Thursday, May 26, 2016

If you own Coast property, you're about to make money and other top stories.

  • If you own Coast property, you're about to make money

    If you own Coast property, you're about to make money
    THE property price cycle which has pushed prices up in the capital cities in the last few years is about to turn the Sunshine Coast’s way.Property analyst Michael Matusik has forecast a five percent rise in rents and a five to 10% increase average residential property prices on the Coast during the next year. The optimistic outlook for the Coast’s property market contrasts with ominous signs for some of Australia’s most prestigious postcodes, where Macquarie Bank has tightened lending on apartm..
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  • Meet the Wallabies at Kawana

    Meet the Wallabies at Kawana
    RUGBY UNION: Sunshine Coast rugby fans will be able to get up close and personal with the Wallabies at Bokarina next week.The squad, which was yesterday announced for the upcoming Cook Cup Series against England, will arrive on the Sunshine Coast on Sunday for a week-long training camp.And locals can see their footy stars.Fans can check out the action at the open training session at Sunshine Coast Stadium from 3.30pm on Thursday.There will also be an autograph signing/photograph opportunity, fo..
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  • OUR SAY: Council found wanting

    OUR SAY: Council found wanting
    MAYOR Mark Jamieson showed considerable leadership during the recent local government election campaign in supporting the proposal for a Refugee Welcome Zone on the Sunshine Coast.   That was particularly so because of the existence in this community of groups who campaigned forcefully against a mosque in Maroochydore and who used the election season to promote the nonsense that Australian communities were at risk of being taken over by sharia law.   It is disappointing in that context ..
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  • Big wave pair score big time in two different oceans

    Big wave pair score big time in two different oceans
    TWO mates, two different points of attack in two very different oceans, but one objective - waves.Sunshine Coast northern lifeguard supervisor Anthony King and builder Matt Dobell have well-earned reputations as big-wave watermen.With the Coast wallowing in early winter small waves doldrums the pair check the charts, checked with their wives, booked their tickets and packed their bags.And the decision has paid off big time with Matt slotting into barrel after 10 to 12 foot barrel at G-land in E..
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  • LETTER: Relay participants help raise $71000

    LETTER: Relay participants help raise $71000
    I AM writing to thank the Kawana community for their outstanding support of Cancer Council's Relay For Life at the weekend. The event was a tremendous success. More than $71,600 was raised by 65 teams and 503 participants who walked throughout the night to help make a difference in the fight against cancer. One person is diagnosed with cancer every 20 minutes in Queensland - on the Sunshine Coast, more than 3200 locals are diagnosed with cancer each year. With community support we ca..
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  • Pawfect opportunity to find a new pet

    Pawfect opportunity to find a new pet
    SUNSHINE Coast residents have a chance to support the Sunshine Coast Animal Refuge this Sunday by attending the first Paws in the Park Pop Up Adoption. Animals can be adopted at the family fun day to be held at Jessica Park, Minyama, from 10am-2pm. Entertainment for the whole family is promised, including local musical acts, a jumping castle and face painting along with guest speakers. Refuge manager Penny Brischke said the event would be a good opportunity for people to be able to a..
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  • Payne's trying to put aside grand final pain

    Payne's trying to put aside grand final pain
    RUGBY UNION: Noosa Dolphins enforcer and South Queensland representative Shaun Payne is trying hard to forget last year’s grand final.Not just because his team was stunned by a rampant University of the Sunshine Coast but because he wasn’t able to do anything about it.The 24-year-old was suspended for the clash after a trio of yellow cards during the play-offs.“I’m trying to get over that (day),” he said “To just forget about it, it’s done.”The traditional juggernaut on the Sunshine Coast Rugby..
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  • Coast finalist in Healthy Waterways Awards

    Coast finalist in Healthy Waterways Awards
    SUNSHINE Coast Council and over 30 other community, industry and government stakeholder groups were today announced as finalists in the 2016 Healthy Waterways Awards, for their collective efforts to enhance and protect our iconic Pumicestone Passage. Environmental Portfolio Councillor Jenny McKay welcomed the nomination for the 2016 Healthy Waterways Government Stewardship Award and said it provided validation of council's work to become Australia's most sustainable region. "We are very..
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  • What's on the big screen this week

    What's on the big screen this week
    There is something for everyone at the movies this weekend, from an unexpectedly great comedic pairing in Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling to a Kiwi box office hit that will bring out your inner rebel. Here are some of the highlights and why should you see them. NEW RELEASES Alice Through the Looking Glass (PG) Mia Wasikowska and Johnny Depp in a scene from the movie Alice Through the Looking Glass. Peter Mountain   Aussie actress Mia Wasikowska returns as Underland heroine..
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  • Research: the pros and cons of popular parenting styles

    Research: the pros and cons of popular parenting styles
    WHAT'S the best way to raise your child? It's a question that has provoked the publication of numerous books, and seen authors race to coin the next quirky name for a new style of parenting. And it turns out there are many styles. To date, some of the best known include: Tiger parents, who are seen as pushing their children to succeed according to their parents' terms. Helicopter parents, who take over every aspect of the child's life. Snowplough parents, who remove obstacles to..
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Barnaby Joyce: I'm becoming Johnny Depp's Hannibal Lecter .Coast cyclists and triathletes mourn the loss of Scott Penny .
Booting Up: Android trial could dial up phone chaos .Sunshine Coast Falcons fuming after stealing draw from jaws of victory .

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