Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast (population 290,645 with up to an additional 50,000 in visitors and seasonal workers) is a coastal region located in South East Queensland, north of the Queensland capital of Brisbane. The Sunshine Coast has recently been united into a single Local Government Area, the Sunshine Coast Regional Council. The Sunshine Coast is bordered by the Pacific Ocean in the east, and extends to the local government boundaries beyond the Blackall Range to the west. Occasionally, the towns of Gympie, which is 30 minutes' drive north of Noosa Heads, and Caboolture, 30 mins drive south of Caloundra, have been included in a broader definition of the Sunshine Coast region. Since the Glass...


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Christmas and New Years (Travel Blog)Well first of all, Happy New Years and and hope you all had a great time off over christmas....for us it continues! By now you should all have dug your way out from under the mountains of wrapping paper and recovered from the New Years hangovers....and 07 Jan 2009
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Aussie pair in $4m Nigerian scam (Sydney Morning Herald)Two Queenslanders have been charged over recruiting people to a Nigerian scam which netted the fraudsters more than $4.3 million. Police said the Sunshine Coast man, 48, and woman, 40, were initially victims of the operation, having been invited to 07 Jan 2009
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G'day (Travel Blog)G’day everyone! We’re now officially “down under” and have just finished travelling down the east coast of Australia from Cairns to Melbourne. We started in Cairns on the northern side of the east coast back on 10 December. Our flight from Singapore 07 Jan 2009
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Daily forecast: One more quick shot of rain Thursday, then sunny and warm for at least two weeks (Redding.com)A more detailed look at why our weather is doing what it's doing, with graphics. View gallery » Today turned out a bit sunnier and warmer -- in a word, nicer, if you like this kind of weather -- than expected. Redding Municipal Airport hit 59 degrees 06 Jan 2009
Analogue TV draws to a close (The Courier Mail)...in regional Victoria in 2010 and will hit regional Queensland in the second half of 2011. It will spread to Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast in the first half of 2013, followed by Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, remote western, central and eastern... 06 Jan 2009
RCMP helps recover U.S. navy boats from Sunshine Coast (Vancouver Sun)From video games that claim to sharpen concentration to brain gyms offering mental circuit training, consumers are jumping on the "use it or lose it" notion of brain health in an effort to stave off the effects of aging. 'Kandahar Through Afghan Eyes,' 06 Jan 2009
December hotter than usual, official figures show (TVNZ)...on this summer. New climate figures show December 2008 was hotter than normal. Much of the lower North Island enjoyed 10% more sunshine than normal while parts of Canterbury and Hawke's Bay managed an extra 25%, National Institute of Water and Atmospheric... 06 Jan 2009
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Qld Police to crack down on drugs at music festivals (ABC Online)...whether it was actually another amphetamine-based drug known as PMA. At the weekend three people were taken to the Sunshine Coast hospital after they took the drug fantasy, while on the Gold Coast dozens of people were charged with drug offences at the Summerfieldayze... 06 Jan 2009
Law firm works to sever Dreier ties (Hollywood Reporter)...and Bob (Kahan) to explore all options after what they experienced with Dreier," Liner said. Stein said he plans to fly to the East Coast this week to meet with more firms. It is unclear how many of Stein's lawyers would be invited to participate in any deal,... 06 Jan 2009
Woman dies from ecstasy overdose (Adelaide Now)...Valley nightclub on New Year's Eve. She died at a Gordon Park home, in Brisbane's north. Three people were also taken to a Sunshine Coast hospital after taking fantasy, also known as GHB, at the weekend. The woman's death and three hospitalisations are... 06 Jan 2009
Woman dies from ecstasy overdose (Herald Sun)...Valley nightclub on New Year's Eve. She died at a Gordon Park home, in Brisbane's north. Three people were also taken to a Sunshine Coast hospital after taking fantasy, also known as GHB, at the weekend. The woman's death and three hospitalisations are... 06 Jan 2009
Woman dies from ecstasy overdose (NEWS.com.au)...Valley nightclub on New Year's Eve. She died at a Gordon Park home, in Brisbane's north. Three people were also taken to a Sunshine Coast hospital after taking fantasy, also known as GHB, at the weekend. The woman's death and three hospitalisations are... 06 Jan 2009
Good Night … (FOX News)...by Take power from DC enact the FAIR TAX (read the book) Patriot, We are watching for the NEWS on SCOTUS. Bill Cunningham and Coast to Coast AM with George Noory are the radio sources. Other than that, The Case Sites on the Web. The “NEWS” are not the ones... 06 Jan 2009
The Deli at Little Dom's in Los Angeles (Associated Content)...with an excellent turnaround time and courteous staff. Italian food and the environment is equally influenced by a bit of West coast influence and the Italian culture. The outer façade reminds one of a true Italian deli in Italy or maybe one in New York City... 06 Jan 2009
Woman hit by rockslide (The Courier Mail)...and winched the woman to safety. She was taken to Nambour Hospital for treatment on a lower leg fracture. A DANGEROUS night-time rock climbing expedition on the Sunshine Coast almost ended in tragedy for a 21-year-old woman about 8.30pm yesterday.... 05 Jan 2009
Secrets on the Lake (Travel Blog)...journey and took Caroline’s various maps and books out of the truck, and started to look at our intended route from the Sunshine coast, which just to remind you is North of Brisbane. As you may or may not be aware, most of Australia’s population is around... 05 Jan 2009
Glamour Ana gutses out tough win (The Daily Telegraph)...Australian Open on January 19. Showing the rust of a lengthy off-season, which included a fortnight of preparation on the Sunshine Coast, Ivanovic had trouble with her ball toss throughout. After enjoying a pre-match chat with Pat Rafter, she admitted afterwards... 05 Jan 2009
Skiers flock to newly whitened slopes in Faraya (Lebanon Daily Star)...on Wednesday evening. The weather forecast on Monday said temperatures would vary between 10 and 21 degrees Celsius along the coast, between 1 and 13 in the mountains, and between 2 and 15 in the Bekaa Valley. Humidity is expected to vary between 50 and... 05 Jan 2009
One of OC's most popular entertainers returns to Salt Creek Grille this month (PR-Inside.com)...Drifters, Al Green, George Thorogood, Buddy Miles, The Shirelles, The Righteous Brothers, Poncho Sanchez, Kenny G, K.C. & The Sunshine Band, The Funk Brothers, Edgar Winter and Bill Medley. Patrons will enjoy Bordeaux's impassioned soulful vocals while grooving... 05 Jan 2009
A week of sunny weather is in the forecast (San Diego Union Tribune)...afternoon. The rest of the week should be clear, although there's a slight chance of more drizzle late Friday. Highs at the coast should be in the low 60s through Wednesday, then the mid-60s or higher the rest of the week. The inland valleys are expected... 05 Jan 2009
For kids: Return to the great outdoors (Christian Science Monitor)...native animals, or animals originally from this area, have a hard time surviving. Some fish that have been found off the coast of Florida that may have come from aquariums are the yellow tang, the emperor angelfish, and the orbicular batfish. Other released... 05 Jan 2009
Daily forecast: Light rain this morning (possibly mixed with snow) (Redding.com)...rather cool, though breaks in the overcast may allow afternoon temps to warm into the upper-40s. Wednesday could bring more sunshine and seasonably mild afternoon temps in the mid-50s or perhaps a bit higher. But now mid-range forecasts look more bullish on... 05 Jan 2009
Banff: Canada's quiet star (International Herald Tribune)...Village, which in that unseasonably snow-deficient season had had the most recent flurries. About 10 miles west of Banff, Sunshine Village sprawls over three mountains and 3,358 acres of terrain, with more than half of its runs labeled intermediate. Coming... 05 Jan 2009
Cow Candy Sweet Deal for Sugar Farmers (The Epoch Times)...terrific incentive for those cane farmers who have not decided (as yet) to put their cane farm back into production." The Sunshine Coast's sugar farms suffered a massive blow when the Lawnton sugar mill closed in 2003, leading to many job losses and farm closures. Ms... 05 Jan 2009
Woman sees mother dead in car wreck (Adelaide Now)...of the accident, worried for her mother who failed to meet her at church yesterday at Beerwah, in the hinterland of the Sunshine Coast, The Courier-Mail reports. The 55-year-old Kilcoy woman's car and another collided at Cedarton, just outside Peachester,... 05 Jan 2009
Nats would like lineup to lean more left (MLB.com)...League MVP Albert Pujols and the Cardinals on March 21. For the seventh consecutive spring, the Nationals will be based at Space Coast Stadium. The team's report/workout dates are as follows: pitchers/catchers report on Feb. 14, position players report on... 05 Jan 2009
Search for surfer called off (NEWS.com.au)...A SEARCH for a surfer sparked after half a surfboard was found at a Sunshine Coast beach has been called off. Witnesses reported seeing a surfer disappear while paddling off Mudjimba Beach shortly before 8am (AEST) today and contacted surf lifesavers. The... 05 Jan 2009
Search for surfer called off (The Courier Mail)...believed the surfboard was debris following rough seas and had called the search off about 11.30am (AEST). No one has been reported missing. A SEARCH for a surfer sparked after half a surfboard was found at a Sunshine Coast beach has been called off.... 05 Jan 2009
Woman sees mother dead in car wreck (NEWS.com.au)...told of the accident, worried for her mother who failed to meet her at church yesterday at Beerwah, in the hinterland of the Sunshine Coast, The Courier-Mail reports. The 55-year-old Kilcoy woman's car and another collided at Cedarton, just outside Peachester,... 05 Jan 2009
Bull sharks give tourists a fright (Sydney Morning Herald)...looking to feed. Search for surfer called off Meanwhile, a search for a surfer sparked after half a surfboard was found at a Sunshine Coast beach has been called off. Witnesses reported seeing a surfer disappear while paddling off Mudjimba Beach shortly before... 05 Jan 2009
Coast hopping (Travel Blog)...we made our way up the moody Coast which changed from thick cloud to bright sunshine in the space of a few minutes! The rugged coastline is almost desolate - not many tourists venture over this way, and only 1% of the population lives here, so, at times we... 05 Jan 2009
Half surfboard clue to missing man (PerthNow)...but has since been scaled back. Anyone with any information on the owner of the board should contact police on the Sunshine Coast on (07) 5475 2444. POLICE are searching for a surfer on Queensland's Sunshine Coast after half a surfboard was found this... 05 Jan 2009
Fears for 'missing' surfer (The Courier Mail)...towards Mudjimba Island and contacted surf lifesaving. The spokesman said no missing person report had been filed in the Sunshine Coast area today. We welcome your comments on this story. Comments are submitted for possible publication on the condition that... 05 Jan 2009
Cloke to press charges (PerthNow)...and bruised, Cloke, 21, told yesterday how he was attacked while staying with friends at holiday units at Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast. "It's left (me) with some pretty severe facial scars and bruising to the eye, so I will be pressing charges," he... 05 Jan 2009
Powerball Fever Hits First Coast (WJXX)...Now, he's planning to travel down to Florida for the new Powerball. "It's a big chance to win big money," Campbell told First Coast News. Powerball tickets went on sale for the first time in Florida on Sunday morning. The sunshine state becomes the 30th... 05 Jan 2009
Search for missing windsurfer (The Courier Mail)...SEARCH is under way for a missing windsurfer after a lifejacket was found washed up at Mudjimba Beach, on the Sunshine Coast, early this morning. The jacket initially thought to have been washed overboard from a boat, but a search and rescue operation began... 05 Jan 2009
Promises, Promises (Backstage)...says the book Gorgeously Green helped educate them and concludes, "I've become a true tree-hugging Californian." Coast to Coast Mary VanArsdel aimed high in 2008. Armed with a solid body of credits, a good agent, and a highly trained singing voice, she decided... 05 Jan 2009
Police let daughter see dead mum (Adelaide Now)...mother and daughter relationship where the woman is confronted with a dead body." A man aged in his 20s also died on the Sunshine Coast yesterday when his motorcycle was involved in a crash on Racecourse Rd, Meridian Plains, about 8km west of Caloundra. The... 04 Jan 2009
St. Augustine, Florida--City of History and Mystery (Associated Content)...first light house was erected in St. Augustine. Many visitors to Florida consider St. Augustine their favorite city in the Sunshine State. Located on Florida's First Coast, St. Augustine is a city rich in history and culture. Here are some of the best museums... 04 Jan 2009
'Society scam artist' resurfaces (NEWS.com.au)...actor Skeet Ulrich. In September, 2007, Jarrett was sentenced in the District Court in Maroochydore, on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, to 18 months' jail after pleading guilty to six counts of fraud and one of stealing for impersonating Ulrich. He was paroled... 04 Jan 2009
'Society scam artist' resurfaces (The Daily Telegraph)...actor Skeet Ulrich. In September, 2007, Jarrett was sentenced in the District Court in Maroochydore, on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, to 18 months' jail after pleading guilty to six counts of fraud and one of stealing for impersonating Ulrich. He was paroled... 04 Jan 2009
Every Given Sunday: Stoking the Hot Stove Fires by John Perrotto (Baseball Prospectus)...the poor souls who play in the goofy domed stadium in St. Petersburg, just a B.J. Upton home run away from the magnificent Sunshine State Skyway. This time out, the Rays are supposed to win. "I think it's great to play in this division," said Rays manager... 04 Jan 2009
Surf's up after months of mediocre swell (Gold Coast Bulletin)...clashes. Some surfers tipped each other off waves. Englishman Rowan Clifford said he had travelled down from the Sunshine Coast for a surf. "It's the best I've seen in a few weeks," he said. "Don't tell anyone it's good or it might get crowded," he joked. "It's... 04 Jan 2009
Exports key to economy (Florida Today)...is gaining new importance. That added emphasis comes as Brevard County and all of Florida continue a strong run of selling Sunshine State products around the world. Take these statistics from the U.S. Department of Commerce, for example. In 2006, Space Coast... 04 Jan 2009
Crashes put spotlight on P-platers (The Australian)... Among the young lives cut short in fatal car crashes during the holiday period was Steve Seeger from Cooran on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. Mr Seeger should have been celebrating his 18th birthday on December 21, but in the early hours of the morning, his... 04 Jan 2009
Woman finds mum dead in crash (The Courier Mail)...mother and daughter relationship where the woman is confronted with a dead body." A man aged in his 20s also died on the Sunshine Coast yesterday when his motorcycle was involved in a crash on Racecourse Rd, Meridian Plains, about 8km west of Caloundra. The... 04 Jan 2009
Magpie vows action (Herald Sun)...and bruised, Cloke, 21, told yesterday how he was attacked while staying with friends at holiday units at Maroochydore on the Sunshine Coast. "It's left (me) with some pretty severe facial scars and bruising to the eye, so I will be pressing charges," he... 04 Jan 2009
Family crash horror on roads (Herald Sun)...she found her mother dead. The daughter was concerned about her 55-year-old mother when she failed to arrive at the Sunshine Coast church. "Mum goes to church in Beerwah and I was coming up to spend time with her," the daughter said. "She sent me a text... 04 Jan 2009
Readers say it's no joke (The Courier Mail)...this month. The cup will be played pre-Premier season and feature 16 teams - eight Brisbane clubs, two from the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Logan, Townsville, Cairns, Rockhampton and Darling Downs. A few of the Brisbane clubs aren't happy about having to travel... 04 Jan 2009
Branson Airport is just another PRIVATE for profit business (Branson Courier)...directly, they have and will continue to receive the benefit of marketing dollars allegedly to market the availability of low coast air fares to Branson. That benefit is expected to be in the $100s of thousand dollar range. In addition, once passengers start... 04 Jan 2009
Australia: see the film, then try the horse-ride (Irish Independent)...and help out with the weekly cattle muster. After a few days chilling out at the superb Peppers resort, we headed for the Gold Coast to have a look at some of Australia's finest beaches. There are miles and miles of pristine golden sandy beach stretching from... 04 Jan 2009
Bush Babies (Travel Blog)...return and give it our proper attention another time. We then made our way to Kawakawa Bay and were relieved to find that the coastal road has been reopened following some serious landslips after the winter rains. Kawakawa Bay is a rather picturesque, sleepy... 04 Jan 2009
Two die in Coast crashes (The Courier Mail)...fatal crashes on the Sunshine Coast have taken Queensland's 2009 road toll to four, versus none at the same time last year. In the first smash at 9.45am today, a woman died when a car lost control on a bend and slid into the path of another car on Commissioners... 04 Jan 2009
NDN predicts: People to watch in 2009. What do you think? (Naples Daily News)...businesses cannot survive without them. Yet, with the disappointing dollar, will they be coming to experience Florida’s sunshine? The local economy depends on them, so the future of many businesses, especially the restaurants, will hinge on whether the tourists... 03 Jan 2009
TV Patrol Saturday: "Watch Me Pull a Gameshow Outta My Ass". (No Control)...already today. NGC's got "Dangerous Encounters: Jurassic Sharks" at 8pm. A school of rare 6-gilled sharks are observed off the coast of Seattle. Amazing! (zzzzzzzz). At 9pm, "Break it Down: The Orange Bowl" is all about tearing down Miami's Orange Bowl and... 03 Jan 2009
Daily forecast: Bright and breezy with some high clouds; mid-50s (Redding.com)...bright early winter sunshine and buffeting breezes today. High clouds may mute this sunshine from time to time, especially this afternoon. Northwest to north wind could hit sustained speeds of 15 mph with gusts to 25 mph later this morning and afternoon. The... 03 Jan 2009
Ivanovic is No.1 off the court but eyes top spot on it (Sydney Morning Herald)...the centre court was set aside for her in the opening night session almost a week ago. Ivanovic has been training on the Sunshine Coast for the past fortnight to prepare herself for an assault on the Australian Open. The statuesque 21-year-old, currently world... 03 Jan 2009
Wipeout Wayne gets rolled (The Daily Telegraph)...so it's all Wayne Swan can do to keep his own head above water. The Federal Treasurer used a family holiday on the Sunshine Coast last week to give the surfboard he got last year its first decent workout. But he found the breaking rollers at Maroochydore every... 03 Jan 2009
Ivanovic eyes top spot (The Daily Telegraph)...the centre court was set aside for her in the opening night session almost a week ago. Ivanovic has been training on the Sunshine Coast for the past fortnight to prepare herself for an assault on the Australian Open. The statuesque 21-year-old, currently... 03 Jan 2009
Sharks circle near swimmers (The Courier Mail)...helicopter patrols from the Gold Coast, north to South Stradbroke Island, Moreton Island, North Stradbroke Island and the Sunshine Coast. "We're not spotting one bull shark – we're seeing packs and they're not far from swimmers," said SLSQ operations manager... 03 Jan 2009
Rough conditions force Qld beach closures (ABC Online)...beaches on Queensland's Sunshine Coast were closed today because of rough surf conditions. Sunshine, Marcoola, Kawana, Dickie and Mudjimba beaches were closed mid-afternoon to swimmers and surfers. Duty Manager Graham Sharry says a tourist sparked a major... 03 Jan 2009
Ivanovic has two goals for 2009 (Fox Sports Australia)...the centre court was set aside for her in the opening night session almost a week ago. Ivanovic has been training on the Sunshine Coast for the past fortnight to prepare herself for an assault on the Australian Open. The statuesque 21-year-old, currently world... 03 Jan 2009
Bursting Russia's bubble (Denver Post)... 4. Midwestern states will go to Canada. (Perhaps the kids will go first to avoid the next big civil war draft.) 5. East Coast states will join the European Union. (As if the EU would have them.) 6. Southern states, including Florida, will join Mexico. (Um,... 03 Jan 2009
Editorial: Stars, Dollars, Spurs & Coconuts 1-3-09 (Naples Daily News)...to members of the Naples Pathway Coalition. They are brainstorming a hike/bike/canoe/kayak route across the middle of Florida, coast to coast. For more information, go online to evergladesrogg.org. A sand dollar to a Nebraska-based company called MedAppz. The... 03 Jan 2009
When pirates ceased to rule the airwaves (Irish Times)...its own pirate station. Midnight on New Year's Eve 1988 also meant an end to the sole surviving "super-pirate" in Dublin - Sunshine Radio. It had been on air since 1980 when it was set up by Robbie Robinson and Chris Carey. Both had worked on Radio Caroline,... 03 Jan 2009
4 men rescued after ignoring calls to leave out-of-bounds area (CBC News)...Centre issued an updated warning on Thursday, saying a weak snow pack has created "unstable and unusual" conditions for the south coast. "Don't let the fresh snow and brief periods of sunshine lure you into typical big slopes and steep chutes," the warning... 03 Jan 2009
Eight Sevens (Travel Blog)...their swimming kits in their cars as they had obviously been in the reservoir for a swim. Located on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, the Ewen Maddock Dam is built across Addlington Creek. The dam has a surface area of 370 hectares and holds 16 700 ML of water... 03 Jan 2009
Leading article: This summer, think local (The Independent)...this year is that it is such a wonderful place to spend a few weeks away from work. From the Scottish Highlands to the Cornish coast, from the Lake District to the South Downs, Britain boasts a stunningly beautiful natural environment. And one that too few... 03 Jan 2009
Mammoth on a dime (Denver Post)...of a multimillion-dollar makeover that its detractors claim is turning this blue-collar ski town into the Aspen of the West Coast. The makeover was accelerated when Starwood Capital Group, led by hotel mogul Barry S. Sternlicht of Greenwich, Conn., bought... 03 Jan 2009
Cloke takes long road home after party attack (Fox Sports Australia)...that everything will be all right, but we'll get things checked out when we get back to Melbourne," Mr Cloke said. Sunshine Coast police interviewed people over the incident and David Cloke said the family wanted charges laid. He said his son, the Magpies'... 02 Jan 2009
Slushy surprise greets region (The Columbian)...winds associated with the system, which toppled trees and downed power lines in the southern Willamette Valley and central Oregon Coast. Keirns said forecasters struggled a good portion of Sunday over whether to raise the flag on yet more white stuff for the... 02 Jan 2009
A tropical Christmas (Travel Blog)...sprawl of Santa Marta just down the road. The beach here isnt the greatest in the world, but there are several dotted along the coast, and for a couple of thousand pesos you can hire a motorboat taxi to take you to a different one. You can lie on the beach... 02 Jan 2009
Canada’s Quiet Star (The New York Times)...Village, which in that unseasonably snow-deficient season had had the most recent flurries. About 10 miles west of Banff, Sunshine Village sprawls over three mountains and 3,358 acres of terrain, with more than half of its runs labeled intermediate. Coming... 02 Jan 2009
UPDATED daily forecast: Light rain and mountain snow ending this morning, then clearing (Redding.com)...monitor. For some time now, longer-range models have suggested the bulbous eastern Pacific ridge will hunker back over the west coast after stepping aside for the last few weeks. This means dry weather for us at least through mid-January -- an ominous sign,... 02 Jan 2009
Road trip for injured Magpie (PerthNow)...said a group of party-goers was being interviewed over the incident at Maroochydore's Sebel Resort. "We have received a complaint from Mr Cloke and his allegations or his complaint is subject to an investigation by Sunshine Coast detectives," he said.... 02 Jan 2009
Book documents Aventura's history (Miami Herald)...lived in South Florida since he was 2 and is the company historian for the Florida East Coast Railway -- include Speedway to Sunshine: The Story of the Florida East Coast Railway, From Sandbar to Sophistication: The Story of Sunny Isles Beach and L'chaim!... 02 Jan 2009
Budget travel: around the world in thrifty ways (The Telegraph)...December 2008. Exchange rates could change radically before you travel, for better or for worse. If you want Mediterranean sunshine, it has to be Turkey this year. The climate is good, standards of accommodation and service are generally high, the food is... 02 Jan 2009
Designers re-vamp Bonds singlet (Adelaide Now)...for the Clean Up Australia campaign. "The land, the sunshine, Australia inspires me," she said. The countryside of the NSW South Coast and the township of Milton, where Dinnigan has a holiday retreat, is one area where the top designer finds herself more and... 02 Jan 2009
Cameras show crime spike (The Courier Mail)...said. The Gold Coast has more than 100 CCTV cameras scattered around its nightclub precinct and beaches, and the Sunshine Coast this week started to follow suit, rolling out its first batch in Mooloolaba. A police spokeswoman said the incidents recorded on... 02 Jan 2009
House sales at low levels (The Courier Mail)...Index showed an increase in consumer confidence in residential market conditions. Despite lacklustre market conditions, Sunshine Coast-based developer Juniper is still pressing ahead with the launch of its luxury $75 million residential tower on Mooloolaba's... 02 Jan 2009
Mooloolaba Cosmetic Surgery Capital Of The South Pacific For Medical Tourism Australia (PR-Inside.com)...experience and welcomes both international and local visitors to sample the natural charms and rich culture of the Sunshine Coast as Medical Tourism Australia experience. Contact: Simon Agius Nip and Tuck Solutions 141 Campbell St Bowen Hills, Brisbane Australia 0404... 02 Jan 2009
Mooloolaba Cosmetic Surgery Capital Of The South Pacific For Medical Tourism (BusinessPortal24)...from a sleepy surfing locality into an internationally acclaimed world-class destination. Located centrally on the Sunshine Coast, Mooloolaba is the ideal base to explore this natural paradise. The magic of Mooloolaba is the blend of sophistication and... 02 Jan 2009
Happy 1st Year in New Zealand (Travel Blog)...and submerged ourselves in the sea. Once we were in though, there was no stopping us. We had a nice long swim along the coast and back again in one direction followed by a leisurely stroll along the beach and back in the other. By about 2.30pm there was... 02 Jan 2009
(No heading) (GoErie.com)... Local News | State News | National/World News Published: January 02. 2009 12:01AM Sunshine, big crowds greet Rose Parade PASADENA, Calif. -- Spectators who claimed their spots for the Rose Parade hours before it began were rewarded... 02 Jan 2009
Brutal cold complicates jobs of firefighters, shelters, police (Boston Globe)...Foley said. "It had a twofold purpose and it just drew down this cold Canadian air on northwest winds. So in spite of the sunshine, it was still bitterly cold." Indeed, he added, "with a clear sky, any heating from the sun just goes right up into the atmosphere,... 02 Jan 2009
Dam levels more than double (The Courier Mail)...said Brisbane largely missed out on any storm activity. "We did get some remnants moving over the northern suburbs and the Sunshine Coast but there was not a lot of rain in that," Mr Otto said. Winds of up to 66km/h were recorded at Gatton and Toowoomba... 01 Jan 2009
Cloke injured in New Year's fight (ABC Online)...several men while holidaying in Queensland. The 21-year-old was with friends in a holiday unit in Maroochydore, on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, on New Year's Eve, when they were disturbed by a group of people in a unit above them. "There were some blokes throwing... 01 Jan 2009
Man accidentally spears own groin (ABC Online)...man who speared himself in the groin on the Sunshine Coast in south-east Queensland is recovering from his ordeal in hospital. The 25-year-old man was spear fishing on rocks near Coolum yesterday afternoon when he was hit by a wave. He fell onto the loaded... 01 Jan 2009
The MLB Network's First Pitch is Today (Athletics Nation :: An Oakland A's Blog)...and highlights I am looking for. I worry greatly that they won't have enough original content each day, and that the same East Coast bias we've seen elsewhere will be here as well. Seeing the replay of the 2004 World Series during this time cemented that concern... The... 01 Jan 2009
Pie Travis Cloke hurt in fracas (NEWS.com.au)...COLLINGWOOD star Travis Cloke was taken to hospital after he was attacked by a group of revellers on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. PUBS are raking in a staggering $1.1 billion from poker machines, with some machines taking four times the annual average wage. ... 01 Jan 2009
Chillin' with a good book can work wonders when the heat is on (GoErie.com)...if that doesn't work, put on a tank top and relax. It'll be November soon enough. And then you'll be longing for some warm sunshine. BOOKS FOR KIDS For little ones who can't imagine snow "The Snowy Day" by Ezra Jack Keats (Viking, $16.99) The chilly setting:... 01 Jan 2009
Magpie's new year blues (The Australian)...several men while holidaying in Queensland. The 21-year-old was with friends in a holiday unit in Maroochydore, on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, on New Year's eve, when they were disturbed by a group of people in a unit above them. "There were some blokes... 01 Jan 2009
Standing up to the challenge (The Courier Mail)...at the wardrobe-sized office for the Godfathers of the Ocean Surf School at the entrance to the Burleigh Beach House. Sunshine Coast: Learn to Surf (Noosa). Contact: www.learntosurf.com.au or on 0418 787 577. Prices: Noosa Learn To Surf lessons run twice a... 01 Jan 2009
Storms cool down the new year (The Courier Mail)...of major damage. Forecaster Tony Auden said the storms were widespread but not too fierce. "The storm headed towards the Sunshine Coast hinterland around 7pm and Brisbane and reached the Gold Coast hinterland around 9pm," he said. By this time he said the... 01 Jan 2009
Magpie hurt in holiday fracas (Herald Sun)...father, David, rushed to be with his son yesterday, but did not want to comment last night. "He was attacked up on the Sunshine Coast. He was up on holidays," Walsh said. "There was a bit of an altercation at the units he was staying at. Some guys I think... 01 Jan 2009
Cloke hurt in holiday fight (PerthNow)... The 21-year-old was with friends in a holiday unit in Maroochydore, on Queensland's Sunshine Coast, on New Year's Eve, when they were disturbed by a group of people in a unit above them. "There were some blokes throwing ice around, skylarking and I think... 01 Jan 2009
Storms to cool down southeast (The Courier Mail)...of the prospect of damaging wind, flash flooding and large hailstones. Storms are expected to affect Moreton Bay, the Sunshine Coast, Ipswich, Lockyer Valley, Gympie, South Burnett and Cherbourg. Energex reminds people to be aware severe weather can cause... 01 Jan 2009
Darling and Palm Beach (Travel Blog)...beautiful day. We took the bus to Palm Beach, about 30 kilometres north of Manly. This peninsula is quite stunning, on the east coast, Manly to Palm Beach is a delightfully scenic route, beaches, coves and rocky outcrops. It is a narrow peninsula so the bus... 01 Jan 2009
31st December just another Summers day (Travel Blog)...55 31ST December 2008 (New Year’s Eve) Today waking up on the sunshine coast you can definitely feel the difference in the strength of the sun compared to Port Stevens, 10.00am and it was already very hot. Andy got out of bed fairly early as usual, tended... 01 Jan 2009
Porter to return home (The Northern Echo)...home that I’ve learned and hopefully help make the A-League even better. “It also will be good to get back to eight months of sunshine rather than eight months of winter and it will be great for my wife and two kids. “I’ve had enough of the lifestyle in... 01 Jan 2009


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Join Interior Designer, Jessica Hutton, in Part 7 of the home renovation and addition project. Part 7 includes gas line installation, wood delivery, color and flooring choice. Author: DesignsbyJessica Keywords: interior design decor home renovation redecorate building Powell River Sunshine Coast Added: January 6, 2009 . Join Interior Designer, Jessica Hutton, in Part 7 of the home renovation and addition project. Part 7 includes gas line installation, wood delivery, color and flooring choice. Author: DesignsbyJessica Keywords: interior design decor home renovation redecorate building Powell River Sunshine Coast Added: January 6, 2009 07 Jan 2009
Author: pcrmeachou Keywords: Brisbane Gold Coast Sunshine Coast Australia Added: January 4, 2009 . Author: pcrmeachou Keywords: Brisbane Gold Coast Sunshine Coast Australia Added: January 4, 2009 05 Jan 2009
Tune taught to us by Angus Lyon and Ruaridh Campbell at the Sunshine Coast Summer School of Celtic Music 2008. This tune was the hit of the music camp! Here it is being played by members of Stramash and 'friends' at the Wood's house concert in January 2009. Angus and Ruaridh played WSP in the same living room six months earlier and here are the young Canadian's they have influenced! Author: rgw2020 Keywords: washington square park sunshine coast summer school of celtic music Added: January 4, 2009 . Tune taught to us by Angus Lyon and Ruaridh Campbell at the Sunshine Coast Summer School of Celtic Music 2008. This tune was the hit of the music camp! Here it is being played by members of Stramash and 'friends' at the Wood's house concert in January 2009. Angus and Ruaridh played WSP in the same living room six months earlier and here are the young Canadian's they have influenced! Author: rgw2020 Keywords: washington square park sunshine coast summer school of celtic music Added: January 4, 2009 05 Jan 2009
A trip through Queenland's Sunshine Coast (1989) Author: pbasoe Keywords: sunshine coast queensland australia 1989 noosa national park river heads surfers beach pelicans sunset alexandra headland point cartwright maroochydore maroochy backpacker qld Added: January 4, 2009 . A trip through Queenland's Sunshine Coast (1989) Author: pbasoe Keywords: sunshine coast queensland australia 1989 noosa national park river heads surfers beach pelicans sunset alexandra headland point cartwright maroochydore maroochy backpacker qld Added: January 4, 2009 05 Jan 2009
Cathy Patterson-Sterling, Director of Family Services at Sunshine Coast Health Centre, discusses addiction in families. If addiction runs in your family, is there a greater likelihood of passing it on to your children? Author: sunshinecoast001 Keywords: health "social science" Added: January 2, 2009 . Cathy Patterson-Sterling, Director of Family Services at Sunshine Coast Health Centre, discusses addiction in families. If addiction runs in your family, is there a greater likelihood of passing it on to your children? Author: sunshinecoast001 Keywords: health "social science" Added: January 2, 2009 03 Jan 2009
Leo with a Baretta 92 and a Glock 17 in the snow at Sunshine Coast Rod & Gun Club. Author: 19leonidas72 Keywords: Leo Baretta Glock Sunshine coast snow leo Added: December 31, 2008 . Leo with a Baretta 92 and a Glock 17 in the snow at Sunshine Coast Rod & Gun Club. Author: 19leonidas72 Keywords: Leo Baretta Glock Sunshine coast snow leo Added: December 31, 2008 01 Jan 2009
The Ironlak Team get together to rock another quality production. Sirum, Reals, Sofles, Linz and Tues touched gloves and came out fighting for a wall at the Sunshine Coast. No punches were pulled during the making of this film. Author: ironlakfilms Keywords: Graffiti Ironlak "Hip Hop" Sirum Reals Sofles Linz Tues Added: December 30, 2008 . The Ironlak Team get together to rock another quality production. Sirum, Reals, Sofles, Linz and Tues touched gloves and came out fighting for a wall at the Sunshine Coast. No punches were pulled during the making of this film. Author: ironlakfilms Keywords: Graffiti Ironlak "Hip Hop" Sirum Reals Sofles Linz Tues Added: December 30, 2008 31 Dec 2008
The second instalment of the Sunshine Coast Breaks & Bass Doof comes crashing in with two of Dubsteps biggest names, aided & abetted by a shortlist of Local likelies & Interstate talent. Author: qldnative Keywords: smash breaks bass doof sunshine coast queensland australia dubstep benga skream Added: December 29, 2008 . The second instalment of the Sunshine Coast Breaks & Bass Doof comes crashing in with two of Dubsteps biggest names, aided & abetted by a shortlist of Local likelies & Interstate talent. Author: qldnative Keywords: smash breaks bass doof sunshine coast queensland australia dubstep benga skream Added: December 29, 2008 30 Dec 2008
Author: 161PRODUCTIONS Keywords: Sunshine Coast BRITISH COLUMBIA Added: December 28, 2008 . Author: 161PRODUCTIONS Keywords: Sunshine Coast BRITISH COLUMBIA Added: December 28, 2008 29 Dec 2008
Experience the Best of the Sunshine Coast in the Ultimate Sports Car...the award winning Porsche Boxster S Author: perfectdaygetaway Keywords: "Car Hire Noosa" "What to do in Noosa" Added: December 25, 2008 . Experience the Best of the Sunshine Coast in the Ultimate Sports Car...the award winning Porsche Boxster S Author: perfectdaygetaway Keywords: "Car Hire Noosa" "What to do in Noosa" Added: December 25, 2008 25 Dec 2008