‘Lives at stake’: Support swells for fake reef following tragic drowning
A bold proposal that a group claims could reduce injury-causing waves and offers an alternative to a controversial seawall at a popular Sunshine Coast beach has been revived.
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Investigation into shopping complex blaze closes
An investigation into a blaze at a Sunshine Coast complex, which left business owners unable to access their shops and extensively damaged a “wellness outlet”, has now closed after the blaze was deemed non suspicious.
Injured swimmer found after frantic search near Sunshine Coast waterfalls
A man that disappeared while jumping into waterfalls in the Sunshine Coast hinterland has been found and taken to hospital after a major search effort involving police and state emergency service volunteers.
‘Stop firing bullets’: Veterans and club battle over membership
War veterans have claimed a Noosa RSL club continues to take pot shots at its sub branch with at least 50 membership applications being knocked back amid lease negotiations of a popular bar.
Russians have nuthin: Queensland vodka judged best in the world
A Sunshine Coast produced vodka has been recognised as the world’s best at an internationally-acclaimed award ceremony, beating out the Europeans at their own game.
Young girl’s Sunshine Plaza terror shows why police powers needed
The parents of slain Sunshine Coast teenager Balin Stewart have come out in support of extended police powers to scan for knives at shopping centres amid revelations a young girl had a knife pulled on her at Sunshine Plaza.
VIDEO: Snake devours possum while hanging upside down from ceiling
Extraordinary footage has emerged of a carpet python consuming a possum while dangling from a roof rafter in a shed. See the video.
Can’t park there, mate: 4WD goes in the drink at popular Qld beach
A four-wheel drive has plunged to an untimely demise after being stranded in a new water crossing that’s formed on Bribie Island. See the photos and video.
‘Heartfelt thanks’: Beloved cafe saved from council bullet
A popular Noosa hinterland cafe has been saved for now, following a groundswell of community support and a formal complaint that has been lodged with council.
‘Get on with it’: Mayor highlights challenges for incoming council
Outgoing Sunshine Coast Mayor Mark Jamieson has revealed where he would like to have made more progress while on council, highlighting it as one of the biggest challenges the council faces.
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