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Eddie Franklin is a sports reporter at the Sunshine Coast Daily and Noosa News, as well as CODE Sports. After growing up and graduating high school/university in the region, he covers a wide range of sports. He is passionate about bringing people together through his storytelling abilities.

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Eddie Franklin

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Kane, Anthony, Mahono and David from Metropolitan West at the QLD Secondary Schools Rugby League Carnival

BIG GALLERY: Future stars kick off state championships

The best of the state’s junior rugby league talent is on the Coast as players push to be picked in representative teams. SEE THE PICS

Sunshine Coast

From L-R Frank Ewans, Ferre De Deyne, Errol Morrison, Cam McGowen, Carol Davies, Michael Barber, Bruce Hamilton

Coast motorcyclists sharpen up for a good cause

Riders put on their best suits, combed their beards and put on their finest bow ties to take part in the 10th anniversary of the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride.

Sport

Sunshine Coast Grammar product Louis Werchon has enjoyed a big pre-season with the Queensland Academy of Sevens and Queensland Reds. Picture: Brendan Hertel/QRU

Teen rugby star mixes it with Australia’s best

Coast teenager Louis Werchon is ready to take his game to the next level after taking part in a Wallabies training camp.

Sunshine Coast

Joel and Sarah Hood's daughter Maeve is the face of this event to raise awareness about and money for Mitochondrial disease. Picture by Wayne Taylor 21st August 2019

Walkers hit ‘bloody long’ trail to support brave Maeve

Coast parents Joel and Sarah Wood will channel their daughter’s fighting spirit when they set off on a “bloody long walk” in support of families like theirs.

Community News

Proposed project layout. Picture Noosa Council

Upgrade works start for busy Tewantin intersection

Works to fix Tewantin’s busiest intersection are expected to begin in late 2021 as part of a $9.8m bypass upgrade.

Sport

Troy Ware in action at Maryborough speedway. Picture 44 Photography

Ware beats the odds to take out inaugural cup

After a car destroying crash last season and a delayed start to the 2020-21 campaign, Troy Ware has overcome huge adversity to win the inaugural Fraser Coast Cup.

Sport

Roos roaring to represent state in stiff competition

Two of the Sunshine Coast’s best female AFL players have been selected to represent their state in what will be a step closer to their AFLW dream.

Sport

Andrew Grassi Kelaher in front of his new mural in Tewantin

Artist captures Tewantin’s spirit with stunning mural

A new mural that captures a Coast suburb’s defining features is being celebrated by the artist and residents.

Sport

Celebrity Netball Match to launch start of Netfest.More than 2000 participants in 256 teams from Australia and New Zealand will play in the countrys largest mass participation netball carnival.The four-day celebration of all things netball will be staged the Maroochydore Multi-Sports Complex and Mooloolaba Beach.Romelda Aiken from the Queensland Firebirds keeps an eye on the ball.

Netfest bosses can major Coast event over COVID fears

Netball Australia has cancelled this year’s NetFest event on the Sunshine Coast due to “ongoing uncertainty” caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Sport

Sam 'The Surgeon' Cameron-Hands all smiles at his professional boxing debut. Picture: The Boxing Shop

Boxer focuses on student life before chasing glory in ring

It took a Sunshine Coast boxer less than 30 seconds to win his debut professional fight but he is not letting his excitement for a life in the ring limit his career options.

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