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Iwan Jones is a reporter for The Courier-Mail. After completing his studies at the Queensland University of Technology, Jones worked at newspapers in Toowoomba and Warwick, before transitioning into radio in 2021. Jones joined News Corp Australia with the Sunshine Coast Daily newsroom in 2023. He joined The Courier-Mail newsroom in early 2024.

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‘Kawana in the crossfire’: MPs, locals blast Palaszczuk’s desal plan

Sunshine Coast MPs and locals have blasted the state government’s $8bn water desalination plant with a coastal suburb listed as a possible location. Watch the video.

Sunshine Coast

A dramatic picture shows smoke from a cargo ship after it had mechanical difficulty off Moffat Beach on October 12. Picture: Contributed

Dramatic picture reveals cargo ship ‘engine issue’ off Sunshine Coast beach

Maritime authorities have revealed the reason behind smoke billowing from a cargo ship off the Sunshine Coast on Thursday.

PollBusiness

The Sunshine Coast is home to several quality food truck operators. Pictures: Patrick Woods

VOTE NOW: Help crown the Sunshine Coast’s favourite food truck

The top 15 food trucks of the Sunshine Coast have been revealed and now is the time to vote for your favourite. See the full list and vote now.

Sunshine Coast

Peachester resident Faith Tawhai-Smithenbecker is at risk of becoming homeless over unpaid rates, due to losing her job during the COVID-19 pandemic.

‘We’ll be homeless’: Mum’s home to be forcibly sold over unpaid rates

A Sunshine Coast mum who lost her job during COVID-19 faces having her home forcibly auctioned due to unpaid rates. Find out which homes are being auctioned here.

VideoSunshine Coast

Watch: Aussie snake wranglers reveal their wildest catches

From coiled around a traffic light to slithering over a toilet roll, snake wranglers have revealed their craziest catches. Watch the video.

PollSunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast politicians at all three levels of government revealed how they will be voting in the Voice referendum.

Yes or No: Sunshine Coast politicians reveal their Voice positions

The Sunshine Coast’s politicians have revealed their views on the Voice. Find out here how they will be voting on the Voice referendum ahead of this weekend’s poll.

Sunshine Coast

‘Nastiness and vitriol’: Voice supporters reveal backlash

A leader of the Sunshine Coast’s Yes campaign has opened up on the threats and nastiness some Indigenous supporters are receiving as early voting begins.

Business

‘Unmissable opportunity’: Pub baron’s exciting plans for iconic hotel

The team behind the Sandstone Point Hotel has taken over a beloved Sunshine Coast pub, with plans for new restaurants and to offer the “freshest” beer.

VideoSunshine Coast

CBD shake-up: New central park to reshape $2.5b city centre

An expansive central park and a new location for a future convention centre have been proposed in changes to the $2.5b city centre plans, with locals urged to have their say.

Sunshine Coast

‘Not acceptable’: Noosa vows to stop extra 19,000 coming

Noosa has vowed to protect its environment and residents’ way of life, slamming the door on the State Government’s push to bring another 19,100 people to the region while increasing building heights.

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