Sunshine Coast News Review: Last Top Stories: European band flies in to Sunshine Coast record new album

European band flies in to Sunshine Coast record new album | Sunshine Coast Daily

MEMBERS of European super-group Chinaski flew in from Prague to start recording the follow-up album to their multi-platinum 2014 album Rockfield on the Sunshine Coast.The band spent time at Allan and Barbara Pease's Heliport Studios in Buderim and said they enjoyed the change of scenery from Europe."The band was blown away by the environment and lifestyle of the Sunshine Coast," UK-based sound engineer Clint Murphy (Devilskin, 50 Cent) said."Where else in the world can you see a kangaroo hop past the studio while you are recording?"We'll be back next year and will bring more bands like this with us."Chinaski has a huge following in Czech and Polish speaking markets and its career has spanned..
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Figures give Sunshine Coast businesses a lift | Sunshine Coast Daily

SMALL businesses on the Sunshine Coast are more optimistic about their economic growth prospects, according to new research.The exclusive Westpac Group-CCIQ Pulse Survey of Business Conditions for the September quarter showed many encouraging signs for the region.Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland senior policy advisor of advocacy Kate Whittle said business performance for the Sunshine Coast economy had been strong in the past three months and was at a higher level than any other region in Queensland.She said the fall in the Australian dollar had boosted tourism and broader economic activity, while a fairly buoyant construction and property market had brought people to the region."C..
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High hopes for halfback to lead Falcons to finals

RUGBY LEAGUE:Highly-touted Sunshine Coast Falcons recruit Ryley Jacks wants to be the man to turn the club around and make it a force to be reckoned with in 2016.The former Sydney Roosters under-20 halfback played under newly-appointed coach Craig "Trigger" Ingebrigtsen at Easts Tigers during its grand final appearances in 2013-14.The pair shared a close relationship during those years and Jacks said a move to the Falcons was a no-brainer when Ingebrigtsen came knocking."As soon as he got in contact with me I was pretty keen to be coached by him again," he said."He said to me 'we want to change the Falcons into an intimidating roster and treat the Coast with respect."I remember the Falcons i..
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Mother Nature unleashes across Sunshine Coast region | Sunshine Coast Daily

WITH storm clouds once again rolling over the Coast yesterday, weather forecasters say there is still more to come.Although we have so far managed to escape the severe storms that have had roofs lifted from homes and backyards filled with hailstones to our south, and heavy rainfall pummel the Fraser Coast yesterday, there is no telling what could be in store for the region as the season continues.Bureau of Metrology senior forecaster Jonty Hall said offshore storm activity on Saturday night had weakened the system over the region yesterday."Although that is suppressing any activity over the Sunshine Coast right now, there could be a chance of the odd storm developing (Monday) and there is al..
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Sunshine Coast tourist numbers to rise over next decade | Sunshine Coast Daily

SUNSHINE Coast tourism operators have been urged to become more international ready as experts predict strong growth in international visitors over the next decade.Australian inbound tourism is growing at an average of 6% each year but the Sunshine Coast has been recording double-digit increases, with Europe, the UK and New Zealand the fastest growing markets.Tourism Research Australia predicts the nation will be hosting seven million international visitors a year by 2023-24.Sunshine Coast Destinations CEO Simon Ambrose said the timing for growth in inbound business had never been better but some operators were unsure what was required to break into the international market."Sunshine Coast o..
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Firm hopes to make billions with new clean energy

A SUNSHINE Coast alternative energy company is on the verge of signing heads of agreement to unlock billions of dollars in financing that could set it up as Australia's next BHP.It now has a target of producing one million domestic-scale, zero emission, hydrogen fuel cells a year for global markets.Former architect and head of Beerwah-based Petawatt by Electrygen, Colin Salmond said today the overthrow of Tony Abbott as Prime Minister had been followed immediately by a changed attitude from investors and bureaucrats.Petawatt, which has a goal to deliver Australia a gigatonne reduction in CO2 by producing one petawatt hour of hydrogen energy, has struggled for the past nine years under fundin..
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Festival to visit small halls oncoast

FESTIVAL of Small Halls summer tour will make several stops on the Sunshine Coast before it features at the Woodford Folk Festival.The festival has recently announced Canada-based Irish singer songwriter Irish Mythen and Starboard Cannons as the touring artists on the run.A month ago Irish Mythen opened for rock legend Rod Stewart at the Cavendish Music Festival in Prince Edward Island, and after Joni Mitchell and Gordon Lightfoot, Irish Mythen is the most requested artist at Canada's longest running folk festival, the Mariposa Folk Festival.Starboard Cannons have already had a taste of what's in store, having guested on last year's Summer tour for three dates only."For a touring band, the F..
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Woolworths not feeling so fresh after backlash over ad

A WOOLWORTHS ad campaign promoting frozen meals has gone down as well as the soil Biggest Loser star Michelle Bridges eats in it.Sunshine Coast Daily Facebook followers shared their distaste for the ad that many have interpreted as suggesting vegetable gardeners were "freaks".IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Biggest Loser star and Woolworths slammed for ad"Rude and unnecessary comment. I'd rather be a 'freak' than eat microwaved crap any day," Hayley Dickinson said."So what are we going to do? Just buy everything from the shop because we will be labelled as freak when we plant some herbs and veggies," Yvonne Lynn said."We all know who the 'freak' is. Shame on you Michelle Bridges and Woolworths," Kyli..
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Ready to make his mark at the Magic Millions

RACING:Sunshine Coast trainer Trevor Thomas may be spoilt for choice when it comes to his Magic Millions-bound gelding Rising Luck.The four-year-old raced in the Group 1 Queensland Derby (2200m) at Doomben this year and also ran eighth to Cox Plate winner Winx at the Group 3 Sunshine Coast Guineas (1600m).Rising Luck ($3fav) turned in a convincing performance over 1400m at Corbould Park yesterday during race the benchmark 70 Maxgaming Handicap to win by more than a length.Thomas said he's keeping his options open with Rising Luck but he looked more likely to race over 1800m given the horse still had plenty left in the tank."He's heading toward the Magic Millions, so we're just trying to spri..
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What does the airport expansion mean for you?

RESIDENTS and businesses are being urged to attend a public meeting tonight to inform themselves about the expansion of the Sunshine Coast Airport.The meeting will be held at Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Ocean Drive, Twin Waters at 5.30pm for 5.45pm start.Speaking at the Sunshine Coast Business Excellence Awards at Twin Waters on Saturday night, Sunshine Coast Council mayor Mark Jamieson and tourism boss Simon Ambrose both took their opportunity on stage to encourage local businesses to get behind the plans."Clearly that airport, the CBD in Maroochydore and the hospital precinct in Kawana will change the economic face of the Sunshine Coast forever," Cr Jamieson said."Throw in some really inno..
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