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Government failing to stop illegal fishing at dive site
The State Government has announced measures to combat illegal fishing in dive site where HMAS Brisbane lies, off Mooloolaba on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.[MORE]
Plastic-bottle catamaran seeks shelter from storm
A catamaran made from recycled plastic bottles is being towed by the Mooloolaba Coastguard into sheltered waters off Queensland's Sunshine Coast.[MORE]
Abbot backs budget health boost
Sunshine Coast Mayor Bob Abbot has welcomed new health funding for the region in the 2010-'11 Queensland budget. [MORE]
Thousands welcome solo sailor Watson home
Thousands of Queenslanders welcomed Jessica Watson home to the Sunshine Coast.[MORE]
Watson sets sail for Qld home
Teenage adventurer Jessica Watson has sailed out of Sydney and is heading home to Queensland's Sunshine Coast.[MORE]
Mooloolaba homecoming plans for Jessica Watson firming up
Premier Anna Bligh has announced a homecoming party for Queensland teenage solo sailor Jessica Watson will be held next month.[MORE]
Work starts to curb beach erosion
The Sunshine Coast Regional Council says the first stage of work to protect part of Mooloolaba from erosion will take about six weeks.[MORE]
Watson befitting of young Australian award: MP
Teenage sailor Jessica Watson's round-the-world odyssey might earn her the gong of Young Australian of the Year. [MORE]
Turtles released after three years of recovery
Two juvenile loggerhead turtles will start their new lives today when they are released back into the wild.[MORE]
Watson faces 'big change' on land
The grandfather of teenage sailor Jessica Watson says he is worried how she will cope after being alone at sea for so long.[MORE]
Civic reception planned for Jessica Watson's homecoming
Plans are underway at the Mooloolaba wharf to welcome teen solo sailor Jessica Watson home to Qld's Sunshine Coast next month.[MORE]
Beach to get erosion fix
The Sunshine Coast Regional Council is stepping up work on a major sand replenishment program at Mooloolaba Beach.[MORE]
Kahlefeldt takes out Mooloolaba triathlon
Brad Kahlefeldt said he felt like a weight had been lifted from his shoulders after storming home to win the Mooloolaba triathlon on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.[MORE]
USC backs uni rating website
The University of the Sunshine Coast (USC) is supporting the Federal Government's plan to rate universities on a website.[MORE]
Council planning scheme gets support
The Sunshine Coast Regional Council (SCRC) says it has strong community support for the direction of its new planning scheme. [MORE]
Land use rules 'driving house prices up'
New research rates Australia as having the most unaffordable housing market out of six developed countries.[MORE]
Police seek Esplanade bashing witnesses
Police on Queensland's Sunshine Coast are seeking witnesses to a serious assault at Mooloolaba.[MORE]
Mayor backs self-contained communities
The Mayor of Queensland's Sunshine Coast, Bob Abbot, says the region's tourism appeal will be destroyed unless urban development is master planned in self-contained communities.[MORE]
Fishers netted in offshore police raids
Police say they will continue to target commercial and recreational fishers after charging 10 people with drug, firearm and maritime offences.[MORE]
Teen solo sailor asleep when boat crashed: report
Early report finds Jessica Watson was asleep when her yacht collided with a bulk carrier last month.[MORE]
Solo teen sailor raring to go
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Jessica Watson says she is more nervous than scared as she prepares to set off on her world voyage.[MORE]
Teen solo sailor ready to take on world
Jessica Watson says she has learnt lessons in her effort to become the youngest person to sail solo around the globe.[MORE]
Water police relocation 'progressing well'
The Police Commissioner says everything possible is being done to fast-track the relocation of the Kawana water police to Mooloolaba.[MORE]
Solo sailor's mum rejects 'sexist' criticism
The mother of a young Queensland sailor says sexism is driving those who want to stop her daughter's voyage.[MORE]
Jessica Watson urged to abandon solo sail bid
The Queensland Government has urged 16yo Jessica Watson to abandon her solo sail attempt.[MORE]
