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Prime Minister Julia Gillard called a Federal Election for August 21, 2010.
Work began on Sunshine Coast Airport’s frst council bus stop.
Mining company Orica outraged residents with a proposal to build an explosives warehouse at Moy Pocket Quarry.
Queensland fshermen staged a protest against the Gillard. Keep your fnger on the pulse Government’s plans to expand no-fshing zones across Australia.
The coast’s new water supplier, Unitywater, was inundated with complaints and queries following the frst roll-out of new separate water bills.
The man responsible for the 100% Pure New Zealand campaign, George Hickton, visited the Sunshine Coast to help the region create a new tourism brand.
Independent MP Bob Katter proposed to split Queensland into two separate states.
Noosa architect Lindy Atkin was crowned Outstanding Business Woman of the Year at the Sunshine Coast Business Women’s Network awards.
A survey released by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland showed the economic outlook for the region was the worst it had ever been, with sales and revenue, proftability, employment
and capital expenditure all down.
A staffng restructure at Sunshine Coast Grammar School attracted widespread criticism from the community and the Independent Education Union.
Three local restaurants - Berardo’s,Wasabi and Spirit House - were ranked in the top 10 restaurants in regional Queensland in the Australian Gourmet Traveller awards.
The state government granted council an extension to fnalise plans for the proposed Palmview development.
The Caloundra Chamber Of Commerce and Industry Business Awards were held.
The State Government unveiled plans to introduce high-speed commuter trains to the Sunshine Coast.
Premier Anna Bligh announced the Caloundra Aerodrome would stay at its current location.
Council revealed it was considering introducing paid parking near local hospitals and beach areas.