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Click here to send to our news team Nominations for candidates in the state election have closed Sunshine Coast News has asked all 45 candidates across the eight Sunshine Coast electorates to share no more than 100 words on: What are your top three priorities for the Sunshine Coast community All candidates below are as they will appear on the ballot paper Keep reading Sunshine Coast News in the coming days as we present parts two and three of our Q&A with candidates LNP (incumbent): Community safety is my top priority The LNP will toughen laws and put more police boots on the ground to ensure local families feel safe in their homes and communities  Another priority for me is upgrading the Sugar Road and Mooloolaba Road intersection which I recently committed $15 million to complete despite it being identified as needing urgent upgrades I want to ensure our community has easier access to healthcare We’ll be putting clinicians back in charge of our hospitals to cut down wait lists and ambulance ramping One Nation: Labor’s cost-of-living crisis is hurting families and small businesses and my top priority is to implement policies that address the causes: net-zero energy policies driving up our power bills and unsustainable immigration and uncontrolled government spending driving inflation One Nation’s policy puts community first safety first: tougher penalties tempered with proven youth intervention programs judicial accountability and parental responsibility Rapid population growth on the Sunshine Coast requires better planning to make sure our infrastructure and housing can keep up This is a wonderful part of Queensland and we need to keep it that way The Greens: As the heart of the Sunshine Coast Buderim is blessed with a wealth of natural and cultural beauty that we are all obliged to protect and cherish The Greens are the only party with a real plan to tackle the housing and climate crises while also conserving our natural and cultural heritage My priorities are delivering more social and community housing making healthcare more accessible and affordable and tackling the corrupting influence of big business on our government The Greens will build 100,000 new publicly-built homes by 2030 set up 200 free GP clinics so everyone can see a bulk-billing doctor and legislate for truth in political advertising LNP: I have spent a year door knocking and calling people in this community to make sure my priorities are your priorities is that people are sick of traffic congestion youth crime and cost-of-living; and nothing being done about it my top priority will be to work in an LNP Government who are completely focused on fixing these issues An LNP Government will deliver a $400 million congestion-busting traffic plan to fix Caloundra Road we will restore safety where you live through stronger laws like Adult Crime Adult Time and gold standard early intervention and we will stop Labor’s expensive budget blowouts which are pushing up costs for families Gambling reform: Restrict hours ‘gaming’ lounges are open and limit to token input We need to restrict gaming room opening hours limiting wagers to modest bets or wagers that can only be placed using tokens managed personally by supervising staff Domestic violence guilty until proven innocent reform: For civil allegations such as domestic violence there should be civil penalties e.g Automatic motel/backpacker rezoning/material change of use planning permission: To create more of the type of accommodation homeless would otherwise occupy having a mandatory proportion of land made available for planning purposes Australian Labor Party (incumbent): When I’m chatting to folks in the community it’s clear that cost of living is affecting locals here in the Coast Addressing this is my top priority and this government is bringing real relief through initiatives like 50-cent fares $1000 energy bill rebates and 20 per cent off car registration Delivering the infrastructure that our growing community needs is my next priority Getting on with the job of delivering Sunshine Coast Direct Rail and investment in our local sport clubs like the Beerwah Bulldogs and Mets SLSC prioritising healthcare services by extending the hours of our Caloundra Minor Illness Clinic along with a commitment to build a new Satellite Hospital right here at home if elected in October This is all at risk under the LNP who have no plan and no vision for Caloundra The Greens: As a doctor who has worked in public health for over 30 years they’re struggling to pay for the healthcare they need and they’re struggling with the impact of climate change on our communities with more floods My priority is making healthcare truly free which is why the Greens have a plan to build 200 publicly funded GP clinics to make sure everyone can see a bulk-billing GP And that’s why we’ll fully fund public hospitals delivering 2,000 more hospital beds and ending ambulance ramping Legalise Cannabis Queensland: We have one policy which encompasses many issues There are large numbers of prescribed cannabis patients on the Sunny Coast who are struggling to afford access and products The state government needs to have a subsidy in place for the financially vulnerable or allow them to grow at home if they can Patients are also being discriminated against in the workforce and on the roads Medicinal Cannabis has been legal for eight years The laws do not reflect that and I will work hard to make changes in this area These three things will be my top priority if elected because it will be these people voting for the LCQ in hopes of levelling the patient playing field who has lived on the Sunshine Coast for 35 years is a small business owner and is committed to fighting for the rights of everyday Australians The two major parties have lost touch with the real issues affecting Queenslanders Adam has seen first hand the regulatory burdens that stifle housing development and economic growth sensible tax reforms and using Queensland’s natural resources to generate cheaper energy Legalise Cannabis Queensland: My first and most important priority is to bring better education and training to the Coast Making school-based apprenticeships open to all students to focus on our skills shortage To look at the government to enter a more practical public housing model to tackle the housing crisis By doing this the government can put into practice a sustainable affordable housing market To look at ways to help small businesses cope by putting forward a viable framework for a hemp industry that once setup can create solid full-time employment for many coastal communities and Queensland as a whole LNP (incumbent): My main priorities for this election are to address the overarching issues gripping the whole of Queensland These are all issues that are the direct responsibility of the state government to manage Only the LNP have released detailed plans to tackle every one of these crises I know how important our roads are to locals Which is why I and the LNP have announced many road-related commitments this election They’re a priority for me because they’re a priority for you Australian Labor Party: The Glass House community needs a government representative that is going to prioritise and advocate for their needs When I am out in the community the three most common concerns I hear from locals are about transport Those will be the three main priorities I will focus on if elected in October The Miles Labor Government is already doing so much for all three priorities and will continue to do more for the Sunshine Coast’s future The Greens: My number one priority is fighting against the corporate control that big business has over the major parties The two old parties accepted $23 million in the last decade from mining corporations developers and billionaires – and that’s why they put private profits ahead of public services If we make those big corporations pay their fair share of tax we can set up a publicly-owned developer to build cheaper better built homes for people to buy in rent set up a public bank for cheaper mortgages TAFE and hospitals and give every community free and frequent public transport LNP (incumbent): The LNP will restore safety where you live by introducing the Making Queensland Safer Laws before the end of the year which will restore consequences for actions in our youth justice system We will also ensure that Queenslanders have a place to call home by securing our housing foundations and abolishing stamp duty for first home buyers when they build or buy a new home We will also deliver generational infrastructure for the Sunshine Coast including heavy passenger rail all the way to Maroochydore by 2032 and fixing Caloundra Road by investing $400 million into congestion-busting road projects The Greens: My top priorities are tackling the housing crisis tackling the climate crisis and getting back to basics as a shoe-leather MP on the ground in his community every day The Greens will expand QBuild to create thousands of apprenticeships in building and construction trades and set up a new public developer to build 100,000 publicly-built homes over the next six years We will stop new coal and gas developments and build 100 per cent renewable and 100 per cent publicly-owned energy to protect the very future of our planet And we’ll do it all by making big corporations pay their fair share of tax Australian Labor Party: My main priority is better access to good-quality healthcare here on the Sunshine Coast The commitment by the new Premier Steven Miles to deliver a satellite hospital on the Sunshine Coast will benefit so many young families Looking at ways we can deliver better well-paid secure jobs is a priority and initiatives like free TAFE are upskilling young people Free kindy is a big priority for me as it shows ways the Miles Labor Government is investing in our young families we need to make sure we have the services ready for them and ending Labor’s housing and crime crises are all key priorities for the LNP In our community the top infrastructure priority is getting rail to Maroochydore in time for the Olympics not leaving it to pull up short in Caloundra The LNP’s Health Plan puts front-line doctors and nurses in charge to ensure access to health services Our Housing Plan addresses the falling supply of housing particularly for first home owners who build a home and the LNP’s Making Queensland Safer Laws will ensure consequences for actions while also introducing early intervention that works Australian Labor Party: Transport is a massive priority for me I know that a Labor government will deliver important infrastructure like the Sunshine Coast rail Cost-of-living relief is another important priority I recognise the pressure Sunny Coast families are under raising my own family on a budget with the rising cost of bills is stressful It’s why I’m advocating for more initiatives to support locals like $1000 off energy bills ensuring every member of our community has access to the best healthcare services possible is vital and it’s something our Labor government will provide if elected that was a racist and made to divide the country A simple way could have been to give Aborigines a higher tax-free rate to encourage them to work and let them own land instead of the Aboriginal companies that use this to control them in a communist way and prevent individual from achieving while taking all the money for themselves to run them The leftist’s racism was never going to be accepted The Greens: As your Greens candidate for Maroochydore my top three priorities are fixing the housing crisis addressing climate change and properly investing in our healthcare system We’ll address the Sunshine Coast’s acute housing shortage by expanding QBuild allowing construction of 100,000 public homes statewide over the next 6 years the Greens will stop new coal and gas developments instead investing in public renewables and green manufacturing we’ll address the chronic underfunding of the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service by funding urgent care clinics and a sustainable increase in hospital staffing to increase bed capacity Australian Labor Party (incumbent): Everywhere I go locals are telling me that cost-of-living is a massive concern for them It’s why our Labor Government’s number one priority is taking action on the cost-of-living Labor has taken $1300 off every household’s energy bill implemented free TAFE and we’ve made 50-cent fares permanent – potentially saving locals hundreds of dollars a month Another priority of mine is delivering Labor’s plan to unlock the Sunshine Coast and Hinterland region’s potential by building new infrastructure to create local jobs and opportunities for businesses The Borumba Pumped Hydro is a large-scale renewable energy project which will create nearly 3000 local jobs healthcare is vital priority for myself and the Labor team The Greens: My priorities are tackling the cost of living housing and climate crises by making big banks big mining companies and big developers pay their fair share of tax we’ll cap rents and essential grocery prices We’ll make mortgages cheaper with a public bank and deliver 100,000 publicly-built homes We’ll hire hundreds of GPs and allied health professionals to make sure everyone can see a bulk-billing doctor We’ll stop new coal and gas mines and invest in 100 per cent renewable and 100 per cent publicly owned energy A big priority for me to address is tackling the housing crisis on the Sunshine Coast by implementing our “Family Transfer Blocks” policy This plan will allow rural landowners to subdivide one acre (4000sqm) from their property creating 50,000 to 60,000 new parcels of land across Queensland and electricity will fall on the landowners and the land must stay within families for at least five years providing immediate and sustainable housing solutions Youth rehab on rural properties is a game changer It gives at risk teens a fresh start in a supportive environment helping them break free from drugs and alcohol and address any underlying trauma and anger Legalise Cannabis Queensland: Besides fighting the unjust discrimination that is projected towards cannabis users my top three priorities for the Sunshine Coast are to ensure that we maintain our natural beauty such as the Mapleton forestry which my mum and her friends fought and won from being logged in the late ’80s; I would ensure that the community has access to necessary resources to be ability such as accommodation and health care; and support as many not-for-profit community groups that work tirelessly to help those in need When the people are cared for the community as a whole thrives One Nation: Youth crime is forcing Queenslanders to live in fear in their own homes and it must be stopped We want to integrate proven youth redirection programs in the justice system hold courts accountable for poor bail decisions and hold parents responsible for restitution to victims Labor’s cost-of-living crisis won’t be solved with Labor’s handouts We must address the causes: net-zero policies profligate government spending and record immigration That’s going to be my first priority The Sunshine Coast is an aspirational community attracting new residents and tourists from all over the country We need better planning and more rapid infrastructure development to overcome congestion and make sure we remain an aspirational community Australian Labor Party: Our Sunshine Coast community is continuing to grow and without the right infrastructure to support this growth the lifestyle we all love will be diminished That means we need to invest in improving our roads and access to public transport We also need to ensure we have accessible healthcare to support our Sunshine Coast community – both of which are two of my top priorities and something we will focus on if elected in October My final priority will be providing effective cost-of-living relief to all members of our community The Miles Labor Government has delivered great cost of living measures like 20 per cent reduction in registration $1000 off tools for first year apprentices as well as Free Kindy LNP (incumbent): One of the biggest issues locals have consistently raised is busting congestion and improving safety on our local roads which is why I’ve made it one of my top priorities We’ve managed secure $17 million to fix blackspots and intersections across the electorate along with $2 million for design and preconstruction works at the notorious Pike/Killick Street and Maroochydore Road intersection in Kunda Park and $6 million for a new active pedestrian bridge in Eumundi We’ve also just announced $40 million for a second connection to the Sunshine Motorway at Mount Coolum which will divert traffic away from the new intersection at Coolum State School Cannabis law reform – we must recognise the damage caused by treating drug use as a legal issue instead of a health issue Legalising cannabis takes profits away from criminals and puts them into the local community Cost of living and housing – incentives should support housing alternatives (tiny homes) using products like hemp for more affordable Community gardens for seasonal fruit and vegetables Independence and self-sufficiency – a thriving cannabis/hemp industry (perfect for our climate) provides us with an opportunity to become increasingly independent and self-sufficient for our health The Greens: As a community services worker my top priorities are fixing our broken health and education systems tackling the housing crisis and building a more sustainable Sunshine Coast renters and mortgage holders are being squeezed from all sides and people are being pushed to their breaking point build 100,000 new publicly-built homes and set up a public bank to keep interest rates low And we’ll pay for all that – and fully funded public schools and guaranteeing bulk-billing – by making big mining companies pay their fair share of tax Independent (incumbent): Sandy is unapologetically ‘Noosa centric’ with commitments including to see the remaining stages of the Tewantin Bypass fast-tracked with government now committing $8.5 million to do so expansion of Noosa Hospital facilities and contracts and completion of an Advanced Manufacturing Unit at Sunshine Beach State High School On a broader Sunshine Coast and Queensland wide level Sandy recently chaired the Youth Justice Reform Select Committee in Parliament with three MPs from each of the two major parties respectively to produce an interim report with sixty recommendations After an unsuccessful attempt to block/delay the report by one of the major parties the recommendations were tabled to honour the promise she made to Queenslanders The Greens: My top priorities are phasing out coal and gas investing in TAFE to fix our skills shortage and delivering more affordable housing in Noosa The Greens will stop new coal and gas mines being approved deliver 100 per cent renewable and 100 per cent publicly owned energy and invest in critical minerals extraction needed for our green energy transition We will expand fee-free TAFE courses and create thousands of apprenticeships in building and construction trades through our expanded QBuild plan And we’ll pay for it all by increasing the royalties paid by large mining companies LNP: Stop Labor’s high-rise development proposals in Noosa The LNP will stop the State-Facilitated Development process and work with council to ensure Noosa’s planning values are respected Making our community safer by boosting police numbers to tackle community concerns including those with e-scooters and e-bikes and initiatives such as establishing a Safe Night Precinct in Noosa which provides additional police powers and resources Driving record investment in essential infrastructure including additional facilities for our boaties pedestrian safety improvements in Pomona and much more Australian Labor Party: My priorities for are focused on ensuring we have access to the best resources possible for our community that protects our idyllic lifestyle This includes the best education for our students world-class healthcare facilities and ensuring every local has job opportunities to set them up for the future they want All of which is under threat by the LNP who when last in government sacked teachers my biggest priority is seeing our community access better healthcare closer to home improving health services already being delivered to our community like upgrades to Nambour and Noosa hospitals As well as cost-of-living initiatives like free TAFE which is getting more Queenslanders trained up and into good jobs Do you have an opinion to share? Submit a Letter to the Editor at Sunshine Coast News via news@sunshinecoastnews.com.au. You must include your name and suburb. HomeTributes & FuneralsDeath NoticesDawson father-in-law of Jamie and Jack and Granddad of Lucy May he rest in eternal peace with his beloved dog Rocket A private cremation will take place on the Sunshine Coast this week Ascent at Mountain Creek is just 15 minutes outside of downtown Dallas with 50% of the units reserved for individuals and families earning 80% or less than the Area Median Income (AMI) Located at the intersection of Highway 408 and I-20 Ascent at Mountain Creek offers scenic views of rolling hills and considerable green space and is less than 10 miles from Mountain Creek Lake The community is also in close proximity to the 450-acre Mountain Creek Business Park Home Depot and the Methodist Charlton Medical Center are just a 10-minute drive away along with recreational venues such as Epic Waters Waterpark and Grand Oaks Golf Club Residents will also have access to ample retail and dining options as well as major employment hubs in downtown Dallas “As Dallas-Fort Worth’s affordability crisis deepens Ascent at Mountain Creek provides much-needed housing at a mix of income levels for essential workers to first responders and public transit operators,” said Alena Savera Vice President of Development at The NRP Group.“We’re grateful for the partnership and collaboration of the city which has allowed us to deliver a community that meets the diverse needs of Dallas renters and enhances resident quality of life.” wood-frame buildings offering a mix of one- To meet resident demand for larger units that accommodate work-from-home preferences den floor plans for one- and two-bedroom units are also available In-unit features include quartz countertops stainless steel appliances and walk-in closets Residents can enjoy a variety of community amenities state-of-the-art fitness center with a spin room and clubhouse lounge “There is a pressing need for mixed-income housing in the metroplex where rising costs are making it harder for residents to find affordable homes,”said Keith Pomykal District 14 Dallas PFC Board Member.“Working with The NRP Group has allowed us to deliver the quality and attainable housing our community needs.” The Dallas metro area remains a priority market for The NRP Group The firm has developed over 6,700 units across 30 properties in the region and recently broke ground on new affordable housing developments Thrive on Crawford in Fort Worth and The Fielder in Mesquite Wood Partners Expand Across Southeast with Ground Breaking on Three Attainable Living Communities in Georgia Security Properties Completes $34.75 Million Acquisition of 100-Unit Henry Apartments in Seattle's Coveted Queen Anne Neighborhood ECI Group Acquires 396-Unit Ardmore at Flowers Apartment Community in Growing North Carolina Submarket of Raleigh Thompson Thrift Hosts Ribbon Cutting for 324-Unit The Quinn Luxury Multifamily Community in Florida Gulf Coast Market of Pensacola The latest multifamily industry news delivered to your inbox The Sunshine Coast will be connected with seamless public transport from Beerwah through to the Sunshine Coast Airport with a major new rail and metro connection David Crisafulli announced today as part of the Government’s Olympic plan for the state Unveiled as part of the 2032 Delivery Plan The Wave is just one of the major infrastructure legacy projects for the Sunshine Coast and extends on the Government’s promise to deliver a connection to Maroochydore The Wave will roll through the Sunshine Coast with heavy passenger rail from Beerwah to Birtinya then metro to the Sunshine Coast Airport with stations at Mountain Creek and Maroochydore Metro infrastructure will be constructed from the Birtinya station to Maroochydore station delivering the long-awaited Mooloolah River Interchange The Premier said the Government will build the Interchange as a priority to remove congestion and allow The Wave to carry commuters without delay “The Games are a once-in-a-generation opportunity to deliver the infrastructure the Sunshine Coasts needs with seamless public transport all the way to the Sunshine Coast Airport and connect to the Athlete Village built for the Games.  it is necessary for the future of the Sunshine Coast beyond the Games.” Brent Mickelberg said The Wave would deliver a lasting public transport legacy for the Sunshine Coast “The Wave is something the Sunshine Coast can really get behind,” Minister Mickelberg said “We are delivering seamless public transport further than what was initially planned with commuters now able to travel past Maroochydore all the way to the Sunshine Coast Airport we are able to build the Mooloolah River Interchange which locals have been waiting for decades to see but has repeatedly been delayed by Labor “The Mooloolah River Interchange will ease congestion at the well-known traffic chokepoint on the Coast and will include two extra lanes on the Sunshine Motorway north of Kawana Way “The Wave is just part of Delivering 2032 and Beyond Information and Events for Local Councils throughout Australia Contact us: newsdesk@insidelocalgovernment.com.au This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page 3 July 2024 – Trafigura and its joint venture partner Frontier Group of Companies are pleased to announce the acquisition of the Mountain Creek power plant in Texas from a group of financial investors for an undisclosed sum The 808MW steam turbine gas-fired power plant in ERCOT provides a flexible source of electricity during periods of high demand The acquisition presents an opportunity for Trafigura to strengthen its gas and power business in North America and expand its product offering the 1,500 acre site with existing grid infrastructure offers potential future development opportunities “This strategic asset will support our growing gas and power business in the US and will continue to provide a flexible source of energy to the fast-growing Texas market There is also significant future development potential at the site for projects that contribute to regional energy security and low carbon power solutions battery energy storage solutions or additional  flexible power production,” said Richard Holtum “We are very excited to be partnering with Trafigura on this asset and are eager to put our energy services and industrial development expertise to work at the Mountain Creek Facility,” said David Franjoine Trafigura Press Office: +41 (0) 22 592 4528 or media@trafigura.com  FGC is a privately-owned environmental liability transfer (ELT) and brownfield development company FGC acquires industrial facilities and brownfield sites for the purpose of remediating existing environmental conditions and bringing the facility back to productive reuse FGC’s in-house team of environmental and industrial development experts work together to ensure the highest and best use of existing infrastructure is included in all development efforts All necessary site preparation work is performed in-house by FGC’s experienced and highly skilled workforce Our Portfolio of Assets span multiple industries and include facilities formerly operating as: fossil fuel power generating facilities These assets are located throughout the United States Visit: www.frontier-companies.com  About Trafigura Trafigura is a leading commodities group owned by its employees and founded over 30 years ago Trafigura connects vital resources to power and build the world market expertise and our worldwide logistics network to move oil and petroleum products gas and power from where they are produced to where they are needed forming strong relationships that make supply chains more efficient We invest in renewable energy projects and technologies to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy including through H2Energy Europe and joint venture Nala Renewables The Trafigura Group also comprises industrial assets and operating businesses including multi-metals producer Nyrstar fuel storage and distribution company Puma Energy of which over 1,400 are shareholders and is active in 156 countries Visit: www.trafigura.com Event Website | Rider Information | Live Timing The 2025 USA Cycling Gravity Mountain Bike National Championship will take place in partnership with the Pro Downhill Series from July 31-August 3 in Big Bear Lake.  The 2025 Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series schedule has been announced The series will consist of five races in 2025 including the Fox US OPEN of Mountain Biking at Killington Resort and the 2025 USA Cycling Gravity Mountain Bike National Championship in Big Bear Lake The series features an international field of pro and amateur racing with athletes competing for the men’s and women’s overall titles.  “The 2024 season of Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series exceeded expectations on many levels and we’re going to continue with that momentum in 2025 Expanding the series to Utah has been a goal since day one so we are thrilled to be working with Solitude Mountain Resort we’re proud to continue developing our relationship with USA Cycling as the Gravity National Championship race becomes part of the Pro Downhill Series - hosted at Round #4 in the iconic MTB town of Big Bear Lake I feel confident that downhill athletes and fans will be stoked with the ’25 schedule whether attending events or following along with our growing YouTube race coverage” Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series Director.  the Pro Downhill Series will again kick off at Ride Rock Creek Neko Mulally’s bike park in North Carolina The action heads to Mountain Creek Bike Park in New Jersey for Round #2 known as one of the longest standing national race venues in the country all-new Pro Downhill Series race at Solitude Mountain Resort the series then returns to Snow Summit in Big Bear Lake where the event will serve as Round #4 of the Pro Downhill Series and the 2025 USA Cycling Gravity Mountain Bike National Championship will take place at the Fox US OPEN in Killington Vermont and crown the overall champions.  The Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series presented by Continental Tires will be sanctioned as the Official USA Cycling National Downhill Series Organizers are working with USA Cycling to finalize all sanctioning details and UCI Continental Series distinction for Pro Downhill Series Round #1 at Ride Rock Creek in April.  The 2025 Monster Energy Pro Downhill Series schedule is as follows:  Event information for the USA Cycling Downhill National Series can be found at https://usacycling.org/national-series/downhill-national-series.   Event information for the 2025 USA Cycling Gravity Mountain Bike National Championship 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Otherwise you can upload a file from your computer below Council is progressing detailed design for a new cycle track to be constructed between Golf Links Road Prelude Drive and Lady Musgrave Drive in Mountain Creek People riding bikes on Karawatha Drive currently share the road shoulder and traffic lanes with motor vehicles and share the footpath with people walking A 1.6 kilometre separated cycle track will be constructed to improve riding confidence and safety for all users and provide an efficient travel route to nearby destinations such as schools The new separated cycle track design features: Note: exact design widths will be determined during detailed design The cycle track is currently in detailed design and then will progress into early works The cycle track may be constructed in stages over several years subject to funding and the appointment of a construction contractor Council undertook initial consultation with residents to share the proposed concept designs Council asked our community for feedback on three separated cycle track design options to arrive at the preferred option To view the community engagement history and options, please visit councils Have your say site Karawatha Drive, between Golf Links Road and Prelude Drive/Lady Musgrave Drive is recognised as a priority A route in the Queensland Government’s principal cycle network This rating is the highest priority allocated to provide valuable and safe active transport connections for people walking Council’s commitment to sustainability means that all future updates will be emailed to those who register to receive them To register for online updates, please subscribe To contact the project team, email [email protected] For more information, please contact council Experience Sunshine Coast Living and community Environment Business Development Council Pay and apply Last updated :  06:00 AM, Fri 04 Apr 2025   © Sunshine Coast Regional Council 2008–2025 Reporting by Ashitha Shivaprasad in 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All rights reserved the 1,500-acre site holds potential for future development opportunities with its joint venture (JV) partner the Frontier Group of Companies has acquired the Mountain Creek power plant in Texas The financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed The strategic move represents Trafigura’s inaugural step into the power generation sector and mirrors a larger trend of trading firms investing in local electricity markets which includes existing grid infrastructure provides a platform for future development opportunities Situated in the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) market near Dallas the 808MW Mountain Creek steam turbine gas-fired facility plays a crucial role in supplying electricity during peak demand periods power and renewables global head Richard Holtum stated: “This strategic asset will support our growing gas and power business in the US and will continue to provide a flexible source of energy to the fast-growing Texas market Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis “There is also significant future development potential at the site for projects that contribute to regional energy security and low carbon power solutions battery energy storage solutions or additional  flexible power production.” The acquisition is part of Trafigura’s plan to strengthen its gas and power business in North America as well as expand its product offering Texas’ ageing power grid has come under considerable strain due to record-breaking summer heat waves benefiting traders but putting more pressure on gas-fired power plants and batteries to maintain power flow at night or during low wind periods Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network Kings Mountain residents are being warned to avoid portions of a creek located near a city park that has been contaminated with chemicals from a former mill According to a post made on the city's Facebook page the contaminants were discovered on April 25 after the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality collected surface water samples from a portion of Potts Creek adjacent to the city park and west of North Sims Street "as part of an ongoing effort to monitor the safety of water for recreational use." The city's Facebook announcement was made Thursday and notified residents that portions of Potts Creek A sign was recently placed near Potts Creek a health risk evaluation was completed on the collected samples and identified the presence of tetrachloroethylene at a threshold considered unsafe for recreational use the delay in notifying the public was because DEQ was conducting testing to determine an end-point on the creek "We requested the distances that signs would need to be placed along Potts Creek and needed a final location which DEQ had to determine with additional samples," said county spokeswoman Karyn Owens-Patton A link to a press release was included identifying the former Cinderella Knitting Mills site as the source of the contaminant The news release said tetrachloroethylene is used in a variety of industries and the liquid waste which contains the compound can then end up in the ground water when not remediated appropriately The release said the the compound evaporates quickly from water If someone is exposed to the chemical continuously over a long period of time they may be at a higher risk of developing certain types of cancer "In NCDEQ’s latest round of sampling and health risk evaluation it was assumed that individuals swimming in the stream would be exposed to the highest concentration of chemicals detected," the release said "It was also assumed that individuals would swim in the stream 90 days/year for 2 hours each day from birth to 26 years of age." drinking or fishing in the portion of Potts Creek near the park Signs with a health risk warning will be placed along the impacted areas of the creek to discourage its use "The NC Department of Environmental Quality and the city of Kings Mountain are working together to fully investigate and monitor this situation in an effort to ensure all proper precautions are taken to prevent exposures," the release said "Because potential health risks associated with tetrachloroethylene typically result from continuous exposure over a long period of time there is not currently reason to believe individuals are at risk for adverse health effects." with the NC Department of Environmental Quality said Cinderella Mill filed for bankruptcy and closed around 20 years ago She said the site is considered an "orphan site" meaning there is no responsible party available to pay for remedial actions She said the state has limited funds to clean up sites Jacobs said the agency is monitoring the indoor air quality because it is more of an immediate risk "We do what we can with the funds that are available," she said According to an old article in the Kings Mountain Herald the knitting mill opened in 1981 and later expanded in 1990 City staff said the mill has been in operations by various companies beginning in 1962 One company owned the property from 1962-1982 and then another company owned the building from 1982-1989 Spectrum Dyed Yarns is also located at the site Reach reporter Rebecca Sitzes at rsitzes@gannett.com Crews finished repairing the water main break at about 3 p.m. Crews will need to take several hours to repair a large water main break on Mountain Creek Road according to the Tennessee-American Water company The break was first noticed a little after 7 a.m Tennessee-American Spokeswoman Daphney Kirksey tells us it's not clear how many customers are affected that the repair would take between 6 and 8 hours to complete She wants to remind drivers to slow down and use caution when passing through Depend on us to keep you posted on this developing story We all have great ideas on how we would improve our local park and the areas where we can exercise our dogs Here’s your chance to share your ideas for Glenfields Neighbourhood Park in Mountain Creek Sunshine Coast Council is seeking community feedback on two exciting projects in the Glenfields estate: a landscape plan for Glenfields Neighbourhood Park and a dog exercise area in the estate Council needs local feedback on the landscape plan to understand when and how you use Glenfields Neighbourhood Park what you think is working and what you would like to see improved The purpose of this landscape plan is to define the future planning for the park while maintaining what residents and visitors value about the park Your input will help to ensure the draft Landscape Plan best reflects the current and future needs of the local community For more information about the Glenfields Neighbourhood Park landscape plan and to provide feedback you can complete a short online survey by clicking below As a user of the Glenfields Neighbourhood Park you may be interested in also providing input into a proposed dog exercise area within Glenfields Council has identified five possible sites in Glenfields as suitable locations for a dog exercise area Council is seeking community feedback to gauge support for a dog exercise area which identified site might be preferred and how often the community would use it Your input will help Council determine the community demand and the best location for a dog exercise area in Glenfields Click the below button for more information on this project and how you can have your say You can have your say on both projects by completing the short online surveys between Monday Your feedback will help Council prepare a landscape plan for Glenfields Neighbourhood Park reflecting the community’s needs It will also help determine the community demand for a dog exercise area at Glenfields Council has not scheduled construction of the proposed dog exercise area or any park improvements for Glenfields Neighbourhood Park Council will develop them in stages subject to detailed design and available funding in future financial years Sunshine Coast Council is committed to providing high quality open space that supports active and healthy communities The body of a child was recovered Sunday afternoon after it washed on shore in Grand Prairie after a man and child were reportedly swept away near Mountain Creek Lake over the weekend Dallas Fire-Rescue says search teams continued their search Sunday morning to look for the child missing in a creek that feeds Mountain Creek Lake Dallas Fire-Rescue crews were called out for a water rescue in the 2700 block of Mountain Creek Parkway There were reports of a child swept away while fishing in a creek in the area the boy's father jumped in to rescue him and was also swept away and neither of them resurfaced Get top local stories delivered to you every morning with NBC DFW's News Headlines newsletter The creek feeds into the 943-acre Mountain Creek Lake the Dallas Police Department and the Game Warden's Office worked together Saturday to locate the pair Crews had to call off the search at around 7 p.m The Dallas Police Department's dive team led efforts to find the child Sunday morning the child’s body was recovered after it washed up on shore near Mi Familia Park The man's and child's bodies were given to the Medical Examiner's Office which will confirm the identity and cause of death Check back and refresh this page for the latest update People in each division elect a councillor to represent their area All residents vote to elect the mayor who represents the entire Sunshine Coast Representing the whole of the Sunshine Coast Tens of millions of dollars of state government-owned property is sitting empty as the Sunshine Coast grapples with its worst-ever rental crisis Residents are being “cleared” from dozens of Mountain Creek properties acquired by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) for a delayed multimillion-dollar road project the homes are unlikely to be bulldozed any time soon as designs for the project are not due until 2023 when further consultation will also be required This comes as regional rental vacancy rates hit 0.6 per cent and the state’s rental shortage reaches an all-time high As of June 2022, TMR had acquired 120 properties around Marra, Ulmarra and Incana courts, among other locations, as part of the Mooloolah River Interchange (MRI) upgrade. while TMR has reportedly given a deadline of September for others to vacate despite work on the project being at least another year away One Mountain Creek resident said remaining homeowners were in limbo but I would have happily sold it to them and then rented it back,” the resident told Sunshine Coast News The place across from me has been empty for a year We need to shine a light on how tough some of these folks have it.” “Right now there are people who could use those places “When it comes time for me to vacate and I’m homeless I have a camper trailer and a place to put it I’m one of the lucky ones who owns their own home “Not like many of the single-parent families “These are lovely people who have nowhere to go We need some guarantee that we will be looked after until the government needs these homes Can’t they give these people help and somewhere to go?” A TMR spokesperson said the department had been liaising with property owners and tenants affected by the first project stage since January 2022 electricity and telecommunications infrastructure and settlement of soft soils are necessary to prepare the Stage 1 project area for construction,” said the spokesperson “This requires properties affected by Stage 1 to be vacated “As properties within the area gradually become vacant we need to secure them for safety and to deter trespassing “Any potential additional resumptions for future stages will be determined as design work progresses.” The Mooloolah River Interchange project has a lengthy history dating back to the early 2000s The department began purchasing properties in 2001 for a potential transport corridor Between 2007 and 2010 extensive planning was undertaken for the upgrade of the Sunshine Motorway interchange at Mountain Creek and a new connection to Kawana Way across the Mooloolah River as part of the Multi-Modal Transport Corridor (MMTC) study purchased more than $25 million worth of waterfront property for the potential MMTC It was later reported that the government would consider selling off the unneeded properties following community consultation and design variations the Mooloolah River Interchange project was established The interchange is at the convergence of three key network connections — the Sunshine Motorway It will be designed to improve transport links between the new Maroochydore City Centre development Birtinya town centre and the Sunshine Coast University Hospital health precinct governments say average peak period travel speeds on the Sunshine Coast will improve by up to 16 per cent The design is expected to be complete in 2023 when the community will have another opportunity to provide feedback St Vincent de Paul Northern Diocesan president Beryl Rowan said the charity had seen a growing number of Sunshine Coast residents struggling to find accommodation or afford to keep a roof over their head Vinnies Queensland had received more than 2000 calls a week for its support services across the southeast and provided 103,597 nights of accommodation to those in need “We are continuing to see a rise in the need for support in our housing services from residents on the Sunshine Coast who are desperately trying to find affordable the first round of the 2021 Census results revealed the median weekly rent for Sunshine Coast residents has increased more than 18 per cent since 2016 with 13,648 renters paying 30 per cent of their household income on rent “With the competitive rental market across the Sunshine Coast and extremely low rental vacancy rates social housing properties are needed to meet the needs of our most vulnerable community members who simply cannot afford to put a roof over their head.” VERNON — Wesley Flores stood proudly on the awards podium at Special Olympics New Jersey's Winter Games on Tuesday morning He lowered his head to accept a medal won in the intermediate giant slalom then put his fists in the air alongside the other two honorees Flores has been skiing for three years, and also competes in golf, swimming and cycling with Special Olympics New Jersey, as well as a hockey team for people with disabilities None of us are getting scholarships," said Flores a 23-year-old Woodbridge resident who has autism About 400 athletes and Unified partners from around New Jersey participated Monday and Tuesday at Mountain Creek and the National Winter Activity Center in Vernon and Skylands Ice World in Stockholm vying for medals in alpine and cross-country skiing Another 125 athletes and partners are expected to compete in figure skating on Sunday at Codey Arena in West Orange Mountain Creek has hosted Special Olympics New Jersey events for 45 years "It feels amazing," said Sparta High School senior Jamie Brylawski who won gold in Super-G and silver in giant slalom It took the Cumberland County Tech Strive team more than three hours to get all the way to Vernon spent much of the time talking with teammates Michael Frangione told Gromes he was going to win in snowshoe Gromes' reply: "I'm going to beat you very bad." "And I did," he bragged later it was their first time outside Cumberland County it was their first overnight trip away from home "They've never seen a mountain like this," said CCTEC coach Laura Pompper a history and English special education teacher because it's something they've never experienced before." The CCTEC team had done snowshoe training on the beach Team Frosty from Monmouth County practices on the grass and sand at Howell Reserve Todd Smith estimated this was his 25th year helping out at the Winter Games part of a 32-year stretch as a SONJ volunteer A retired Freehold Township police officer Smith is in his fourth year with Team Frosty – which includes his 19-year-old son More: Special Olympics Unified sports give athletes a stage. But is the program inclusive enough? Jake Smith competed in snowshoe on Tuesday but had spent his high school years swimming individual medley and freestyle for Freehold Borough with a snowman in a red-and-white hat on the right side of the jacket and pant leg The athletes also had navy ski hats with Frostys in white across the front a member of the Garfield Board of Education to get purple gear for next year's Winter Games "Everybody from a school district should come see what their kids put in They fall and they get back up – in the cold Founded by Eunice Kennedy Shriver in 1968 Special Olympics was originally a day camp in her backyard for children with intellectual disabilities It has grown into a global movement focusing on bringing people together through sports More than 4 million Special Olympics athletes compete in 32 sports across 207 countries. Special Olympics New Jersey which has about 44,000 athletes and volunteers combined lit the torch at the Opening Ceremony on Monday night you have to lock in and focus," said Wayne Valley junior Chloe Krawczak a second-year Alpine skiing escort at the Winter Games It's even better than a normal competition On the penultimate day of the Australian Volleyball Schools Cup emotions and passion were running high as teammates both on and off the court spurred on their schools And while the results and the tournament points are important for the Year 11 Girls team from Mountain Creek on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast The newly formed side have made the journey to the Schools Cup to represent their school region and community proudly.  Made up of students from Year 11 as well as juniors in year 8 and 10 this team delivered a strong win today that had the side cheering big.  and knows how much the volleyball team means to the school she offers her team the benefit of her first hand knowledge playing at this tournament “I’m so proud of how these girls have come together mentally We didn’t do as well the first couple of days and it’s a big step up I think we’ve all really bonded as a team.  “I went to Mountain Creek as a student from year 7 and we have always come to these tournaments [Schools Cup]… we have amazing volunteers like all the other coaches that can really bring the school and the teams together and allow us to have this [experience],” she said.  Now with one of the best seats in the house Hardstaff is relishing the opportunity to be back at the Australian Schools Cup watching her team go from strength to strength.  “It’s the most rewarding feeling seeing the girls coming together…to see how they have progressed since they’ve been in year 7 has been so amazing To see them play a game just like they did today where they put everything on the line… that’s so worth it for me.  “It’s so nice to be able to step outside our small zone on the Sunshine Coast come here and see such a wide range of talent from all over Australia.  It really puts things into perspective and it’s a great experience for all my girls,” she said.  Mountain Creek’s Zali Bubb is making her return to the Australian Schools Cup and is enjoying her new side and the opportunity to play with different students.  We’ve been having a lot of fun… it’s a new team so we’ve been learning each other’s game and helping each other out.  “It’s amazing at Schools Cup to play all the other States and see the different games and how they come together as teams and work out how we play against those other styles of coaching.  “This team we have brought up some great 8’s grade 10’s… and have an international student from Norway who’s never played volleyball before which is amazing,” she said.  The Australian Volleyball Schools Cup is taking place on the Gold Coast this week from December 3-9. To follow along with the Australian Volleyball Schools Cup action and results, visit the event specific website here and website in this browser for the next time I comment Big Bear Mountain Resort is teaming up with Mammoth Mountain and June Mountain to recognize First Responders We are proud to offer a special thank you to the brave men and women who serve our communities From now until the end of the 24/25 winter season and EMTs are invited to enjoy a complimentary lift ticket at Snow Valley and Bear Mountain every Tuesday and Wednesday simply bring your badge AND driver’s license/identification card to any ticket window on Tuesdays and Wednesdays Recommended For: Intermediate & Families We deeply appreciate your tireless efforts and heroism Your dedication to our safety deserves to be celebrated and we hope this offer allows you to take some well-deserved time on the slopes Already have an account? Log in here Mountain Creek Road is expected to reopen late Thursday evening Events and construction closures will begin this week Some closures are due to a water main break on Mountain Creek Road The dates and times of all closures are listed below The following areas will experience a rolling closure for the annual Lookout Valley Christmas Parade on Saturday Mocs Alumni Drive between Douglas Street and E 4th Street/Mabel Street will be closed Saturday December 14 from 11:00am until 1:00pm for the UTC Graduation Ceremonies Mountain Creek Road in the 1100 block (in front of the Circle K convenience store) is closed due to a water main break The estimated time of reopening will be late this evening Further road repairs will be scheduled soon HWY 27 or Dayton Blvd are the primary detour routes E 8th Street between Broad Street and Market Street will be closed from Friday for construction site materials deliveries Cherry Street between E 8th Street and E MLK Jr Blvd will be closed on Saturday December 14 from 8:00am until 4:00pm for a crane lift Mocs Alumni Drive between Douglas Street and Terrell Owens Way will be closed Monday December 24 for major utility construction E 3rd Street and McCallie Ave are the recommended detours during this closure Email notifications are only sent once a day Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device Lifts will begin running at 9:00am with the last chair at 9:00pm “We are excited to welcome guests back to Mountain Creek for the 2024-2025 season,” said Evan Kovach “Winter arrived early this year and our team has been working around the clock to ensure the resort is ready to take advantage of it and get the season started for our guests  It’s great to see this investment in snowmaking already paying dividends This early opening should set us up for one of our best holiday weeks in a long time as we’ll be taking advantage of any weather opportunities we get to expand terrain.” Conveniently located just one hour outside New York City Mountain Creek Resort offers over 167 acres of winter trails across a variety of terrain nine lifts and three dedicated terrain parks Mountain Creek Resort delivers a true mountain experience both on and off the slopes Mountain Creek Resort is easily accessible for New York New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania residents looking for a world-class resort experience Mountain Creek Resort is actively recruiting new team members for the 2024-2025 winter season. Recognized as a top place to work in New Jersey by the NJ.com and Jersey’s Best Top Workplaces National Survey Mountain Creek Resort is always looking for enthusiastic potential resort employees can look forward to a number of unique perks and incentives such as $16 per hour minimum wage starting rate for full-time part-time and seasonal entry-level positions complimentary all-access season passes for employees and qualifying family members Mountain Creek team members can also expect discounts on food along with free housing for those who qualify In addition, full-time year-round team members can receive unlimited paid time off and paid volunteer time off for those looking to give back to the community. For a full list of open positions and additional details, interested applicants can visit MountainCreek.com/Employment Located in Vernon, NJ, Mountain Creek is the New York Metro area’s premier destination for four-season mountain adventure Just 47 miles from the George Washington Bridge Mountain Creek is easily accessible for New York Adventures at Mountain Creek Resort include skiing and snowboarding Mountain Creek Waterpark and Mountain Creek Zip Tours and lodging at the Appalachian Hotel   Mountain Creek is proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace in the US for three years running Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon The best of New York straight to your inbox We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy New York without spending a thing (as well as some options when you’re feeling flush) Our newsletter hand-delivers the best bits to your inbox Sign up to unlock our digital magazines and also receive the latest news By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. New York If you live in New York City, chances are you don’t have a car. Seventy-six percent of Manhattan and 57 percent of Brooklyn households are car-free this makes life easier—no need to worry about street parking if you like to get out of town for the weekend or even just for a day trip here are several surprisingly easy ways to get to the mountains from New York City for the day or weekend to take advantage of that fresh powder RECOMMENDED: The best ski resorts near NYC Below are some of the best options and how long it takes via car or bus Disclosure: Andy Hirschfeld is Editor-In-Chief of City and Slopes Magazine and OvRride shuttles patrons to and from the mountain three times a week They have pick-up and drop-off spots in downtown Brooklyn at 6am No problem—OvRride offers packages that include lift tickets ranging from a simple one-way bus trip to a round-trip fare lessons with gear rental and everything in between Packages start as low as $65 and go up from there The bus picks up at 4:30am at Times Square Pick-up/drop-off locations and times as well as prices are comparable with their Belleayre options.  Photograph: Courtesy Killington Grand ResortKnown as the “Beast of the East,” this resort is a favorite among East Coast skiers—and for good reason It boasts 1,509 skiable acres and has 155 trails for skiers and riders of all levels to choose from The resort also underwent a major shift that’s great for consumers who like to support local businesses: It was owned by a large company for 17 years the resort is owned and operated by the local community There are several ways to get there without a car you can go for the day—OvRride offers day trips to and from the city once a week It’s an awesome option for the more hardcore skiers and riders among us.  Otherwise, Killington is a solid weekend destination It is accessible via Amtrak’s Ethan Allen Express line which runs between Penn Station and Burlington and there is an hourly bus that will take you to and from the resort They also offer packages that include gear rentals and even lessons Photograph: Courtesy Stratton Mountain ResortStratton Mountain Resort is a great option for skiers and riders of all levels it’s particularly well-suited for beginners as the majority of its terrain caters to novice skiers and riders that doesn’t mean more experienced skiers won’t enjoy themselves—35% of the resort’s terrain is for intermediates and 25% is designated for experts and advanced skiers There are several hotel options, including the Black Bear Lodge. For dining, the Firetower Restaurant and Tavern is a go-to spot It offers an eclectic menu with everything from Ahi Tuna Nachos and burgers to Massaman Curry Stratton is easily accessible via the Stratton Jitney which offers service from New York City on Fridays starting in early January The Jitney departs from midtown Manhattan at 5:30pm with return trips on Sunday and select Mondays during holiday weekends (including MLK Weekend and President’s Day Weekend) 6 hours from New York City via bus or train Photograph: Andrew Hirschfeld for Time Out New YorkWith 111 trails and 600 skiable acres across two peaks, this Vermont mountain is one of the best options which offers season passes to resorts around the world there are several weekend ski package options available.  Its packages also include lift tickets and rentals if needed Photograph: courtesy of Thunder Ridge Ski AreaLocated in Patterson, New York, Thunder Ridge is fairly small—with only 22 trails Its longest run is less than half a mile long It’s not a huge draw for an expert but if you’re just getting started this is a good place to get acquainted with the sport It’s close—it only takes an hour to get there The MTA partnered with the mountain to provide locals with easy access to the mountain with a combination of train and lift ticket which you can buy at any Metro-North kiosk New York stop on the Harlem Line and from there Thunder Ridge operates a free shuttle bus between the station and the ski area.  Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! tiktokfacebooktwitteryoutubeAbout us Contact us 2024: Revised to detail renewed search effort.Crews on Sunday recovered the body of a 6-year-old boy who was swept away after he fell into a creek near Mountain Creek Lake on Saturday afternoon located at 2402 Cardiff Street in Grand Prairie according to a Dallas Fire-Rescue Department spokesperson Searchers located the boy the day after they pulled the body of his father Breaking NewsGet the latest breaking news from North Texas and beyond GoogleFacebookBy signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy Dallas Fire-Rescue crews responded at about 1:40 p.m Saturday after a 911 caller reported a boy was swept into the water near the 2700 block of Mountain Creek Parkway Dallas Fire-Rescue spokesperson Jason Evans said in a Saturday afternoon news release The boy and his father were fishing at the creek at the time The boy’s father jumped into the water to attempt a rescue Responders from three agencies — Dallas Fire-Rescue the Dallas Police Department and game wardens with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department — began a search for the father and son The body of the father was recovered around 5 p.m 7.35am: Three stable patients were transported to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a two-vehicle and bicycle crash on Bradman Avenue at Maroochydore at 6.30am 6.10am: It should be a sunny weekend on the Sunshine Coast The BOM predicts showers on Friday before a fine weekend when there should be just a slight chance of a shower with temperatures ranging between 12 to 22 degrees Celsius with light to 20kmh winds 12.30pm: Paramedics were assessing a patient following a vehicle and bicycle crash on Gibson Road and Eumundi Noosa Road at Noosaville at 11.40am One patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition after the incident 11.10am: A patient in a stable condition was transported to Nambour Hospital following a two-vehicle crash on Ann Street 7.25am: A stable patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital after a truck and vehicle crash on Beerburrum Road and Steve Irwin Way at Beerburrum at 3.48pm yesterday 2pm: A man in a stable condition has been airlifted to hospital by a rescue helicopter after an incident with a mower at a private property at Reesville The RACQ LifeFlight Sunshine Coast Rescue helicopter crew airlifted the man this afternoon after the mower he was operating rolled The aeromedical crew was tasked to the property about 1pm and was able to land the chopper on a nearby road The crew worked with Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics to treat the man for arm and leg injuries was airlifted to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition It was the second rescue mission today for the Sunshine Coast crew after earlier airlifting a man injured in a car accident in the Bundaberg region 11.05am: Two stable patients were transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a two-vehicle crash on Brightwater Boulevard and Kawana Way at Mountain Creek at 8.50am 8.25am: A stable patient was transported to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a fall from a bicycle into a parked truck on Oceanic Drive and Wyanda Drive at Bokarina at 6.31am 4.05pm: A 39-year-old male police officer has been suspended from the Queensland Police Service The Senior Constable has been issued a Notice To Appear for one count each of Assault Occasioning Bodily Harm relating to an alleged incident that occurred whilst off-duty He is due to appear in the Maroochydore Magistrates Court on May 16 8.45am: A stable patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a bicycle and bus incident on Mudjimba Beach Road and Mudjimba Esplanade at Mudjimba at 7.29am 7.15am: A stable female was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital with facial injuries following a single-vehicle rollover on Karawatha Street and Dixon Road at Buderim at 2.45am 7.15am: One stable patient has been transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a bicycle incident on Weyba Road at Noosaville at 1.23pm yesterday 1pm: One stable patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a two-vehicle crash on the corner Bowen Road and Steve Irwin Way 1pm: One stable patient with a leg injury was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a motorcycle crash on Gold Creek Road 7am: One stable patient was transported to Nambour Hospital and one stable patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a two-vehicle crash on Saint Andrews Drive For older news see here Sunshine Coast News respects the privacy of those facing tragic and traumatic events, so we will rarely identify anyone facing those circumstances. However, we also understand that a news article may assist in informing the public, maintaining public safety and helping educate others. If you have a breaking news tip, on-the-spot photos or other story idea, please get in contact via email to: news@sunshinecoastnmews.com.au Police say no injuries have been reported. A portion of Dayton Boulevard is closed because of a crash outside Mountain Creek Chiropractic. A car is flipped across from the Food City on Dayton Blvd. This is a developing story & will be updated. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. Watch 29sYesterday’s hail storm brought down trees at Mountain Creek, near Buderim in the Sunshine Coast. Mountain Creek Resort’s new tubing center opened Saturday Located at the resort’s Cobblestone Village ride the magic carpet lift to the top of the hill the tubing center will expand to accommodate more lanes and guests Make reservations online at mountaincreek.com/activities-events/snowtubing/ “We’re thrilled to welcome guests back this Saturday for what’s one of the earliest starts ever for tubing here at Mountain Creek,” said general manager Evan Kovach and we’ve been able to produce enough snow at the tubing center to have several lanes shaped and groomed “Whether it’s families looking for a fun morning or afternoon activity or even adults looking for date night ideas Riders must be at least 42 inches tall to ride alone; those between 36 inches and 42 inches are required to ride in a tandem tube or chain link with a responsible adult Parking for the tubing center is available in the Vernon general parking lot The ski slopes at Mountain Creek opened Saturday That was one of the earliest starts to the winter season in years for the resort, which has a new, state-of-the-art, $5 million fully automated snow-making system. Vernon Peak will be open from noon to 9 p.m Vernon Peak and South Peak both will be open from 9 a.m usual operating hours will resume for the rest of the season Mountain Creek offers more than 167 acres of winter trails with a variety of terrain go online to mountaincreek.com/skiing-riding/mountain-report/snow-overview/