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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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Sunshine Coast

Multi-vehicle crash causes traffic mayhem on Bruce Highway

The Bruce Hwy is backed up for kilometres at the Sunshine Coast as emergency services respond to a multi-vehicle crash while the region is lashed by wet weather.

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Ultimate guide: Where to watch AFL, NRL finals on the Sunshine Coast

Here are the pubs and clubs across the Sunshine Coast where you can cheer on the Lions and the Broncos at the AFL and NRL grand finals this weekend.

Sunshine Coast

Police arrested two youths at Yaroomba following an alleged break-and-enter at the Palmer Coolum Resort.

Knife pulled, property damaged: Holiday hell for beachside suburb

Residents of a sleepy beachside suburb have been subjected to property damage, threats of violence and hold road safety fears amid an alarming youth crime spike.

VIDEOSunshine Coast

The area near Bulcock Beach and Happy Valley has changed significantly. Inset: Caloundra Coast Guard Deputy Commander Jerry Jurczak

‘Able to walk from Caloundra to Bribie’: Drone footage reveals shock change

The extent of change to Caloundra beaches is being realised as lifeguards and the coastguard reveal safety challenges of the Bribie Island breakthrough. SEE THE VIEW FROM THE AIR

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Multiple fire crews and water-bombing aircraft helped protect homes from a fast-moving grassfire at Beerwah on Tuesday afternoon.

Watch: 16 crews, water bombers protect Sunshine Coast school, homes

Dramatic details from a grassfire that came within 50 metres of homes can be revealed, with the quick response from firefighters and waterbombing aircraft preventing structural loss.

PollSunshine Coast

Noosa residents and visitors are divided over a bold plan to future-proof the region as a visitor destination. Picture: Patrick Woods

Trouble in paradise: Push to ban cars from Noosa’s Hastings Street

Closing Hastings St to vehicles, paid parking and bus only travel to the national park during peak hours are some of the bold ideas suggested as tourist mecca struggles with its growing popularity.

VideoProperty

Watch: Tears as private investigator buys dream home in dramatic auction

A woman rebuilding her life following a marriage bust has broken down after she was finally able to buy her dream home at a Sunshine Coast auction.

Sunshine Coast

$4m+ dream block, luxury penthouse sold at Sunshine Coast auction

Hundreds of buyers have taken part in an auction billed as the Sunshine Coast’s largest, with a rare block and luxury penthouse selling for over $4 million.

VIDEOSunshine Coast

A motorcycle and car have collided on the Bruce Highway. Picture: Mark Furler

Car, motorcycle crash turns Bruce Hwy into 5km carpark

A crash on the Bruce Highway has left Brisbane-bound traffic in a carpark stretching for kilometres after a motorcyclist suffered a severe injury. SEE THE VIDEO

UpdatedSunshine Coast

Gardeners Falls in Maleny after a sewage spill at Maleny Skate Park.

Teen girl injured after 3m plunge at Sunshine Coast waterfall

A teenager has been rushed to hospital after falling from rocks at a popular swimming hole in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

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