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About 80 Council jobs to go after deamalgamation

NOEL Playford has revealed about 80 staff from the Sunshine Coast Council will no longer have a jobafter de-amalgamation.

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Unhappy Council union now over

AFTER five-and-a-half years, Sunshine Coast councillors shook hands with their new partners to mark the beginning of another era of separation.

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New Noosa Council to decide chicken farm in future

THE packed Tewantin gallery crowed with delight as the Sunshine Coast Council voted to postpone a decision on a chicken farm in Cooroy to the new Noosa Council.

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Residents to pack gallery for chicken farm decision

THE historic meeting of the Sunshine Coast Council on Thursday will include a major decision likely to affect residents in the future Noosa Council for years.

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Holidaying man now missing, last seen around Noosa Heads

POLICE are seeking public assistance to locate a missing man who was last seen at Noosa Heads on October 29.

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FRIENDS of Lake Weyba and the developer of Noosa on Weyba have clashed – with claim and counter-claim – over the proposed $500 million project.

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Developer and Weyba opponents square off

AUSTRALIA needs more David Warners, according to former Australian captain Ricky Ponting.

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Ponting opens up, delights punters

THE popular Surfing Dogs Spectacular is coming back for the third year running at next year's Cricks Noosa Festival of Surfing.

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Surf's up for man's best friend at Noosa

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Woman dies in two-car crash near Woodford

A WOMAN has died after a two-car crash north-west of Woodford.

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COOLUM Theatre Players has been an integral part of the local community since its inception in 1988, following the acclaimed bicentennial concert.

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Players celebrate 25 fun years

SPIDERS – of the fizzy kind – raised funds this week for people devastated by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.

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Students weave web of help

PEREGIAN Springs State School students are learning some very useful life skills while having a great time after school.

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Dirty work

MILESTONE: Wardsman Steve Allen.

There for the long haul

STEVE Allen started at Maleny Soldiers Memorial Hospital on a three-week relief work contract. That was more than 25 years ago.

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A SECTION of Maleny- Kenilworth Rd will be reviewed by safety engineers after local residents voiced concerns over the road’s 100kmh speed limit.

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Speed limit in spotlight

KARIN Knipper’s curiosity has led her on a life-changing journey to Thailand.

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Thai journey changed life

WITH child safety in mind, Maleny State School P&C president Rick Page has started a petition to get flashing lights installed in front of the school.

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Fight for school lights

Liz Pluimers won rounds three and four

Pluimers in back to back wins

Liz Pluimers nabbed back-to-back victories at Newcastle today for rounds three and four of the Nutri-Grain Ironwoman Series.

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Matt Poole secured his second win on the Ironman Series

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Poole wins in thriller

OLYMPIAN Tessa Wallace will not use her debilitating condition as an excuse if she underperforms in today’s Queensland swimming titles.

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Shrugging off disease

NOOSA'S Jordan Mercer believes the small swell forecast for this weekend’s ironwoman series will provide a fair platform for competitors.

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Mercer aiming for big things in smaller swell

Bribie Island Environmental Protection Association member Ian Bell relaxes at what he considers a great example of semi-natural green infrastructure, Brennan Park. Photo Jorge Branco / Caboolture News

Bell calls for greater consultation on planning issues

A BRIBIE Island environmentalist has labelled the council’s draft plans for green infrastructure yet another disappointment.

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CHARLTON Lansley – it’s a name you’re likely to hear again.

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Charlton seeks out his role in life

WHILE hundreds of eager competitive bowlers showed up to try their luck at the Carlton Prestige Cup last week, only a few could go home with a win.

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Fours match-up highlight of cup Carlton Prestige Cup

SINCE making the switch to independent, Banksia Beach State School principal Jacqui King says the school has seen many positive changes.

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Independence declared a win for Banksia Beach State School

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Dreams and Nightmares bodyart from the Australian Bodyart Carnivale at Eumundi.

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Ferrari has officially launched its track-focused 458 Speciale in Australia.

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Ferrari has officially launched its track-focused 458 Speciale in Australia. more

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Pop music's chart toppers gathered in LA last night for the 2013 American Music Awards.

2013 American Music Awards

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At least one home was destroyed by a tornado in north-eastern New South Wales, while damaging winds and rain kept the State Emergency Service busy, with 179 calls for assistance.

QLD and Northern NSW Storms

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Action from this week's Tokyo and LA motor shows.

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The celebrities came out for Steve Irwin Day at Australia Zoo.

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International burlesque star and fashion icon Dita Von Teese was the star of the Myer Marquee.

Dita Von Teese shows off her lingerie for Myer

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Ladies Oaks Day at Myer Marquee

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Sonia Kruger hosted the 2013 Big Brother grand final.

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Sonia Kruger hosted the 2013 Big Brother grand final. more

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Storm scenes from Roslyn Budd who features in the national weather calendar: www.bom.gov.au/calendar/ You can see more of her work at: www.outbackphotographics.com.au

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LeAnn Rimes.

LeAnn Rimes thought about sex on stage

LEANN Rimes thought about sex during a tribute to the late Patsy Cline.

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ORLANDO Bloom joined Leonardo DiCaprio to party with a group of "insanely hot women."

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Orlando Bloom parties with models and Leonardo DiCaprio

TOM Hanks and his wife argue over who loves each other more.

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Tom Hanks has loving arguments with wife

MILEY Cyrus doubts she will be asked to perform at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) next year.

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Miley Cyrus banned from the next MTV VMAs?

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Adam Gilchrist, who’s daily driver is and Audi S5, will be featuring on Channel Ten’s coverage of the KFC T20 Big Bash league.

Adam Gilchrist starts motoring life in a Kombi

RENOWNED for his aggression on the pitch, former Australian cricketer Adam Gilchrist had a relatively subdued start to his motoring life.

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Are we babysitting drivers who don't know when not to drive?

AS YOU enjoy a Christmas feast with loved ones, it may be tempting to slide your pet a piece of turkey or pork crackling under the table.

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Keep your furry friends safe in the silly season

AUDI has unleashed it's power-packed S3 Sportback.

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Audi launches savage little S3 hatch

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