7 Sunshine Coast Marathon races to raise $1 million and other top stories.

• 7 Sunshine Coast Marathon races to raise $1 million

  

  More than 8000 competitors are set to take to streets this weekend as part of the fifth annual 7 Sunshine Coast Marathon.   This year the festival aims to raise more than $250,000, taking the total raised to $1 million in the five years since the event began.   Money raised will be distributed to more than 70 charity and community groups.   The community-run festival includes a marathon (42km) half-marathon (21km), 10km, 5km and kids 2km and is one of the most loved running festivals in Au..

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• “Connect” religious instruction materials review complete

  

  “Connect” religious instruction materials review complete Published: 18th of August 2016 Comments: Children Education & Schools Queensland Government Outdated and inappropriate content will be removed from Connect schoolreligious instruction materials following a state government review. Education Minister Kate Jones said all seven recommendations of the Department of Education’s Review of the Connect Religious Instruction Materials would be implemented. “The department’s review found..

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• LNP calls for inquiry into black lung

  

  LNP calls for inquiry into black lung Published: 18th of August 2016 Comments: Business & Economy Energy & Water Health & Wellness Political Queensland Government The LNP Opposition has called for a Commission of Inquiry into the re-emergence of black lung disease to ensure coal miners and their families get the answers they deserve about the Palaszczuk Government’s handling of this serious issue.   In a motion in Queensland Parliament today, Opposition Leader Tim Nicholls moved for..

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• Don't miss the rates payment discount!

  Sunshine Coast ratepayers have until Friday to secure up to $100 in early payment discounts on their general rates. Rates notices were posted and emailed to 130,000 properties in mid-July. Ratepayers can save 5% on their general rates, up to a maximum of $100 each six months, by paying before the Friday, August 19 due date. A range of payment options are available including online, BPAY, by phone on 131 816, in person at Australia Post or at one of council's Customer Contact Centres or by mail. ..

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