‘Couldn’t feel anything’: Brave father determined to walk again
A beloved Sunshine Coast family man and footy player is determined to walk again after a freak bicycle accident while camping left him with no feeling below his neck.
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Shock as family restaurant latest in national chain to close
The founder of an iconic restaurant chain has blamed cost-of-living for the closure this week of another regional outlet less than two years after it opened.
Towns springing up: Industry that put regional Qld on the map
The resources industry, perhaps more than any other, created the modern state of Queensland, writes Michael Madigan.
Bribie bridge battle: ‘This makes you look like a bigger fool’
It’s the bridge battle that could lead to the road to ruin – is a second Bribie Island bridge a masterstroke or mess? HAVE YOUR SAY
‘Heartbreaking’: Collapsed building company’s clients blindsided by new move
The Sunshine Coast builder behind a $1.8m company collapse has opened a new renovation business, leaving former clients frustrated and “heartbroken”.
Bank beauty busted nicking Noosa branch’s money
A Bank of Queensland worker, who waited outside court claiming she was too sick to go inside, is alleged to have taken money not once but 12 times. DETAILS.
900 homes, school, cricket fields: First stage of new Aura precinct revealed
Plans for the first stage to develop a small suburb at Stockland Aura have been revealed, with a proposal to deliver more than 900 homes, a primary school and a sports park for the future community.
‘Disappointing’: Sunshine Coast hospitality workers underpaid by $200K+
Sunshine Coast hospitality employees have received more than $200,000 after Fair Work probes uncovered employers were underpaying staff, including one business who had ripped off nearly 100 workers.
Inside police sting which brought down Coast to Brisbane drug runner
Covert surveillance on a Sunshine Coast man with a criminal past has led to police uncovering a drug courier operation and a huge meth haul worth a street value of $140,000.
Law and love: Couple separated after girlfriend’s arrest
A court has heard that a modern day romance has been interrupted by police after a teenager, fresh out on parole, spent only days with his partner before she was arrested on her own criminal charges on the Sunshine Coast.
Two boaties severely injured after freak wave strikes boat
Two people have been rushed to hospital with possibly life threatening injuries following a watercraft incident at Noosa.
‘Air tank, vest’: Search for missing items after man’s diving death
Police are searching for missing diving gear which may wash up at two tourist beaches after a Gold Coast man’s death while on a charter at a popular spot off the Queensland coast.
Imbil boom continues as popular clothing store opens
A new clothing store will open in Imbil this weekend after relocating from its home of 16 years in Kenilworth.
‘Substantial insolvent trading’: Disability care company collapses
A Sunshine Coast disability care provider has collapsed with approximately $1.4m owing to creditors as the company’s director faces fraud allegations.
This may be the best thing to come to your iPhone
One of the biggest changes to how we experience our most precious memories is being released on Apple devices. It promises to bring your most precious moments to life.
Premier’s ‘Bribey’ bridge to cost $34k for every island resident
Steven Miles wants to spend $700m duplicating a bridge his own transport department says is unnecessary for the “foreseeable future”.
WATCH: Venomous surprise lurking in Aus family’s shoe pile
An Australian family has been given the fright of their life after finding a massive red-bellied black snake hiding in a shoe pile at their front door. See the video.
WATCH: Police search for young men after Maccas bashing
Police have released CCTV vision of two men who may be able to assist with investigations into an alleged assault at a busy McDonalds on the Sunshine Coast. Watch here.
‘Disabled kids bashed, vaping, drugs’: Shock claims levelled at school
A group of parents is alleging a Sunshine Coast school has a horrific bullying culture where their disabled children are being bashed and subjected to relentless taunting by vaping bullies.
Popular Noosa crepe cart morphs into to riverside cafe, wine bar
The Noosa local behind a once popular crepe cart on Hastings St has had her dreams come true, opening a permanent traditional creperie overlooking the river.
Teens vandalise school as police search for offenders
Police are investigating after reports of two male teenagers breaking into a Sunshine Coast school and vandalising it over the school holidays. See the video.
New laws crackdown: $330,000 of illicit tobacco, vapes seized
Hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of illicit tobacco and vapes have been seized on the Sunshine Coast following the introduction of stricter laws this year.
Magic mushies, LSD: Hotel baron caught with drug stash
The owner of two Sunshine Coast pubs and a string of bottle shops was caught with a stash of drugs as well as a set up to grow his own cannabis when police visited his home.
Woman allegedly acted as ‘lookout’ at burglary of elderly man’s home
A Sunshine Coast woman has been arrested for allegedly watching for trouble as her female friend burgled an elderly man’s home before spending an exorbitant amount at McDonald’s with his card.
‘I will get you pregnant’: Man’s alleged sordid messages to 15yo daughter
Disturbing alleged messages between a Sunshine Coast man and his underage daughter have been aired in court after he was arrested for trying to procure her to be his “sugar baby”.
Sunshine Coast doctor suspended by health watchdog
A doctor working for the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service has been suspended by the health watchdog meaning he is banned from practising until it is lifted.
OnlyFans creator released from custody after another alleged bail breach
An OnlyFans content creator charged over an alleged stabbing incident in Pomona has made a bid for her freedom after allegedly breaching her bail conditions for the thirteenth time.
‘Surreal’: Retired Coast couple celebrate $3.75 million lotto win
A Sunshine Coast couple can’t believe their luck after an astonishing lotto win of $3.75 million changed their lives and retirement plans forever – with the husband saying he might even buy a boat.
Man to remain in custody after allegedly running riot
A man will remain in custody after he was slapped with 20 charges after he allegedly crashed a car through the front of a Sunshine Coast home before he boarded a vessel during a tense standoff with specialist police.
Triple-fatal bus horror could have been prevented – here’s how
If the Bruce Highway is Queensland’s worst major road, the site of a horror bus crash is one of the worst of the worst. But it didn’t need to happen.
Man’s alleged wild DUI buggy ride ends in crash, beachfront arrest
A Brisbane man has faced court after he allegedly stole a beach buggy from a Sunshine Coast surf club before he was wrestled to the ground during a dramatic citizen’s arrest.
Man sends woman’s sex tape to online Snapchat tryst
A Sunshine Coast man has breached the trust of a woman he had sex with after forwarding their intimate video to a lady on Snapchat during an “odd” online affair.
$400K hole: Coast painting and plastering company collapses
A painting and plastering company based on the Sunshine Coast has entered voluntary liquidation after amassing hundreds-of-thousands in debt.
Mcplastered: SES volunteer busted four times the limit at Macca’s
A long-time SES volunteer learned his fate in court after he was caught by cops driving four times the legal limit in a McDonald’s car park.
‘Dropped to my knees crying’: Sunshine Coast skateboarder punches ticket to Olympic Games
A Sunshine Coast teenage stunt star will soon achieve her childhood dream after being selected in the Australian Olympic team for the 2024 Paris Games.
Proposed site revealed for five-storey childcare centre
The Sunshine Coast developer behind a popular childcare centre in Mooloolaba has revealed the proposed location for another multi-storey complex, equipped with food gardens and yoga studios. See the plans.
Named: Qld towns and cities that are Australia’s greenest suburbs
The Clean Energy Council has revealed the Australian suburbs with the highest number of solar installations and the surprising Qld towns that are ‘out-greening’ everyone else.
Sunshine Coast sale and auction results, week ending June 30
Maroochydore proved to be a hot market last week with eight properties selling for a total value of $8.9 million. See the latest auction and sales results.
‘Goat track’: Horror highway blasted after bus triple fatal
A horror bus crash that claimed three lives on Sunday has sparked renewed calls for more to be done to fix the deadly Bruce Highway.
REPLAYS: Cougars, Titans mean business, Sapphire Series, R12
The Brisbane North Cougars and the Gold Coast Titans have flexed their muscles as finals appear on the horizon. See how they went about their latest conquests in full REPLAYS.
Inside the Noosa hinterland home set to sell for $12m
The eight-figure asking price for a high-end Noosa home, equipped with a wine cellar, cinema and whiskey room, has been revealed. See inside.
Dramatic footage shows P-plater tailgating moments before huge highway smash
Dashcam footage has captured the moment a tailgating driver gets brake-checked on the Bruce hwy, causing a huge smash involving multiple cars and trucks.
Man hospitalised following quad bike rollover
Three men, including one involved in a quad bike rollover and one in an Ocean St e-scooter crash, have been hospitalised following multiple incidents overnight.
Hotels, shops, train station: Inside plans for new-look airport
Concepts for a reimagined Sunshine Coast airport precinct have been revealed as part of a major development scheme as locals are encouraged to have their say on the future of the 460-hectare site.
$1000 per year: Teachers use their own money on underfunded classrooms
The average out-of-pocket expenses for individual teachers and principals has peaked at an alarming rate. SEE THE STATS
Mother’s pregnancy turns family’s world upside down in a flash
Mum Jess Sumpton was feeling unwell and dizzy picking up her sons from school when her husband James took her to hospital, unaware of the dramatic turn their lives were about to take.
More domestic violence charges levelled at Michael Slater
Former Australian cricketer Michael Slater has had fresh charges brought against him after his arrest on the Sunshine Coast as he remains in custody at one of Brisbane’s infamous jails.
WATCH: Public to get first chance to walk on Bypass before opening
Spectacular new drone footage of the final section of the Cooroy to Curra Bruce Hwy Bypass has been released as the public is invited to be part of a milestone moment for the almost finished $1billion project. WATCH THE VIDEO
Roofer jailed for crime spree of identity theft, attempted fraud and drugs
A Sunshine Coast roofer whose crime spree took in parts of Brisbane and the Gympie region faced a total of 41 charges, but had 28 of them dismissed because of a lack of evidence.
WATCH: Tradie’s heated tirade, alleged death threats at 82yo neighbour
Disturbing footage has emerged of a Sunshine Coast tradie’s alleged meltdown where he threw a wooden stake “like a spear” at his 82-year-old neighbour during a heated dispute.
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