Swimmers warned of bull shark dangers
Surf lifesavers are warning swimmers to steer clear of river mouths and canals on the Sunshine Coast amid fears of bull sharks.
View ArticleQld's new racing legislation 'disgraceful'
Debate about a new Qld Racing body provoked heated exchanges in Parliament, with the Opposition saying it will have too much control.
View ArticleRacing industry amalgamation under fire
There are claims that a new Queensland racing body will have too much control over the industry.
View ArticleQueenslanders win top life saver awards
A volunteer surf life saver on Queensland's Sunshine Coast has been named Australia's Surf Life Saver of the Year and a Cooloola Coast lifeguard has been named Australian Lifeguard of the Year.
View ArticleGolf Croquet gets competitive
It's not unusual now to front up at a social event only to be handed a mallet and ball, escorted to some nice looking lawn and be left to your own devices and social skills to as they say in croquet...
View ArticleGolf club to hear relocation plans
Representatives of the Sunshine Coast Regional Council and the Horton Park Golf Club will meet today to discuss possible financial arrangements to cover the cost of relocating the club.
View ArticleGolf club hears financial offer
Sunshine Coast Mayor Bob Abbot says he cannot reveal details of a financial proposal to progress the relocation of the Horton Park Golf Club.
View ArticleLocal sports clubs to share in $150K
Caloundra's RSL club will get more than $150,000 from the Queensland Government to support local sports clubs.
View ArticleRace industry in shock over Katsidis death
The Sunshine Coast's horse racing community is mourning the death of jockey Stathi Katsidis.
View ArticleMaroochydore pro surfer accused of flashing
Australia's peak surfing body is refusing to comment on an incident where a Sunshine Coast professional surfer was arrested in Canada for allegedly exposing his genitals in public.
View ArticlePalmer demands probe into $12m stables
Racing Queensland and mining magnate Clive Palmer are at odds over the spending of $12 million on new stables at a Sunshine Coast racecourse.
View ArticleClubs bid for surf lifesaving comp
The Sunshine Coast is preparing a bid to host the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships for four years.
View ArticleGolf club members consider sale offer
Members of the Horton Park Golf Club will meet tonight to decide whether they will allow the Sunshine Coast Regional Council to buy the site.
View ArticleGolf club rejects $39m offer
The future of the new Maroochydore CBD is under a cloud after key landowners voted against a council buyout offer.
View ArticleChamber says time for golf club talks over
The Maroochydore Chamber of Commerce says Horton Park Golf Club members have missed the chance to relocate and should not be given more time to negotiate a deal.
View ArticleAthletes gather for Ironman final
Australia's top ironmen and women will converge on Noosa this Sunday for the final round of the Ironman Series.
View ArticleDeadline looms for golf course takeover
The Sunshine Coast Regional Council Mayor says it would be very difficult to delay the takeover of Horton Park Golf Course.
View ArticleGolf club future clouded in 'confusion'
The Horton Park Golf Club relocation team says separate proposals by two Sunshine Coast councillors may delay this month's vote on the future of the course.
View ArticleCouncil unmoved on golf course resumption
The Sunshine Coast Regional Council is standing firm on its decision to resume the Horton Park Golf Club in August to make way for the redevelopment of the Maroochydore CBD.
View ArticleGolf club a no show at council meeting
The management of the Horton Park Golf Club has cancelled a meeting with the Sunshine Coast council to finalise its $39 million offer to buy the course to make way for the redevelopment of the...
View ArticleGolf club votes down Twin Waters plan
Horton Park Golf Club members have rejected buying the Twin Waters facility for the third time.
View ArticleCouncil's golf club plans hit the rough
The Sunshine Coast Regional Council's plans to resume the Horton Park Golf Club and redevelop the Maroochydore CBD have hit a major snag.
View ArticleHendra woes not stopping race meet
The Gympie Turf Club does not believe the numerous hendra virus outbreaks will have any impact on nominations for next weekend's race meeting.
View ArticleCouncil green lights golf course plans
The president of the Horton Park Golf Club says the Sunshine Coast Regional Council has approved its plan for a new course at Bli Bli.
View ArticleBMX riders saddle up for SE Qld comp
More than 500 of the state's best BMX riders will converge on Gympie this weekend for one of the biggest events on the Queensland calendar.
View ArticleNew Sun Coast CBD a step closer
It is touted as one of the most important projects for the future of the Sunshine Coast and it reaches a major milestone today.
View ArticleIronwoman's suspension an 'absolute disgrace'
The lawyer for Queensland ironwoman Jordan Mercer says his client has been subjected to smear and innuendo since her suspension from the sport.
View ArticleWild surf forces Mooloolaba Triathlon swim move
Severe erosion and big seas whipped up by Cyclone Sandra have forced Mooloolaba Triathlon organisers to move the ocean swim leg to the Mooloolah River.
View ArticleTop surf lifesavers make a splash on Sunshine Coast
More than 2,000 of the state's top surf lifesavers, including Wide Bay athletes, will compete in the Queensland championships over the next three days on the Sunshine Coast.
View ArticleStudent climbers aim high
Rock climbing is experiencing a growth on the Sunshine Coast.
View ArticleHorton Park Golf Club keen to tee up longer stay
The Sunshine Coast Regional Council is considering a request from the Horton Park Golf Club to remain at its current location beyond 2014.
View ArticleTrots racing on track for Clifford Park
Toowoomba's Clifford Park will see harness racing on grass for the first time.
View ArticleFinding that 'elusive sapphire'
Gem and fossicking enthusiasts across Australian gem fields have downed their tools to share their passion of lapidary and show their wares at the annual Bribie Island Gem Festival.
View ArticleLifesavers battle strong winds in marathon fundraiser
A group of lifesavers is on the last stretch of a marathon journey from Sydney to the Sunshine Coast in inflatable rescue boats (IRBs).
View ArticleMP says bikies should be allowed at Australia Day celebrations
Sunshine Coast independent MP Peter Wellington says bikies should be able to attend Australia Day events without fear of being arrested by police.
View ArticleStatue of Gympie jockey Desiree Gill to be revealed at Gympie Cup
A marble statue in honour of Gympie jockey Desiree Gill will be unveiled during the Gympie Cup this Saturday.
View ArticleDomestic violence education helping cut Gympie abuse rates police say
A Gympie police Inspector says education is helping reduce the number of domestic violence incidents in the southern Queensland city.
View ArticlePeregian Springs Golf Club warns members land sale for housing subdivision...
The Peregian Springs Golf Club says it will be forced into liquidation unless its members agree to sell off a hectare of the course for a residential subdivision.
View ArticleSunshine Coast woman Robyn Perren wins Supreme Court fight against bowls club
A Sunshine Coast woman wins a costly Supreme Court battle against the Nambour Bowls Club that cancelled her membership and then banned her from the premises after a disagreement over recycled coleslaw...
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