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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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Gadgets

The Music Frame by Samsung looks more like a piece of art but sounds very much like a premium quality speaker.

Best sounds of summer: Why latest AirPods are so good

Apple’s smallest and smartest audio product is likely to be one of the hottest Christmas gift items this year, along with a picture frame that has been to both seen and heard.

VIDEOPolice & Courts

Former police officer Chris Nelson speaks at Maryborough Town Hall. Picture: Phillip Fynes-Clinton

Former cop pins crime on Qld’s ‘failing’ legal system

Hundreds of residents have packed a Qld town hall calling for action to combat crime and anti-social behaviour stemming as a former cop pointed the finger at magistrates. VOTE IN OUR POLL

UPDATEDPolice & Courts

A gofundme has been set up following the tragic loss of Tracey and her son Corey, who were both killed in a tragic accident. Steven, Traceyâs partner, is critically injured and facing a long recovery

‘Hole that will never be filled’: Mum, 13yo son identified after horror crash

A mother and her boy, both killed in a Bruce Highway crash, have been identified as a father remains seriously hurt and their family grapples with “a pain no one should have to endure”. LATEST

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.

Opinion

The North Shore Dog Beach at Mudjimba could be the next under threat by the Sunshine Coast Council.

Council that cancelled Christmas for dog lovers at it again

Not all dogs are created equal in Queensland. One particular council seems to have it in for dogs and dog lovers, writes Mark Furler. What do you think? VOTE IN OUR POLL

UPDATEDQLD News

Clark Taylor Founder of Christian Outreach Centre Australia 40 years ago, preaching in Toowoomba at Citilife Church. Pastor Clark Taylor last visited the City 30years ago. 14th September 2014. story Ana AllanPhoto Contributed

Boy from bush who started 1600 church movement dies

Australia’s first TV evangelist and the founder of one of the fastest growing church movements with churches around the world has died. VIDEOS

Gadgets

Samsung's Galaxy Ring might appeal to those who want to keep a really close eye on their health but don't want to wear a watch all the time. But it's steep price tag is a big hurdle.

I’ve been tracking my son’s movements, sleep and health

When it comes to fitness, my son runs rings around me – so it was only right that he put the latest tiny monitoring tech in Australia to the test.

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Ryan Hickling, Facebook page, Bundaberg.

‘Breaks our heart:’ How friends are honouring 20yo killed in crash

Friends of popular 20-year-old rider, who worked for the iconic company behind Bundaberg Ginger Beer, are rallying to support his family following his death in a horror crash between two motorcycles and a HiLux. LATEST.

Sunshine Coast

‘Not going to cry’: Beloved radio icon, charity queen to quit airwaves

One of Australia’s longest running radio partnerships, spanning an estimated 5000 breakfast shows, is coming to an end with a beloved co-host announcing she’s quitting radio to start a second life.

UPDATEDPolice & Courts

New photos show the shocking aftermath of a Bruce Hwy crash which left a child and man in his 30s critically injured near Maryborough.

Shocking new photos show Bruce Hwy horror as two fight for life

New photos showing the aftermath of an explosive Bruce Highway crash between a truck and Suzuki Swift, which left a young girl and man in his 30s fighting for life, have emerged.

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