Beach hoons, drink-driving among Australia Day police targets
High-visibility patrols, random breath tests and compliance checks will be in place as police prepare for a busy Australia Day weekend on the Sunshine Coast.
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Five tragic deaths puts safety of popular waterfall under spotlight
The recent deaths of Beau Liddell and Honor Ward at Wappa Falls mark the fifth tragedy at the site since 2007, with calls growing for stronger safety measures to prevent further loss of life.
Heartbroken loved ones to gather over teens’ waterfall deaths
A memorial event for the kind-hearted teen girl and the hero boy who tried to save her in a Sunshine Coast waterfall tragedy will be held tonight. DETAILS.
NAMED: Couple identified after alleged wild Bruce Hwy police chase
A loved-up Moreton Bay couple who police allege was involved in a dramatic chase involving a stolen Ford Everest, multiple police and a PolAir chopper on the Bruce Hwy has faced court.
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Without a trace: Families share grief over missing loved ones
Christmas is typically a time of celebration and family gatherings, but for some households, it brings the heartache of an empty seat at the table and the lingering pain of unanswered questions.
Decades of ‘exemplary’ service tarnished as nurse pleads guilty to forgery charges
A magistrate heard that a once-respected nurse forged several prescriptions over a two-year period, which ultimately led to her being stood down and brought before the court.
Man’s alleged motivation for brazen kidnapping of daughter
The alleged reasons for a Sunshine Coast father’s brazen abduction of his daughter from a child safety facility have been revealed in court documents, including his stand off with police negotiators.
Surf instructor allegedly filmed, watched child abuse videos for years
Bombshell allegations have emerged following the second arrest of a Sunshine Coast surf instructor, who is accused of grooming, molesting and filming more children and deleting evidence.
Thirteen charged in single-day drink-driving blitz
More than 1000 drivers have been breath tested by Sunshine Coast police this week as part of Operation Exodus with arrests made and charges laid.
WATCH: Shirtless man crashes car, allegedly punches men
A shirtless man has been caught on camera after he allegedly crashed into two parked cars then attacked the witnesses and fled the scene before being arrested. VIDEO HERE.
Surf coach, influencer charged with indecent treatment of children
A Sunshine Coast surf coach and influencer has been arrested after police allege he abused two children known to him through his surf school.
Police warn of more road, beach patrols during holidays
Sunshine Coast Police have warned they will be out in force on roads and beaches this Christmas to minimise road trauma during the busy summer break.
Grieving mum reveals torment of son’s crash death ahead of Christmas
A Queensland mum who lost her 17-year-old son in a horror crash has spoken earnestly about her grief and mental health struggles ahead of the festive season, urging others who might need help to seek it.
Union demands action after second SEQ explosion this week
The Electrical Trades Union has demanded action after the second SEQ electrical explosion during a heatwave this week shut down a main street on the Sunshine Coast early this morning. DETAILS.
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