun, Laura Poncini, will contest today's open girls' final against Stacey Holt, Cody Klein and Tamea O'Meara. TOP STORIES ONLINE. >> view original