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Mooloolaba Ocean Swim – making a big splash

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:53:11 UT

With demand for triathlon places at a premium in the annual Mooloolaba Triathlon the supporting events surrounding the three day festival also continue to attract a cross section of serious running and swimming enthusiasts keen to be part of this great weekend.

Somlyay Welcomes Govt Backdown But Cautions That This Is Just Another Rudd Remedy

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:51:42 UT

Federal Member Alex Somlyay MP said today that he was relieved that the latest Minister in charge of the Rudd Government’s failed home insulation scheme, Greg Combet had finally acted to protect homeowners.

Safe Sleeping for Infants

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:26:16 UT

Fair Trading Minister Peter Lawlor has urged all new parents to be aware of safe sleeping advice when deciding on their baby's sleeping arrangements.

Cr Jenny McKay's Column 11 March 2010

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:19:29 UT

In this weeks column Jenny talks about international women's day, ideas on building a community, earth hour on Saturday 27 March, TreeLine events at Palmwoods, teachers from Wuxi, and Interactive community planning for not for profit indigenous projects low carbon diet - neighbours getting together

Steve Irwin Day 2009 Highest Fundraisers

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:31:33 UT

Out of thousands of fundraisers around the world, Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors has announced the Highest Individual and Highest Group Fundraisers for Steve Irwin Day 2009.

MP Promotes Diabetes Awareness

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:25:34 UT

A REVIEW of Queensland Health data has found that one in two Sunshine Coast residents is at risk of developing the potentially deadly, type 2 diabetes.

Russell Mason appointed as inaugural RDASC CEO

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:21:58 UT

Regional Development Australia Sunshine Coast (RDASC) chair Cr Debbie Blumel today announced the appointment of Mr Russell Mason as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of the new regional development organisation.

Flicks In The Sticks Announces Upcoming Screenings

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:32:48 UT

Eumundi’s outdoor cinema, Flicks in the Sticks has recently announced its screening calendar for the months of March, April and May.

Local Business sponsors Sunshine Coast University Award

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:05 UT

For the first time local creative agency The Creative Collective is sponsoring an award at the University of the Sunshine Coast’s Annual Faculty of Business Awards and Prizes Ceremony.

Sunshine Coast research benefits agribusiness

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:00:05 UT

Doctoral research is underway that will ultimately help to guide and improve the profitability of small to medium rural enterprises.

Maleny Precinct ideas floated with group

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:17:33 UT

Council and the Maleny Precinct Working Group yesterday had a preview of the bright ideas proposed by the planning consultants designing the Maleny Community Precinct.

Alcohol Interlockers will stop drink drivers in their tracks

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 06:06:59 UT

New laws will see repeat drink drivers and those with excessive blood alcohol levels pay for the installation of alcohol interlockers in their vehicles to keep them off the road.

Put your home on a diet-a Low Carbon Diet!

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:59:04 UT

Sunshine Coast Council and the state government have set all households a challenge during March—to trim down and lose up to two tonnes in greenhouse gas emissions in 30 days.

Exercise your wallet for Bloomhill at the Mooloolaba Triathlon

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:45:24 UT

As elite athletes are being put through their paces at the Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival this year, Bloomhill Cancer Help will be continuing its work to support people with cancer throughout the Sunshine Coast, to live well with their illness.

Buderim Mp Calls To Act On Bullying And Child Violence

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:42:07 UT

A distressing assault on a 12 year old boy at a Blue Light disco has prompted state member for Buderim Steve Dickson to call for tougher government action to deal with child violence.