Sunshine Coast rental crisis brewing as prices skyrocket | Sunshine Coast Daily
RENT is becoming so expensive on the Sunshine Coast that many low-income renters have a poor quality of life.That's according to Australia's first ever Rental Affordability Index, which was released today.Jointly commissioned by SGS Economics and Planning, Community Sector Banking and National Shelter, the report ranked towns and cities around Australia.It found the Sunshine Coast to be less affordable for low-income earners than the Queensland average for regional areas.Eumundi and Noosa are th..>> view originalNot-for-profit named Sunshine Coast Business of the Year | Sunshine Coast Daily
A NOT-FOR-PROFIT independent transport and care provider that coordinates 260,000 trips a year through the use of innovative technology and has its own social enterprise has been named Business of the Year in the 2015 Sunshine Coast Business Awards.ComLink helps the elderly and other 'transport-disadvantaged' people to get "from A to B" on the Sunshine Coast and in five other Queensland regions. It also coordinates a volunteer workforce who provide care services.Already acknowledged by Regional ..>> view originalGlobal health CEO visits Sunshine Coast | Sunshine Coast Daily
ACTEGY Health CEO Josh Penny visited Australia from his UK base to help the Australian distributors dive into the Christmas season successfully.Mr Penny grew up on an avocado and mango farm in Woombye and graduated from Immanual Lutheran College, but moved to the UK 14 years ago with his wife Roseanna, where the former accountants have set up one of the UK's fastest-growing companies.Founded in 2003, Josh followed in the footsteps of his Sunshine Coast-based parents whose medical products busine..>> view originalFan Design Studio wins gongs
A PASSIONATE Sunshine Coast advertising agency that "fights for perfection" for every client has punched well above its weight at Queensland's prestigious ad industry awards event.Fan Design Studio, which works from a small office at Alexandra Headland, won two bronze medals at the PICA Awards, an achievement that matched the results of some of the industry's biggest players."The whole team is really pleased with this success; we punched well above our weight and we're incredibly proud our hard ..>> view originalSunshine Coast drink and drug drivers listed | Sunshine Coast Daily
TEN drivers caught drink or drug driving on the Coast have been convicted and disqualified from driving.They are:SARAH Jennifer Thorpe,35, of Maroochydore, was fined $300 for driving while on drugs. Thorpe was disqualified from driving for one month.RYAN Lewis Connors,26, of Mountain Ck, was fined $300 for driving while on drugs. Connors was disqualified from driving for one month.D'ARCY Jaimes Braine,20, of Nambour, was fined $400 for driving while on drugs on June 24. Braine was also fined $30..>> view originalSCEC organises paddle-out for climate action
THE Sunshine Coast Environment Council, in collaboration with Surfrider Foundation and 350.org, will hold a paddle-out on Saturday to call for urgent action on climate change.The paddle-out is being organised as part of a global day of climate action which will see millions of people around the world participate in organised marches over the weekend. Starting at 9am, organisers are asking participants to meet at the white tent in the corner at Noosa Main Beach.A speaker will talk briefly about h..>> view originalLocals get stuck on the House theCoastBuilt
No CaptionPicasa SUNSHINE Coast Mayor Mark Jamieson was able to roll up his sleeves and get stuck into some painting for a good cause last week. Dulux donated all of the paint for The House The Coast Built project at Sippy Downs and the Trademark Painters team signed on to complete the job with the help of an "apprentice" - Cr Jamieson. "I know a bit more about board meetings than brush strokes, but I'm very excited about spending some time on sit..>> view originalTransport and retail competition overhaul set
THE Turnbull Government has delayed action on two key proposals for competition reforms until at least March next year.Treasurer Scott Morrison on Tuesday announced the government's response to the "root and branch" Harper Competition Policy Review.While he accepted 44 of 56 recommendations from Ian Harper's review, action on the controversial "effects test" governing misuse of market power, was delayed.The government has, however, pledged to act on issues form road transport regulation to retai..>> view originalPost Paris, can we still offer hope to our schoolies?
IN a world marred by the most vile terrorism attacks, increasing selfishness, and a growing divide between the rich and the poor, what do we offer to our school leavers?Like many parents of Year 12 students, I watched my own daughter graduate from Year 12 last Friday, after a year of extreme devotion to her studies.As a father, I couldn't have been prouder and happier as I saw her, beaming with friends during a photo shoot in her formal dress at a local botanic gardens.The experience was repeate..>> view originalDrug driving suit to warn teens of dangerous DUI
AS NEWS of the worrying trend of drug driving increases in Australia, a new tool has been designed to demonstrate the dangers of driving under the influence of illicit substances.The 'Drug Driving Suit' is being used in Ford's Driving Skills for Life program- a hands on teenage driver safety course.The suit simulates the effects of reduced mobility, vision and coordination - common side effects of driving under the influence - with padding and ankle weights, goggles and headphones.The idea is th..>> view original
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