Creating the Coast: Three projects to shape our region
SUNSHINE Coast Council is using a swag of high-profile political visits to our region to push the barrow for three major infrastructure projects. In the midst of a Federal Election campaign the Coast has already played host to the ALP's Anthony Albanese as well as Coalition MPs Julie Bishop, Darren Chester, Greg Hunt, George Brandis Richard Colbeck. Acting Coast Mayor Tim Dwyer said the flying visits had given the council and business leaders opportunities to press the credentials of th..>> view originalBatten down for a wet and windy weekend on the Coast
WILD winds, dangerous surf and up to 250mm of rain are set to lash the Sunshine Coast this weekend.The forces will be unleashed by a developing low which is expected to squat over most of Australia east coast on Saturday, June 4.The Bureau of Meteorology’s acting Queensland regional director Bruce Gunn said the heaviest rain was likely on Saturday afternoon.Falls of between 50 and 150mm of rain were expected but the Sunshine Coast was could cop even more.“With events like this, localised falls ..>> view originalTo these kids, he's much more than an Origin star
RUGBY LEAGUE: To these youngsters, Matt Gillett’s much more than a State of Origin star.The 27-year-old from the Sunshine Coast is a friend and mentor to the children within the Falcons Footy - Rugby League for Children of Different Abilities program.“The kids love him. He’s great with them and he’s formed a really strong bond with a lot of them,” Falcons CEO and program founder Chris Flannery said.The burly Queensland and Broncos backrower brought attention to the group on Wednesday night, whe..>> view originalFalcons inspired by team-mate's promotion
RUGBY LEAGUE: Melbourne Storm’s signing of Sunshine Coast Falcons forward Tui Kamikamica has provided the rest of the state league side with plenty of inspiration.Halfback Ryley Jacks said he was more determined to press his claims for an NRL berth.“Everyone is starting to think that it can happen, there is that pathway (to the NRL) there,” he said.“I think everyone is really motivated (now). Everyone realises that you can sort of go that step further and get signed with Storm.”The Falcons and ..>> view originalSamsung Gear Fit 2 to feature embedded GPS
SAMSUNG has unveiled its new Gear Fit 2 device with an embedded GPS and heart rate monitor together with a stand alone music player. The Gear Fit2 promises accurate and robust fitness tracking and measurement, while providing instant feedback on the user's workout. The Gear IconX are cord-free earbuds that can track fitness information and provide users with feedback on their running performance. Gear Fit2 features a super AMOLED curved display with a high-resolution color touchscre..>> view originalCYCLE STAR: Why I won't be picked for Rio
CYCLING: Belli Park cyclist Shara Gillow has effectively ruled out her chances of Rio Olympic selection, sensationally tweeting she thinks it's a "GreenEDGE only event." Two months out from the opening ceremony on August 5, Cycling Australia is yet to finalise its road and track cycling teams. An announcement on the final make-up is expected on the weekend of July 4-5. Judging by the 28-year-old's tweet to followers this morning, she doesn't expect to hear her name called out. "To..>> view originalSekisui has no blank sheet of paper for development plans
FORUMS now being staged by Sekisui House may be working from a clean sheet of paper but the reality is two key documents control what can be built on its Yaroomba development site.The first of these is the Planning Court approved Master Plan and Plan of Development which was in place when Sekisui House bought the land.Development Watch spokesman Brian Raison says rights remaining under that approval allow for only 315 more dwellings, well short of the more than 2000 Sekisui has unsuccessfully t..>> view originalSeven year-old survives 6 days in bear infested woods
AFTER six days of searching, the seven-year-old Japanese boy left in a bear-inhabited forest by his parents as punishment has been found. The boy was uninjured and in good health, several media agencies reported, but had no food when located about 7am local time yesterday. He was found in a military base about 5km from where his parents made him get out of their car on the island of Hokkaido. After initially telling police their son had disappeared while they were foraging for edible..>> view originalBoom, crash,it's Friday and people are smashing into things!
IT’S Friday afternoon, it’s wet, and dodgem cars has started on Sunshine Coast roads.Three patients are being assessed by paramedics after a crash on the corner of Steve Irwin Way and Back Creek Rd, Beerwah, about 3pm.The Queensland Ambulance Service was called two a two-car collision on the corner of Jones and Pittards Rd, Buderim, just before 3pm.One person declined treatment while a woman in her 40s with neck and back pain is still being assessed.Earlier, a man in his 70s was lucky to escape..>> view original
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