Feb 9, 2010
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Premier Anna Bligh and former Best Job in the World Island Caretaker Ben Southall invited almost four million Americans and Canadians to Queensland and the Sunshine Coast during his recent North American promotional tour. 0 comment(s)
Federal Member for Fairfax, Alex Somlyay has today backed a call from the Qld Council of Unions to hold an immediate safety audit and review of the Federal Government’s Home Insulation Scheme following the third tragic death in Queensland last week. 0 comment(s)
During the night a 406MHz emergency beacon was detected by the Australian Search and Rescue Agency (AUSSAR) approximately 10 nautical miles east of Moreton Island. 0 comment(s)
It’s time to get out the easels and sketch pads once again for the 29th Immanuel Arts Festival, the largest community arts event on the Coast. Hosted by Immanuel Lutheran College, the festival will be opened with a gala event on Thursday 20 May and then to the public from 20-23 May. 0 comment(s)
Member for Fisher Peter Slipper has voiced strong support for proposed new laws that restrict salespeople who tout their goods and services door-to-door. 0 comment(s)
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After years of continual boat motor breakdowns, malfunctions and endless repair bills, the volunteer Maroochy River Patrol crew will get a brand new boat motor and steering system thanks to SEQ Catchments and the Sunshine Coast Regional Council.
Australia’s Courtney Atkinson and South Africa’s Kate Roberts handled the explosive Enduro format racing in difficult conditions to claim wins in the first National Elite race at the Caloundra Triathlon this morning.
Queenslanders are turning to wireless technology at home, and are willing to pay more for higher download speeds and greater monthly capacity to meet their needs, according to the 2009 Queensland household survey of computer and internet usage.
This morning two times World Ironman Champion Zane Holmes will test his skills as an elite athlete in a new challenge, a swim with UnderWater World’s playful seal family!
The Caloundra Triathlon is now well positioned to become Australia’s third biggest triathlon behind its Sunshine Coast counterparts Noosa and Mooloolaba Triathlons with the recent announcement by Triathlon Australia High Performance team to include the event as one of the two races in the new National Elite Race Series as part of the athletes domestic season.
In this weeks column Jenny talks about Low carbon diet program, Maleny croquet club, Cambroon bridge not so far away, Botanic Gardens art and ecology centre update, Kalara Park, No bark in the park just yet, and Palmwoods Telstra Tower.
Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell MP, was impressed with the number of people that turned up at the proposed Manufactured Homes legislation consultation forums.
In this weeks column Peter talks about School Safety, support for Australia, Office Re-location, and Veterans Funds.
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Sunday 7th February Super Challenge
The home match against the strong Musgrave Hill line up was marred by intermittent and heavy rain, and Swan didn’t come out too well in the wash up.
Last week, Jackpot Pairs/Triples had to be played on Thursday because of the weather. Looks even worse this week at time of writing with rain pelting down and my rain gauge overflowing.
Heavy rain and storms again limited play at the Range Croquet Club in Maleny. The opening round of the Regional Golf Croquet Pennant competition was washed out
Results of games played on Friday, 5th February.
Let's get as many as we can coming along as the finals will be on in a few weeks. Get on to your mates and rev them up. See you there !
Maleny Tennis Club invites everyone to an afternoon of free tennis on Sunday 14th Feb starting at 1pm, to celebrate the opening of the new deck!
At a meeting of the Maleny/Witta Touch Football Club on Sunday, 7th February, it was decided to change the start times for junior and senior games on 12th and 19th February.
Last Saturday, 6th February, Woombye played against teams from Nerang as part of their build-up to this year’s soccer season commencing in late March.
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He was the voice of a generation! So, why after a career selling over 60 million records and sell-out stadium shows across the globe, did Cat Stevens give it all up?
A stunning setting for an outdoor opera event. In the natural acoustic of the Noosa Amphitheatre at Lake Macdonald, Cooroy hear four world-class soloists in a fabulous program of popular opera, operetta, musicals and Neapolitan song.
Join us for a fabulous night of opera, operetta, musicals and song as OPERATIF! present their first Dinner show at this glorious, recently-renovated venue.
Learn how to stop termites eating away at your profit with BSA's FREE Better Building Termite Management Show.
Motor Neurone Disease Support Group
Providing information and assistance to those with Motor Neurone Disease.|
This month is also our AGM
Providing information and assistance to those with Motor Neurone Disease.|
This month is also our AGM
Flickerfest returns to the J in Noosa by popular demand and visits Nambour Civic Centre for the first time on Friday 19 Feb 2010. The ‘Best of Australian Shorts’ has been specially curated for the National Tour from the 5 Australian programmes of films in competition in Bondi and these 9 Films with a total running time of 112 minutes really are the best!
Rachael Bermingham bestselling author and proud mum is hosting a charity luncheon at 4th floor restaurant Mooloolaba on Friday the 19th of February to help raise awareness and help reduce child sexual assault in Australia.
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Motor Neurone Disease Support Group
Providing information and assistance to those with Motor Neurone Disease.|
This month is also our AGM
Providing information and assistance to those with Motor Neurone Disease.|
This month is also our AGM
When: Wednesday February 24, 2010
Where: Under 5's Centre 15 Cedar Street, Maleny
Time: After playgroup at 11:30am
Lifeline’s ten week group for men on Dealing with Anger starts on the 8th February 2010. the course is open to men who would like to learn alternate responses when under stress, become more aware of their emotions,
Noosa ME/CFS/FM ( Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue/ Fibromyalgia ) Support Group
The first meeting for 2010 for the Noosa ME/CFS/FM ( Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue/ Fibromyalgia ) Support Group will be held on Wednesday 10th. Feb. starting at about 10.15 am. at 224 Eumarella Rd. Weyba Downs.
The first meeting for 2010 for the Noosa ME/CFS/FM ( Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue/ Fibromyalgia ) Support Group will be held on Wednesday 10th. Feb. starting at about 10.15 am. at 224 Eumarella Rd. Weyba Downs.
The Sippy Market has been welcomed by much of the community. The market has been operating for 3 months and has hundreds of regulars who are keen to support the local products and the community services that the market organisers provide.
Hep Cats Sunshine Coast Hepatitis C Support Group
Living with Hepatitis C: Join us for interesting, supportive, informative meetings about Hepatitis C. We offer non-judgemental, confidential and practical information on diet, treatments (medical and alternative), support, referral and advocacy.
Living with Hepatitis C: Join us for interesting, supportive, informative meetings about Hepatitis C. We offer non-judgemental, confidential and practical information on diet, treatments (medical and alternative), support, referral and advocacy.
Maleny Handcrafts Markets
Name: Maleny Markets - Art, Crafts & Collectables
Location: Community Hall
Type: Craft Markets
Frequency: Sunday
Times: 9am to 2pm
Contact details: (07) 5445 7911 or 0418 733 013
Name: Maleny Markets - Art, Crafts & Collectables
Location: Community Hall
Type: Craft Markets
Frequency: Sunday
Times: 9am to 2pm
Contact details: (07) 5445 7911 or 0418 733 013
Name: Eumundi
Location: Memorial Drive
Type: Markets
Frequency: Wednesday
Times: 8am to 1:30pm
Contact details: 5442 7106 or Peter Homan 0419 733 468 Stalls Phone : 07 5442 7106