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Queensland's Department of Transport and Main Roads' plan stings Sunshine ...

Queensland's Department of Transport and Main Roads will close roads and jeopardise crucial Sunshine Coast businesses including the former "Ettamogah" pub and Aussie World theme park on the Bruce Highway. A large interchange from Caloundra Road ... >> view original

Caroline channels Cliff shuffle for Run Sunshine Coast

SOME people like to stride out, others like to use their arms as propellers. But for Caroline Hutchinson it is all about the Cliff Young shuffle. The Sunshine Coast 92.7 Mix FM radio personality is happy to admit she is no Jana Pittman, but for Run ... >> view original

Hing part of talented local brigade in Sunshine Coast Pro

But he will be confronted by a strong Sunshine Coast contingent, including Hing, who finished third in the corresponding event last year. Hing is the Australasian Junior Tour's top competitor. "The talent pool of surfers that the Sunshine Coast has to ... >> view original

Diabetes the big health challenge on the Sunshine Coast

THE number of Sunshine Coast residents with type 2 diabetes could almost fill the seats at Sunshine Coast Stadium, new figures show. Diabetes Queensland statistics show the number of people with type 2 diabetes in the region had increased by about 10% ... >> view original

Tony Abbott denies gay snub of French ambassador

PRIME Minister Tony Abbott says he was "very happy" to be met by the ambassador to France and his partner last month, despite a report suggesting the incident led to the ambassador offering his resignation. Fairfax reports a "bizarre incident" occurred ... >> view original

Kids to get active at Kawana triathlon

TRIATHLON: The Sunshine Coast will again get active on May 24 with the Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon taking place at Sunshine Coast Stadium, following the tremendous success of the event in 2014. The Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon is part ... >> view original

Jasmine Fielden who died in Sunshine Coast crash had just celebrated ...

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the cause of the crash, but it is understood wet weather could have been a factor with some areas on the Sunshine Coast receiving more than 100mm of rainfall in the 24 hours to 9am Thursday, the ABC reported. >> view original

Qld Residents stars back for Falcons

The Sunshine Coast will welcome back Queensland Residents representatives and Melbourne fringe players Ben Hampton and Kenny Bromwich for its Intrust Super Cup clash with the Cutters in Mackay. >> view original

TAFE Qld looks to on-site training

TAFE HEADS VISIT: Queensland TAFE East Coast representatives at a function with industry leaders last Wednesday, at Nambour campus. Photo Nicky Moffat / Sunshine Coast Daily Nicky Moffat ... >> view original

Sunshine Coast beaches to host Queensland's best surfers

With the tail end of an east swell expected to hold till Sunday, Surfing Queensland event organizers are confident the Sunshine Coast will deliver generous wave conditions along with preferred winds making for an exhilarating weekend of surfing. An in ... >> view original