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New heart for Maroochydore begins in Sunshine Coast budget

The first stage of a new Maroochydore begins before Christmas, Sunshine Coast mayor Mark Jamieson said as he presented the Sunshine Coast's 2015-16 Budget on Thursday. The project could create 10,000 jobs over the 20-year life of the development. >> view original

Coast fights being sucked into Brisbane 'megacity'

A PREDICTED "200 kilometre" megacity running from Noosa to the Tweed will never happen if Sunshine Coast leaders get their way. But Professor Peter Spearritt, who first made the startling prophecy in 2000, has suggested the mammoth urban sprawl is ... >> view original

State Govt challenged: get Sunshine Coast rail on track

STATE Opposition members have called for the Palaszczuk Government to release "captive" Sunshine Coast communities being stifled by the wait for rail duplication. Opposition Leader Lawrence Springborg and Member for Glass House Andrew Powell ... >> view original

Invigor Group engages with Sunshine Coast Council for new Smart City vision

Big Data solutions company, Invigor Group (ASX: IVO), has been engaged to provide the Sunshine Coast Council (SCC) with its Insights Visitor platform as part of the move towards applying technology in a Smart City environment. The rollout is a joint ... >> view original

Awards recognise our local business

THE business community's most celebrated opportunity for local recognition, the annual Sunshine Coast Business Awards, is drawing close. More than 130 members of the local business community attended the launch at Lily's on the Water, Novotel Twin ... >> view original

Reading, writing, running for a good cause

On August 30, members of Team All Stars will run in their third 7 Sunshine Coast Marathon in support of the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. This incredible team of women hopes to raise awareness and funds to get books into the hands of some of the most ... >> view original

Corbould Park ready to host its maiden 3200m race

"Thanks again to the support of Racing Queensland and the SCTC board to commit to such an event. I would like to invite all Sunshine Coast locals to come along and support this great day of racing. Who knows, we might even have a future Melbourne Cup ... >> view original

Noffke to join Bulls as coach

FORMER Sunshine Coast junior and Australian international Ashley Noffke has agreed to a full-time coaching role with Queensland Cricket to guide and develop its elite teams in the 2015-16 season. The 38-year-old was previously a bowling coach for ... >> view original

State's top gymnasts to leap into action

SUNSHINE Coast gymnasts are primed to compete for some of the state's most coveted gymnastics medals at this year's Women's Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) and Men's Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) State Club Championships at the Caloundra Indoor Stadium. >> view original

READER PHOTOS: Your funniest pet moments

FROM pooches putting on a show wearing hats and sunglasses to curious kittens and even a cheeky cow or two, Sunshine Coast pet owners have shown the funnier side of their beloved "extra family members". We asked Sunshine Coast Daily readers to ... >> view original