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UPDATED: Sunday, July 16, 7am: Police are investigating following an alleged wounding in Hastings Street, Noosa, this morning.

Police will allege a verbal argument between a 15-year-old male and a 25-year-old man escalated just before 4am, before the youth left and returned with a bottle and a knife. A physical altercation resulted in the 25-year-old being stabbed in the back and wrist.

Bystanders restrained the 15-year-old boy until police arrived, arresting him.

The 15-year-old has been charged with assault occasioning bodily harm.

Investigators urge anyone with information or relevant vision to contact police.

Investigations are continuing.

Sunday, July 16, 7am: A patient in a stable condition with facial burns was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following flash burns from a fuel can at a private address at North Arm at 3.55pm on Saturday.

Sunday, July 16, 7am: One stable patient with a head injury was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a fall from a bicycle on Quarry Road, Caloundra West, at 3.45pm on Saturday.

Saturday, July 15, 4.15pm: Two people were transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, in stable conditions, following a two-vehicle crash on the corner of Sugarbag Road and Caloundra Road at Little Mountain at 2.51pm.

Saturday, July 15, 3pm: One stable patient was transported to Nambour Hospital after a fall from a skateboard at the Nambour Skatepark at 1.57pm.

Saturday, July 15, 3pm: A patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition following a vehicle and motorcycle crash on Maroochydore Road, Kunda Park, at 1.19pm.

Saturday, July 15, 3pm: Paramedics assessed three patients at a two-vehicle crash on Sportsmans Parade, Bokarina, at 11.11am. No one required further treatment or transport.

Saturday, July 15, 3pm: Paramedics assessed 10 stable patients following a three-vehicle crash on Fishermans Road, Maroochydore, at 10.39am. All patients were uninjured and did not require further treatment or transport. 

Saturday, July 15, 6.35am: A stable male patient with a hip injury was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital after reportedly falling from a balcony on Bulcock Street, Caloundra, at 2.50am.

Saturday, July 15, 6.35am: One stable patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a single-vehicle into a tree on the corner of Caladenia Court and Ocean Vista Drive, Maroochy River, at 9.35pm last night.

Saturday, July 15, 6.35am: One male in his 40s with facial injuries was transported to hospital following a bicycle incident on Cinnamon Avenue, Coolum Beach, at 7.31pm.

Friday, July 14, 4.25pm: A person was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, in a stable condition, following a three-vehicle crash on the Sunshine Motorway southbound at Mooloolaba at 3.06pm.

Friday, July 14, 1.45pm: A person has been transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, in a stable condition, following a fall from a quad motorcycle on the Coolum Yandina Road at Valdora at 11.50am.

Friday, July 14, 9.20am: Paramedics transported a stable patient with minor injuries to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a two-vehicle crash on Central Boulevard, Birtinya, at 7.46am.

Friday, July 14, 6am: Police are warning members of the public to be vigilant after several people fell victim to a scam which appears to be targeting elderly residents.

People claiming to be from their banking institutions call victims and advise them to withdraw money for a representative from the bank to collect in cash from their home address, as an employee is emptying customer accounts internally.

The victims are told its to safeguard them, and the bank representative will deposit the cash in a safe account while internal investigations identify their own employee who is stealing.

Several people across South-East Queensland have fallen victim to this scam.

During one of the attempted scams in June, a victim called police saying their bank had instructed them to withdraw $10,000 cash. That afternoon, police intercepted and arrested a 43-year-old Ngunnawal (ACT) man at the victim’s house.

He has since been charged with three counts of money laundering and one count possess tainted property.

He was remanded in custody to reappear in Maroochydore Magistrates Court on September 15.

Investigators warn others who are at risk of falling victim to these scams to remain vigilant.

Be wary of any bank investment asking to pay funds or deposit cash.  Contact the bank directly using a known phone number on their website to verify legitimacy before following any instructions. If you are cold called or emailed, never provide personal, bank account or credit card details and do not open links.

If you feel you have been compromised, contact your bank and credit card provider immediately.If you have been scammed, you can make a report online via ReportCyber.

Visit Scam Watch for updated scam information.

Thursday, July 13, 1.45pm: Two stable patients have been transported to Nambour Hospital following a two-vehicle crash on the corner of Beach Road and Duporth Avenue, Maroochydore, at 12.05pm.

Thursday, July 13, 10.20am: A person was taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, in a stable condition, following a single-vehicle rollover on Maleny Kenilworth Road at Witta at 9.10am.

Thursday, July 13, 10.20am: Two people were transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, in stable conditions, following a two-vehicle crash on the corner of Mayfield Street and Alexandra Parade at Alexandra Headland at 8.18am.

Thursday, July 13, 6.30am: Patients were transported to hospital overnight after separate crashes on the Sunshine Coast.

At Sippy Downs, one stable patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH) following a two-vehicle crash on the corner of Columbia Street and University Way about 1.30am.

In an earlier incident at Mooloolaba, two stable patients – one a female in her 20s – were transported to SCUH after a two-vehicle crash on the Sunshine Motorway south bound at 5.52pm. Both had back injuries.

Paramedics also attended a garage fire on The Esplanade at Bulcock Beach in Caloundra, just after midnight.  No patients were reported on the scene.

Wednesday, July 12, 6.30pm: A person was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, in a stable condition, following a bicycle incident on Neill Road at Mooloolah Valley at 3.41pm.

Wednesday, July 12, 6.30pm: A person was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, in a stable condition, following a two-vehicle crash on the corner of Parklands Boulevard and Springs Drive at Little Mountain at 3.52pm

Wednesday, July 12, 1.30pm: A man was airlifted by helicopter to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, with a head injury, following a single-vehicle crash on Eumundi Kenilworth Road, Belli Park, at 11.50am.

Updated at 6.30pm: The Sunshine Coast-based RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter crew took the patient to hospital, after he was injured when the ute he was driving collided with a tree this afternoon.

The rescue chopper was tasked to the crash site around midday. The pilot landed the aircraft in a large clearing close to the scene, where other emergency services were working to free the trapped driver from his vehicle.

Queensland Ambulance Service officers transported the man to the waiting rescue helicopter.

He was airlifted to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition.

Wednesday, July 12, 8.35am: Three patients were transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in stable conditions after a three-vehicle crash on the Sunshine Motorway northbound at Mountain Creek at 7.58am.

Wednesday, July 12, 6.45am: One male patient in his 30s was transported in a stable condition to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a vehicle and motorcycle crash on the corner of King Street and Gloucester Road, Buderim, at 6.12pm last night.

The boat was stolen from Mooloolaba over the weekend.

Tuesday, July 11, 4.30pm: Police are investigating the theft of a boat from the secure boat storage area at Mooloolaba Marina.

The boat, which is a black Offshore Marine Master 680WA half-cabin vessel, was parked inside the secure fenced storage area at the marina and was last seen around 4pm on July 9.

The boat was noticed missing around 6am on July 10.

Police investigations are ongoing.

Tuesday, July 11, 1.45pm: The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service will conduct a planned burn within the Tibrogargan section of Glass House Mountains National Park tomorrow, weather permitting.

This burn is part of the annual hazard reduction and conservation management program for parks and forests.

As a result, smoke may be seen in the Beerburrum, Glass House and Beerwah areas.

The east side access of Mount Tibrogargan will be closed for the duration of the burn.

Tuesday, July 11, 9.55am: A person was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, in a stable condition, following a truck crash into a bridge on Back Woombye Road at Woombye at 8.37am.

Tuesday, July 11, 7.15am: One stable patient was transported to Noosa Hospital after a vehicle collided with a parked vehicle on Werin Street, Tewantin, at 6.12am.

Monday, July 10, 7am: A female in her 20s suffered back and chest injuries and was transported in a stable condition to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a single-vehicle crash on Obi Obi Road, Kenilworth, around 7pm last night.

Sunday, July 9, 12.50pm: A person was taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, in a stable condition, after a single-vehicle rollover on Buderim Avenue at Mooloolaba at 9.42am.

Sunday, July 9, 9.50am: A man in his 60s was transported in a stable condition to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a crash on Connection Road and Greenacres Court, Glenview, at 9.23pm last night.

Sunday, July 9, 9.50am: Paramedics transported a stable female in her 20s to Sunshine Coast University Hospital with a facial injury following a single-vehicle crash on Old Gympie Road, Beerwah, at 7.14pm last night.

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