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A touring cinema spectacular will have you clutching for your seatbelt as you watch on the edge of your chair at The J next month.

Extreme film festival will ignite your adrenaline

A touring cinema spectacular will have you clutching for your seatbelt as you watch on the edge of your chair at The J next month.

THE leaders of tomorrow could be among the new school captains at Noosa District State High School.

Noosa District State High announces 2018 school leaders

THE leaders of tomorrow could be among the new school captains at Noosa District State High School.

Political moves feared on local application as Elanda group pressures pollies

Labor man says no to jetty bid as Elanda future on table

Political moves feared on local application as Elanda group pressures pollies

Noosa Council looks set to accept planning refusal

Swim school not 'in right location'

Noosa Council looks set to accept planning refusal

Games baton relay - the chosen ones

Bearing up for Queen's baton relay

Games baton relay - the chosen ones

NBN complaints up 159%, as part of nearly 65,000 internet grizzles

IT complaints now outnumber mobile phone issues

NBN complaints up 159%, as part of nearly 65,000 internet grizzles

A resort owner is urging other accommodation providers to "trust their gut” after a horror incident left him with almost $1500 in property damage

Hotel hell: Guests trash Coast resort, owners pick up bill

A resort owner is urging other accommodation providers to "trust their gut” after a horror incident left him with almost $1500 in property damage

Hastings St will have its sewerage pipes brushed and flushed to prepare for the great influx of waste expected during peak tourism season.

Glitter strip sewer pipes to be cleaned

Hastings St will have its sewerage pipes brushed and flushed to prepare for the great influx of waste expected during peak tourism season.

Disaster phone warning discussed by Noosa Council

Phones will die in disaster blackout

Disaster phone warning discussed by Noosa Council

MEMBER for Noosa Glen Elmes has written to the CEOs of two mining companies to insist there is no community support for coal mining in Cooran and Wide Bay.

No support for coal here, says Noosa MP

MEMBER for Noosa Glen Elmes has written to the CEOs of two mining companies to insist there is no community support for coal mining in Cooran and Wide Bay.

NEW FACE: Phillip Jenkins is the new Greens candidate for Noosa.

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Meet our new Greens candidate

WORKSHOP TALENT: Skills award winner Bronson Schlumpf at his special presentation.

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Taking on nation for the top skills

FOOD RESEARCHER: Noosa's Tara McKenzie is upset by the amount of waste.

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Going to waste a shame as system is 'rotten'

WHAT'S COOKING: Chef Andrew Phipps will whip up a culinary storm at Cooroy Farmers and Artisans Market tomorrow.

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Phippsy's cook-up at Cooroy Markets - POSTPONED

LINED UP: Voting in Noosa.

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Your voting damn pollies and the wannabes

GOOD MAIL: Australia Post state manager Pauline Davis with Federal MP Llew O'Brien at the new office opening.

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A postal shift wins fans but complaint is in the mail

Noosa needs to find room for more people.

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Looking to local living space for Noosa battlers

File photo.

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2:34 PM Oct 22nd

UPDATED: Police confirm tragic death at Fingal Head

How's sex for a morning routine?

Lifestyle

6 reasons why you should be having sex in the morning

Jimmy Barnes at his home in Sydney this year.

Entertainment

Jane Barnes: They thought I was the bad influence

Stephen Moore (centre), in his 125th and last game for the Wallabies, celebrates defeating the All Blacks with teammates.

Sport

Great win but it came too late, says Wallabies coach

Sunshine Coast Election 2016

THE long road to the formal election of the new Sunshine Coast Council will resume Monday morning with distribution of preferences in Division Three and Four

Politics

Preference counting to determine result

Noosa Mayor elect Tony Wellington.

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Noosa ballot recount request rejected

Noosa Council candidate Elaine Williams. Photo contributed

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Close margin may prompt vote challenge in Noosa poll

Noosa Mayor elect Tony Wellington.

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It's official: Tony Wellington is Noosa's new mayor

Far north Queensland has been hit by heavy rain overnight.

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North Queensland hit by 1 in 100 year rainfall

TOUGH TASK: A swift water rescue team (including inset) search a stolen LandCruiser ute found in Scrubby Creek.

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VIDEO: Police to continue search for body of missing man

Josh Watson captured this incredible image from Brightwater Estate on the Sunshine Coast.

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Queensland facing hot, steamy week ahead

Queensland is facing some 'supercell' activity on Friday.

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Queensland told to brace for heavy rain from 'epic low'

WELL PITCHED: Beating the bat during last week's big hit out of softball played despite the wet.

Sport

Plenty of slide and grit as softball lets loose

CHAMPION: Lilliana Bowrey makes every post a winner at the state title

Sport

Lilliana tears it up for big title

WELL PLAYED: Tom Daly late cuts behind point

Sport

Storming along in the wet as TNT fires up

Sunshine Beach's Abbie Tolano hits the shore in a handy position after a strong board paddle.

Sport

Stellar results for Sunshine Beach lifesaving team

5 facts about Jimmy Barnes

Coroner verdict on Police shootings

Adani protest

The Bachelorette Ep.10 recap

INCREDIBLE: Divers at Wolf Rock off Rainbow Beach recently spotted up to 70 pregnant female sharks at a time of the critically endangered grey nurse shark.

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Big numbers of endangered shark off Rainbow Beach

Imagine arriving at a camp site and all the hard work is done.

Travel

Hate camping? This idea might change your mind

IN TRAINING: Neil Collie runs trails around the scenic Glass House Mountains area in preparation for the 250km Big Red Run.

Lifestyle

From hospital bed to six-day, 250km desert run

Swell builds at Alexandra Headland on Wednesday.

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Surf's finally up - but not for long

Roothy’s LowRange

John Rooth's old faithful Milo: It’s not that hard to keep an old truck flush in new parts

Lifestyle

Beer & BS: Roothy tells how to keep an old truck running

It’s a pretty safe bet there’s been more than a few divorces due to warm steaks, burnt fuses and wives tripping over tent pegs sticking out of the ground in the dark.

Lifestyle

12V tips: Five easy 4WD upgrades you can do at home

Roothy ready to get cooking on the campfire

Lifestyle

Camp cooking: Whip up a feast from whatever you've got

Where it all started - on the verandah of the old homestead in the Flinders. Anthony Warry captured this photo of Roothy reflecting on a lifetime of playing with machines.

Lifestyle

A mechanical life: Roothy gives us a glimpse

WINNERS: The Coolum under-16 girls team caused an upset in the grand final.

Sport

Coolum has reason to celebrate soccer season

LOST FORM: Julian Wilson, pictured earlier in the year at the Australian Open of Surfing, had a disappointing result at France.

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Wilson all but out of world title race after event in France

UP IN THE AIR: Julian Wilson struggled to find his groove in France.

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Blow to Wilson's world title hopes in France

IN FORM: Cassie Porter from Peregian Springs.

Sport

Cassie challenges for Queensland Open start

A security guard was taken to hospital after Saturday night's incident.

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Security guard assaulted in late night brawl

FIRE: A building caught fire on Wood St, Warwick this morning.

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Police lay arson charges after blaze

Rafaela Dmitruk from Kirra at Snapper Rocks. Picture: Nigel Hallett

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Is La Nina coming this summer?

Emergency Services, Ambulance, QAS,
Photo Bev Lacey / The Chronicle

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Two women 'swept off rocks' on Fraser Island

West Indies' Chris Gayle leaves the pitch after being caught by England's Joe Root off the bowling of England's Chris Woakes during the One Day International cricket match between England and the West Indies at the Oval cricket ground in London, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017.

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Woman behind Chris Gayle allegations revealed

KIIS duo Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O are finally on par when it comes to their pay deal. Picture: Sam Ruttyn

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Which media women get paid more than men?

The Fuji Building in Hong Kong is notorious for its prostitution.

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Inside Hong Kong’s high-rise prostitution ring

SA POLICE are responding to a serious incident at the Tollgate Motel in Glen Osmond.

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Man shot dead by police at motel

TRANSFORMED: Bayside Transformations graduate Leena Whelan struggled with addiction for more than 20 years.

Lifestyle

Two years clean: 'I was really stuck and frustrated'

Keeping up the Santa charade is less about what the lie will do to them and more about what knowing the truth means for school interactions.

Opinion

When should you tell your kids about Santa?

LATEST TECH: Holden owners will be able to access many of their cars functions via a smartphone app.

Lifestyle

COMING SOON: Lock and start your car from your phone

It is possible to lose weight in 20 minutes a day. But you’ll probably need to back away from biscuit tin too. Picture: Geri Farr

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How to lose weight in 20 mins a day

Scott Cam and Shelley Craft from The Block.

Entertainment
2:26 PM Oct 22nd

The Block: Where are they now?

Harvey Weinstein has refuted sexual harassment claims against at least one accuser. Picture: AFP/Yann Coatsaliou

Entertainment

Harvey Weinstein hits back at actress

Kit Harington as Jon Snow in Game of Thrones, said he “cried” when he read the final script for the hit show. Picture: Supplied

Entertainment

GoT star ‘cried’ reading final script

Justin Bieber shocked fans with his latest tattoo. Picture: Instagram

Entertainment

Bieber’s shock tattoo stuns fans

Federal MP for Dawson George Christensen wants the Federal Government to kick-start a coal-fired power station.

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How George Christensen plans to reduce your power bills

Who's leading who when it comes to the housing market?

Property

Mackay real estate agent urges banks to move

SKYSCRAPER PLANS: A concept design of the proposed skyscraper development in Urangan, which was approved by the Fraser Coast Regional Council at yesterday's meeting.

Business

HIGH-RISES: Green light for 20-storey buildings in Hervey Bay

The 360 Round has been designed for the VR specialist.

Business

Samsung's new 360 camera has 17 lenses and cost $US10k

Artificial intelligence solves all the big problems of the world, like dating.

Opinion

POLLIE TICKLED: Facial recognition will never go out of date

Shaw and Smith serve up three great drops.

Opinion

WINE REVIEW: Shining lights of wine world team up

Reflecting on past decisions can help make future ones.

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OPINION: We may regret our decisions, but that's okay

Nick Xenophon is seen at during a media event at the Consumer Action Law Centre in Melbourne, Friday, June 3, 2016. Source AAP

Opinion

Why Nick Xenophon should be careful what he wishes for

BATHROOM PROBLEMS: The Apple St loos have remained shut since Big Rigs visited in August.

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Drivers, just hold it

A driver was hit when driving through Dubbo 2016.

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Rock throwing epidemic leaves drivers fearing for lives

LUCKY DAY: Driver Craig Hartgrove happened to be on the scene with a tanker full of water.

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Liquid luck on the Hume

An exclusion zone has been set up in Singleton. Picture: KOFM Newcastle

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Horrific truck theft incident a wake-up call: ATA

A generic photo of cattle.

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Heifer sells for $190,000

COUNTRY: Zara spent her gap year working on her family's property, Barbara Plains.

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Bush kid talks highs and lows of growing up on the land

Lot 9 Waco Floyd has sold for $90,000 today.

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Record prices at Yarrawonga Waco bull sale

Cattle sale at CQLX.
Photo Allan Reinikka / The Morning Bulletin

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Northern NSW cattle sales wrap up