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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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Dad rises for fight of his life after cruel cancer blow

A Noosa dad is fighting for his life as his family and the wider community support him in his battle with aggressive cancer.

Sport

Coast stars ‘full of excitement’ ahead of AFLW draft

Coast young guns Maggie Harmer and Bella Smith are excited to be entering the virtual AFLW draft on Tuesday night

Full ListBusiness

Top 11: Big ideas from Sunshine Coast’s youngest entrepreneurs

They are the next generation of entrepreneurs expected to drive the Sunshine Coast’s economy. Today, they share their big ideas. TAKE THE POLL

PicturesSunshine Coast

MEGA GALLERY: Fans embrace Coast’s NRL footy feast

Crowds were decked out in club colours for this weekend’s NRL blockbuster double on the Sunshine Coast. SEE THE PHOTOS

Sport

Young gun Zac Fennell will look to prove his worth against the regions best at this weekends Pomona King of the Mountain event.

Young gun has eyes set on King of Mountain crown

Young gun Zac Fennell will look to test himself against the region’s best in this years King of the Mountain event after winning the Prince and Princess race in 2018.

Sunshine Coast

Former Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and current Leader of the Opposition, Anthony Albanese, enjoying their time at the Eumundi Markets ahead of the upcoming election. Picture: Eddie Franklin

‘Actually negotiate’: Albo slams delayed vaccine rollout during markets tour

Federal opposition leader has called on Australia to follow Japan’s example and negotiate for additional vaccines as he toured a popular Sunshine Coast market.

Sunshine Coast

Coast triathlete Alexa Leary remains in an induced coma after a heavy biking accident in Pomona on July 17.

‘Rollercoaster nightmare’ as triathlete continues fight for life

Noosa teen Alexa Leary has given her family “small positives” as medical experts do their best to help her recover from critical injuries.

Full ListSport

Sunshine Coast’s top 12 bowlers keep it out of the ditch

From representing their country to winning at their local club, we’ve ranked the top 12 bowlers on the Sunshine Coast.

Sunshine Coast

‘She’s an absolute fighter’: Community rallies for triathlete

The Sunshine Coast community has thrown its support behind Alexa Leary as the popular triathlete fights for her life in hospital.

Sunshine Coast

‘She’s still here’: Brave triathlete makes it through night

A Sunshine Coast triathlete is facing a long recovery from critical injuries but for now her family is just relieved she is still with them.

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