UPDATED: Monday, July 3, 8.20am: A male in his late teens suffered leg injuries and was transported in a stable condition to Gympie Hospital following a single-vehicle crash on Mary Valley Road, Brooloo, at 5.38am.
Monday, July 3, 8.20am: A female patient sustained minor injuries and was transported in a stable condition to Nambour Hospital after a two-vehicle crash on the Bruce Highway northbound at Kulangoor at 5.22am.
Monday, July 3, 6.30am: Police are investigating following five separate traffic crashes in Tanawha on the Sunshine Coast last night.
Officers were called to the Bruce Highway near Ilkley Road just before 8pm after a car travelling northbound left the road and collided with a barrier.
The driver, a 37-year-old Graceville man, then exited the vehicle on foot and ran across the highway into southbound traffic.
A car swerved to avoid colliding with the pedestrian and subsequently rolled multiple times.
The pedestrian was struck by another vehicle a short time later.
He received minor injuries and was transported to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital.
In total, 10 vehicles were involved in five separate traffic crashes, with six people transported to hospital with minor injuries.
Eleven people were assessed by Queensland Ambulance staff at the scene.
Four patients were transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital: a man in his 30s with head and chest injuries in a serious but stable condition; a woman in her 20s with chest, abdominal and arm injuries in a stable condition; a woman in her 20s with head and hip injuries in a stable condition; and a woman in her 20s with hip and leg injuries in a stable condition.
A further two patients were transported to Nambour Hospital: a boy with head injuries in a stable condition; and man in his 60s with head injuries in a stable condition.
Witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage or CCTV is urged to contact police.
Investigations are continuing.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per 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: QP2301088473.
Sunday, July 2, 12.45pm: A person was taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, in a stable condition, following a reported 3-metre fall from play equipment at Quinn Park at Caloundra at 9.34am.
Saturday, July 1, 10.30am: A stable male patient in his teens was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital with limb injuries following an electric bicycle incident on Swan Street, Beerwah, at 12.22am.
Saturday, July 1, 5.50am: One patient was transported in a stable condition to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital after a single-vehicle incident into a house on Berry Terrace, Baringa, at 11.46pm last night.
Friday, June 30, 5.50am: There’s a very high chance of showers next week for the Sunshine Coast, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. The BOM expects showers to increase on Monday and for up to 65mm to fall during the next four days.
Thursday, June 29, 2pm: One person was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, in a stable condition, following a two-vehicle crash in a carpark on Cotton Tree Park Access at Maroochydore at 12.43pm.
Thursday, June 29, 12.35pm: There were short delays to all inbound and outbound flights at Sunshine Coast Airport today.
The airport issued a media statement urging passengers to stay informed.
“We encourage passengers travelling through our airport today, to keep up to date with their scheduled arrival/departure time via their airline, or through the arrivals and departures information on our website.”
Updated at 4pm: The agency responsible for safe and efficient management of air space services, Airservices Australia, told SCN it experienced short-term air traffic management network delays across South-East Queensland and New South Wales due to air traffic controllers’ short-term, unplanned-leave absences.
Airservices managed the issue by rerouting aircraft around the impacted airspace, causing minimal delays, and that full air traffic management network service has now resumed.
Airservices said it was continuing to invest in our workforce across Australia, including by recruiting and training new ATCs nationwide.
Thursday, June 29, 4.30am: A motorcyclist has died following a crash on the Sunshine Coast last night.
Preliminary information indicates that just before midnight a black Suzuki DRZ motorbike was travelling north along Sunset Drive near the intersection of Allamanda Avenue at Little Mountain, when it has struck a white Toyota Camry parked on the road.
A nearby resident raised the alarm and provided immediate first aid to the critically injured rider ahead of the emergency response, however, the 34-year-old Diamond Valley man died at the scene.
The Forensic Crash Unit will investigate the circumstances and is calling for witnesses, especially those with dashcam of the rider in the area at the time, to come forward.
Early investigations indicate another motorcycle may have been heard in the area at the time of the fatal motorcycle crash.
Police appeal directly to any rider that may have been in the vicinity then to come forth.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs 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: QP2301066210.
Wednesday, June 28, 2pm: Police have charged 53 people – including a Sunshine Coast man – with 110 charges and seized almost $400,000 worth of drugs following a four-day operation at a music event.
The operation was launched to ensure community safety after police received information about a large gathering on a rural block of land at Googa Creek, near Blackbutt, from June 22-25.
Officers were particularly concerned given the secrecy around the event and its rural location, creating a potentially significant risk should an emergency occur.
Officers from the South Burnett Patrol Group, including detectives from the Stock and Rural Crime Squad, Brisbane Dog Squad, Tactical Crime Squad and the Highway Patrol, were involved in the operation.
Drug seizures across the four days included about $160,000 worth of ketamine and $127,000 worth of MDMA, as well as quantities of cannabis, LSD, cocaine and more than $12,000 in cash.
A 27-year-old Wurtulla man was arrested and charged with driving under the influence. He is due to appear before the Nanango Magistrates Court on July 15.
Wednesday, June 28, 8.30am: Queensland Fire and Emergency Services is advising that smoke is currently affecting Sippy Downs, Mountain Creek and surrounding areas. This is from a hazard reduction burn near the University of the Sunshine Coast. The fire is under control.
Wednesday, June 28, 7.35am: A male in his 50s with leg, arm and chest injuries was transported in a stable condition to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a motorcycle and kangaroo incident on the corner of Gheko Ridge Road and Old Gympie Road, Elimbah, at 4.21am.
Tuesday, June 27, 7.45pm: Police are seeking public assistance to help locate a 66-year-old Wurtulla man who was reported missing on June 26.
Wayne Wirth was last seen leaving a Orringa Street address about 6.45am and has not been seen or heard from since.
He is described as Caucasian, about 175cm tall with a proportionate build, dark brown and grey hair with hazel eyes.
Police and family have serious concerns for his welfare as his disappearance is out of character.
He may be driving a silver Mitsubishi Triton with Queensland registration W1R7H.
Police are appealing to anyone who may have seen this car or have information regarding Wayne’s whereabouts to contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs 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: QP2301056525.
Tuesday, June 27, 11.15am: A bushfire warning has been cancelled for Caloundra. Fire conditions have eased. Crews are no longer required on scene.
Tuesday, June 27, 11am: A patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a serious condition after a vehicle and bicycle crash on Creekwood Avenue and Parklands Boulevard, Little Mountain, about 10.30am.
Tuesday, June 27, 11am: A stable patient was transported to Gympie Hospital following a single-vehicle crash on Mary Valley Road at Brooloo at 9.50am.
Tuesday, June 27, 10am: A fundraising campaign has been launched following the tragic death of a 16-year-old near Nambour on Sunday night.
Talented rugby league player and Caloundra High student Ben Hunter, also known as BJ, was struck by a car when walking along Image Flat Road about 11.50pm.
Family friend Annmarie Lawson has started the GoFundMe to cover funeral costs and any other financial outlays Ben’s family will face.
“We lost a beautiful kind young man and along with his family we are absolutely devastated,” the fundraising page says.
“His loss is being felt far and wide across the community and we reach out now for your help for this beautiful family in their time of grief.”
You can donate here.
Tuesday, June 27, 9am: Sunny skies and mild conditions are set to continue for the first week of the school holidays, but showers are expected early next week. The latest forecast from the Bureau includes mostly fine weather for the next few days and temperatures between 9 and 25ºC, before a cloudy day on Saturday and showers increasing by Monday.
Monday, June 26, 1.40pm: A stable patient has been transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital after a single-vehicle crash on Karawatha Drive, Mountain Creek, at 11.02am.
Monday, June 26, noon: A patient in a stable condition was transported to Nambour Hospital after a two-vehicle crash on Butler Street, Tewantin, at 10.29am.
Monday, June 26, 6am: The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating following a fatal single-vehicle traffic crash at Image Flat on Sunday night.
Initial investigations indicate that about 11.50pm, a 16-year-old boy was struck by a hatchback vehicle travelling along Image Flat Road.
Emergences services arrived at the scene a short time later, with the boy being transported in a critical condition to Nambour Hospital, where he was later declared deceased.
The driver and single occupant of the vehicle, a 24-year-old woman, was not physically injured.
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the circumstances of the crash and are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed or may have dashcam/CCTV of the area around the time of the incident to come forward.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per 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: QP2301049097.
Monday, June 26, 6am: One patient was transported to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition following a single-vehicle crash on Caloundra Road, Little Mountain, at 1.26am this morning.
Sunday, June 25, 12.55pm: Rescue Helicopter airlifted a person, in a stable condition, to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital after a vehicle and motorcycle crash on Yandina Bli Bli Road at Yandina at 12pm.
Saturday, June 24, 1pm: A two-vehicle crash occurred on Keneland Drive and Pierce Avenue, Little Mountain, at 11.12am. Two stable patients were transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital.
Saturday, June 24, 1pm: A section of Ben Bennett Bushland Park at Caloundra will undergo a planned burn on Monday from about 9am to 5pm, weather dependent.
The aim of the burn is to reduce the volume of forest fuels and to maintain fire-adapted ecosystems. It is the second section of a 2023 planned burn area.
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