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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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Robyn Arthur will retire from the Buderim Private Hospital after 50 incredible years of nursing. Picture: Contributed

Coast nurse retires after half a century of dedicated care

A highly respected Coast hospital nurse has called time on her 50 year career spent caring for sick children, critically ill patients and more.

Sport

Queensland State Basketball Titles at USC Stadium.USC Rip City against Pirates.Rip City player Ronnie Twidale looks for space.

FULL REPLAYS: Rip City battles Gold Coast in basketball duel

The USC Rip City basketball team take on Gold Coast Rollers in round six of the Basketball Queensland QSL1 competition. WATCH THE REPLAYS

Sport

Jamaal Robateau, Phoenix Teal. Toowoomba Mountaineers vs Sunshine Coast Phoenix Teal. QSL Mens Basketball. Saturday, 8th Aug, 2020.

How to watch Phoenix live in the NBL1 North’s round six

Livestream: How to watch the Sunshine Coast Phoenix go up against the Gold Coast Rollers in round six of the NBL1 North Competition.

Sport

Dre (middle) with parents Brodie and Elise Stalder after being crowned the WMO Australian Champion. Picture: Contributed

Coast mum combats bad wrap for brutal sport

Trainers at a Coast based gym are confident the right safeguards are in place to make a combat sport less dangerous for their son and other young fighters.

Sport

Coasts top rugby union players to watch ahead of the Sunshine Coast Secondary Schools Grand Finals

Top players to watch ahead of school union grand finals

We’ve listed the players to watch ahead of the Sunshine Coast Secondary Schools rugby union grand finals. SEE WHO MADE THE LIST

Sport

Mooloolaba primary girls won the AFLQ Schools Cup grand final over Oakleigh. Picture: Tom Threadingham Picture: Jason O'Brien AFLQ

Coast primary schools chase glory in AFLQ cup

More than 14 Coast primary school teams will battle to see who will progress onto the next round of the AFLQ Schools Cup Competition.

Sport

Ben Cameron-Hands as he prepares to make his professional boxing debit at the Nissan Arena on June 19. Picture: Eddie Franklin

Coast boxer set to shine in professional debut

A Coast boxer is confident he will start his professional boxing career with a bang as he steps into the ring after taking three years away from the sport.

Community News

Amanda and Grenville Duckworth of Grenny's Restaurant are set to retire after 26 years.

Couple dine on retirement after 39 years in kitchen

Owners of a popular family restaurant are hanging up their aprons after nearly 40 years of serving top quality food and drink.

Sport

SOCIAL MEDIA IMAGE DISCUSS USE WITH YOUR EDITOR - St Andrew's players in action at the AFLQ Secondary Schools Gala Day at Maroochydore. Picture: St Andrew's Anglican College Facebook

5 things we learned from Coast school AFL showdown

The Coast round of AFL Queensland’s school footy competition produced some surprise performances and great clashes. Here are the standout players and moments.

Sport

ALL THE REPLAYS: Catch Coast schools in AFLQ Cup action

The games were hard fought as the best players from 26 Sunshine Coast junior and senior high school teams shone through. Watch the replays here.

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