How ‘king hit’ attack led to threats to burn down caravan park
A man who was chased into a Sunshine Coast caravan park and was ‘king hit’ by his attackers has been sentenced for threatening to burn the place down on the same night.
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WATCH: Beachgoer’s explosive TikTok rant after seeing man’s sick act
A woman has given an expletive-laden social media monologue after filming a man masturbating towards her and teenage girls at a popular Sunshine Coast beach.
Man fights for life following bike crash
A man has been rushed to a Sunshine Coast hospital after suffering life-threatening injuries during a bike ride.
Truck driver’s ‘absolutely monstrous’ attack on woman follows acid threats
A Sunshine Coast truck driver has admitted to repeatedly punching a woman in her bedroom not long after he chased her with a blowtorch and threatened to drench her with acid.
Mudflat mayhem: Engineer storms houseboat, bashes couple
An engineer who stormed a houseboat in a popular tourist haven and violently bashed the couple who owned it claims he did so because he was being taunted over his race.
Violent history of motorcyclist uncovered following fatal crash
A Brisbane father who took one teen’s life and changed another’s forever when he sped through a red light had previously bashed a local security guard so ruthlessly the magistrate said it was “a miracle he wasn’t killed”.
New delay in case of men accused of businessman’s murder
The wait for a ‘report’ into the alleged bashing murder of a Mary Valley businessman outside a Gympie pub has forced the matter to be delayed again. Read the latest details:
Three shattered families linked forever after one fatal decision
A careless motorcycle ripped away one young life and changed the course of another forever when he sped through a red light on the weekend. Now three families have been left asking the same question – why?
Would you like a haymaker with that? Mcthugs force store’s hand
A busy Sunshine Coast McDonald’s has been forced to close its doors earlier due to ongoing reports of “anti-social” and violent behaviour from youths in the area.
Dad’s disastrous decision to hock mate’s Nintendo Switch
Pawning a stolen portable gaming system for $150 during a fight over trading cards has turned into a costly exercise for a Queensland father of two who now must pay a hefty fine.
Teen boy, man in 30s killed in crash on Sunshine Coast
A 17-year-old boy and a man in his 30s are dead and a second teen is in hospital after a shocking crash between a motorbike and vehicle on the Sunshine Coast on Saturday morning.
13 suburbs in firing line: Teens hit with 120+ charges in car-stealing crackdown
From Caloundra to Castaways Beach, 10 teenagers have been charged with more than 120 offences as police continue to investigate car thefts and house break-ins across the Sunshine Coast. VIDEO.
LSD, MDMA and a snake: Man accused of drug trafficking after random check
A Sunshine Coast man has been charged with 52 offences including drug trafficking following a random car check, with a snake also found after a police raid on a home. WATCH THE VIDEO
‘Stop bouncing it’: Magistrate gives mum parenting tips after birth in custody
A young Queensland mum who gave birth in custody has been told to bounce her baby slower because “you’re making it giddy” during her latest court appearance.
‘Low flying missile’: Rider clocked at 121km/h in 60 zone
A motorcycle rider has been clocked at more than 120km/h along one of the busiest tourist strips on the Sunshine Coast. SEE THE VIDEO
Woman’s trauma after man drags her through apartment by ankles
A woman has detailed how unsafe she felt and reluctant to socialise after a man dragged her through his apartment following her attempt to desperately cling onto a verandah railing.
‘Reduce offending’: Police tackle youth crime with unique team
Sunshine Coast police are doubling down on youth crime with the launch of a team dedicated to early intervention and to break the cycle of offending.
Man fights for life after crash near notorious Bruce Hwy intersection
A rider is fighting for his life after a crash between a motorbike and truck near a notorious Bruce Hwy intersection in a busy Gympie suburb.
Lost teeth spark debate after concreter allegedly punched pregnant woman
A concreter who allegedly punched a pregnant woman and her partner at a Sunshine Coast police station may have one of his charges downgraded after doctors provided a statement.
I gave my daughter an e-scooter, now she could have brain damage
An e-scooter given to a 12-year-old for getting good school grades has become a mother’s biggest regret as she watches her young daughter’s harrowing health fight after a life-threatening crash.
Teen learns fate after gruesome Noosa NYE stabbing
A teenager has been convicted for his role in a violent glassing at a Noosa beach on New Year’s Eve, which left a boy with sickening wounds to his face.
Hiding blood-soaked shirt after violent break-in lands pair in hot water
Two women who hid a blood-soaked item of clothing in a Sunshine Coast shopping centre following a violent home invasion have learned their fate.
Tradie on prescribed cannabis avoids jail for driving with it in his system
A plasterer with his own business but serving a suspended sentence over a Sunshine Coast home invasion has avoided possible jail after a roadside test found cannabis in his saliva.
120 charges: Next step in case against ex-security guard accused of rape, torture
An ex-security guard accused of 120 offences including rape, stalking and sexual assault against 17 alleged victims has been ordered to appear in a Sunshine Coast court.
Woman rushed to hospital following horror home blaze
Fire investigators are on scene after a fire gutted a home in a suburban Sunshine Coast street – with paramedics rushing one woman to hospital.
‘Dangerously’ drunk HiLux driver half asleep, eating pie on hwy
A “swerving” Queensland businessman was tracked and eventually caught on the Bruce Hwy with a cup of wine in his centre console and an extraordinary blood alcohol reading.
Police cite Bondi terror after alleged kill threats at shops
A man with mental health issues was released on bail after allegedly running around a shopping centre armed with scissors threatening to kill shoppers and staff and knocking over young children. FULL STORY
WATCH: Man allegedly armed with scissors arrested after kill threats
A man has been arrested at a major Queensland shopping centre after he allegedly emerged from a store with scissors threatening to “kill everyone”. Watch his arrest here.
WATCH: Hoons caught on camera as anger grows over mum’s death
Hooning is ‘out of control’ in the Queensland region reeling from the death of a mother allegedly hit at high speed as residents demand action on drivers using roads like a racetrack. WORST STREETS REVEALED
Next steps for ex-cricket star accused of choking woman
Former Australian cricketer Michael Slater, who is accused of choking a woman and breaking into her home, has found out what will happen to him next as a new lawyer also hits the scene.
Hardware store worker caught ‘caressing’ penis in front of school girls
A former Sunshine Coast retail worker has been caught masturbating on a bus following a drug “bender” in front of two teenage girls on their way to school.
‘He’d wanna come up with it’: Calls entangle alleged cocaine dealer
A teenager who police allege worked for an accused father and son drug syndicate on the Sunshine Coast has been caught on wire taps discussing cocaine and debt collections.
‘F–k off’: Staff respond after boss, son hit with drug charges
Staff at an auto repair shop police say played a key role in allowing a father and son to allegedly kickstart their own drug trafficking business have responded to the accusations. See the video.
Aspiring TAFE student arrested for alleged crime spree
A woman has sworn at a magistrate after she was allegedly caught on CCTV breaking into a home and stealing a car in a series of alleged offences stretching from Brisbane to the Sunshine Coast.
Father, son’s alleged links with ‘street level dealer’ network
Allegations of standover tactics for drug debts and connections to other syndicate players on the Sunshine Coast have been revealed following a major police sting on a father and son.
Driver in deadly hit unlicensed, showed ‘callous disregard’ police allege
A driver charged with manslaughter showed no “respect” to a Hervey Bay mother after mowing her down, police have alleged as a senior detective makes a fresh plea for witnesses to come forward.
Cars, guns, drugs: Father, son arrested in major trafficking operation
Sunshine Coast police have charged 40 people with more than 190 offences following an 18-month-long drug bust, allegedly seizing cars, narcotics and firearms.
Jail guard’s sex scandal with ex-prisoner torturer takes terrifying turn
A forbidden romance between a glamorous Queensland jail guard and a convicted kidnapper led to her sacking. Now, the latest chapter in their relationship has landed him back in court.
Margarita madness: Woman’s alleged Mexican restaurant meltdown
A Sunshine Coast woman on bail for an alleged assault at a shopping centre has been accused of an aggressive confrontation with Mexican restaurant staff after being refused margaritas and shots.
Man charged over horror Bruce Hwy crash that killed Qld mum
A 23-year-old Brisbane man is facing multiple driving charges over a shocking crash that killed a Sunshine Coast mother only days before Christmas.
‘Could’ve been fatal’: Drunk woman rolled car after using phone
A 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.
Cash drawer, hammer: Bumbling armed servo thief plans ‘incompetent’ crimes
A 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.
‘Good girl’: Man jailed for molesting second niece while she slept
A 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.
Pregnant woman accused of crime spree suffering ‘behavioural fluctuations’
A 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.
Steroids, heroin: Alleged bikie associate arrested during gang squad raids
An accused OMCG associate and aspiring scaffolder has been arrested by Sunshine Coast Gang Squad detectives during a raid which allegedly found numerous drugs.
WATCH: Teen charged over viral Instagram bike stunts
A 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
‘Incredibly difficult time’: Man in 30s killed in cane farm machinery accident
A 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.
Raid on crabber’s home allegedly uncovers ‘fair amount’ of drugs
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 search for ‘scary’ man masturbating at children’s park
Police are investigating after parents spotted an elderly man reportedly masturbating while watching children play at a park on the Sunshine Coast. Details here.
NAMED: Routine traffic stop leads to 50+ drug charges
Police 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.
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