Caloundra says yes to poll
Caloundra City Council will give its residents a say on whether the merger of Sunshine Coast councils will go ahead – while Maroochy won’t.
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New Bligh Ministry named
Queensland Premier Anna Bligh has promised to give a greater focus on climate change, including establishing a new portfolio to be headed by Cabinet newcomer, Hervey Bay MP Andrew McNamara.
I won’t back down on dam or mergers: Bligh
Queensland’s first female premier Anna Bligh has ruled out backing down on the Traveston dam or council mergers, but says they could have been handled better.
Don’t celebrate tragic waste
Daredevil’s death is a reminder of how precarious life can be.
Young girls die in Brisbane house fire
Two young girls, aged 4 and 9, died in a house fire west of Brisbane this morning while other older children managed to escaped unharmed.
Call for more teacher checks
The State Government has been urged to bring in tougher checks after a Sunshine Coast teacher was charged with child pornography offences.
Gympie bandit cuts worker’s throat
An armed bandit has run a knife down the throat of a Gympie supermarket attendant in a terrifying hold-up today.
Sunshine Coast cops another drenching
The Sunshine Coast has copped another drenching overnight with the combined rainfall for the 48 hours to 9am at more than 140mm in some places.
Qld to tackle teen binge drinking crisis
The State Government will call a national forum to discuss binge drinking among young women amid escalating concerns about teenagers putting themselves at serious risk almost weekly.
Sunshine Coast hit by wild winds and rain
Police have warned drivers to keep out of the flood waters as the first of our major roads has been cut by heavy overnight rain.
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