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Madeline Grace is a journalist for the Sunshine Coast Daily covering court, crime, breaking news, business, human interest, health, and education across the region. She spent more than two years covering news for the Courier-Mail and Quest News in Brisbane and its surrounding suburbs. She got her start as a cadet journalist at the South Burnett Times in 2018.

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QLD weather news

A thunderstorm has hit the Sunshine Coast, bringing hail to parts of the region.

Hail smashes Sunshine Coast as epic thunderstorm hits

Parts of the Sunshine Coast have been smashed by hail as a thunderstorm moves through the region, bringing an epic light show and grim clouds.

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Alleged sex attacker covered face, attacked women from behind

Police allege a young Sunshine Coast man assaulted multiple women while they exercised in broad daylight, on some occasions even filming his exploits and masking his face.

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My service dog saved me from suicide at 16

A brave Queensland woman living with autism and a disability says her loyal service dog saved her from self harm and relentless suicidal thoughts when she was a teen. TRIGGER WARNING.

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WATCH: Grim aftermath of vicious fire that tore through cabins

A witness has described the terrifying moment she realised cabins were ablaze as ‘traumatised’ residents surveyed the horrific scene in daylight.

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Youths break into Nan’s home while toddler sleeps

Police are investigating after two youths broke into a Sunshine Coast 97-year-old grandmother’s home and smashed a glass window while a toddler was asleep inside. DETAILS HERE.

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General exterior view of Maroochydore Court House, Maroochydore, Friday, July 6, 2018. (AAPImage/David Clark) NO ARCHIVING

Builder turned alleged 3D-printing gunmaker found with drugs, weapons

A reputable builder has been accused of manufacturing handguns following a raid on his Noosa hinterland home by the tactical crime squad, with cocaine and GHB allegedly discovered.

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WATCH: Drones used to catch brazen youths on e-bikes

Sunshine Coast Police are using drones for the first time to catch brazen youths performing dangerous, illegal e-bike stunts on busy roads, after residents voiced fears someone would be killed or seriously injured.WATCH: Residents rush in as campervan erupts in flames

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