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Mark FurlerQueensland Digital Editor

Mark Furler has been a journalist based on the Sunshine Coast for more than 35 years. He has overseen more than 30 websites and won numerous awards for excellence in digital journalism. Formerly editor in chief of the Sunshine Coast Daily, he was involved in three PANPA Newspaper of the Year wins.

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Mark Furler

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UPDATEDGympie

Rescue chopper prepares to fly survivor from scene of tragic fatal accident near Kandanga on September 28.

Woman, 56, killed, teenager critical following horror crash

A 56-year-old Brooloo woman has died and a 17-year-old injured after a horrific head-on collision at Imbil. A Toowoomba region woman was also taken to a Sunshine Coast hospital.

Sunshine Coast

Rex Eggmolesse, of Nambour, is proud of his kanaka heritage and believes the story of blackbirding should be taught again at schools.

‘Blowing on their arms’: How Rex beat childhood racism

Stung by shocking racism as a child, Rex Eggmolesse could be forgiven for living an anger-filled life. But he says he’s an Australian first and doesn’t want any part of calls for a separate indigenous voice. See why

Sunshine Coast

I dreamt the Queen died last night: Coast man who met royalty

Former Sunshine Coast Daily editor in chief Mark Furler met the Queen as a young reporter back in 2002. Last night, he dreamt she died.

UpdatedPolice & Courts

Alleged gunman charged with three counts of murder after mass shooting

The alleged gunman behind a horror mass shooting in North Queensland, which left three people dead and a fourth man critically injured, has been charged with three counts of murder.

UPDATEDCairns

‘Take it back’: Locals demand action on Wu’s island resort

Cairns residents want tougher action against a millionaire property developer who has allowed Double Island Resort to fall into disrepair. What do you think? VOTE IN OUR POLL

Business

Samsung will launch a portable projector called The Freestyle in Australia after unveiling it at CES 2022 in Las Vegas.

TV on the go: 100 inch displays from back yard to ceilings

If Covid has taught us one thing, it’s how to get even more creative with our home entertainment. I have friends who love to throw up a screen in the backyard, throw down some blankets and watch the movies under the stars.

Business

Samsung recently launched its Smart Monitor M8 at Semi Permanent in Sydney.

How to create the perfect home office

When you work so much now from home, revamping your office space can feel almost as good as a holiday. Furniture and fashion designer Jonathan Saunders has some good tips.

Rockhampton

How to get Rocky news alerts on The Courier-Mail app

Rockhampton residents and businesses can stay up to date with the biggest issues impacting our region by downloading the Courier Mail app. You can also now get notifications when local news happens.

Ipswich

How to get Ipswich news alerts on The Courier-Mail app

Ipswich residents and businesses can stay up to date with the biggest issues impacting our region by downloading the Courier Mail app. You can also now get notifications when local news happens.

Mackay

How to get Mackay news alerts on The Courier-Mail app

Mackay residents and businesses can stay up to date with the biggest issues impacting our region by downloading the Courier Mail app. You can also now get notifications when local news happens.

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