Maroochydore and Sunshine Coast
Commission releases Qld electorate redistribution
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The Electoral Commission of Queensland (ECQ) has made further readjustments to 22 of the state's 89 electorates.
Deadline looms for say on fisheries rules
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The Department of Primary Industries says more than 60 submissions have been lodged in response to proposed new rules for a number of Queensland's fisheries.
Police probe Buderim pharmacy robbery
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Police are investigating an overnight break-in at a Sunshine Coast pharmacy.
Fire stations still operational, despite staff training: Commissioner
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Queensland's Fire Commissioner has denied union claims that the public is being put at risk because firefighters are being asked to do corporate training.
Jail visitor 'hid drugs in baby's nappy'
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A woman has been charged with trying to smuggle drugs into a jail inside her baby's nappy.
Police call off ultralight pilot search
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Police say they are no longer searching for the pilot of an ultralight plane that crashed on Little Goat Island, north of Brisbane.
Search continues for crashed ultralight pilot
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Police are still looking for the missing pilot of an ultralight plane that crashed into the mudlfats at Bribie Island, north of Brisbane, two days ago.
Community groups to manage Eumundi markets car parking
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Car parking at the Eumundi markets is set to again return to community control.
Man hit by mountain bike dies
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A 45-year-old man has died from his injuries after being hit by a mountain bike on the Sunshine Coast almost two weeks ago.
Bligh rejects Traveston dam property claims
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Queensland Premier Anna Bligh says the Federal Member for Wide Bay, Warren Truss, is wrong to say the State Government has compulsorily acquired properties for the proposed Traveston Crossing dam, near Gympie in the state's south-east.
Bushfire 'insurance' flies into Qld
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Three water bombing helicopters are in Qld for what authorities fear could be one of the worst bushfire seasons in 15 years.
Vietnam veterans remember fallen comrades
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Sunshine Coast Vietnam veterans will today remember their comrades who served and died during the Vietnam War.
Qld Govt to look at funding 'Centaur' search
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The Queensland Government says it would be willing to support a new search for the sunken World War II hospital ship "Centaur" off the state's south-east.
Police search for crashed ultralight pilot
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Police are doorknocking homes at Donnybrook, north of Brisbane, in the search for the pilot of an ultralight aircraft which crashed yesterday.
Residents keeping water use down in SE Qld
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South-east Queensland residents are continuing to keep their water consumption down.
Quarry director to face trial accused of EPA breaches
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The director of a Noosa quarry has been committed to stand trial, charged with failing to comply with an environmental protection order to reduce the risk of releasing acidic water and sediments into Lake Cooroibah.
Tax scam accused pleads not guilty
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A 56-year-old Sunshine Coast man has pleaded not guilty in the Maroochydore Magistrates Court to a charge of conspiracy to defraud the Commonwealth.
Prawn fishers angry over handline changes
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Sunshine Coast prawn fishermen say the are angry the Queensland Government is trying to take away some of their entitlements.
Nurseries hopeful as SE Qld water restrictions eased
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The Nursery and Garden Association of Queensland says the easing of water restrictions has improved the outlook for horticulture retailers in the state's south-east.
Building industry strong despite housing market slowdown
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The Queensland Master Builders' Association (QMBA) says the construction industry remains strong despite a slowdown in the housing market.
Commonwealth pushed to boost Fraser Is funds
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The Queensland Government says it is been given no assurances that the Commonwealth will increase funding for world heritage listed Fraser Island in the south-east.
Schlanger eyes off second Olympic medal
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Sunshine Coast swimmer Melanie Schlanger is hoping for another medal winning performance today after Australia's women's 4x200 metre freestyle relay team qualified for the Olympic swimming final in Beijing.
Accountant accused of $10m tax fraud
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Australian Federal Police (AFP) have charged a 56-year-old Queensland man for a multi-million dollar offshore tax avoidance scheme.
Sunshine Coast unit prices drop
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New figures from the real estate industry show people buying units on the Sunshine Coast are spending less on their investments.
Tourism group confident of economic turnaround
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Tourism Noosa says it is confident the industry will bounce back from the current tough conditions.
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