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Eddie Franklin is a sports writer for the Courier Mail, Sunshine Coast Daily and Noosa News. He was born and raised on the Sunshine Coast before graduating university and starting his career in 2021. He focuses largely on junior, school and club sport.

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Carter Michael looking to kick long in the muddy conditions. Picture: Highflyer Images

Young Lion learns from idols in hunt for new contract

Coast AFL talent Carter Michael is moulding his game from some superstars of the sport as his transition from Roo to Lion moves to the next level.

Sport

Marlins land dream line-up after history-making draft

The Sunshine Coast Marlins have come away from the inaugural Brisbane Premier League draft thrilled with their selections of local and interstate players

Sunshine Coast

Terri Irwin, Lorikeets and Veterinarians at Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital

Feathers fly as brutal Coast storm batters local wildlife

Hundreds of wild animals have been treated while others had to be euthanased at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital after severe storms hammered the region.

Sport

Storm Full Back Ryan Papenhuyzen before this weekends NRL Grand Final against Penrith. Photo Lachie Millard

Storm hope lightning strikes twice at Coast headquarters

The NRL reigning premiers Melbourne Storm will return to their home away from home of the Sunshine Coast ahead of a two week mid-season training camp.

Sport

The road ahead is clear for Ruby Roseman-Gannon as she speeds around the turn.

Ruby’s return is just like riding a bike

In her first race back from knee surgery, Ruby Roseman-Gannon has won the inaugural women’s Gibraltar to Inverell race.

Sport

Coast referee Tyson Brough opens up on how hard his job is.

Coast referee raises flag to the NRL with magic debut

A Sunshine Coast referee’s dreams will come true after 15 years calling the shots as he is set to officiate an NRL match during this weekend’s Magic Round.

Sport

Eddo Brandes has been named as the Sunshine Coast Scorchers Head Coach after some time away from the game.

Scorchers welcome back former McGrath sparring partner

The Sunshine Coast Scorchers senior men’s team has unveiled former Zimbabwean cricketer and familiar face Eddo Brandes as head coach for the next three seasons.

Sport

Captain Jarrah Charlesworth delivering a quality ball from the back of the ruck. Picture: Deb Bickle

Sunshine ends five-year break with barnstorming start

Sunshine Beach State High School is currently undefeated after being out of the Sunshine Coast Secondary Schools Competition for five years.

Community News

Ceiara Green at the Maleny Show. Photo: John McCutcheon / Sunshine Coast Daily

Maleny show must go on after COVID break

The Maleny show is set to return in May with children and those young at heart expected to flock to the Hinterland’s best agriculture and entertainment display.

Sport

Climbers reach new heights at Queensland Bouldering Titles

Athletes competing in the Queensland State Bouldering titles have had the chance to compete against the states best over the weekend.

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