Sunshine Coast 2030: The healthiest place on earth | Sunshine Coast Daily
HUNDREDS have had their say on their favouritescenario for the future of the Sunshine Coastas put forward by Generation Innovation.Their vision is encompassed in the creative narrative below, that depicts the Sunshine Coast in 2030 as the healthiest place on earth.This vision will be taken to the 2015 Futures Conference held next Friday at the University of the Sunshine Coast, where leaders from government, business, community and academia including international experts will gather.READ MORE: Y..>> view originalReefs off the Sunshine Coast compare to best in the world | Sunshine Coast Daily
REEFS off the Sunshine Coast have been compared to some of the healthiest in the Caribbean by an organisation which monitors reef health.And the presence of the HMAS Brisbane, sunk off Mudjimba 10 years ago, has been credited with lessening the impact of recreational diving on the network of natural reefs.Reef Check Australia has been monitoring the Coast's sub-tropical reefs since 2007 and general manager Jennifer Loder said the levels of hard coral found over the years was on a par with the Ca..>> view original$US100k grant awarded to Sunshine Coast Uni researchers | Sunshine Coast Daily
THE University of the Sunshine Coast has taken out a top grant from a fund set up by global tech magnate Bill Gates.Principal investigator Dr Joanne Macdonald, a Senior Lecturer and researcher in molecular engineering, said the $US100,000 grant was awarded to develop a rapid field test for detecting mosquitoes infected with diseases such as malaria and dengue.This will be done through world-first technology built by USC PhD student Jia Li that includes a paper-based biosensor which works like a ..>> view originalHarmony House's battle to keep its funding
A SUNSHINE Coast-based service which has provided a haven for children from families in crisis has had to battle to keep its funding because of its own success in keeping waiting lists to a minimum.Harmony House recently celebrated 20 years of operation with a lunch to honour supporters, workers and volunteers.The Sunshine Coast Family Contact Centre, as it is also known, provides a place where children can be handed over by parents in dispute, whether it be a marriage breakdown or a domestic vi..>> view originalCouncillors urged to comment on airport expansion
THE Sunshine Coast Business Council has urged the area's local government organisations and elected politicians to formally lodge feedback regarding the proposed Sunshine Coast Airport expansion before submissions close on Monday, November 30.The calls come after Noosa Mayor Noel Playford said Noosa Council recognised both pros and cons associated with the proposal and as such, would not be making a submission either for or against the expansion plans.Sunshine Coast Business Council (SCBC) Chair..>> view originalThundercats are go for high octane spills at Alex
SOME of Queensland's best Thundercat drivers have converged on the Sunshine Coast this weekend, offering high octane thrills and spills to beachgoing spectators.The thrill-seeking pilots and co-pilots are going head-to-head for a shot at the Queensland Thundercat Surf Cross Series title at Alexandra Headland.Racing kicked off on Saturday morning and will continue throughout tomorrow.The championship round are showcasing the best inflatable catamaran crews in a high-octane, full-throttle battle f..>> view originalReports of fatal helicopter crash at Fox Glacier
A PARAMEDIC is expected to have arrived at the scene of this morning's helicopter crash in Fox Glacier, but there is no word yet on the fate of seven people believed to be on board.Rescue Coordination Centre spokesman Vince Cholewa said just before 2pm an alpine cliff rescue team was being winched down to the crash site along with the paramedic.He did not know if the rescuers had reached the helicopter yet, but expected they had."It's a heavily crevassed area and they need the expertise of the c..>> view originalResidents face $47 fee to park in their own street
RESIDENTS could have to fork out $47 a year to park in their street as the Sunshine Coast Council looks to solve a parking problem that's enveloped Sippy Downs.Feedback is currently being sought on a proposal to introduce regulated parking to a section of Sippy Downs south of the University of the Sunshine Coast campus.Michelle Casey, a Columbia St resident for 17 years, said she'd noticed the parking situation on her street quickly deteriorate after USC introduced its paid parking scheme."It ne..>> view originalHot andsunnySaturday for Queenslanders
FOR many parts of Queensland, today is going to be one of the hottest November days on record.The Bureau of Meteorology has forecast today's temperatures to reach:39 degrees in Ipswich35 degrees in Toowoomba38 degrees in Warwick32 degrees on the Sunshine Coast35 degrees in Gympie31 degrees in Bundaberg29 degrees in Hervey Bay30 degrees in Gladstone34 degrees in Rockhampton30 degrees in MackayBureau of Meteorology spokesman Jess Carey said the only reprieve from the high temperature would be a la..>> view originalMY SAY: Bucks party prompts trip down memory lane
I MENTIONED last week about some weddings that I have attended in the last few weeks, well what I didn't write about was one of the Bucks Party's that went with it.It's alright guys relax, no stories in print about strippers or poor behaviour because when the average age of the bucks were between 45 -80 sort of indicates it was a pretty tame affair, and it was.It started at the beautiful Mapleton Hotel for lunch which was a great reminder for those of us from the coastal strip that the hinterlan..>> view original
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