Dog swallows hook in baiting attempt
Henry the Cavoodle is lucky to be alive after swallowing a discarded fish hook in a suspected baiting attempt.
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$200 million to be invested into Noosa
Noosa Council has earmarked an investment of more than $200 million in capital and maintenance work over the next decade.
Man who stabbed family to death seeks mum’s life insurance
A Toowoomba man stabbed his mother and sister to death, then made a bold appeal from behind bars to access their life insurance payout – now a hearing into the matter has made a decision on what monies he will receive.
Walkerston retiree proud as punch about monster mango
“ABOUT a 1kg one is rare – I’ve had about three of those – but this one I didn’t even know was on the tree.”
Ducklings’ lucky escape thanks to ingenious bag hack
WATCH: Five ducklings had a lucky escape at Glenview yesterday, thanks to a Sunshine Coast woman’s ingenious hack.
Internet goes nuts for Cyclone Penny
Weather watchers are finding it too hard to handle an unsolicited weather pic of Tropical Cyclone Penny.
War hero’s dying wish finally granted
A Queensland war hero’s dying wish has finally been granted after his World War II medals were flown 14,000km to his home town.
Brisbane Uber drivers commuting 360km for fares
Uber drivers from Brisbane are reportedly making four-hour trips into regional Queensland for the chance to cash in on high demand.
Sharks spotted, beaches closed but chopper patrols cancelled
SUMMER holidays are in full swing and swimmers are flocking to our beaches, but authorities are urging people to be “shark smart”.
Return home costs man his job, licence and $2000
It wasn’t the homecoming he’d expected when this former resident was locked up for a night, fined and disqualified from driving which will ultimately cost him his job.
‘Funny old fella’: Beloved grandfather killed in crash
The man killed in a New Year’s Day crash in southeast Queensland has been remembered as a doting father to six children and grandfather to 14.
Cemetery ‘disgrace’ leaves mourners disgusted
Sunken ‘hazardous’ graves and lack of attention has residents demanding change at a Sunshine Coast cemetery, with council vowing more will be done.
The rain forecast that will bring tears to your eyes
An onion, some ordinary table salt and a naked eye is all Hally Herrmann needs to predict the future. And he’s adamant his method has not let him down in 60 years.
‘Big Al’ confirmed as casualty of Saraji mine NYE accident
The name of the man who died on New Year’s Eve at Saraji mine has been released
No memory of brutal New Year’s coward attack
Josh Leighton has had a horror start to 2019, after a brutal, unprovoked attack left him in hospital with a significant head injury and no memory what happened.
Tributes flow for miner killed in dozer tragedy
Friends and family devastated by the loss of a ‘great man’.
Mining giant speaks out after worker dies in Bowen Basin
MINING operator BMA says its workers are mourning the loss of one of their own follow the death of a man at a Bowen Basin mine.
Rare riverfront opportunity opens up
One of the Sunshine Coast’s most lucrative blank canvases has hit the market.
Shock at death of ‘gentle giant’
A dedicated teacher and loving dad-of-three has been remembered as a hero after he was struck and killed by a car in southeast Queensland this week.
‘Record’ numbers flock to nude beach
NATURISTS say the trial has “transformed beach culture” and to their knowledge “sex pests” and lewd behaviour have been absent these holidays.
Tributes flow for young father after tragic NYE death
POLICE reveal more information about stabbing at Andergrove.
BUSTED: Driver asleep at the wheel with stubbie under arm
Police charge man found passed out in luxury stolen car on New Year’s Day.
Revolving door of councillors sees $1m bill
The revolving door of Ipswich City Council mayors has resulted in a $1.5 million bill to ratepayers.
Man dies in accident on mine site: Mackay police
POLICE confirm death of unidentified man caused by “industrial incident”.
Stolen Audi clocks speeds above 130km/h during chase
POLICE observed the stolen car travelling westbound on the highway.
Drone’s eye view: One month on from ravaging fires
As the grass starts to shoot and the landscape turns green, it’s hard to believe it has only been a month since fires ravaged central Queensland.
Father claims ‘blindness’ to overturn sexual abuse plea
A father found guilty of sexually abusing his three daughters tried to have his convictions overturned citing concerns from his legal team in court.
The battle little fighter almost lost twice
A mother is hoping to celebrate her daughter’s birthday back at home after almost losing her baby girl not once, but twice.
Snake catcher feeling the heat with eastern browns spike
Sweltering temperatures are keeping one snake catcher on his toes as the season enters its busiest stretch.
Workplace inferno to burn for days
Staff can do nothing but watch as a raging fire tears through 100 tonnes of cardboard, turning their Sunshine Coast workplace into an inferno which will burn for days.
Devastating blaze claims man’s home
A MAN has been left homeless after a blaze ripped through his house and very nearly destroyed neighbouring properties early Friday morning.
The photo that launched model to stardom
Jade Foster struggled in the school yard for years before a single photo brought him 150,000 Instagram followers overnight.
Woman desperate for $50k surgery after Bali accident
A dream holiday has turned into a nightmare for a Sunshine Coast woman who needs urgent surgery to remove her ‘stomach from her chest’ after an accident on a swing in Bali.
Workers evacuated, smoke spreads from large industrial fire
Workers have been evacuated and smoke is spreading from a business after a yard full of cardboard caught on fire in southeast Queensland.
Coolum Beach industrial fire
Multiple fire crews responded to Carters Transport at Coolum Beach after a massive fire broke out in the yard on Friday.
Packages of white powder wash up on Queensland shores
Queensland Police Service are seeking public assistance after two one-kilogram parcels of white powder were located washed up on Queensland beaches.
‘Like losing part of your heart’: Bindi still heartbroken
Bindi Irwin has opened up about the heartbreak of losing a parent, saying she was still coping with the tragic loss of her father, Steve.
Woman charged after man stabbed in head
A woman has been charged after a man was allegedly stabbed several times in the head and torso at a southeast Queensland home.
‘Creative wonderland’ kicks off as best Woodford yet
GALLERY: All the best bits from day one the 33rd annual Woodford Folk Festival
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REVEALED: Top 20 bogan baby names for 2018
Hold on to your hi-vis trucker caps… 2018’s most epic bogan names are here. Spare a thought for the babies crawling around with these monikers.
Queensland man gets ultimate Christmas present
A young Queensland man has vowed to continue his Christmas holidays indefinitely after winning $10 million on Christmas Day.
‘Vigilante’ dad beats daughter’s friend with bat
Wielding a baseball bat, an angry dad made a young man sit on a chair before beating him.
Dad goes to incredible lengths to see daughter
After realising his flight attendant daughter was rostered to work right through the festive period, this dad came up with a brilliant plan.
Woodford Folk Festival: What’s new this time?
WATCH: The iconic Woodford Folk Festival returns on Thursday and boy have they delivered once more, with a monster 1214 events on offer.
Python enjoys Christmas feast at expense of pet owner
Humans weren’t the only ones nursing full bellies this Christmas – so was a 3m python who had preyed on a family pet.
WATCH: Shark swims at crowded beach
A lifesaver has herded a shark from a gutter close to the shore as holiday makers swim nearby.
Good news for motorists as servo extends 99c fuel offer
The promotion, as a Christmas gift to residents, was only supposed to run between Christmas Eve and 11.59pm on Christmas Day.
Christmas mayhem for Coast street without power
While most people were preparing their Christmas feast yesterday morning, disaster struck for residents at one Sunshine Coast street when their power was cut.
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