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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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Photos from a blaze which is burning at Tuchekoi,, 30km south of Gympie.

Hinterland fire contained but second major blaze still burns

Firefighters are battling a major blaze on the Sunshine Coast where warnings are current while the threat from another fire to the north near Gympie has eased. VIDEOS, NEW PHOTOS.

Sunshine Coast

A vehicle that caught fire sparked a fire on the Sunshine Motorway at Pacific Paradise. Picture: Ellen King

Watch: Fire emergency shuts down part of Sunshine Motorway

A car fire has ignited grassland alongside a busy Sunshine Coast motorway closing lanes towards Noosa and causing traffic delays. VIDEO, UPDATES.

Sunshine Coast

A Beerwah Rural Fire Brigade vehicle responding to the Beerwah bushfire. Picture: Beerwah Rural Fire Brigade

‘Bush smoke alarm’: The AI tool which detects fires in minutes

A world-leading AI tool developed by a Sunshine Coast company could join the fight against bushfires, as rural firefighters call out for volunteers to battle blazes.

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A vehicle has rolled over in a multi-vehicle crash at Coolum Beach. Picture: Supplied

Vehicle rolls on busy motorway sparking Sunshine Coast traffic gridlock

Emergency services are on scene of a three-vehicle crash on the Sunshine Motorway at Coolum Beach, with several adults and children involved in the crash. Read the latest.

Sunshine Coast

Artist's impression of the new terraced seawall at Mooloolaba integrated from Brisbane Road to the Surf Club, part of Stage Two - Central Meeting Place and Southern Parkland seawall. Picture: Sunshine Coast Council

Line in the sand: Last ditch effort to save famous Qld beachfront

Sunshine Coast MPs have drawn a line in the sand over plans to build a concrete seawall on an iconic beachfront, calling for more public consultation over the works.

Sunshine Coast

Residents and tourists exercise along the Noosa River on day one of Queensland's snap lockdown. Picture NO BYLINE

‘Without a voice’: Fears Noosa boaties, anglers face the boot from idyllic river

Commercial and recreational river users are up in arms over an ambitious plan to manage the future of the Noosa River, raising fears powered vessels could be given the boot.

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‘Dream come true’: Husband and wife duo take out Sunshine Coast’s best food truck vote

The best food truck on the Sunshine Coast has been revealed, with some new on the scene operators edging out 14 quality competitors to take out the honour.

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Mooloolaba Alliance and Beach Matters members Benny Pike, John Burke, Paula McGrath and Graeme Lewis at the spot where a sea wall is to be built starting in 2024, where a 200m section of Mooloolaba Beach will be closed during construction. Picture Lachie Millard

‘Concrete beach’: Plans to transform world-famous strip slammed

There are concerns a world-renowned Sunshine Coast beach could close for months while a concrete seawall is built, as businesses fear for their $1.3bn coastal economy.

Sunshine Coast

A young woman who stole almost $600 worth of items from Kmart and was taking care of her partnerâs vicious dog that seriously injured a Jack Russell has fronted court. Picture: Supplied

Crackdown on problem dogs looms after recent attacks

A potential crackdown on problem dogs looms across the Sunshine Coast, following several attacks across the region in recent months.

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Popular ukulele group booted from famed Noosa waterfront venue

The blissful sounds of ukuleles being played at a marina in Noosa will no longer be heard, with management moving on a group of popular musicians. Read why here.

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