Labourer burnt after running gauntlet to the pub
A court has heard how a drive to a Sunshine Coast tavern led to a young council worker spending more than two months in prison.
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Meth, dirty money: Grandad’s secret stash in hinterland donga
More than $18,000 in tainted cash and a large amount of ice have been uncovered at the home of a Sunshine Coast grandfather.
Hundreds of images found in volunteer’s ‘vulgar’ child abuse material stash
An anonymous call to Crime Stoppers has uncovered a former wildlife volunteer’s child exploitation material collection.
Man taunts tobacco shop worker with knife during ‘amateurish’ robbery
A man has subjected a lone woman worker to a ‘terrifying’ Sunshine Coast hinterland robbery and bungles his attempt to conceal his identity.
Ex-private school student traded ‘grotesque’ child abuse files online
A former Sunshine Coast private school student at one point advertised prices for links containing files of child abuse.
Emergency crews rush to save hang glider pilot stuck in tree
A hang glider pilot is in a tree down an embankment and awaiting rescue by emergency services.
Elite private school teacher stood down accused of historic sex assault
A Sunshine Coast music teacher has been arrested after police conducted a search warrant and seized items amid allegations a student was sexually and indecently assaulted at Coffs Harbour and Grafton in the 1990s.
Man’s big cocaine bust after refusing to open phone for cops
A young man previously caught up in a police drug raid has been found with a large amount of cocaine.
Business director caught wearing bikie colours while speeding
A Sunshine Coast business director and an alleged OMCG member has been spotted wearing his crew’s colours while on a motorcycle ride.
Pregnant woman’s court win after alleged stolen car crash
A young woman has asked a court to be released from custody on Sunshine Coast robbery and car theft charges due to her “high-risk” pregnancy.
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