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Jorina Maureschat is a reporter for the Sunshine Coast region focusing on court, business and property. Jorina completed her cadet year with The Gympie Times in 2022. The masthead won a regional campaign award for the team’s Save Our Sport campaign advocating for sports communities affected by the 2022 floods.

Jorina Maureschat

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Police & Courts

Man ‘flung’ young mother around by her hair in terrifying assault

An aspiring Sunshine Coast business owner “flung” a woman around by the hair and kicked her in the presence of her son, a court has heard.

Police & Courts

Gary David Reid leaving the Maroochydore Courthouse on May 27, 2024.

‘Can I call you sexy?’: Man touches underage volunteer at function

A 72-year-old man has fronted court after he touched a young girl on the thigh and called her “sexy” when she was volunteering at a golf club event.

Sunshine Coast

Woman breaks down in tears as reality sinks in

A Sunshine Coast woman who failed to appear in court six times sobbed at the prospect of spending more time in jail on remand after a lawyer’s attempt to bust her out on bail was refused.

Sunshine Coast

Chloe D, Ruby B, Madison C, Gabrielle J, Sophie K, Abbie N, Lucy S, Priya S, Sofia S, Milla V and Emmerson Y at the Siena Catholic College Yr 12 Benefit Ball (formal 2024).

130+ smiling faces: Siena Catholic College students dazzle

Siena Catholic College students arrived at the Maroochy RSL on Saturday in limousines, classic cars and even a party bus, all dressed in their best to celebrate their final year.

Sunshine Coast

120+ photos: More than 7000 in epic Noosa Marathon battles

The legendary Noosa Marathon has produced more magic moments as entrants broke through pain barriers and cramps to achieve personal bests among a field of more than 7000. ALL THE WINNERS, PHOTOS, VIDEO

Sunshine Coast

Toddlers receiving free swimming lessons from Bluefit Swimming at the Cotton Tree pool. Pictured, Hannah Searle with 11 month old Melia Head. Photo: Patrick Woods.

How to claim free swimming lessons for Sunshine Coast bubs

Sunshine Coast tots will have a chance to splash around for free with a swimming program encouraging parents to focus on the essential life skill amid the latest spate of drownings.

Sunshine Coast

Sky-bound: 700+ units in the works as Coast grows up rapidly

As housing supply and demand remains a hot and dire topic, developers have been nudging residential projects toward Sunshine Coast Council for approval. See the list.

Sunshine Coast

Massive price tag on popular restaurant’s space one year after opening

A commercial space promising a healthy net profit has been listed for sale hand-in-hand with a seven-year contract for a popular Sunshine Coast restaurant franchise.

Police & Courts

Peter Lang leaves Maroochydore Court House. Picture: Patrick Woods.

Disgraced ex-radio star to face retrial over rape charges

A former Sunshine Coast radio star who was found guilty of indecently treating a 13-year-old girl in March will face a retrial for other charges.

Sunshine Coast

Wedding request, missing lawyer: Cop, carpenter accused of attack back in court

A carpenter who, with a police officer, has been accused of an attack and deprivation of liberty wanted his bail changed to attend a wedding but was left hanging by his lawyer.

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