Nine ways to avoid being in a Sunshine Coast crash
WHILE motorists are bemoaning the lengthy delays caused by major accidents on the Sunshine Coast, police say there are some simple ways we can all avoid crashes in the first place. Police say major arterial roads can grind to a halt because of a minor crash, and often, these types of crashes are avoidable and preventable. In crashes that result in serious injury and/or fatalities, there are five main causes: 1. Speeding 2. Drink/Drug driving 3. Inattention 4. Seatbelts 5. Fati..>> view originalHats off to those behind the Aussies
The Sunshine Coast Sports Federation would like to bring to the attention of three individuals who have done and continue to help the Coast remain a great place to live. With the National Lifesaving Titles nearly upon us, former Maroochy Surf Club President Tim Ryan deserves full accolades for his leadership in securing the titles and convincing the State government to fund the event. Thankfully Mr Ryan was supported by his fellow Presidents Alex's Peter Duffy and Mooloolaba's Peter Gra..>> view originalVIDEO: Fire engulfs car, brings Bruce Hwy to stand-still
LATEST: THE Department of Transport and Main Roads has cancelled it's warning to motorists travelling on the Bruce Hwy near Glass House Mountains. Earlier north-bound lanes of the road was blocked after a car caught fire near the Johnston Rd on ramp. No other vehicles were involved in the incident, and no one was injured in the fire. Investigations into what caused the car to burst into flames are ongoing. RELATED: EARLIER: FIRE fighters have put out can burning on the Bruce..>> view originalThieves cash in on unlocked vehicles
BREAK-INS to five vehicles in Nambour overnight have police frustrated by people's lax attitude towards security. Nambour police officer-in-charge Gary Brayley said three vehicles parked at a Huntingdale Dr home and another two vehicles parked at an Expectation Circuit home were broken into about 2am. Wallets, a purse and an iPod were among the items pinched. There was a common theme with the vehicles; they were all unlocked with valuables left inside. "It doesn't make our job any..>> view originalStacks of fun at Lifeline Bookfest
CHARLES Dickens, Henry Lawson and JK Rowling were all inside the Lake Kawana Community Centre today.When the doors opened at 8.30am, it wasn’t a special convention of famous authors, but the Lifeline Bookfest full of thousands of reads ready to be picked up at a bargain price.Lifeline regional retail co-ordinator Melissa Keary said they had a hoard of happy helpers to unpack hundreds of boxes of books for the event, which would see about 5000 people through the doors over the next four days. “O..>> view originalWANTED: Art enthusiasts for advisory board
SUNSHINE Coast Council is on the hunt for art enthusiasts to help them shape the future of investment in the arts. A new Sunshine Coast Arts Advisory Board will provide advice and direction for the council to consider as it develops a strategic blueprint to grow the region's investment in the arts. Within the board, skills and expertise in strategic planning, leadership, knowledge of governance and board processes, understanding of cultural policy, knowledge of the Sunshine Coast and bu..>> view originalMost drivers giving cyclists room...but still a deadly game
THE majority of drivers are giving cyclists ample distance when overtaking. Most motorists are leaving a lateral passing distance of at least 1m when overtaking in a 60kmh speed zone, or 1.5m when the speed limit was higher, according to an evaluation of the new rule by QUT's Centre for Accident Research & Road Safety - Queensland (CARRS-Q). The Queensland Minimum Passing Distance road rule was introduced as part of a State Government two-year trial to make it safer for riders. "The ..>> view originalDay dream believer
Queenslander Jason Day goes in search his US Masters dream this weekend in better form than even the once almighty Tiger Woods with a stunning 50% winning strike-rate and a belief he can keep winning. And according to UBET's Gerrard Daffy, punters have jumped on the Queenslander as they did Woods in his halcyon days as world No.1. "Punters have won a heap on him and unlike Tiger who was always around $3, Day has been at great odds," Daffy told Australian Regional News on the eve of the ..>> view originalEarly season tipping us all over the edge
Slow start ot the year ... Daly Cherry-Evans. Photo: AAP Image. TO all those who regard themselves as having a reasonable knowledge of the NRL but are - like me - currently experiencing a shocker in the tipping department, rest easy. You have an alibi. On his NRL 360 show on Fox this week Ben Ikin revealed that the first five rounds of the 2016 Telstra premiership have been the closest in the decade since the 16-team competition was introduced. Some mean-spirited people will sugg..>> view originalFour taken to hospital after day of drama on Coast beaches
A SERIES of surf accidents on the Sunshine Coast have prompted lifesavers to urge extra care in the water. At Caloundra, paramedics were called to Shelly Beach after a teenage girl dislocated her knee about 1pm on Wednesday afternoon. She was taken to Caloundra Hospital. Just minutes later, there was another call to ambulance after a boy fractured his ankle after falling from a board at Kings Beach. About an hour later, ambulance officers were called to Buddina after a girl in her..>> view original
Thursday, April 7, 2016
Nine ways to avoid being in a Sunshine Coast crash and other top stories.
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