Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Sunshine Coast man victim of one punch attack and other top stories.

  • Sunshine Coast man victim of one punch attack

    Sunshine Coast man victim of one punch attack
    Video will begin in 5 seconds. Coward punch victim hunts attacker A Sunshine Coast man who was knocked out on the dance floor in a "vicious attack" is trying to track down his attacker. PT2M4S 620 349 A Sunshine Coast man who was knocked out at a nightclub has shared his story to try to find the man responsible for the attack.Thomas Belte, 24, was dancing on the dancefloor at The Helm at Mooloolaba about 1.30am on Sunday morning when he was "violently" headbutted by a "short" ..
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  • Former Sunshine Coast meth trafficker escapes more jail time

    Former Sunshine Coast meth trafficker escapes more jail time
    A FORMER Sunshine Coast man has escaped spending more time behind bars after he was sentenced for trafficking meth to 15 people. Alex Martin, 26, faced Brisbane Supreme Court on a string of charges including trafficking dangerous drugs, supplying drugs, breaking and entering and stealing and several other offences. The court heard he sold meth to 15 customers over about two months, broke into stores in Kawana and Noosa and stole cash. He was found sleeping in a car and meth and a crossb..
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  • Coast girls create state golf history

    Coast girls create state golf history
    GOLF: For the first time in the 33-year history of Pennant Golf on the Sunshine Coast, girls have been included in junior teams for the 2016 series. And, according to Brisbane District Golf Association vice-president Steve King, it has never happened before anywhere in Queensland. The Sunshine Coast's newest golf club, Maroochy River, has instigated the landmark breakthrough that has resulted in four of the competing 10 junior teams this weekend fielding at least one girl. "It's fant..
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  • Coast bar in cocaine case business bid

    Coast bar in cocaine case business bid
    A CONVICTED cocaine trafficker who worked as a DJ on the Gold Coast is trying to buy a bar at Mooloolaba. The man says he has turned his life around and no longer wants to pursue the "rock star" life as a DJ and instead wants to be a manager. Joseph Charles Sandagon, 34, escaped going to jail yesterday after pleading guilty to one count of trafficking cocaine and seven counts of supplying drugs including cocaine and MDMA in 2013. He was arrested as part of a police operation targetin..
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  • Olympics inspire new global focus for Sunshine Coast tourism

    Olympics inspire new global focus for Sunshine Coast tourism
    IF you're worried the fun is over now that school and work are in full swing, think again. The 2016 party is only just starting for the Sunshine Coast, with 60 events lined up from Noosa to Woodford and Caloundra, and the whole world is invited. Tourism bodies today unveiled a packed schedule of events for this year, to be marketed under a new banner: The World is Coming. Whether it's to see the Ironman 70.3 World Championships, the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships or the No..
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  • Office vacancies tighten as demand from businesses increases

    THE Property Council of Australia's latest Office Market Report, released today, shows the office vacancy rate on the Sunshine Coast decreased by 2.7 per cent over the last twelve months, dropping to 9.2 per cent. Queensland Executive Director of the Property Council, Chris Mountford, said a combination of increased demand in 2015 and withdrawal of space from the market has maintained the Sunshine Coast's significantly lower office vacancy rate than the Gold Coast or Brisbane. "There wa..
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  • Scorcher named for Queensland

    Scorcher named for Queensland
    CRICKET: Sunshine Coast Scorcher Ashley Renouf has been named for Queensland in next week's inaugural National Indigenous Cricket Titles in Alice Springs. Renouf's selection is a deserved reward for an outstanding season with the Coast side that has them sitting just outside the two-day top four with three matches remaining. This year marks the first time that the championships are part of Australian cricket's elite development pathway, with the aim of having more Indigenous players rep..
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  • Almost 2000 jobs to disappear if shipping reforms go ahead

    Almost 2000 jobs to disappear if shipping reforms go ahead
    CLOSE to 2000 jobs could vanish, with Queenslanders the worst affected, if government reforms to coastal shipping pass and allow more foreign companies and crews to compete with Australian vessels. If successful, the changes led by Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss would allow more ships crewed by foreign nationals to carry cargo between local ports. Workers could fall under foreign rules, so would not be covered by Australian workplace laws or wage requirements unless the ships operat..
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  • Support for ARIA far outweighs objections in submissions

    Support for ARIA far outweighs objections in submissions
    THE ARIA development at 1 The Esplanade, Mooloolaba, was too tall, setbacks too intrusive, road changes too disruptive and the temporary removal of car parks opposite the surf club unacceptable, according to objectors who lodged submissions with the Sunshine Coast Council. Objections to the development were lodged in 69 of a total in 293 properly made submissions, according to a review of the council's website, and confirmed by a council spokeswoman. Submissions made in support of the prop..
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  • Be sun-smart with bargains

    Be sun-smart with bargains
    HEAD along to Cancer Council Queensland's new Sunshine Coast Community Hub and Retail Store for its open day today to mark World Cancer Day. The open day will showcase the comprehensive range of support services available to locals affected by cancer, providing the community with an opportunity to talk to a specialist support co-ordinator. The retail store also will have specials including a minimum 20% off cosmetics, sunscreen, shades, hats, sun-protection swimwear and sunglasses. T..
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International bomb hoax reaches Sunshine Coast schools .Police finish search of Buddina school, staff back in charge .
Sunshine Coast crash victim in serious condition .Sunshine Coast 'elders' are standing up against violence .

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