Last Top Stories: Uber begins 'summer service' ride-sharing on the Sunshine Coast

• Uber begins 'summer service' ride-sharing on the Sunshine Coast

  

  The battle between Uber and the taxi industry looks set to take another turn on the Sunshine Coast.Uber began operating on the Sunshine Coast from noon on Monday as the international ride-sharing firm grows further.Uber has grown to 200,000 ride-sharing partners – that is people who have an Uber account – and now has about 4000 ride-sharing drivers in Queensland.At this stage Uber will operate a "summer service" from Monday throughout summer and will reconsider its position as the summer holiday..

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• Church congregation delivers Random Acts of Kindness

  

  A SUNSHINE Coast church is breaking with tradition by replacing some church services with service of the church to the community.Chancellor Park Community Church Pastor Graham Kell split 150 people into 18 teams to visit a range of places to assist the elderly and disabled with washing, vacuuming, cleaning and even sitting with them for a cup of tea to stave off feelings of isolation.Random Acts of Kindness working bees have been a regular at the church for some time, but this was the first time..

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• Browne looks forward to international campaign

  

  LEADING Sunshine Coast jockey Damian Browne is eagerly anticipating a likely overseas campaign with star Queensland sprinter Buffering.Races in Dubai and England are on the cards after his Winterbottom Stakes (1200m) win in Perth on Saturday."It's a jockey's dream to be associated with a horse like him," Browne said."The people and the public seem to love him so much."He's certainly showing no signs of his age at this stage, which is great. And he seems to be really enjoying his racing so that's..

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• Proud and ready to fire

  

  WHEN Newport teenager Georgia Miller takes to the start line for her maiden Nutri-Grain Ironwoman Series campaign at Coolum Beach on Saturday, she will be racing mainly for her older sisters.In previous years, Alicia and Brooke have desperately tried to qualify for the sport's biggest stage but could not quite make the cut.Now that Georgia has a spot in the elite series, she is thrilled to realise a dream on their behalf."My older sisters went through the trials and never made it so it's going t..

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• Comfortable and elegant, a home for all seasons

  

  IDEAL for the family, perfect for the entertainer. This is a house for all seasons and all reasons.Set at the top of this aptly-named court, it enjoys northerly views from its three levels.There are multiple living areas that are intimate and large scale and offer a perfect interaction between indoor and outdoor living.This includes a choice of entertaining spaces, a sparkling pool and water features.With high ceilings and lots of natural light, it has got this big openness yet a cosiness about ..

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• McCulkin case: Dubois told brother 'O'Dempsey did it'

  

  UPDATE NOON:GARRY Reginald Dubois, who is accused of murdering Barbara McCulkin and her two daughters in 1974, told his brother he did not murder them and that Warwick man Vincent O'Dempsey did it, a court has heard.Mr Dubois's brother Paul Dubois has given evidence at a committal hearing in Brisbane about a phone conversation he had with his brother about the McCulkins' murders.He said his brother said he was not there when the McCulkins were murdered and that "Vincent O'Dempsey did it".Mr O'De..

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• Barking owl Nuebi becomes billboard face for festival

  THEIR quirky nature has already proven them to be a hoot for travellers.Sunshine Coast Destination and Australia Zoo's next event billboard will build on that. The billboard greets visitors at Brisbane international and domestic airports.The Woodford Folk Festival artwork was designed to incorporate the bright yellow eyes of Australia Zoo's barking owl, Nuebi, to catch the attention of the 75,000-plus vehicles passing each day. The annual music and cultural festival, over seven days in the Sunsh..

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• Belly dancing a great activity for older, active people

  

  THEY'LL be shaking it up in the aisles after belly dancing comes to the Big Top Market Fresh on Wednesday, courtesy of the Sunshine 60 and Better Group.The group is hosting an information stall at the Ocean St, Maroochydore, complex that day and the belly dancing group will be performing at 10am and 11am. Sunshine 60 and Better Group promotes healthy activities for older people.Membership is open to anyone 45 years and over. Activities include: tai chi, guest speakers, craft, gentle exercise, co..

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• Football player James Ackerman's legacy is the gift of life

  

  JAMES Ackerman was a good sport on the footy field and doting husband and father, but his greatest legacy is the gift of life.As horses lined up for the James Ackerman Memorial Race at the Sunshine Coast Turf Club's Corbould Park yesterday, Kaylene Hart knew her late nephew would be watching the action.James was a keen punter and Kaylene said it was more than a coincidence that saw his memorial race day align with the inaugural DonateLife Thank You Day - a chance for all Australians to acknowled..

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• Coleborn slides out of Hawaiian Pro as Carmichael wins

  

  SURFING: Wurtulla's Mitch Coleborn has dropped from 19th to 24th on the Qualifying Series standings following the conclusion of the Hawaiian Pro yesterday.Australian Wade Carmichael won the event to move to 13th on the QS rankings, after Coleborn was knocked out in round two last week.The latter will likely need a semi-finals berth in the final event of the season, the Vans World Cup of Surfing at Hawaii from Wednesday, to secure a berth on next year's Championship Tour.The top 10 on the QS stan..

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