UPDATED: Sunday, May 7, 6pm: Paramedics assessed two patients following a single-vehicle crash into a guard rail on the Bruce Highway at Bridges, near Yandina, at 5pm. The car was reportedly alight. Motorists were advised to show caution as the southbound lanes were blocked.
Both patients declined treatment or transport following the incident.
Sunday, May 7, 1.10pm: Paramedics took a person to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, in a stable condition, following a two-vehicle crash with a rollover on Queen Street at Moffat Beach at 12.15am.
Saturday, May 6, 12.15pm: New low-cost airline Bonza has today launched the last of its initial new routes, welcoming the first flight into the Sunshine Coast from Tamworth.
On hand to welcome passengers from Australia’s country music capital were a contingent of 20 line dancers and a country singer who will be performing at the upcoming Gympie Muster.
Onboard today’s flight was chief commercial officer Carly Povey, who hinted there are more routes to come in the future.
“Now all 13 routes are wheels up from the Sunny Coast, our team of legends are focussing on earning the right to grow,” she said.
The Tamworth route is the 13th and final to launch as part of the low-cost carrier’s initial roll-out, with the airline now operating 39 flights a week from its Sunshine Coast Airport base.
Saturday, May 6, 12.10pm: A person has been transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a serious condition following a bicycle crash on Mckinnon Drive, Cooroibah, at 11.11am.
Friday, May 5, 2.40pm: A person has been transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, in a serious but stable condition, following a serious crash on National Park Road at Nambour at 1.38pm. The person was entrapped in the vehicle, before being extricated and taken to hospital.
Friday, May 5, 2.40pm: A patient in a stable condition was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital after a mountain biking incident on the Trailblazer Track at Tewantin at 11.37am.
Friday, May 5, 10.30am: Jackson King has been named the winner of the Stroke Warrior Award at the 2023 Stroke Awards in Melbourne.
The 14-year-old from Buderim, who had a stroke in utero, was recognised after raising thousands for charity.
You can read his story here.
Friday, May 5, 5.35am: It should be a mostly sunny and pleasant weekend before a couple of cold nights next week. The Bureau of Meteorology expected the apparent temperature or ‘feels like’ to drop to between 4 to 6 degrees Celsius at Maroochydore from Monday to Wednesday, before some possible showers later in the week.
Thursday, May 4, 12.15pm: Paramedics transported a person to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, in a stable condition, following a bicycle and vehicle incident on Kingsford Smith Parade and Sixth Avenue at Maroochydore at 10.53am.
Thursday, May 4, 8.45am: Police have released an image and CCTV vision of a distinctive vehicle and a man who may be able to assist with investigations into multiple property thefts on the Sunshine Coast in mid to late April.
Between Thursday, April 20, and Wednesday, April 26, a man driving a white early to mid-2000s Holden Rodeo single-cab tray-back utility attended several businesses within industrial estates on Progress Road in Maroochydore and Kelly Court, Wises Road and Glen Kyle Drive in Buderim, where hundreds of litres of petrol was siphoned from vehicles and attempted burglaries occurred.
The Rodeo, missing its bumper and with other front-end damage and bearing false Queensland registration plates, was driven from these locations with several drums of fuel atop a stolen trailer, which was located abandoned at a nearby business.
Between Monday, April 24, and Tuesday, April 25, the same vehicle was driven to an Industrial Place, Yandina, business where a bobcat with a distinctive ‘posi-track’ wheel mechanism was taken, along with a multi-axel trailer. Both remain outstanding.
The man has a slim build and was wearing a white t-shirt with black ‘ECKO’ motif, a black cap, shorts and shoes. He has dark facial hair, including a moustache.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police. Anonymous reports can be made.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24 hours per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
Quote this reference number: QP2300688288.
Thursday, May 4, 8.45am: A patient with a foot injury was transported to Nambour Hospital after a skateboard incident at Coolum Skate Park at 8.07am.
Thursday, May 4, 4.30am: A patient was transported in a stable condition with an arm injury to Nambour Hospital after a fall from a bicycle on Thomas Road, Bli Bli, at 3.15pm yesterday.
Wednesday, May 3, 2.45pm: The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service will conduct a planned burn in the East Weyba section of Noosa National Park commencing tomorrow, weather permitting.
As a result, smoke may be seen in the Peregian Beach, Marcus Beach, Weyba Downs and Peregian Breeze areas.
QPWS said smoke could decrease visibility on the roads and that motorists should drive safely to the conditions. Anyone who may be affected by smoke should also take any necessary precautions.
The aim of the burn is to reduce the volume of forest fuels to help reduce the intensity of any subsequent wildfires, and provide favourable conditions for natural forest regeneration.
For more information phone Tewantin QPWS on 5377 2700.
Wednesday, May 3, 12.45pm: A patient in a stable condition was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a two-vehicle crash on Eumundi Noosa Road, Doonan, at 11.58am.
Wednesday, May 3, 12.45pm: One patient was transported to Nambour Hospital in a stable condition after a pedestrian and vehicle crash on Blackall Terrace and Coronation Avenue, Nambour, at 11.27am.
Wednesday, May 3, 8am: A person was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, in a stable condition, after a single-vehicle crash on Little Mountain Drive at Little Mountain at 10.26pm last night.
Wednesday, May 3, 8am: Paramedics attended a reported structure fire at Moroney Place at Beerwah at 1.54am. No one required transported to hospital.
Tuesday, May 2, 2.10pm: The Sunshine Coast-based RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter crew has airlifted a man to hospital after a motorcycle crash on the Bruce Highway at Palmview at 10.37am.
It’s believed the man had been riding his motorbike, which was towing a trailer, southbound on the highway when he lost control.
The motorbike and trailer reportedly jackknifed and he was thrown from the bike.
The motorist, who is aged in his 50s, suffered multiple serious traumatic injuries, including to his chest, arms and leg.
The rescue chopper was called to the scene of the crash, just after 11am.
The RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter pilot landed the aircraft on the northbound stretch of highway, which had been closed by local Queensland Police Service officers.
The aeromedical crew worked alongside local Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics to treat the patient.
He was flown to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital in a serious condition.
The Queensland Police Service closed all southbound lanes of the highway due to the crash.
Tuesday, May 2, 12.45pm: Paramedics transported a patient in serious but stable condition to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a tractor rollover at a private property at Coolabine, near Kenilworth, at 11.32am.
Tuesday, May 2, 7.35am: Paramedics transported a man in his 70s to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, in a stable condition, after a vehicle collided with a light pole on Bells Creek Arterial Road at Corbould Park at 8.20pm last night.
Tuesday, May 2, 7.35am: One stable patient has been transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital after a fall from a motorcycle on Beerburrum Road at 1.44pm yesterday.
Monday, May 1, 5.20pm: Paramedics transported two patients in serious conditions to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a two-vehicle crash on Dales and Chevallum roads, Chevallum, at 12.53pm.
Monday, May 1, 12.50pm: Paramedics assisted with an extrication on Mount Beerburrum following reports of an injured hiker at 9.45am. The patient was in stable condition.
Monday, May 1, 12.50pm: One person was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, in a stable condition, after a near drowning incident at Marcoola at 11.10am.
Monday, May 1, 12.50pm: One person, in a serious condition, was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital after a near drowning incident at Alexandra Headland at 8.22am.
Monday, May 1, 7.45am: Paramedics took a patient, in a stable condition, to Nambour Hospital following a vehicle and pedestrian collision on Duporth Avenue at Maroochydore at 4.54pm yesterday.
Monday, May 1, 7.45am: Paramedics took a person, in a stable condition, to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital, after assessing two patients following a single-motorcycle crash on Obi Obi Road and Kidman Creek Road yesterday.
Sunday, April 30, 7am: Paramedics assessed two patients who declined treatment or transport following a single-vehicle with caravan crash on the Nambour Connection Road off-ramp at Woombye at 1.58pm yesterday.
The crash closed the northbound lane of the Bruce Highway between Diddillibah and the Kiel Mountain overpass but it was reopened by 4.31pm.
Saturday, April 29, 9.45am: A person with a leg injury was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, in a stable condition, after a vehicle and motorcycle crash on Roys Road at Beerwah at 4.24pm yesterday.
Saturday, April 29, 9.45am: A person was transported to Sunshine Coast Hospital, in a stable condition, after a near drowning incident at Alexandra Headland at 2.59pm yesterday.
Saturday, April 29, 9.45am: A person was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, in a stable condition, after a single-vehicle crash on Bokarina Road at Bokarina at 2.44pm yesterday.
Friday, April 28, 9.35am: Two people with chest pain were transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, in stable conditions, after a three-vehicle crash on Eumundi Noosa Road at Eumundi at 9.32pm last night.
Friday, April 28, 8.45am: Police have released footage of a vehicle and three people who may be able to assist with ongoing investigations into the arson of a Tewantin home in March.
About 1.30am on Wednesday, March 29, emergency services were called to a fire at a Waratah Close address.
The house was destroyed by the deliberately lit fire. No one was inside the home at the time.
Police will allege the residence was linked to an earlier assault, deprivation of liberty and robbery investigation on Saturday, March 11.
Further investigations indicate an unknown group of people distributed offensive and harassing materials via mail in the Tewantin area in the lead-up to the arson of the house.
Investigators believe there may be a link between the three incidents.
Anyone with information regarding the arson or distribution of hate mail is asked to contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24 hours a day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
Quote this reference number: QP2300425739.
Friday, April 28, 5.30am: A Hazardous Surf Warning has been issued for Sunshine Coast Waters, until at least late Saturday night. Large and powerful surf conditions were expected to be hazardous for coastal activities such as rock fishing, swimming, boating and surfing. The warning could be extended into Sunday. A 2 to 2.5m E swell was expected during the weekend.
Thursday, April 27, 5.45pm: A patient in a stable condition was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital after a single-vehicle rollover on Barrs Road, Glass House Mountains, at 3.52pm.
Thursday, April 27, 2.50pm: The Dolphins have launched their inaugural game to be played on the Sunshine Coast, in June.
The Dolphins will face the Parramatta Eels at Sunshine Coast Stadium on Saturday, June 24, with tickets available through Ticketek from today.
The game is part of the Dolphins’ strategy to bring NRL matches to the Sunshine Coast and continue to serve the northern corridor between Brisbane and the coastal city.
The squad will also train at a Sunshine Coast venue, with a fan interaction to take place afterwards.
The Dolphins are already active in the area.
Thursday, April 27, 2.15pm: An NRLW match will be contested on the Sunshine Coast mid-year, after the draw was released on Thursday. The Broncos and Roosters will clash in the opening round of the competition at Sunshine Coast Stadium at Bokarina, on Saturday, July 22, at 7.45pm. It will be the first ever primetime NRLW fixture.
Thursday, April 27, 10.20am: A patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition following a vehicle and bicycle incident on Mackerel Street, Mountain Creek, at 10.07am.
Thursday, April 27, 10.20am: A patient in a stable condition was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital after an e-scooter crash on Noosa Drive and Allambi Terrace, Noosa Heads, at 8.53am.
Thursday, April 27, 7.10am: A woman in her 70s was transported to Nambour Hospital in a stable condition after a reported snake bite to the ankle at a private residence at Montville at 6.31pm last night.
Wednesday, April 26, 11.10am: A patient with a hip injury has been transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition after a two-vehicle crash on the Sunshine Motorway southbound at Mountain Creek at 10.09am.
Wednesday, April 26, 7.15am: A man was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition after two cyclists were involved in an incident off John Lesslie Court and Cogill Road, Buderim, at 4.43am.
Wednesday, April 26, 5.30am: An RACQ LifeFlight Rescue crew has flown a man to hospital after he was injured in a ride-on mower incident while he was working on his farm in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.
The man was mowing on a slope when the machinery reportedly rolled over and the blades hit his hand, causing severe injuries.
He called out to his wife and son, who were able to administer first aid and transport him to a nearby town, where he was treated by Queensland Ambulance Service paramedics.
The Sunshine Coast-based RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter was called into action just before 5pm yesterday and the pilot landed at a sports field in the town.
The patient, who is aged in his 50s, was flown to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition.
Wednesday, April 26, 5.30am: Paramedics assessed two patients with minor injuries after a vehicle hit a power pole on Bowman Road and Park Place, Caloundra, at 7.35pm last night. One patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition.
Tuesday, April 25, 7.10am: No patients required treatment at the scene of a shed fire reported at 10.24pm on Beach Parade and Fifth Avenue, Maroochydore. Ambulance officers remained on standby for the Queensland Fire and Rescue Services.
Monday, April 24, 3.40pm: Paramedics assessed a person after a crash on the Sunshine Motorway at Maroochydore but the patient declined treatment or transport. The person was involved in a single-vehicle rollover, on the eastern ramp of the Sunshine Motorway at 1.16pm. There was debris on the road and motorists were advised to show caution in the area.
Monday, April 24, 11.50am: Police have released CCTV vision of a man who may be able to assist with investigations following the theft of a caravan in Coolum earlier this month.
Initial investigations indicate between 3.50am and 4.15am on Friday, April 7, a man gained access to a secure yard on Link Crescent by cutting a chain and lock.
He then cut power to the CCTV cameras on site before attaching a white 2014 Jayco Starcraft caravan to a white dual-cab utility.
The two vehicles were then driven out of the yard in an unknown direction.
At the time of the incident, the caravan was bearing Queensland registration 556QZN.
The utility is described as having an aluminium bull bar, two round spotlights on the front, a black snorkel with a flat tray and tool boxes attached.
Anyone with information about the man or either vehicle is urged to contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24 hours a day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
Quote this reference number: QP2300580274.
Monday, April 24, 8.45am: Smoke was affecting Mount Mellum and surrounding areas. The Queensland Fire and Emergency Services said, at 8.29am, there was no direct fire threat to property but reduced air quality may cause health impacts for some people, smoke may reduce visibility and affect driving conditions and roads may be closed. Residents were advised to stay informed on Sunday due to a bushfire burning from Old Gympie Road.
Monday, April 24, 7.10am: A patient in their late teens sustained hip injuries and was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition after a two-vehicle crash on Tunnel Ridge Road, Mooloolah Valley, at 6.29pm last night.
Sunday, April 23, 5.30pm: Paramedics transported a patient in a stable condition to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a single-vehicle rollover at Coral Fern and McKinnon Drive, Cooroibah, at 3.21pm.
Sunday, April 23, 4.30pm: Paramedics transported a patient, in a stable condition, to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital after they fell from a horse at a private property at Ninderry at 2.52pm.
Sunday, April 23, 2.20pm: Paramedics took a person, in a stable condition, to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a vehicle and e-scooter crash on Saffron Drive and Errang Streets at Currimundi at 10.02am.
Sunday, April 23, 2.20pm: Paramedics assessed three patients and transported one male patient in his 40s and one female patient in her 20s to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a two-vehicle crash on Sippy Downs Road and Dixon Roads at Sippy Downs at 7.57pm last night.
Saturday, April 22, 7.45am: Police have released vision of a man who may be able to assist with their inquiries into an assault at a tavern on Parklands Boulevard, Meridan Plains, last year.
About 11.30pm on Saturday, September 10, a verbal altercation occurred and a 23-year-old man was struck in the face.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or who can identify the man police wish to speak with, is urged to contact police. The investigation is ongoing.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24 hours a day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
Quote this reference number: QP2201571935.
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