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Education entrepreneurs recognised for philanthropy

The owners of a Sunshine Coast educational publishing company have been nominated for a major philanthropy award for their work supporting families escaping domestic More

Photo of the day: mountain majesty

Mount Coolum shrouded in hues of red, yellow and orange. This photo, submitted by Roger Wolfe, was taken from the verandah of a house More

Teen arrested after allegedly fleeing highway crash

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested following a three-vehicle crash on the Bruce Highway yesterday, with police now appealing for dashcam footage of the More

Intersections with most serious crashes revealed

A snapshot of Sunshine Coast crash hotspots has revealed where the highest number of serious incidents have occurred in recent years. State government data, released More

Mega transport projects set to boost Coast businesses

Small businesses on the Sunshine Coast are being primed to get involved in two major transport infrastructure projects. More than 150 local suppliers attended the More

Hospital locks in health partners ahead of opening

An under-construction hospital on the Sunshine Coast has unveiled key tenants, ahead of its likely opening in 2026. The Maroochy Private Hospital, an advanced health More

Sunday, October 8, 6pm: A person was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, in a stable condition, following a fall from a motorcycle on Sunday Creek Road at Kenilworth at 1.14pm.

Sunday, October 8, 2.15pm: Police have located safe a 67-year-old man reported missing from Beerwah.

Sunday, October 8, 11.45am: One person was assessed by paramedics after a motorcycle crash on Ballinger Road at Buderim at 9.03am. The patient had minor grazes and declined further treatment or transport. 

Sunday, October 8, 7am: A man in his 30s, with chest and abdominal pain,  was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, in a stable condition, following a motorcycle crash on the corner of Memorial Drive and Arundell Street at Eumundi at 6.08am.

Sunday, October 8, 7am: A stable patient with a hand injury was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a two-vehicle crash on the corner of Gloucester Road and King Street, Buderim, at 9.33pm last night.

Sunday, October 8, 7am: A male in his teens with back pain was transported stable to Nambour Hospital after reportedly falling of an electrical bull at Yandina at 8.18pm last night.

Sunday, October 8, 7am: Paramedics assessed stable patients at a four-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle on the Bruce Highway at Coochin Creek at 7.06pm last night.

One patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition. Six patients declined further treatment or transport.

Saturday, October 7, 6.40pm: A person was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, in a stable condition, following a single-vehicle crash into a building on Burnett Street at Buderim at 11.55am.

Saturday, October 7, 12.20pm: A person was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, in a stable condition, following a motorcycle crash on Bald Knob and Hodgens Roads at Peachester at 10.15am.

Saturday, October 7, 7.20am: A man in his 40s suffered minor injuries and was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition following a single-vehicle crash into a bridge on Nambour North Connection Road at 7.50pm.  

Saturday, October 7, 5.50am: Paramedics transported a patient in a stable condition to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a reported snake bite at Noosa Heads at 9.33pm.

Friday, October 6, 4.45pm: Saturday on the Sunshine Coast will be partly cloudy, with a medium chance of showers. Temperatures will range from 15-23 degrees.

Winds will be south to southeasterly, 20-30km/h, with surf heights up to 2-3 feet.

Sunday will be similar, with temperatures from 14-22 degrees. Surf 3 feet, and 6 feet south-facing.

SLSQ says the best beaches will be Kings, Mooloolaba, Mooloolaba Spit, Alexandra Headland and Noosa Main.

Friday, October 6, 11.05am: A stable patient was transported to Nambour Hospital following a motorcycle crash on Mooloolah Street, Landsborough, at 10.03am.

Friday, October 6, 10am: Police are seeking assistance in identifying a person (pictured) who they believe can help with their inquiries into an assault complaint.

The alleged assault took place in Moffat Beach on Friday, August 25, about 10am.

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: QP2301411590.

Thursday, October 5, 5.45pm: A stable patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a single-vehicle crash on the Sunshine Motorway southbound at Mooloolaba at 4.48pm.

Thursday, October 5, 1pm: Three people were transported to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital, in stable conditions, following a two-vehicle crash on Caloundra Road and Stradbroke Drive at Little Mountain at 8.28am.

Thursday, October 5, 1pm: Paramedics were called to a single-vehicle crash down an embankment off the Sunshine Motorway at Mountain Creek at 9.23pm last night, however no patients were located at the scene.

Thursday, October 5, 1pm: Paramedics attended a vehicle rollover on Townsend Road at Buderim, just before 9pm last night. A female was encapsulated in the vehicle and required extrication with the assistance of the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services. The patient was transported, in a stable condition to Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

Thursday, October 5, 1pm: A person was taken to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital, in a stable condition, with back pain following a two-vehicle crash on Wentworth Street and Beckmans Road at Tewantin at 6.36pm last night.

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