‘Nuclear waste’: Protests rally against O’Brien’s energy plan
Fairfax MP Ted O’Brien has been targeted by protesters and unions for his nuclear plan, but he hit back by calling the demonstration a “political stunt”.
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‘Heart shattered’: Mum’s tribute to woman killed in Bruce Hwy mayhem
The mother of a young woman killed in a crash during a horrifying series of alleged carjackings and a shooting says her family are “broken into a million pieces”.
Slater’s ‘tragic fall from grace’ amid domestic violence shame
Former Australian cricket star Michael Slater has been released from jail on a suspended sentence after admitting to stalking, strangling and assaulting a woman during an alcohol fuelled spiral.
Guns pulled in wild arrest of man accused of deadly carjacking spree
Gripping footage of the arrest of a man accused of killing a young woman in a Bruce Hwy crash along with allegedly carjacking two vehicles has emerged. WATCH IT HERE.
WATCH: Shoppers praised for citizen’s arrest after disturbance
Residents have thanked a group of shoppers after they subdued a man at a Sunshine Coast supermarket.
Health service responds to claims of Gympie measles case
Claims on social media of a measles outbreak in Gympie have been refuted by the state’s health services, who say there have been no reports of the disease in the region.
Hikers rescued from two hinterland mountains at same time
Hikers have been rescued from two mountains in the Sunshine Coast hinterland when they became stuck at the same time.
WATCH: ‘Nuisance’ hoons tear up street in peaceful suburb
Footage of hooning vehicles and dangerous manoeuvres in a usually peaceful suburb has prompted an outpouring from fed up residents.
Sunshine Coast 2025 guide: Where to vote for the federal election
Here’s where you can cast your vote on the Sunshine Coast and dodge the election-day crowds.
Sunshine Coast sale and auction results, week ending April 20
Sunshine Coast recorded 31 property sales over a million dollars last week, the latest auction and sales results reveal.
FIRST LOOK: Proposal for mega industrial park unveiled
A set of plans to build a workshop in a developing industrial area is the second to have been pitched to the Sunshine Coast Council in about a month.
Popular Sunshine Coast tourist road shut after multi-vehicle crash
A popular Sunshine Coast tourist drive has been closed following a multi-vehicle crash.
Motorcyclist flown to hospital with life-threatening injuries
A helicopter has been called after a motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a crash in a national park.
Major change for popular Qld gourmet ice creamery
The sale of a popular Qld gourmet ice creamery to new ownership has sparked major changes to the almost 30-year-old business.
Guests evacuate as smoke pours into popular hotel
Smoke from an airconditioning unit in a popular Sunshine Coast hotel has caused some Easter Sunday drama.
WATCH: Man who fell 30m during hike on first date
A 27-year-old man on a first date with a woman lost his footing and fell 30m down a Sunshine Coast mountain in a busy day for emergency services.
Sunshine Coast sale and auction results, week ending April 19
Sunshine Coast recorded 31 property sales over a million dollars last week, the latest auction and sales results reveal.
‘Can’t face the world’: Girl tells teacher of adoptive dad’s rapes
A Qld man committed heinous acts on his adopted daughter, even showing her sick “stepdad” fantasy films in an effort to normalise his abuse.
‘Flames, spine injuries’: Inside race to save pilot from fiery crash
New photos show just how lucky a pilot was to survive a gyrocopter crash on K’gari. It comes after a brave deckhand, who dragged the pilot from the burning wreckage, was lauded as a hero.
Qld man allegedly poses as bank worker in $17k scam
A young Ipswich man has been charged with fraud after allegedly posing as a bank employee in an attempt to swindle thousands from a Fraser Coast resident as part of a wider scam.
‘Help us find who killed my mother’: The new clues in river death mystery
Detectives have had a major breakthrough in the homicide investigation of Queensland woman Crystal Beale, as her heartbroken daughter vows to fight for justice for her beloved mum.
New CCTV footage linked to mum found dead in Brisbane River
CCTV footage has captured two people walking in South Brisbane with police wishing to speak to them as part of investigations into the alleged murder of Sunshine Coast mum Crystal Beale.
Why golden handshakes are costing us millions
The independent auditor has warned about the seismic effect of bonuses to outgoing local government employees, which could be used to hide wrongdoing.
More details emerge after boy hit by car in hinterland
More details have been released about the condition of a boy hit by a car in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.
Grim images emerge after pair ‘significantly’ injured in head-on
Two men have been rushed to hospital with ‘potentially life-threatening’ injuries after a head-on crash in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. SEE THE PHOTOS.
Police officer in hot water over alleged drink-driving
A police officer from the North Coast region will face a Brisbane court accused of drink-driving.
Tradie taken off road after ‘extremely foolish’ run-in with cops
A Toowoomba tradesman and business owner will have to take the position of a ‘passenger princess’ while on the job after he refused to participate in a roadside test after having a few too many drinks at a local watering hole.
Ex-nurse’s drug deal charade part of ‘thuggish’ home ambush
A former aged care worker helped stage a violent home invasion after hearing claims of the victim saying one word.
‘Exercise in idiocy’: Contractor behind wheel after same-day ban
A man has made the surprising decision of driving back to the Sunshine Coast from his court hearing where his licence was disqualified in Brisbane.
Million-dollar stoush embroils controversial development
The developer behind a controversial waterfront project on the Sunshine Coast is back in court over a multimillion-dollar stoush with a major building company.
Noosa parking ticket fiasco heats up as Easter kicks off
As visitors pour into Noosa for the Easter holidays, workers are refusing to issue parking tickets as they put the squeeze on council over a pay dispute.
Clagiraba, Eungella, Mungindi? Locals tackle Qld’s tongue twisting towns
We’ve hit the streets and put Queenslanders to the test with the hardest town names to pronounce from across the state. How many do you know? SEE THE VIDEO
Tyre iron, balaclava: Man’s terrifying robbery at storage unit
A court was told how a man who robbed a woman with a tyre iron fled police and thrust himself into a stranger’s car the next day.
Woman headbutts security guard twice before shameful moment
A mother-of-three has committed a low act after attacking a security guard at a Sunshine Coast shopping centre.
‘Looking for blood’: Chilling allegations of $2.4m extortion, kidnapping
Two men are accused of being in a group that took a man against his will over a perceived multimillion-dollar debt owed to a NSW organised crime syndicate.
‘Ageism, toxic environment’: Worker’s allegations against school
A Sunshine Coast state school employee, who alleged she faced age discrimination at work, has told a court there was a “toxic work environment”.
‘Rise of AI’: Second data centre plans revealed for CBD
A second data centre has been proposed to support the post-pandemic ‘work from anywhere’ surge and AI and cloud-based services.
Noosa to the Gabba: Brisbane’s backline bolter queuing behind greatness
One of the Brisbane Lions’ best rising talents has opened up on his debut season and contract extension as he battles to fight his way back into the premiership winning team.
Family scammed $1500 in fake cash Facebook rort
A Sunshine Coast family has fallen victim to a brazen counterfeit cash scam in a Facebook marketplace sale.
Queenslanders scoop pool in $70 million lotto draw
Fifteen Queenslanders unknown to each other have shared in Tuesday night’s mega $70m Oz Lotto first division jackpot. FIND OUT WHERE THEY’RE FROM
Weapons-accused joins Trumpet of Patriots in face-off with Dutton
A business owner turned Trumpet of Patriots candidate will challenge opposition leader Peter Dutton’s seat as he faces serious weapons and stalking charges.
Cocaine chat: FIFO worker tried to set up sale to ‘Peter Pan’
A Qld miner tried to set up two cocaine deals including one with a man masquerading as a fairytale character via an encrypted messaging service.
Holidays, crypto: PT lives it up on six-figure ‘escort’ scam
A personal trainer went as far as faking a photo shoot to try to cover up a six-figure scam for a ‘global escort company’.
NAMED: Business owner’s high range drink driving in school zone
A Sunshine Coast mum filmed high range drink driving in a school zone has been identified as a business owner who was driving home after a boozy flight. VIDEO, DETAILS.
Student claims mark was slashed over acknowledgment of country
An enraged university student has claimed her tutor docked her marks on an assessment for not doing an acknowledgement of country, slamming the decision as “not fair”.
Just McMarried! Qld newlyweds’ sweet fast-food photos
From first date to first moments as husband and wife, a couple has returned to their local McDonald’s for a sweet wedding photoshoot.
‘Pretty cool’: Young stars eager as Qld town ready to host Maroons
Gympie is gearing up to paint the town maroon with the Queensland 2025 State of Origin team headed to the regional city, with interest growing on whether a hometown hero will join them. WATCH THE REACTION:
Dads gone bad: Queensland’s criminal fathers exposed
Many parents work hard to set a good example for their children, but some Queensland fathers have found themselves in hot water with the law recently. SEE THE LIST
Surgeon’s wellness empire expands; exclusive health club pitched
A Qld surgeon is set to open his latest business, with cold plunges and float tanks in the mix, and another wellness warrior has pitched a separate luxe lifestyle club for a thriving industrial area.
Driver charged after motorcyclist dies in tragic crash
A man has been accused of dangerous driving after a horror crash killed a Sunshine Coast motorcyclist on a busy road. PHOTOS, VIDEO
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