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EXCITEMENT is building as the first part of the Nambour Heritage Tramway edges closer to completion with a nod to its history.
https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/special-nod-to-tramways-links-to-towns-history/4042210/
Excitement is building as part one of the Nambour Heritage Tramway edges closer to completion with a tribute to its historic roots.
MORALE is high at a Coast zoo that today received a long-awaited $50,000 lifeline from the Federal Government’s zoos and aquariums support package.
https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/long-awaited-funding-gives-popular-zoo-a-boost/4043595/
The wait is over for a Coast zoo that today received a long-awaited $50,000 lifeline from the Federal Government’s zoos and aquariums support package.
SHEENA Cope knew there was some supernatural activity lurking within the walls of her family home when her daughter uttered the words "there are bad people in the house".
https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/boo-creepy-spirits-keep-family-on-their-toes/4043410/
Knocking on walls, the sound of footsteps and ghost sightings are just some of the spooky occurrences in this Coast haunted house.
Keeping children safe from online predators is Bruce and Denise Morcombes' main priority in this year's Australia's Biggest Child Safety Lesson.
https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/morcombes-biggest-lesson-to-keep-kids-safe-from-pr/4039569/
Keeping children safe from online predators is Bruce and Denise Morcombe’s main priority in this year’s Australia’s Biggest Child Safety Lesson.
A "big chemical storm" is how a Coast nutritionist describes vegan alternatives that she says are detrimental to human health and the planet.
https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/youre-a-fool-nutritionist-slams-vegan-food-alterna/4041513/
A “big chemical storm” is how a Coast nutritionist describes vegan alternatives that she says are detrimental to human health and the planet.
The rejuvenation of a 1990s pastime has hit a Coast town and brought back a wave nostalgia with flashing lights and colourful themes.
https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/pinball-wizards-get-ready-for-1990s-resurgence/4041509/
The rejuvenation of a 90s pastime has hit a Coast town and brought back a wave nostalgia with flashing lights and colourful themes.
OPINION: Rugby League Sunshine Coast had a golden opportunity for one of the most talented local competitions in recent history and they squandered it.
Rugby League Sunshine Coast had a golden opportunity for one of the most talented local competitions in recent history and they squandered it, writes Matty Holdsworth
The decision to close down the print edition of our masthead has upset many in our community – and we understand that. So we've come up with two great offers.
The decision to close down the print edition of so many papers has upset many in our community – and we understand that. So we've come up with two great offers.
Determined to continue their work keeping children safe, Bruce and Denise Morcombe have announced a groundbreaking program to identify and redirect the "next Brett Peter Cowan" down a better path.
https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/morcombes-new-project-to-identify-the-next-brett-c/4032221/
‘You can’t help but wonder if someone had grabbed him and said, ‘sit there, we are going to get some help for you,’ what would have happened.’
Turning 70 was the push Patti Henderson needed to follow her passion for portraits and commit to becoming an artist.
https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/artist-78-follows-her-passion-launches-book/4033064/
After 70 years, a Coast woman finally followed her dream to become an artist, and hopes to inspire others to do the same.
A new footpath along the outskirts of a Coast national park is giving locals the ideal opportunity to put their best foot forward with daily exercise.
https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/best-foot-forward-with-new-path/4034712/
Coast residents will be able to enjoy the great outdoors with a new footpath along the outskirts of a Coast national park.
A Coast woman says she is devastated by the removal of native trees in properties neighbouring her hinterland home. 🌳🌳
https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/i-am-speaking-for-the-koalas-removal-of-trees-deva/4038550/
"I won't be silenced." A Sunshine Coast woman says she’s devastated by the clearing of native trees in properties neighbouring her hinterland home.
At the age of 35 Dr Sarah Barlow’s life was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer and told she “didn’t have much time to live”.
https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/no-this-cant-be-right-cancer-patient-creates-lasti/4039009/
Dr Sarah Barlow’s, whose life was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer, is determined to save others from the same fate.
A Coast wood sculptor has spent the past 20 years giving trees that have sometimes lived for 12 times that a voice.
https://bit.ly/2zH9lsw
A Coast wood sculptor has spent the past 20 years giving trees that have sometimes lived for 12 times that a voice.
A desire to help people is what motivated a soon-to-be Coast resident to follow her dreams and open her third All in One Health clinic in Burnside.
https://bit.ly/2NafCjj
A desire to help people is what motivated a mother to open her third multidisciplinary health clinic on the Coast.
Feeling the freedom of art throughout their life has inspired two Coast sisters to give community members with disabilities the same experience through an NDIS funded art group.
https://bit.ly/3hCvMQw
Feeling the freedom of art throughout their life has inspired two Coast sisters to give disabled community members the same experience.
One of the Coast's most popular tourist attractions has announced it's reopening following a lengthy COVID-19 closure.
https://bit.ly/30LhNC9
A Coast tourist attraction has announced it’s reopening following a lengthy COVID-19 closure.
Good morning Nambour! 🌞
Here are the top five headlines from the Sunshine Coast this morning: https://bit.ly/2UQzwEs
Good morning Sunshine Coast. Here are the top five stories from across the region this morning.
Home buyers are reportedly keener than ever to snap up a new house as local home builders report a massive spike in inquiries. But people are still missing the point.
https://bit.ly/2Y8VbZl
Home buyers are reportedly keener than ever to snap up a new house as local home builders report a massive spike in inquiries.
A MAN who has dedicated his life to providing solutions for design and construction projects has been awarded an OAM for his efforts.
https://bit.ly/2UmjamJ
A man who has dedicated his life to geotechnical engineering has been awarded an OAM for his tireless efforts.
Terri Irwin has hailed a multimillion-dollar tourism recovery package announced today by the premier as “literally a life saver”.
https://bit.ly/2MC5PlX
Terri Irwin said the multimillion-dollar tourism recovery package announced today by the premier was “literally a life saver”.
The partner of a passionate animal rights campaigner and environmental lawyer has been left to fend for their 80 cows as he lay in a hospital bed after colliding with a cement truck at Maleny last week.
https://bit.ly/2YfzJSG
The community is rallying behind a passionate animal rights campaigner after he dodged death in a horror hinterland crash.
Move over NASA and Space X! An outer space-themed drive-in music festival is just weeks away from hitting the Sunshine Coast in an attempt to reboot the entertainment industry post-COVID.
https://bit.ly/2zbcDE0
An outer space-themed drive-in music festival is just weeks away from hitting the Sunshine Coast in an attempt to reboot the entertainment industry.
A Coast woman has chosen to remove her mother from a residential aged care facility after she was stripped of her freedom of choice to vaccinate.
https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/daughter-pulls-mum-out-of-aged-care-over-flu-jab-l/4021497/
A new government directive has forced a Coast woman to choose between visiting her mother and her freedom of choice.
From basil to tomatoes, a seven-year-old green thumb's hobby has blossomed during the COVID-19 restrictions to become a potential lifelong passion. 🥦🍎🍅
https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/7-year-olds-passion-refreshes-town-during-pandemic/4020371/
COVID-19 restrictions have inspired a seven-year-old green thumb to grow his hobby into a business.
A Coast BreastScreen practice temporarily closed during the COVID-19 pandemic has reopened its doors and is hoping to save even more women from the deadly disease.
https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/flexible-breast-checks-to-save-lives/4019897/
A Coast BreastScreen practice, temporarily closed during COVID-19, is hoping to save even more women from breast cancer.
Two rising volleyball stars will enjoy numerous opportunities that could further their sporting career after they were selected in the Australia Junior Development Program Youth Squad.
https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/national-selection-just-the-start-for-rising-sport/4019841/
Two Coast volleyballers have the world at their fingertips after being selected to represent Australia.
FROM recognising danger to reporting it, children can now learn vital safety skills through the Daniel Morcombe Foundation's new interactive board game which was five years in the making.
https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/board-game-brings-kids-one-step-closer-to-saftey/4019771/
WATCH: From recognising danger to reporting it, the Daniel Morcombe Foundation’s new interactive board game will teach kids valuable skills.
A simple yet creative idea to personalise doors at a Coast nursing home is bringing back heartfelt memories with joy.🥰
https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/makeover-opens-door-to-old-memories/4018967/
Personalised doors at a Sunshine Coast nursing home are bringing joy to its elderly residents and sharing stories of love.
A Coast man whose life changed after his Parkinson's diagnosis is urging those with the disease to be proactive before they are left with severe consequences.
https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/man-urges-people-to-take-action-after-life-changin/4018231/
A Coast man whose life changed after a devastating diagnosis is urging others to be proactive before they're left with severe consequences.
A Coast resident had the fright of her life when she stumbled across a very strange “toadlike” insect. 🕷😟
https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/mystery-creature-startles-coast-residents/4018216/
A Coast resident was “freaked out” by an extremely ugly unidentified insect.
A yearning to achieve her lifelong dream has inspired a Coast mother to persist through the COVID-19 pandemic and open a fresh cafe.🥑🍓🥦
https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/better-latte-than-never-mum-quits-job-for-cafe-dre/4018094/
The COVID-19 pandemic hasn't stopped a Coast mother from achieving her lifelong dream of opening a cafe.
After a lifetime of love a Palmwoods couple have had to celebrate their 76th wedding anniversary with a romantic dinner through a window due to being separated amid the coronavirus pandemic. 🥰❤️
https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/covid-19-cant-stop-76-year-love-story/4015883/ #/0
IN PHOTOS: This is the heartbreaking moment an elderly Coast couple celebrated their 76th wedding anniversary through a window due to coronavirus restrictions.
Athletes from a Coast rowing club are more determined than ever after COVID-19 ruined their first opportunity to represent Queensland at the National Rowing Championships.🚣♂️🚣♀️🏆
https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/upcoming-sport-stars-wont-let-covid-19-steal-their/4014730/
Young Coast athletes are more determined to achieve their dreams after COVID-19 ruined their first opportunity to represent Queensland.
An old-fashioned car known as Daisy has helped her owner overcome a battle with depression and is now being recognised for upholding the Anzac spirit.
https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/she-was-my-godsend-daisy-leaves-joy-in-her-wake/4010185/
An old-fashioned car known as Daisy has helped her owner overcome a battle with depression and is now being recognised for upholding the Anzac spirit
Frontline workers at a Coast hospital have shared a heartfelt thank you to the community for its support during the Covid-19 pandemic.
https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/frontline-workers-use-creativity-to-show-appreciat/4010693/
Staff at a Coast hospital have shared a heartfelt message with the community through roadside signs.
Vulnerable community members will receive more than 700 free meals through a new Coast initiative that is ensuring local businesses withstand the financial burden of Covid-19.
https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/vulnerable-not-forgotten-under-new-scheme/4010804/
A new initiative started by a Coast business will see 700 free meals delivered to community members in need.
A Coast school has taken inspiration from their college’s drive by book collection to keep a yearly tradition alive.
https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/mothers-day-drive-through-a-massive-success/4011605/
A Coast school has creatively kept a tradition alive despite COVID-19.
A Sunshine Coast show society is focused on making next year’s show bigger, better and more accessible after welcoming a $100,000 grant.
https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/100000-boost-after-covid-19-cancellation/4011699/
An exciting new addition to the Nambour showgrounds will make the 2021 Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show bigger and better.
There are no plans to increase police stationed at a Coast town despite it benefiting from two temporary officers.
https://www.sunshinecoastdaily.com.au/news/town-turns-to-long-term-solution-on-crime/4011759/
There are no plans to increase police stationed at a Coast town despite it benefiting from two temporary officers.
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