Saturday, January 16, 2016

Police release images of Sunshine Coast robber and other top stories.

  • Police release images of Sunshine Coast robber

    Police release images of Sunshine Coast robberPolice release images of the man behind the Sunshine Coast robbery.Photo: Queensland Police ServicePolice have released images of a man who robbed a Sunshine Coast store at knifepoint overnight.Just before 11pm a man entered a convenience store on Wises Road, Buderim and demanded cash from a female attendant with a knife. He then fled the scene on foot with cash. No-one was injured.The man is described as 175cm tall, caucasian in appearance with a sl..
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  • Western Queensland drought forces Little Red Bats to feast on ...

    Western Queensland drought forces Little Red Bats to feast on  ...
    Western Queensland drought forces Little Red Bats to feast on Sunshine CoastBatsPhoto: Sunshine Coast Area CouncilLittle Red Bats, which normally live in dry inland areas, have arrived for a rare visit to the Sunshine Coast to feed upon the flowers and bark of eucalypts, bloodwoods and myrtles.The blossom-seekers, with leathery translucent wings, red fur and jointed thumbs, are nomadic and are found throughout Australia but rarely visit Queensland's coastal areas.The Sunshine Coast Council poste..
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  • James Ackerman tribute: Calls for Sunshine Coast stadium name ...

    James Ackerman tribute: Calls for  Sunshine Coast  stadium name  ...
    James Ackerman playing for the Redcliffe Dophins in the 2012 Queensland Cup grand final.Photo: Bradley KanarisTwo Queensland politicians have called on the Sunshine Coast Council to rename its stadium after James Ackerman, theformer Sunshine Coast Falcon player who died last year.Sunshine Coast Council candidate and former Wallabies coach John Connolly has joined former rugby league professional Queensland Senator Glenn Lazarus in a push to create a tribute for the "talented young man" who "love..
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  • Family wellness business grows as members reunited

    Family wellness business grows as members reunited
    TEN years ago, this story could not have been written.They didn't know it then but Matt Halligan, his sister Kylie and mother Kaye's lives were about to change forever - for the better.Matt and Kylie always knew they had another brother and a half-brother but had never met them: Marty and David were adopted out at birth.But as fate would have it, in the space of two weeks, Marty and David would make contact with Kaye separately.Marty was living in New Zealand and David in Sydney at the time.Mean..
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  • Mercer claims ironwoman crown

    Mercer claims ironwoman crown
    SURF LIFESAVING: Noosa Heads' Jordan Mercer is the 2015/2016 Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Ironwoman Series champion.The 23-year-old sealed a remarkable triumph on Sunday during the final round of the summer campaign, at Cronulla.In the eliminator format, her nearest rival, club mate Kirsty Higgison, was knocked out of contention in race two.It paved the way for Mercer to claim her first series crown.It's the culmination of several years of hard work.The daughter of ironman icon Darren Mercer made her m..
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  • Watchdog confirms Iran has curtailed its nuclear program

    Watchdog confirms Iran has curtailed its nuclear program
    THE world was a "safer place" because the threat of an Iranian nuclear weapon had been reduced, it has been claimed.The United Nations' nuclear watchdog have confirmed that Iran has curtailed its nuclear programme as agreed with world powers, paving the way for the lifting of crippling trade sanctions on the Islamic republic.US and EU officials announced that steps were immediately put in place for ending trade sanctions after the International Atomic Energy Authority confirmed that Iran had met..
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  • Granny breaks the pain barrier to join Color Run

    Granny breaks the pain barrier to join Color Run
    A BROKEN toe couldn't stop grandmother Nichelle Gillard joining her family for a 5km stroll around Sunshine Coast Stadium.Mrs Gillard, from Brisbane, hurt herself last week while moving a lawnmower, but overcame the pain yesterday to be a part of her first Color Run.She pushed her 14-month-old grandson, Stirling Spencer, in his pram through the course's colour stations."It was worth every minute," the 67-year-old said."I think it is a great concept."You can tell by the enthusiasm of the crowd it..
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  • Double blow as Celine Dion's brother dies of cancer

    Double blow as Celine Dion's brother dies of cancer
    Celine Dion's brother has died.Daniel Dion lost his life just days after Celine's husband René Angélil passed away following a battle with the disease.The death of Daniel was confirmed by the singer's sister Claudette, who told the Journal de Montréal that her sibling was serene ahead of his passing.She added to the newspaper: "He was ready and his suffering is over."Daniel was suffering from cancer of the throat, tongue, and brain, while René had throat cancer.Announcing René's death on Thursda..
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  • New P&O; ship is just for us Aussies

    New P&O; ship is just for us Aussies
    AS IF we needed more proof that Australians love a cruise, along comes P&O making history by becoming the first cruise line to build a new ship specifically for the Australian market.This is big news indeed.It means the 135,500-tonne ship will be the biggest cruise ship ever to be based full-time in Australia and will carry more than 4200 guests.Cruise aficionados will no doubt be swooning at this announcement, already planning their cruise holidays for the years ahead.To be launched in 2019..
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  • Food and wine events or the first half of 2016

    Food and wine events or the first half of 2016
    THE Sunshine State might be most often thought of for its stretches of pristine beaches, but it's also home to an abundance of local produce that's been grown, caught, baked and served by an array of clever clogs and inspired minds.Take your love of food to a new level in 2016 with this list of gourmet food and wine festivals from the river bank of Brisbane to the northern tip of Port Douglas.JanuaryGinger Flower and Food Festival January 22-24, YandinaThe Ginger Factory Yandina comes alive for ..
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'They're trying to turn the Sunshine Coast into the Gold Coast ... .Dann's best in amateur open .

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