That wasn t the first time he was ordered off the roads. Devine had been disqualified absolutely in 1991, but given his licence back seven years later. The driver has successfully overturned an absolute disqualification once again, a court decision published on Friday revealed. After a hearing, Judge Gary Long had to consider Devine s conduct, his lengthy criminal and traffic history, and the significant community interest in the safety of all road users. On the other hand, the applicant has produced sufficient material to confirm that during his incarceration he has made significant steps towards facilitating his rehabilitation, Judge Long said. Devine s application to the court, filed on the very day he became eligible to apply, showed he had obtained new qualifications and sought help with his drug addiction and life skills.
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Subscriber only A FireTech laboratory and improved fire break are in the works for Noosa thanks to $2 million in grants from the State Government. More than $11 million has been approved for a range of Queensland projects that will help with the economic and social recovery in communities that were heavily impacted by last year s bushfires. Noosa Shire Council will share in the funding with $1,894,000 approved to establish a FireTech Laboratory in Noosa $110,000 to help in reducing vegetation and fuel load on a several rural roads. Firefighters on David Low Way, Peregian Beach in the 2019 bushfires. Photo Patrick Woods / Sunshine Coast Daily.
A Coolum Beach cyclist is urging drivers to pay attention and avoid distractions after she was hit and severely injured in a collision. Ariane Monticeli Da Silveira was riding south along David Low Way at Peregian in October when a driver coming in the opposite direction turned right suddenly into a side street at full speed and did not see her. Ariane Monticeli Da Silveira is recovering after being seriously injured when she was hit by a car in Peregian. Picture: Patrick Woods. Ms Monticeli Da Silveira said the car would have been travelling at around 60km/h when she was hit by the front of the vehicle, flipped twice and landed on a traffic island.
Today s headlines: Cyclist s warning, pedophile to be freed Ariane Monticeli Da Silveira’s life has changed since she was hit by a car while riding her bike in Peregian. Picture: Patrick Woods.
News 16th Dec 2020 5:45 AM Good morning Sunshine Coast. Here s your daily wrap of the most important local stories and everything happening across the region.
WEATHER, TIDES AND BEACH REPORT Rainy skies will continue to cloud over the region as the weather bureau predicts a 70 per cent chance of showers today. There will be tops of 28-29C across the Coast and the fire danger remains low to moderate.
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