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Peter Gardiner is a Noosa-based reporter for the Sunshine Coast Daily. He has been reporting on the Sunshine Coast for the past 28 years after serving his cadetship at the Queensland Times in Ipswich going becoming sports editor and covering the 1982 Brisbane Commonwealth Games and working at The Examiner in Launceston. He has worked extensively in local politics and covered Noosa Council for more than two decades including the momentous de-amalgamation battle and loves covering a good community stoush.

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Nathan Freney of Swallowtail Nursery is looking to create carrer paths for people with disabilities.

Nathan’s on fertile ground for growing job skills

A determined nurseryman living with autism is expanding his business to include mobile horticultural experiences.

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Noosa Domino's franchisee David Burness is upbeat about employing new staff.

New jobs on menu: Domino’s has appetite for extra staff

APPLY NOW: A recruitment drive in Noosa is part of a national push by Domino’s to employ 2500 new staff as payback for customer support during the pandemic.

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Sukha's concerned young owners Rosita 12, Solomon 11, Isita 9 and Salvador 5 with the jack russell's brother Sthira on the left.

Dog gone dilemma: Slice of surgical courage saves family pet

A Coast family is in awe of their veterinarian’s split second decision to perform the risky operation which saved their pride and joy’s life.

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Eumundi Brewery head brewer Chris Sheehan is keen for the Coast to answer their latest challenge.

Brewery hops right into bottling our Coastal vibe

Eumundi Brewery challenges craft beer lovers to help brew their latest drop from the ingredients, down to the name and design.

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Clare Stewart during her election campaign for Noosa Mayor was determined to see council find a major tenant for its Sunrise Beach shops.

Council’s $85k annual gain for idle shopping tenancy

One of Noosa Council’s biggest commercial “headaches” looks set to be cured with a unanimous decision to sign a flagship tenancy at its Sunrise Beach shops.

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Artist Mason Whitton, model Josephine Nugent and Leonie Deavin and Freya Poff of Nova Star Productions at the Australian Body Art Festival in Cooroy. Picture: Eden Boyd

GALLERY: Imaginations go wild at popular body art festival

Creative talent was celebrated as part of a three-day body art festival on the Sunshine Coast as models became a canvas for incredible art. SEE THE PHOTOS

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Qweekend - Noosa Mayor Clare Stewart for Qweekend feature. Pic Mark Cranitch.

Mayor rates council a 10 but community wants more gains

Mayor Clare’s council score: A 10 from 10 for ongoing commitment, dedication and hard-work by all councillors in the best interests of our community.

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Mum Kylie Travers with daughters Halia and Mele Ofiu at Bondi Beach

Hidden autism: Mum’s plea to help undiagnosed daughters cope

An extremely bright, bubbly, outgoing girl with a love of learning has grown up struggling to read everyday social cues like facial expressions which most people master effortlessly.

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Jake Friend in 2007 playing hard for the Pirates against the Crushers.

Pirates pay tribute to Jake Friend’s mighty footy career

As the Noosa Pirates accept that the career of one of their best NRL exports has come to an end, a former teammate recalls the “making” of Roosters’ Jake Friend.

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Reliving the arcade dream is Andre Cooper who is bringing a retro buzz to Coolum Beach.

Blast from the past to entertain at new Coast arcade

Wide-eyed kids of all ages will be glued to the shop front window of a new arcade in Coolum ran by an IT specialist and former skater boy.

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