Sunshine Coast news

$40k fine for ignoring fair work order  Sunshine Coast DailyA QUEENSLAND electrical contracting company and its director have been penalised for ignoring a Fair Work Commission order to compensate an employee ...

Explained: why are some people attracted to children?  Sunshine Coast DailyThey don't have horns and tails. They look and act like you and me. Except for one key difference: they're sexually attracted to children.

Simple roundabout road question causes fiery debate  Sunshine Coast DailyWHAT was meant to be a simple road rules question turned into a fiery debate when people couldn't come to an agreement on the correct answer. The Royal ...

Mercedes-Benz unveils GLS flagship SUV  Sunshine Coast DailyBenz pitches this as "the S-Class of SUVs", a seven-seat, all-weather version of its flagship limousine. Bigger than before, the new GLS benefits from a 60mm ...

ACCC warns: Don't buy from Viagogo  Sunshine Coast DailyA MAJOR ticket reseller site tricked buyers into thinking event tickets were about to sell out when there were plenty still available.

Class action to be launched against collapsed Rebl Corp  Sunshine Coast DailyA class-action is set to be launched for victims caught up in the collapse of Sunshine Coast business Rebl Corp.

Synthetic drug trafficker imported from England to Coast  Sunshine Coast DailyA synthetic cannabis trafficker was caught with $77000 cash, chemically-treated leaves and evidence she imported from England to Caloundra.

BREAKING: Police in pursuit of child driver on highway  Sunshine Coast DailyPolice are trailing a car reportedly being driven by a minor down the Warrego Hwy from Toowoomba.

Australia's unemployment rate rises to 5 per cent  Sunshine Coast DailyAUSTRALIA'S unemployment rate rose 0.1 percentage points in March to a seasonally adjusted 5.0 per cent, but analysts say an uptick in full-time work should ...

This Queensland castle could be yours  Sunshine Coast DailyHOUSE hunters on the market for a castle would usually need to take their search to Europe. But this listing offers a taste of royal life in our own backyard.

Residents watch in horror as car goes up in flames  Sunshine Coast DailyA woman has narrowly escaped after a car went up in flames at Buderim this morning.

Accused child stealers want GPS trackers removed  Sunshine Coast DailyTWO men accused of running a child abduction ring have had their second attempt to have GPS monitors removed refused. Grafton men Dr William Russell ...

Driver busted after five drinks on morning takeaway run  Sunshine Coast DailyA man who was busted drink driving on a takeaway run said alcohol was "running” his life after drinking multiple vodka sodas before midday.

Vietnam veteran stable after samurai sword attack  Sunshine Coast DailyThe condition of an elderly Vietnam veteran who was attacked with a samurai sword and left fighting for his life, has improved.

Maverick, can-do attitude leading way for future  Sunshine Coast Daily"FORCED entrepreneurship” and encouragement from successful businesses to fledgling start-ups can help regional centres maintain small business ...

Campaign to unlock the Future of the Coast  Sunshine Coast DailyEver wondered what the Sunshine Coast will look like in 2050, or what the region will need as it grows into one of Queensland's economic powerhouses?

Dog squad called to track woman who wandered into house  Sunshine Coast DailyThe police dog squad was used to track down a woman 'highly affected' by substance after she walked into a home uninvited while the owner was watching TV.

Traffic woes begin early as Bruce Hwy braces for Easter  Sunshine Coast DailyWhether they've called in sick a day early or taken the day off, holiday makers are already causing problems on the Bruce Highway.

Palmer launches bid for Senate spot  Sunshine Coast DailyClive Palmer has officially launched his bid for the Senate.

Stressed at work? Blame the boss, then yourself  Sunshine Coast DailyIF you're stressed at work, you could probably blame your boss – and then yourself for not learning the art of saying one word enough.

Lifesavers plead for safety vigilance as Easter swell grows  Sunshine Coast DailySunshine Coast beach-goers are being urged to keep an eye out and swim to the conditions this Easter weekend, with hazardous surf expected across the ...

Truck driver stabbed in Hallam road rage  Sunshine Coast DailyA truck driver has been stabbed after a car ramming in southeast Melbourne, with police releasing an image of a man wanted over the road rage fight.

Man extensively burned in gas bottle explosion  Sunshine Coast DailyA man in his 30s has suffered second-degree burns after a gas bottle exploded at a Sunshine Coast property this morning.

Ristevski sentenced for killing wife  Sunshine Coast DailyAlmost three years after he killed his wife Karen and hid her body in bushland, Borce Ristevski has been sent to jail for her manslaughter.

Man dies after multi-vehicle crash  Sunshine Coast DailyAn elderly man has died in hospital following a multi-vehicle crash north of Brisbane.

PHOTOS: Art lovers flock to Archibald Prize exhibition  Sunshine Coast DailyAN OPPORTUNITY to meet the 2018 winner of Australia's most prestigious art prize for portraiture led to a sell-out event at the Lismore Regional Gallery.

'Against her will': Fresh fears for Britney  Sunshine Coast DailyBritney Spears' mum has "liked" comments saying the star is being "held against her will" in rehab. The 37-year-old entered a mental health facility earlier this ...

Manhunt launched after home invasion  Sunshine Coast DailyTwo people have been assaulted during a terrifying home invasion in Brisbane's southwest this morning.

Users report global Gmail outages  Sunshine Coast DailyAccording to the Outage Report website, hundreds of people have complained of being unable to log into Gmail since just after 5pm US eastern time (7am ...

Nine easy ways to make money  Sunshine Coast DailyYou could have a goldmine sitting in your pocket, according to an expert who has revealed nine ways to make money doing “as little as possible”.

Noosa Arts' comedy Daylight Saving sees the light  Sunshine Coast DailyNOOSA Arts Theatre presents Nick Enright's shrewdly observed comedy Daylight Saving, from next Thursday (Anzac Day). Flick is a successful restaurateur in ...

Art making a difference to Coast charities  Sunshine Coast DailyTWENTY paintings in a series three years in the making will soon be the centre of an auction to support the work of an instrumental charity. Margaret Ellen ...

'Blown away': Reef gets last-minute Bells Beach call-up  Sunshine Coast DailyREEF Heazlewood won't be competing in the 45th annual Pa and Ma Bendall Surf Classic this weekend, he's got something bigger to conquer. Sydney's Bells ...

Lessons learnt from a bad student  Sunshine Coast DailyIF YOU'VE studied any type of degree, especially a journalism one, I bet you can relate to this. But if you're currently studying, then maybe stop reading as I'm ...

Favourite hotel perk on the way out  Sunshine Coast DailyThose mini bottles of body wash, shampoo and conditioner in hotel rooms are beloved perk of a hotel stay. But the days of these tiny freebies could soon be over ...

Subaru unveils next generation Outback SUV  Sunshine Coast DailyA new tablet-style screen dominates the revised interior, but the really good news is hidden under the bonnet.

Crazy food trend that's good for you  Sunshine Coast DailyIf you see this striking dish being served at your local cafe don't panic — it's meant to look that way. And it's even good for you.

Honey I shrunk the SUV: New baby Hyundai  Sunshine Coast DailyThere's a new kid in town, as Hyundai unveils a baby SUV that's smaller than most, with a price tag to match.

Parker: Seven days in rugby league heaven  Sunshine Coast DailySTRAP yourself in footy fans there's two weeks of non-stop rugby league on the way with 10 games in the next seven days on Fox League. The Festival of ...

FARE SNUB: Teens abuse 'Daniel Morcombe policy'  Sunshine Coast DailyTRANSPORT Minister Mark Bailey has announced a fare evasion roundtable after revealing 1.53 million public transport trips have been taken free of charge.

Warrego Highway crash lands man in hospital  Sunshine Coast DailyOne patient has been transported to hospital after a single vehicle roll over.

Durko's dissections: NRL previews for Round 6  Sunshine Coast DailyRugby league expert Tony Durkin checks out the clashes in Round 6 of the NRL and reveals who he thinks will win and why.

Actor is sinking his teeth into a dream comedy role  Sunshine Coast DailyKayvan Novak was a little daunted when he donned a cape for the TV remake of What We Do in the Shadows.

Huge fire destroys up to 10 businesses  Sunshine Coast DailyAs many as 10 businesses have been destroyed following a huge fire in Queensland this morning.

Former Daily journo's insight after Notre Dame's ruin  Sunshine Coast DailySmoke hung in the Parisian air as former Sunshine Coast Daily journalist, Chloe Lyons arrived at Notre Dame to join the media scrum from every ...

Massive Easter egg hunt will take over Coast  Sunshine Coast DailyJoin the community in search for hidden chocolate in what will be one of the biggest Easter egg hunts to hit the region.

What's open this Easter long weekend on the Coast  Sunshine Coast DailyFind out when your local grocers will be open over the Easter long weekend.

EASTER BONANZA: Visitors enjoy coastal break  Sunshine Coast DailySunshine Coast can expect a flood of visitors over the Easter long weekend with a number of camp areas already at full capacity.

Hodges: My mate GI was the ultimate player  Sunshine Coast DailyGI owned the big moments and was the man you wanted in possession when a game was on the line, writes Justin Hodges.

Rites of Passage brings together a diverse mix of artists  Sunshine Coast DailyIT'S worth the drive to catch the final days of the Rites of Passage exhibition at Gympie Regional Art Gallery.