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• Sunshine Coast shines in photography competition images

  

  7th Jan 2016 2:23 PM Updated: 2:23 PM SUMMER is shaping up beautifully on the Sunshine Coast and to prove it the Daily's readers have been showing off their favourite summer snaps.Whether photographs capture families having fun, the Coast's stunning beaches or storms brewing over the hinterland, each picture shows what summer means to the person who captured it.Every photo s..

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• Tragedy touches the hearts of many

  

  COLE Miller made a lot of friends during his life but he has touched the hearts of many more in death.The 18-year-old's tragic death after an alleged coward's punch in Fortitude Valley on Sunday morning has sparked an amazing outpouring of support for his Sunshine Coast family.Complete strangers have donated tens of thousands of dollars; tribute Facebook pages have been set up and an anti-violence rally is planned for Brisbane next Monday.A gofundme fundraising page established by members of Col..

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• Places still available in the 'happiest 5km on the planet'

  

  THE Color Run is set to transform Sunshine Coast Stadium into a rainbow as thousands of runners lace up on Saturday, January 16.Division three councillor Peter Cox said the last remaining places were expected to be snapped up quickly."If you want to have the time of your life, this event is not to be missed," he said."This yearThe Color Runwill feature a brand new Shine Zone that will sprinkle runners with shimmer powder as they progress through the five kilometre course."Returning to the Sunshi..

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• SOAP BOX: Where is the flair? Give me local designers!

  

  SUNSHINE Coast, I love you, but you have too few independent clothes shops.I can hear everyone who has ever waited patiently for their girlfriend to finish poring over a glittery rack groaning already.Don't get me wrong, I hear you.I've seen many a fellow slumped in the chair outside Myer, obviously bored to death by his lady's perusal of fashion or other items.I know we sometimes take a long time to pick a good garment, but you have to admit we look 10 times better than any guy you know when we..

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• HOLIDAY GUIDE: 10 things to do today

  

  1. Free Bells Reach fitness programSTOCKLAND'S free Bells Reach Active Kids program runs twice a week throughout the holiday period at Active Park, Bells Reach, with personal trainer Jill Lowry, from SuburbanFit.Children will be introduced to a variety of drills, games and activities during the kids' program. Parents must register their children for the program by sending a text to 0404 066 122 or email j.lowry@live.com.au with the following information: name of participants; date of birth; emer..

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• Growers call for Centrelink changes to help fruit pickers

  

  A SUNSHINE Coast strawberry industry representative wants the federal government to radically rethink qualification for Centrelink benefits to stimulate greater domestic interest in work in the seasonal horticultural industry.Luigi Coco, the Queensland representative for Strawberries Australia Inc, said the industry in the greater Caboolture district alone required more than 6000 seasonal workers annually and with greater numbers likely in the future.He wants the government to allow the unemploy..

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• Return of high-end residential development expected in 2016

  

  THE future is looking bright for development on the Sunshine Coast according to property research and development expert Bill Weir.Mr Weir, director of ELITE project marketing, said 2016 would see the return of high-end residential apartment projects to the Coast, with positive signs of recovery since the GFC after initially lagging behind major capital city markets and the Gold Coast."Unlike Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and, to a lesser extent, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast has experienced ..

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• 000 call operator loses bid for workers compensation

  

  A SUNSHINE Coast communications officer who handled 000 calls for Queensland Ambulance Service has lost her bid for compensation after claiming she was bullied in the workplace.Lynley Jan Henderson worked as an emergency medical dispatcher at the Maroochydore Communications Centre and claimed she suffered anxiety and stress from bullying, intimidation, harassment, victimisation and humiliation for three and a half years.A Queensland Industrial Relations Commission decision, which was published o..

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• Sunshine Coast arts and crafts, handmade at it's best

  

  SUNSHINE Coast Arts and Crafts is a not for profit craft group that has been trading from Montville for 30 years.We are comprised of about 40 members all from the Sunshine Coast and we make and sell only lovingly hand-made items.We have a shop on the main street of Montville and are open seven days a week.We are always on the lookout for more members, for more information contact our shop at 5442 9495.

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