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Court told candidate said sex acts with girl were consensual

A former political candidate accused of raping a 14-year-old girl adamantly claimed he was not a paedophile, a court heard.

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03rd March 2021 12:03 PM

Former candidate for Fisher Joey Myer heard from a former love interest in the second day of his trial. Picture: Iain Curry

How ‘hellish’ ordeal inspired Dickson’s state election bid

In his darkest moments, former One Nation Queensland leader Steve Dickson said his depression was such that it could have...

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13th Aug. 2020 2:08 PM

Former LNP MP and One Nation Queensland leader Steve Dickson announced he will run as an independent for Buderim in the upcoming State election. Pic Annette Dew

The non-voters facing fines after Coast council election

Almost 70,000 Coast residents failed to vote at the council election and now some of them could be fined. Find out who...

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06th Aug. 2020 11:08 AM

The Sunshine Coast Council election polling booth on March 28 at Hungerford Hall in Nambour. Picture: John McCutcheon

Council cash: Campaign donation tallies revealed

What does it take to win a seat on Sunshine Coast Council? Campaign donation tallies have revealed the figures.

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06th May 2020 10:05 AM

NEW FACES: The 2020-24 Sunshine Coast Council takes time out from their meeting for a staggered, 1.5 metre distance group photo.

Councillor’s lessons learned over a lifetime in hinterland

Upon leaving school aged 15, Winston Johnston began a lengthy career filled with community commitment, business ownership...

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16th April 2020 12:04 PM

HINTERLAND: Winston Johnston is the new Division 5 councillor, he is returning to local government after 12 years focusing on his general insurance business. Photo: John McCutcheon / Sunshine Coast Daily

Incoming councillor says mood shift must stay in mind

A palpable shift in the community prior to the election is what Maria Suarez hopes her new colleagues will keep in mind.

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16th April 2020 12:04 AM

Maria Suarez is the new Division 9 councillor. Photo: John McCutcheon / Sunshine Coast Daily

‘I’ll go again’: Young challenger buoyed by results

An animal lover and uni student who managed to take more than 20 per cent of votes against a safe councillor says changes...

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14th April 2020 2:04 PM

Division 6 candidate Siobhan Gosper speaks at a Sunshine Coast Daily election forum in Buderim in March.

Ambitious runner-up vows to return for round two

Cortney Claridge was one of the last two standing in Division 10 , and today was firm in her resolve to have another run at...

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14th April 2020 11:04 AM

AMBITIOUS: Cortney Claridge said she was humbled by the support of Division 10 throughout a campaign during which she asked voters to challenge their perception of a politician.

FIRST LOOK: Fresh faces among veterans in new council mix

After more than two anxious weeks of counting, the make-up of the new Sunshine Coast Council has been all but revealed with...

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14th April 2020 5:04 AM

The votes have been counted with some councillors maintaining their positions and fresh faces joining the mix.

Hungerford locked in with landslide victory

Incumbent candidate Ted Hungerford has claimed a landslide victory in Division 7 of Sunshine Coast Council.

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13th April 2020 6:04 PM

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