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Sunshine Coast Facts

Population: Approx 133,600
Longitude: 153.05
Latitude: -26.68
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Country: Australia (AU)
Weather Station: Brisbane Airport M. O
(about 48 miles away)

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News Headlines

Coast Characters
The Sunshine Coast is a diverse community with so many intriguing people living by the sea and throughout the hinterland... here we showcase some of the characters who call the Coast home.

Councillor welcomes fast-tracking of housing development
A Sunshine Coast councillor says a possible plan by the Queensland Government to fast-track two major housing developments in the region is a "win" for housing affordability.

Shark alert sounded from Noosa to Hervey Bay
The Sunshine Coast Rescue helicopter has alerted lifeguards to a large group of tiger sharks spotted just north of Noosa.

Gold Coast Mayor questions rail priorities
Gold Coast Mayor Ron Clarke says the Queensland Government should put a priority on increasing the number and frequency of train services in the state's south-east.

Council wants assurance over rail promises
The Sunshine Coast Regional Council wants assurances from the Queensland Government that its 20-year public transport plan includes associated links for the region.

Pressure may ease on water bills
SOUTHEAST Queensland residents could get relief on future water bills as the Bligh Government and councils seek to blame each other over skyrocketing prices.

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Sports Headlines

The new cancer - sports betting
What an odd coincidence. In the same week that rugby league struggles with a growing stench concerning a flood of serious betting being placed on a minor unlikely event that subsequently didn't occur, international cricket has been devastated by irrefutable proof that the Pakistani Test team is corrupt.

Swimming laps up new funding
PARALYMPIC sport and swimming will receive the lion's share of $30 million of extra funding promised by the previous federal government.

What it felt like to be an Olympic champion, 10 years on
Catherine Freeman is still coming to terms with that win, writes Roy Masters.

Football: Mariners sink Victory
The Central Coast Mariners have recorded their second win of the season thanks to two goals from Rostyn Griffiths and Daniel McBreen, which handed the home side a 2-0 win over Melbourne Victory at Bluetongue Stadium in Gosford on Friday night.

Global glitch that fanned the flames of wonder
It was the world's best kept Olympic secret. Then the ring of fire stalled, writes Roy Masters.

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