WEATHER REPORT AND TIDES A partly cloudy Monday will bring a slight chance of showers to the region, particularly in the late morning and afternoon. The weather bureau has listed minimal to medium chances of wet weather for the Coast leading well into the weekend. Maximum temperatures will vary today, with Maleny expected to reach 28C, Maroochydore and Noosa Heads 29C and Nambour and Caloundra 30C. Low tide was at 3.10am at 0.18m and high tide will reach 2.03m at 9.33am. The next low tide is scheduled for 3.52pm at 0.35m and high tide at 9.53pm at 1.72m.
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Mr Hobson told the
Daily the spirits tax, which is the third highest in the world and almost 10 times higher than the US rate, was harmful to the Coast economy s Covid recovery. We re very happy as a conscientious business to contribute to the community through tax, he said. (But) the tax on spirits is very unfair and regressive in that it s multiple-times higher than the equivalent tax on lower alcohol beverages, including beer. Having already claimed the maximum rebate of $100,000 this financial year due to the economic impacts of the pandemic, Mr Hobson said the distillery was unable to expand.