The road rules quiz driving Aussies crazy

A seemingly simple road rules question has gotten the better of many Aussie drivers, with motorists unable to decide on the correct answer.

Sunshine Coast Sport’s 30 Greatest – 11 to 20

THE list includes athletes who started their sporting journey on the Sunshine Coast or lived in the region whilst competing.

Coast millionaire CEO slammed for ‘childish’ behaviour

A successful businessman was slammed for behaving like a child as he avoided fronting court on minor drug charges for more than a year.

Bronco legend’s surprising career change

When Kerrod Walters retired from footy, he didn’t know where his next pay cheque was coming from. But now business is booming after a career change six years ago.

End of an era as local icon closes its doors for last time

After 14 years of catering to an alternative crowd with music, comics and collectables, this underground marketplace is shutting up shop.

‘No words’: Coast mum dies from sudden heart condition

A Sunshine Coast mother has died after what she thought was a bout of sickness turned out to be something a lot worse.

Thieves ‘with taste’ empty fridge, leave behind XXXX

They might be rotten thieves, but considering they left behind the XXXX Gold, at least they’re thieves “with taste”.

Family’s tribute for son who in death saves three lives

Three lives have been saved by the selflessness of 21-year-old Jacob Mabb, who died after a motorbike crash in Bali.

Seventeen injured in multiple Coast crashes

Seventeen people have been injured in three separate crashes on the Sunshine Coast, including one that blocked northbound lanes of the M1 Bruce Highway.

Child suffered seizure at public lagoon

A young boy thought to have been involved in a near-drowning incident at a southeast Queensland public lagoon had a medical episode, says the local council.

‘Shut down’ mango stall makes sweet return

After a brief brush with oblivion a popular Maroochydore mango stall is back up and running.

Fisherman rescued after capsizing off Brunswick Heads

The importance of logging on and logging off was highlighted when a fisherman in his runabout capsized offshore.

Top 10 excuses for skipping community service

QUEENSLAND Corrective Services has released their top 10 excuses for not complying with parole orders and some serious whoppers have made the list.

Ergon worker accused of raping woman in motel room

A MAN accused of raping a woman in a Rockhampton motel room had met her in a nearby beer garden hours before.

Finger snap as Kiwi joke misses mark

A BOOZY Christmas party quickly soured when a woman dressed as a reindeer snapped a work colleague’s finger.

Business student pleads guilty to robbery

Robbing an 18-year-old as he was walking home from a night out in Mooloolaba got this business student more than just the $50 he took from his victim’s wallet.

Sing along with Ariel at screening of The Little Mermaid

The 1989 Disney classic will be shown on the big screen this weekend

‘Top of food chain’ drug gang leaders busted in raid

Alleged leaders of a major drug syndicate operating on the Coast have been arrested in a dramatic raid where police seized guns, cash and drugs.

Syndicate Items Seized

Bruce Hwy meltdown adds to heatwave frustrations

The Bruce Hwy is at a standstill travelling south of the Sunshine Coast, adding to frustrations for motorists on a sweltering summer day.

Fire on the beach: Camper’s terrifying blaze photos

A camper has captured the moment a massive bushfire reached the beach at one of the region’s most popular tourist destinations.

Bali crash victim clings to life in Brisbane hospital

Motorbike crash victim Jacob Mabb is clinging to life in a Brisbane hospital after being flown back to Australia from Bali. The 21-year-old former Sunshine Coast surfing instructor remains in a critical condition after the mercy flight.

‘Rest in peace mate’: Bushfire tragedy shocks CQ community

Loss of popular young Rolleston man, who died trying to save his family’s property, devastates town and region.

‘Just shattering’: Family loses everything from fire

A Deepwater couple have tragically been dealt a horror blow – they’ve lost everything after bushfires ripped through their property. But there was one piece of good news, their dog Percy was saved by firefighters after the family was forced to leave him behind during evacuations.

Man charged after dog dies in locked car

Queensland man allegedly sat in Coffs Harbour pub drinking while pup died in a locked car on one of the hottest days of spring.

Tropical cyclone set to form within 24 hours

A SIGNIFICANT tropical cyclone is expected to form off the coast of Queensland within the next 24 hours.

Why Mayor was arrested by CCC

The Chronicle can reveal the criminal conduct the former Fraser Coast Mayor is accused of.

Big read: Why more monster fires are coming

CLIMATE change. It’s been coined as the “biggest global health threat of the 21st century” and Queensland is smack bang in the middle of it right now.

Dead baby left on road after falling from funeral car roof

A private funeral contracting service has been suspended after the body of an infant was left on the side of a Coast road and found by workers after it fell from the roof of a vehicle transporting bodies to Brisbane morgue.

Gold Coast boat lands monster marlin

A boat is on its way back to the Gold Coast with a monster black marlin that may even break records.

CCTV captures brutal Ocean Street knock-out punch

Plasterer Brae Aidan Furlong’s single drunken punch laid out an Ocean Street reveller, leaving him with bleeding on the brain.

Incredible images of CQ fire zones from the air

Scenes of devastation and triumph from the emergency zone

Kabra and Stanwell area, Thursday November 29

Aerial views of Kabra and Stanwell, Thursday November 29

Family’s life-or-death race against time to get son home

Jacob Mabb’s parents are desperately trying to fly their son out of Bali for a shot at survival after a motorbike crash left him in an induced coma.

Second fire breaks out west of Sunshine Coast

A second fire at Wamuran has been contained and firefighters will continue to monitor the area.

Cruel twist for family who lost son to fatal crash

Fletcher family fighting to save business and home after RCR Tomlinson collapse and hundreds of thousands worth of unpaid bills.

Half-naked man jailed for flashing bum at magistrate

A MAN has been jailed for contempt after he repeatedly flashed his bum to a Coast magistrate during a bizarre court appearance.

MP in secret lycra video for Ring Road dollars

‘I’m hoping they will believe the threat is real where I release my inner Beyonce’

Outback work helped young woman recover from tragedy

SHE has been gripped with heartbreak and tragedy, but this outback woman is refusing to let her life become a “sob story”.

Dryland trial is opening doors for Coalstoun Lakes

Coalstoun Lakes farmers have hailed the success of a dry-land cotton trial.

VIDEO: Sharks make 1000km journey to the Coast

WATCH: How Sea Life Sunshine Coast transported its newest residents into their new home

Boyfriend ‘thirsty’ after fatal fall

AS Dan Shearin’s girlfriend lay dying, he allegedly told two strangers trying desperately to save her that he was thirsty and going to get a drink.

Bill Furler remembered: God’s great Aussie adventurer

TRIBUTE: Dad had one of those smiles which would open up his face so much it would close his eyes.

Bill Furler tribute

Bill Furler is being remembered as a modern day missionary after more than 40 years of sharing the Christian faith around the world.

Grass growers say they have the solution to beach erosion

A CHEAP and simple solution for beach erosion could be sitting on our doorstep.

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100-year-old Anne still loves station life

THREE shots ringing out over Katherine signalled the threat of Japanese bombers.

Man, 33, stabbed in chest after dispute near Childers

A MAN has been stabbed in the chest then hit by a car after an altercation at a rural property.

Bob Sherwell and Joel Baker skydive for charity

Bob Sherwell, who is about to turn 87, shares his second charity skydive with Pastor Joel Baker, of Flametree Baptist Church.

North Burnett peanut farmer welcomes rain

Peanut farmer, who received 100mm in two weeks, has welcomed the recent rainfall.