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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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John Cooper along with Andy and Fran McVittie for the Maroochydore Team

Coast to Coast Dragon Boat Festival fires up Mother’s Day

The 2021 Coast to Coast Dragon Boat Festival reached new lengths this weekend at Lake Kawana. CHECK OUT THE FULL GALLERY HERE

Sport

Paige Moorehead in the post race interview after winning the 2021 Island Charity swim event. Picture: Island Charity Swim Facebook

Deserving winner takes out the 2021 Island Charity Swim

A teaching assistant at Nambour Special School was the first woman to cross the finish line at the Island Charity Swim event.

Sport

Photos of the Opals Australian women's basketball team ytaining at TSS.Photo of Rachael McCully.Photo by Richard Gosling

Phoenix sign another former Australian Opal for 2021 season

The Phoenix are heading into the 2021 NBL1 North season with even more excitement after the club announced it had signed former Australian Opal Rachael McCully.

Sport

The Sunshine Coast will proudly be represented on the state stage by a number of talented rugby union players.

TOP 16: Coast’s best rugby players to represent state

Some of the Coast’s best rugby union players have been snapped up for state honours following standout performances. SEE THE LIST

Sunshine Coast

Bruce Highway lane blocked after truck crash

One lane of the Bruce Highway is blocked in Landsborough after reports of a crash involving a car and a truck.

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