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Bimini Plesser will be reporting for The Australian, The Courier-Mail and The Sunshine Coast Daily as one of this year’s News Corp Cadets. Bimini is no stranger to News however, having previously worked in breaking news for the Courier-Mail. Her passion for journalism began in school, eventually leading her to obtain a Bachelor of Journalism from UQ and begin the News Corp Cadetship in 2024.

Bimini Plesser

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Sunshine Coast

2000 responses: Controversial foreshore plan’s massive overhaul

The controversial masterplan to redevelop the Noosaville foreshore has been given the green light after community backlash forced the council back to the drawing board.

Hyperlocal

The award winners of the 2025 Sunshine Coast Biosphere Community Awards. Picture: Contributed

Innovators, champions honoured at 2025 community awards

From arts, the environment and young people, to business, innovation and senior citizens, The Sunshine Coast Biosphere Community Awards 2025 have showcased hardworking locals. SEE LIST OF WINNERS.

PollEducation

Caloundra South School Artist Impression.

FIRST LOOK: Flash school plans unveiled in fast-growing region

The Queensland government has pledged to build a primary school on the Sunshine Coast but refuses to comment on its negotiations with the state’s teachers. TAKE OUR POLL.

VideoSunshine Coast

Jess Tanner's Hyundai i30 was burnt in a seemingly random fire in Noosaville on Tuesday, June 17.

WATCH: Car destroyed by flames in riverside car park

Residents were shocked to find a burning car at the edge of a Sunshine Coast park.

UPDATEDEmergency Services

Sunshine Coast man charged after fire destroys mobile home, campers

A 27-year-old man has been charged with multiple counts of arson and wilful damage after a fire tore through a Sunshine Coast rest stop used by campers and the homeless, destroying a motorhome and camper trailers.

Business

Kirbys Road Environment Reserve. Picture: Dr Ken Wishaw and Dr Geoff Simon.

Cosmic reserve potential star in future tourism plans

A Queensland council’s proposed protection of its hinterland’s stunning night sky could bolster astro-tourism in the area with the plan open for public feedback.

VideoPolice & Courts

Police have released fresh footage of the two people who allegedly pulled up alongside a car while riding an e-bike and discharged a fire extinguisher.

Police hunt e-bike riders in alleged fire extinguisher attack on car, baby

Police have released fresh footage of two people who allegedly pulled up alongside a car while riding an e-bike and discharged a fire extinguisher, injuring a five-month-old baby.

Emergency Services

Elderly woman fighting for life after car hits power pole

Two elderly people suffered serious injuries with a woman fighting for life after a car crashed into a power pole north of Brisbane.

QLD Politics

BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos April 2, 2025: Deb FrecklingtonAttorney-General of QueenslandGeneral coverage from inside parliamentary sitting day, including Question Time, at Queensland Parliament House in Brisbane.Picture: NewsWire / John Gass

‘Grub, shameful’: Ugly scenes in parliament over Sosso appointment

Attorney-General Deb Frecklington labelled Steven Miles a “grub” before apologising and withdrawing in a fiery Question Time sitting this morning. FOLLOW LIVE

Nutrition

The diet Joe Rogan follows is doing you more harm than good

‘Real food’ diets, including the carnivore regime, encourages people to ditch carbs, fruits and vegetables for meat, eggs and milk. But they have a dark secret you need to know.

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