Sunshine Coast news

Kids need some time out to connect with curiosity  Sunshine Coast DailyHow many chances do children get these days to be lost in outdoor play?

Shorten: Farmers should get compo for cattle losses  Sunshine Coast DailyFarmers who lost cattle in the catastrophic north Queensland floods should be directly compensated for their losses by the Commonwealth.

Revival for Nambour business after devastating flooding  Sunshine Coast DailyA small Nambour business that was destroyed by flood, is back on its feet thanks to the community's spirit.

Desperate beach search for missing backpackers  Sunshine Coast DailyA desperate search is under way after two missing backpackers' belongings and their car were found at a beach on NSW's mid-north coast.

Concerns for woman missing for six weeks  Sunshine Coast DailyPolice are appealing for help finding a 19-year-old Brisbane woman who disappeared nearly six weeks ago.

Why MAFS's Mike regrets backing sneaky Sam  Sunshine Coast DailyMARRIED AT First Sight's Mike Gunner says he regrets defending fellow groom Sam Ball since watching his betrayal unfold on the reality show. Throughout the ...

Coast school in lockdown after threat  Sunshine Coast DailyA busy Gold Coast primary school is in lockdown after a threat was allegedly made this morning. Teachers and students have been forced to take shelter.

Diamond favourites set tough task  Sunshine Coast DailyThe Blue Diamond Stakes looked an open race and things got more interesting on Tuesday morning when several leading chances drew wide barriers.

Minister responds to LNP criticism of recycling scheme  Sunshine Coast DailyQueensland Environment Minister Leeanne Enoch has responded to the LNP's criticism of the State Government's "botched” rollout of the Container ...

Andrew Gaze to quit Sydney Kings  Sunshine Coast DailyAndrew Gaze will quit as Sydney Kings coach at season's end. It's understood the mental challenge of coaching and being away from his family has taken a toll.

Phelps blasts PM's Christmas Island plan  Sunshine Coast DailyKerryn Phelps has blasted government plans to send sick refugees to Christmas Island, as the PM admits he's unsure how new laws will impact sick refugees.

Mental health staff promised for every school  Sunshine Coast DailyTwo dedicated mental health staff will be sent to every public high school in NSW under a state government plan to help young people struggling.

Reborn classic Mini's shocking changes  Sunshine Coast DailyThe reborn classic Mini is the brainchild of British auto engineers Swindon Powertrains. Named the Swind E Classic Mini, the diminutive hatch features a ...

How phobias can be 'switched off'  Sunshine Coast DailyFears of flying, being attacked by a dog or being afraid of creepy crawlies can be “switched off” by a simple drug in the years to come, groundbreaking ...

Ruff commute ahead as RSPCA backs pet plan  Sunshine Coast DailyThe state's peak animal welfare group has backed a push to allow some pets to travel on buses, trains and ferries as public support for the potentially lifesaving ...

Walker free to play trials as DV charges loom  Sunshine Coast DailyManly centre Dylan Walker is expected to play against Cronulla in this week's trial game despite the two assault charges he will face next week in court.

JOBS GALORE: Burger joint opening at popular new precinct  Sunshine Coast DailyThe Sunshine Coast's newest Oporto restaurant will open at Birtinya tomorrow, bringing more than 60 new jobs to the region.

Mike Colman: Australia's 10 worst sporting chokes  Sunshine Coast DailyThe Melbourne Stars' monumental collapse in the BBL final has been labelled the biggest choke in Australian sporting history.

Damning accusation sparks Semenya twist  Sunshine Coast DailyCaster Semenya has accused athletics' governing body of breaching rules at a hearing that could define the rest of the runner's career.

Teen still at large after courthouse escape  Sunshine Coast DailyA QPS spokesman said police have been knocking on doors in the Murgon and Cherbourg area but the male escapee, who is believed to be 17, is still at large.

Time for Kahu to Cowboy up  Sunshine Coast DailyJordan Kahu's move to North Queensland has been confirmed with the Broncos stalwart securing a one-year deal with the Cowboys effective immediately.

Coles' Little Shop campaign has worn off  Sunshine Coast DailyCOLES' like-for-like sales growth slowed in the second quarter of the first half of the financial year as the boost from its popular Little Shop campaign wore off.

The 'Blu Tack Bandit' has 65 pages of criminal history  Sunshine Coast DailyA COOLANGATTA carpet layer dubbed the Blu Tack Bandit has offered no explanation why he allegedly tried to steal cash from three Gold Coast ATMs when he ...

Chris Cavanagh's AFL SuperCoach team reveal  Sunshine Coast DailyChris Cavanagh is a massive Max Gawn fan but won't be picking the Melbourne ruckman in SuperCoach this season. He explains why and reveals his first draft ...

FNQ dairy farmers back Woolies' milk move  Sunshine Coast DailyDairy farmers across the Far North will be given a fair go for the first time in more than eight years as one supermarket chain puts an end to the $1/L price.

Arrests after human remains found in Gippsland  Sunshine Coast DailyHuman remains have been found in Gippsland during a search for a woman who went missing more than 300km away, with two people arrested over her ...

Infection leads to man's late-night chemist rage  Sunshine Coast DailyShane Roger Kellow, 40, had been suffering an infection from rusting screws put into his ankle following a motorbike crash when the need to ease the pain ...

Man punches stranger, hands himself in to police twice  Sunshine Coast DailyA man who handed himself into police for the second time after punching a complete stranger has been warned he is almost certain to go to jail if he reoffends.

Dead star's chilling final moments  Sunshine Coast DailyTHE final moments of football star Emiliano Sala's doomed flight have been recreated using official flight data. The haunting simulation - which perfectly ...

Cheapest fare ever: Scoot launches $299 flights to Europe  Sunshine Coast DailyThey're calling it the Deal of the Decade — and that's not just a cute slogan. The latest airline sale has fares to Europe from Australia for less than $300.

Meghan's secret girls' trip to NYC  Sunshine Coast DailyMEGHAN Markle has snuck into New York City for an ultra-exclusive, top-secret baby shower with her closest friends. According to Harper's Bazaar, sources ...

PM's expensive problem-solving habit  Sunshine Coast DailyThe Prime Minister is on the verge of announcing another major inquiry, an expensive fix our leaders are increasingly in the habit of turning to.

Redirect foreign aid to help Australian flood victims  Sunshine Coast DailyNorth Queensland floods have taken their toll on Townsville residents and on far west farmers and cattle stations.

Parents of bullies seem to be getting off scot-free  Sunshine Coast DailyWe hear a lot about bullies, but nothing about the parents being held to account for raising these bullies.

Do yourself a favour, check out a Men's Shed  Sunshine Coast DailyPrimarily Men's Sheds look after the mental and physical health needs of their aging Shedders.

Currie suspended after marathon hearing  Sunshine Coast DailyTHE first phase of what shapes as a marathon week in the long running Ben Currie saga was played out on Monday night with the Queensland Racing Integrity ...

Kim Kardashian's outfit takes focus off rumoured nose job  Sunshine Coast DailyThe reality star, 38, wore the barely-there outfit that has left fans in shock. Taking to Twitter, the mum-of-three shared the first snap of her daring dress - a black ...

One hospitalised after reportedly being hit by car  Sunshine Coast DailyOne person has been taken to hospital after they were reportedly hit by a car at Aroona yesterday afternoon.

Two hospitalised after peak-hour crash  Sunshine Coast DailyTwo people have been hospitalised after a traffic crash at Nambour yesterday afternoon.

Woman seriously injured at famous Coast rock pools  Sunshine Coast DailyA woman in her 20s has been airlifted to hospital after she was knocked into rocks in the water at Noosa's famous Fairy Pools yesterday afternoon.

Sex-charge teacher loses prison release bid  Sunshine Coast DailyACCUSED paedophile school principal Malka Leifer has lost her bid for prison release, with a judge refusing her request to be transferred into house arrest.

Teen dies as vehicle is 'torn in half'  Sunshine Coast DailyA teen has been identified after dying in a horror car crash which left a vehicle “torn in half”, as police probe whether the cars were racing.

Tim Pullen's body 'lost probably forever'  Sunshine Coast DailyConvicted crims have 'moral obligation' to help find bodies, court told.

How baby-faced drug king pin was finally caught  Sunshine Coast DailyHe was a wanted man by the FBI, Homeland Security, Interpol, Europol and the Secret *Service* but in the end it was the NSW Police who nabbed anonymous ...

Bold bid to expand Buderim eco resort  Sunshine Coast DailyA MASSIVE residential expansion has been proposed to the seven-star Badderam Eco Luxe Resort and Spa approved by Sunshine Coast Council last year.

Young dad's 'foolish mistake' puts him off the roads  Sunshine Coast DailyA father who chanced his arm five days early has paid the price, losing his licence for two years.

Simple ways to help make a difference to the planet  Sunshine Coast DailyWITH Clean Up Australia Day on March 3,residents' thoughts may be turning to how they can better look after the planet and lessen their carbon footprint.

New Year's Eve bust lands youngster before court  Sunshine Coast DailyA 23-year-old man never in trouble before avoided having a conviction recorded against him over a New Year's Eve drug bust.

Maleny single mum struck down with shock cancer diagnosis  Sunshine Coast DailyA pillar of the small Maleny township has been struck down with a shock and frank cancer diagnosis.

Key commercial property set to test the market  Sunshine Coast DailyPrime commercial properties set to draw plenty of investor attention.