Industry funds its own shakeup
FOLLOWING the recent live baiting scandal, the Queensland Government has announced an independent review of the state’s greyhound racing industry.
The review will determine how...
Council Briefs
World poetry day
NOOSA and Cooroy libraries will celebrate World Poetry Day by showcasing poetry in the modern era with events at both venues.
Noosaville Library...
Jury focus on waste
THE new Community Jury held its second meeting yesterday, with a continued focus on the best option for minimising organic waste sent to landfill.
The...
Keeping your eye on the ball
THERE’S nothing better than when your role at work is a success.
As most know I work at Palmer Coolum Resort.
My main drive is to...
Slip, slop, slap, seek and slide
SOME 430,000 more Australian adults are getting sunburnt on the weekend than they were four years ago, according to new research by Cancer Council.
Findings...
Lenscape
JULIE Hemsley captured these two playful magpies enjoying a bath in a puddle by the Peregian skate park after the rain. Julie said she...
Proud of Noosa’s gems
By KATIE DE VERTEUIL
THIS Sunday is International Women’s Day and what a better way to celebrate than to acknowledge a few of our local...
Flood of drink drivers
By KATIE DE VERTEUIL
NOOSA Magistrates' Court was once again flooded with drink drivers, following on from last week’s high numbers.
Fourteen people appeared on Tuesday...
Animal cruelty charges laid
A MAN will face Noosa Magistrates’ Court charged with animal cruelty after an unprovoked attack on a small dog.
Police will allege on Friday 27...
Record numbers at uni
By JOLENE OGLE
ALMOST 4000 new students will start studies at the University of the Sunshine Coast on Monday, taking the university’s population...
Butterflies get extra wings
By JOLENE OGLE
THE wait is finally over for local charity Sunshine Butterflies who have returned from Sydney with a massive $50,000 cheque...
Stableford sorts the field
NOOSA GOLF
THE Tuesday, club member played a single stableford, with 196 entrants. Scratch rating (M): 71.0.
A Grade: Ian Mort (12) 42, Ben Peake (11)...
Thunder bowl over opponents
Around the Grounds
The Thunder bowlers have dominated, to give all teams the advantage heading into week two. Firsts are in a strong position, bundling...
