CEC stands by solar industry
July 2010
By Matthew Howard, Bachelor of Journalism
Australia’s renewable energy watchdog, the Clean Energy Council, has renewed its support for the solar power industry following claims of poor workmanship and inferior products in the Australian market. Read more
Caloundra aerodrome businesses in limbo
June 2010
By Jennifer Purse, Bachelor of Communication
State and Local government battles over development plans for Caloundra South have left businesses at the Caloundra Aerodrome caught in the crossfire. Read more
Community groups take over Coolum kite festival
June 2010
By Erin Cannon, Bachelor of Communication
Sunshine Coast community groups may be playing a larger role in the Coolum Kite Festival in 2011, to ease the strain on organisers. Read more
Council approves Stockland Park upgrade
June 2010
By Rebecca Russell, Bachelor of Journalism
The Sunshine Coast Regional Council (SCRC) has signed for a $10 million upgrade to Stockland Park, to be completed by May, 2011. Read more
Clean energy funding gets thumbs up
June 2010
By Graham Reeks, Graduate Diploma of Journalism
Sunshine Coast solar power firms and environmental interest groups have welcomed new national funding for renewable energy, but still want greater commitment. Read more
Smoke rings in new cigarette laws
June 2010
By Thomas Roche, Bachelor of Communication
Cigarette costs are continuously rising in a bid to influence Australian smokers to break the habit, but the new laws are also having a negative effect. Read more