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Queensland Corrective Services confirmed to the Daily it did not have Mr Young in custody or supervision when asked on Thursday. Court of Appeal officers confirmed Mr Young had been bailed to an address in Sippy Downs and he would have to notify the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions of any change in circumstance. He would also have to provide details of any overseas travel in advance and direct contact with prosecution witnesses was restricted other than for Church-related activi...

Premium Content Subscriber only Neighbourhood Watch Sippy Downs has revealed it would expand its branch after 50 homes were broken into and more than 10 cars were stolen from the growing community. Residents of new estate Harmony have been invited to join the Sippy Downs branch following a community meeting between the neighbourhoods. The current team of 10 committee members and 20 volunteers has been working to keep the streets safe since 2015, but has put a call out for more volunteers in ...

Emergency food flown to campers cut off by swollen creeks We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss Emergency food flown to campers cut off by swollen creeks Normal text size Advertisement The rainfall has eased across Queenslands south-eastern corner but swollen Scenic Rim creeks have surrounded 11 campers, cutting off their access to essential supplies. The Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter, usually used for surf lifesaving operations, was sent to...

King tide smashes Gold Coast surf club again, Bribie Island could split forever We’re sorry, this service is currently unavailable. Please try again later. Dismiss King tide smashes Gold Coast surf club again, Bribie Island could split forever Normal text size Advertisement For the second day, a king tide has lapped at the doors of a Gold Coast surf club, as Tuesdays surging waves left a thick layer of seafoam around the building. The huge tide has not been the only unusual weather event, wit...

Premium Content Subscriber only Just under $2 million later and Chancellors Tavern have a new look venue and menu inspired by the growth of the town. Renovations on the family-friendly venue in Sippy Downs started in September. Sunshine Coast Council approved the $1.8 million development application on behalf of Australia Venue Co in July. The former drive-through bottle shop which had been closed for 15 years was demolished and transformed into a sports bar with TAB facilities including 75 inc...

Mooloolaba Chamber of Commerce president Graeme Juniper said he struggled to understand the councils logic. He said carpark users should not pay for construction, given the council sold the ground level Brisbane Rd carpark for $7.2 million for the future development of a hotel. Mr Juniper said the cost of the councils development of retail spaces at the carpark should also not be passed on to users of the facility. "(They) developed retail components in there- thats not the problem of ratep...

Councillor Maria Suarezs alternate motion to delay the decision was defeated. Here is how each councillor voted:   Vote: Against Cr Suarez and Cr Hungerfords motions, signalled support for officers recommendation. Cr Jamieson was supportive of a user pays system in favour of charging ratepayers for construction. It was estimated a charge of $18 a year would apply to every ratepayer annually for 20 years if the carpark was free to use.   Vote: Against Cr Suarez and Cr Hungerfords motions...