Candidates aim to stop Coast's economic slide
SUNSHINE Coast federal electorates lag at the back of the pack in a detailed analysis of the true state of the national economy released this week. Fisher, Fairfax and Wide Bay sit 12 from the bottom of 150 federal electorates for economic performance. All three show negative growth of 0.6%. In the middle of an election campaign, Fairfax and Fisher candidates say the region's growth is dependent on party policy more than new spending. Labor's Fairfax candidate Scott Anderson said ..>> view originalCoast boxer recalls time he met Muhammad Ali
BOXING: It was a fleeting meeting while eating lunch but Sunshine Coast two-time Olympian Brad Hore treasures the memory of meeting Muhammad Ali.The flyweight was just 18 at the time and in the midst of his first Games campaign.“We were in the dining hall at the Sydney Olympics...I got to shake his hand, he didn’t say too much at all because of the Parkinson’s (disease) but I was lucky enough to meet him,” Hore said.Even before their meeting there was plenty of anticipation.“There was a lot of ..>> view originalEmotional triumph for Falcons
RUGBY LEAGUE: Sunshine Coast Falcons and Melbourne Storm under-20s hooker Jake Turpin is intent on pressing his claims for an NRL contract but on Saturday his only focus was on winning for his captain.The Falcons defeated Wynnum Manly 16-10 in a gruelling clash in the wet in Brisbane.And it was an emotional pre-game discussion which motivated the side.“It was good to get a win for our captain Troy Giess because it was one year to the day that his brother (Grant) passed away,” Turpin said.“We ta..>> view originalFIRE COACH: It's like playing with two arms tied
FOOTBALL: Sunshine Coast Fire coach Sam Saif is lamenting the fact he will have limited stocks to choose from in the Fire’s FFA Cup fixture against Surfers Paradise this weekend.With five players scrubbed from the fixture, having played for other clubs early in the competition, Saif will only have 13 senior players to pick from.Already feeling the pinch after a 3-1 loss to Far North Queensland at Bokarina on Sunday afternoon, the coach showed his frustration. “Because we’ve got no under-20s we ..>> view originalPHOTO GALLERY: Coast's top teams do battle
HOCKEY: Coaches are supposed to bring out the best in their players, but rarely do you see a coach thank his side for bringing out the best in him. On the back of Flinders’ success in Sunday’s Sunshine Coast Hockey A-grade Presidents Cup over Nambour, Craig Rowe did just that. Formerly the coach of Flinders’ junior boys, Rowe was asked to step-up and take on the senior gig this year. It’s a role he’s enjoying immensely. “I’d just like to thank the team for the job they’ve done and for having m..>> view originalTravel through outback QLD's pioneering past
WHEN Mark Twain wrote how “Australian history (was) almost always so curious and strange ... and full of surprises, and adventures” he could have had in mind Central West Queensland.For here in the Outback, there are tales of pioneering derring-do, of hope and of heartbreak – it’s the stuff of legend, much of it inextricably linked with the cultural fabric of modern-day Australia.In search of such indomitable characters, I embark upon a five-day trip to Longreach, Winton and Barcaldine, travell..>> view originalBuderim's new treatment to prevent chemo hair loss
A BUDERIM day hospital is the first in Queensland to offer patients a scalp-cooling treatment that helps prevent hair loss due to certain chemotherapy treatments.Sunshine Coast Haematology and Oncology Clinic, on King St, took delivery of the Therapeutic Goods Administration- approved equipment two weeks ago and has begun treating patients with the cutting-edge technology.Nurse manager Kim McCullough said the treatment was best used on patients just beginning chemotherapy and required appro..>> view originalPut on your running shoes to support unpaid carers
SUNSHINE Coast residents are invited to walk Ks for Carers in support of local unpaid family carers on Friday, June 17. The 5km walk is being hosted by Carers Queensland and aims to raise awareness of carers in the Coast community. Team leader Kath Kelly, of Carers Queensland Sunshine Coast, said carers were the unsung heroes of our community, providing unwavering care and support to loved ones who had chronic or terminal illnesses or disabilities. "We'd like to encourage members of ..>> view originalEllen Reed set to battle to prove she's 'the voice'
CABOOLTURE singer Ellen Reed will fight to keep her spot on The Voice tonight.The 27-year-old will compete in a sing-off against Claire Howell in the final segment of the reality singing show’s battle round.Their coach Jessie J can keep only one singer for Monday’s super battles.“It’s definitely an odd situation to be put in. Usually when you’re singing with someone else it’s a duet and not a competition,” Ms Reed told the Daily.“It is a hard line to walk because we both want to showcase our v..>> view originalSun to power music at World Environment Day Festival
COME rain or shine, music will be powered by the sun at the World Environment Day Festival in Cotton Tree Park today. In a show of faith, Sunshine Coast Council confirmed yesterday the festival would go ahead, with the expectation that the wet weather should have largely passed in time. The festival will have the local debut of the Solar Sunflower mobile power generator, developed by Southern Cross University, which provides a sustainable electricity supply designed to power audio-visua..>> view original
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