Tenth Anniversary Sunshine Coast Art Prize launched in style and other top stories

Tenth Anniversary Sunshine Coast Art Prize launched in style

A LONG lunch beneath a canopy of strangler figs in Caloundra's Bill Vernardos Park was a great way to launch the 10th Anniversary of the Sunshine Coast Art Prize, while also raising funds to support Headspace Maroochydore. At the sold out event, Mayor ... >> view original

NEW VIDEO: Noosa ultralight crash investigation underway

Police retrieve the ultrslight that crashed off Noosa Main beach. Photo: John McCutcheon / Sunshine Coast Daily john mccutcheon. Witnesses have given conflicting reports of what went wrong a short time later over Noosa Main Beach. Some said the pilot ... >> view original

Sunshine Coast a heart disease hotspot

THE Sunshine Coast is a heart disease hot spot, with chest pain the top reason people were hospitalised through the region's emergency departments in 2014. Last year 1294 patients attended the Nambour Hospital emergency department with possible ... >> view original

Rich artwork rewards at Sunshine Coast Art Prize

ART lovers from all genres are anticipating the release of rare pieces contesting the 10th annual Sunshine Coast Art Prize. More than 80 people converged on the Caloundra Regional Gallery yesterday for the Garden Party Launcheon. The SCAP, which has ... >> view original

UK reality TV series 'Wanted Down Under' shows off Sunshine Coast's beauty

The Sunshine Coast's golden sands and luscious hinterland will be broadcast to millions of UK television viewers after a high-rating BBC reality show came to town. The region will be the backdrop for an episode of season 10 of the series Wanted Down ... >> view original

Leading skin cancer researcher joins USC team

THE University of the Sunshine Coast is turning its attention to the relationship between sun, skin and health, welcoming its Foundation Professor of Cancer Prevention. Michael Kimlin, the former Director of Queensland University of Technology's Centre ... >> view original

Entrepreneurs get ready for Startup Weekend Sunshine Coast

Building on the success of the inaugural 2014 event, Startup Weekend Sunshine Coast 2015 will be held at the University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) on May 8-10. The intensive, inspiring 54-hour event will connect budding local entrepreneurs, developers ... >> view original

OSCAR challenges Sekisui on high-rise research

Ian Christesen, president of the Organisation of Sunshine Coast Associations of Residents (OSCAR), is sceptical of research results released by Sekisui which show "majority support" for the controversial proposal, which exceeds height limits for the ... >> view original

Jets gun down Falcons for third loss

RUGBY LEAGUE: It was the hot topic of discussion all week at Bokarina but the Sunshine Coast still couldn't hold on to the ball yesterday when jolted 36-10 by Ipswich. Winless after three games this campaign, the 2013 and 2014 wooden spoon outfit is ... >> view original

Use the Easter break to search for lost super

THE State's largest super fund is encouraging Sunshine Coast residents to take five minutes over the Easter long weekend to search for lost super. QSuper CEO Rosemary Vilgan said while the amount of lost super had decreased since this time last year, ... >> view original