UPDATEDPolice & CourtsTens of thousands have been raised for an orphaned teen boy as floral tributes grow in honour of his mum – a beloved businesswoman and community volunteer “taken too soon” by an alleged dangerous driver.
Sunshine CoastA Sunshine Coast woman who failed to appear in court six times sobbed at the prospect of spending more time in jail on remand after a lawyer’s attempt to bust her out on bail was refused.
Police & CourtsA Sunshine Coast support worker has escaped serious injury after she was found to be more than double the limit when she crashed her car into a ditch while using her phone.
Police & CourtsA man who left evidence at one crime scene and also ran at a servo attendant with a hammer before taking a cash drawer has been lambasted by a judge for his poorly planned crimes.
Sunshine CoastAn elderly woman hospitalised for months when a surgeon perforated her oesophagus has commenced proceedings against two Sunshine Coast health providers, after the Supreme Court refused their applications to dismiss new evidence.
Police & CourtsA man who once avoided jail time for molesting his niece after telling the court it was a one-off crime has landed back in court for similar offences against a second family member.
Police & CourtsA man searching for love has instead found an alleged Sippy Downs swindler who used $14,000 of his money for “luxury items” including lashes, anti-ageing cosmetics, cigarettes and booze.
Sunshine CoastA Sunshine Coast shopping centre has been evacuated early this morning following a fire. Details here.
Police & CourtsA pregnant Sunshine Coast mum, already on bail for fraud, has missed her ultra sound and fears she may give birth in custody after being arrested following an alleged crime spree.
Police & CourtsAn accused OMCG associate and aspiring scaffolder has been arrested by Sunshine Coast Gang Squad detectives during a raid which allegedly found numerous drugs.
Sunshine CoastA Sunshine Coast boy is facing 36 charges over months worth of alleged dangerous stunts on an electric bike which he posted to an Instagram account with more than 12k followers. SEE THE VIDEO
UPDATEDEmergency ServicesA workplace watchdog has confirmed it is investigating the death of a man on a sugar cane farm as Bundaberg Sugar shares a tribute to its ‘valued’ worker.
Police & Courts An early morning search warrant has allegedly netted a Sunshine Coast crab boat owner who was found in possession of more than a kilo of drugs.
Police & CourtsTwo women have been arrested for an alleged carjacking on the Sunshine Coast which involved a bizarre “drug exchange” and a man’s “sexual interest” in a younger woman, a court has heard.
GympieA man remains in a Sunshine Coast hospital after he was trapped in a car after it was completely flattened by a truck on the Bruce Hwy yesterday. Pictures and details here.
Sunshine CoastPolice are investigating after parents spotted an elderly man reportedly masturbating while watching children play at a park on the Sunshine Coast. Details here.
VideoPolice & CourtsPolice have charged a Sunshine Coast woman with more than 50 drug offences including allegedly dealing cocaine, meth, MDMA and cannabis – after a routine traffic stop led to her and another man’s arrest. See the video and full names here.
UpdatedSunshine CoastA man has tragically died after he suffered critical injuries when crushed to death by a tractor at the weekend in the Sunshine Coast hinterland – with locals saying it’s “so sad”.
Police & CourtsA Sunshine Coast man will face a murder trial as new details about the alleged stabbing over a drug debt were aired by a key witness.
Sunshine CoastTwo women have been taken to hospital, one with burns to her feet, after a fire erupted in their Sunshine Coast unit early Sunday morning.
Police & CourtsA former Sunshine Coast radio star who was found guilty of indecently treating a 13-year-old girl in March will face a retrial for other charges.
Sunshine CoastA carpenter who, with a police officer, has been accused of an attack and deprivation of liberty wanted his bail changed to attend a wedding but was left hanging by his lawyer.
Police & CourtsFresh details regarding the case of an accused murderer who allegedly stabbed his uncle to death and was shot by a police officer west of Gympie have been revealed.
QLD NewsThe identity of a prison drug smuggler can be revealed after a package packed with meth, marijuana and other contraband made it into a Queensland jail, sparking a Code Yellow.
Police & CourtsA Sunshine Coast man has won his appeal against his conviction for an alleged public nuisance where he was taken down by RSL security following a heated argument over vaping.