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Safety boost planned for Bruce Hwy black spot
The Queensland Government says a new intelligent transport system worth $2.8 million will be put in place early next year on the dangerous stretch of the Bruce Highway between Cooroy and Curra.[MORE]
Gympie council wants urgent Bruce Hwy upgrade
The Gympie Regional Council wants the Queensland Government to immediately begin work on realigning a dangerous stretch of the Bruce Highway in south-east Queensland.[MORE]
Logging plantation to undergo koala check
The Queensland Government has confirmed logging will resume in the western section of the Cooroy State Forest. in the state's south-east.[MORE]
Koalas at centre of Cooroy logging row
The timber industry has hit back at claims that it is trying to log a sensitive wildlife habitat in the western section of the Cooroy State Forest.[MORE]
Govt still pushing for highway funding: Lucas
The State Government has denied it has gone soft on pressuring the Federal Government to bring forward much needed funding for the upgrade of the notorious Cooroy to Curra stretch of the Bruce Highway. [MORE]
Doubt cast over Cooroy library future
The future of the proposed Cooroy library is unclear after the Sunshine Coast Regional Council voted to further investigate the cost and design of the planned $10 million facility.[MORE]
Cooroy family flees burning house
A Sunshine Coast family has had a lucky escape from a house fire this morning at Cooroy.[MORE]
Four killed in 24 hours on Qld roads
Four people have been killed on Queensland roads in less than 24 hours.[MORE]
Rain eases, SE Qld braces for high tide
Weather conditions are easing on the Sunshine Coast but authorities are now preparing for tonight's high tide.[MORE]
Six rescued as Qld floodwaters wreak havoc
Six people have been rescued from floodwaters on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.[MORE]
Call for Budget to target AusLink danger roads
Motoring groups say next week's Federal Budget should include $100 million a year to improve safety on dangerous roads in the AusLink network.[MORE]
Man suffers head injuries in tractor accident
A 45-year-old man has been seriously injured in a tractor accident on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.[MORE]
Cooroy to Curra Bruce Hwy report due soon
The Queensland Government says it hopes to have a report on the notorious Cooroy to Curra stretch of the Bruce Highway completed later this month.[MORE]
Police probe fatal road crash
Police are investigating a fatal accident at Belli Park which has claimed the life of a 25-year-old Cooroy man.[MORE]
Govt urged to build conservation centre regardless of dam decision
Noosa Shire councillor Ray Kelly says the Queensland Government should invest in a conservation centre for endangered species in the Mary River, regardless of whether of the Traveston Crossing dam goes ahead. [MORE]
Federal funds to target Cooroy-Curra Bruce Hwy section
The Federal Government is planning to spend $700 million to upgrade the Bruce Highway between Cooroy to Curra on the Sunshine Coast.[MORE]
Driver dies in road crash near Cooroy
A man was killed in a single car roll-over yesterday afternoon near Cooroy in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.[MORE]
Cooroy sex attack shocks councillor
Noosa councillor Ray Kelly says it is a concern that a teenage girl was sexually assaulted at Cooroy in broad daylight this week.[MORE]
Blaze damages Cooroy butter factory
The historic Cooroy butter factory has been damaged by fire. [MORE]
Contamination fears prompt call to avoid Cooroy waterways
A Sunshine Coast council is urging residents to avoid waterways in the Cooroy area because of the risk of contamination from sewage overflows.[MORE]
Qld crews work through night to restore power
Crews are still trying to restore power to about 5,000 homes that were blacked out during the fierce storms that lashed south-east Queensland on Saturday.[MORE]
Thousands without power in south-east Qld
About 6,000 homes are still without power after fierce storms lashed south-east Queensland yesterday.[MORE]
Over 100 properties damaged in south-east Qld storms
More than 100 properties have been damaged throughout south-east Queensland and about 9,500 homes are still without power after thunderstorms swept over the region yesterday.[MORE]
Firefighters work to protect Kurwongbah homes
Emergency crews are trying to protect homes from a major grassfire at Kurwongbah, just north of Brisbane.[MORE]
Teen charged over train bomb hoax
Police have charged a 15-year-old boy in relation to yesterday's bomb hoax aboard a Brisbane-bound tilt train.[MORE]
