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Council votes to investigate concerns about water quality

Sunshine Coast Council is looking into concerns about water quality in the Pumicestone Passage, after acknowledging a petition signed by hundreds of people. The petition, More

Retirement village with 235 dwellings proposed

A retirement facility with 235 homes and a community centre with cinema, restaurant and swimming pools has been proposed for the outskirts of a More

Photo of the day: pelican brief

“The largest brief of pelicans I have seen at Golden Beach for long time. All is good with the world,” writes Bruce Allender. If you have More

Start date for foreshore project work pushed back

The commencement of construction work on the next stage of Mooloolaba’s foreshore revitalisation is set to be pushed back to next year. Sunshine Coast Council More

Helicopter used to replace reservoir roof

An unusual sight greeted residents and commuters this morning, with a helicopter being used to place a new roof on the Buderim Water Reservoir. The More

Bonza cancels more flights, fleet set to fly away

Fledgling budget carrier Bonza has cancelled another week of flights and will not compensate customers left out of pocket as its fleet of planes More

Sunday, November 19, 12.30pm: A person was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, in a stable condition, following a single-vehicle rollover on Irving Place at Sippy Downs at 11.41am.

Sunday, November 19, 12.30pm: A patient in a stable condition with a head injury was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital after a fall from a mobility scooter on Baden Powell Street, Maroochydore, at 10.31am.

Sunday, November 19, 8.30am: Paramedics attended a caravan on fire on Plantation Court, Landsborough, at 8.36pm last night. No patients were reported on scene.

Sunday, November 19, 8.30am: Paramedics transported one stable female patient in her 50s with a leg injury to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a two-vehicle crash on the corner of Kawana Street and Pacific Terrace, Alexandra Headland, at 7.23pm last night.

Sunday, November 19, 8.30am: A male in his teens was transported in a stable condition with minor injuries to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a vehicle and motorcycle crash on the corner of Waigani Street and Morobe Crescent, Bli Bli, at 6.43pm last night.

Sunday, November 19, 8.30am: Critical care paramedics transported a male in his 50s in a serious condition with a significant leg injury to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a motorcycle crash on a private property at Tinbeerwah at 6.42pm last night.

Saturday, November 18, 4.15pm: A person has been transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, in a stable condition, following a single-vehicle crash on Steve Irwin Way at Beerwah at 2.59pm.

Saturday, November 18, 4.15pm: A person with abdominal pain was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, in a stable condition, following a fall from a horse at a private address at Valdora at 1.51pm.

Saturday, November 18, 4.15pm: A person with back injuries was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, in a stable condition, following a motorcycle crash on Main Street at Montville at 8.35am.

Saturday, November 18, 6.15am: Paramedics attended reports of a motorcycle crash over rocks on Claude Batten Drive, Noosa Heads, at 7.13pm last night. Three boys in their early teens were transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in stable conditions.

Saturday, November 18, 6.15am: A 37-year-old Buderim man has been charged with one count of possession of a knife in a public place after Moreton Tactical Crime Squad officers conducted a wanding blitz on Tuesday, November 14.

Police engaged with 43 people and seized five knives as part of the operations at public transport stations between Petrie and Caboolture.

A total of 17 people were charged across 29 offences, including weapons and drug offences.

The Buderim man is due to appear before Caboolture Magistrates Court on November 29.

Friday, November 17, 1.40pm: A two-vehicle crash was reported on the Sunshine Motorway southbound at Mooloolaba at 12.56pm. Paramedics transported four patients in stable conditions to Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

Friday, November 17, 6.35am: A man in his 30s was transported to Nambour Hospital, in a stable condition, following a reported snake bite at a private address at Mapleton at 9.42pm last might.

Friday, November 17, 6.35am: A girl was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital with minor injuries following a two-vehicle crash on the corner of Beckman’s Road and Sea Eagle Drive at Noosaville at 9.41pm last night.

Friday, November 17, 5.30am: It should be partly cloudy with the chance of a thunderstorm, possibly severe, on the Sunshine Coast on Friday afternoon and evening. Temperatures should reach 31 degrees Celsius at Maroochydore, with SE winds up to 30km. The weekend should be cloudy, with a possible shower or two, tops of 25, and lighter SE winds.

Thursday, November 16, 4.10pm: Police are seeking assistance after an alleged assault in Nambour.

At about 8am on Monday, November 13, it is alleged a man in a red Commodore vehicle blocked a silver Ford Fiesta at the intersection of Mill Lane and Mitchell Street in Nambour. It is alleged the man exited his vehicle and proceeded to the car window of the Ford Fiesta and started punching the window in an attempt to gain access to the driver.

It is further alleged a witness exited their vehicle to assist the driver whilst the man continued trying to break the window and attempting to unlock the car door. Other witnesses converged and attempted to assist which allegedly caused the man to run back to his Commodore and flee.

Police are seeking assistance from any of these witnesses and urge them to contact Nambour Police Station on 5459 0200 or Policelink on 131 444 or CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at crimestoppersqld.com.au. Quote this reference number: QP2301900848,

Thursday, November 16, 9.45am: A single-vehicle crash was reported on Roys Road and Old Roys Road, Beerwah, at 8.07am. Paramedics transported one patient stable to Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

Thursday, November 16, 9.45am: A single-vehicle crash was reported on the Bruce Highway southbound at Tanawha at 7.48am. Paramedics transported one patient stable to Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

Thursday, November 16, 7.15am: A motorbike crash was reported at a private address at Coochin Creek last night at 7pm. Paramedics transported one male in his 40s with chest, leg and shoulder injuries in a serious condition to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, Birtinya.

Wednesday, November 15, 5.25pm: A patient in a stable condition was transported to Gympie Hospital following a reported lightning strike on Mary Valley Road at Amamoor at 4.28pm.

Wednesday, November 15, 5.25pm: A severe thunderstorm warning for the area southeast of Gympie was cancelled at 5.19pm.

Wednesday, November 15, 5.10pm: A severe thunderstorm warning was issued at 4.51pm for the area southeast of Gympie. These thunderstorms are moving towards the northeast. They were forecast to affect the area east of Gympie, Kin Kin and Cooran by 5.15pm.

Wednesday, November 15, 5.10pm: A patient in a stable condition was transported to Nambour Hospital following a pedestrian and vehicle incident on Mill Street, Nambour, at 3.51pm.

Wednesday, November 15, 4.10pm: The severe thunderstorm warning for the Sunshine Coast, Somerset and Moreton Bay council areas was cancelled at 3.57pm.

Wednesday, November 15, 3.55pm: A two-vehicle crash was reported on Steve Irwin Way and Nursery Road at Glass House Mountains at 2.45pm. Paramedics transported two stable patients to Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

Wednesday, November 15, 3.40pm: The Bureau of Meteorology said, at 3.27pm, that severe thunderstorms in the Somerset, Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay council areas had temporarily eased. However, the redevelopment of severe thunderstorms remained likely.

Wednesday, November 15, 3.25pm: The Bureau of Meteorology warned that, at 2.45pm, severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Kilcoy. They were forecast to affect Woodford by 3.15pm and Mount Beerwah, Beerwah and Peachester by 3.45pm.

Wednesday, November 15, 11.50am: The Bureau of Meteorology says severe storms are possible on the Sunshine Coast today, including the possibility of large hail, winds and heavy rainfall.

Wednesday, November 15, 6.25am: A patient with a significant head injury was transported in a serious condition to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a vehicle and pedestrian incident on the Bruce Highway northbound at Black Mountain at 12.31am.

Wednesday, November 15, 6.25am: A male in his 70s with minor injuries was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition after a vehicle went into a fence on Cottonwood Street, Mudjimba, at 9.40pm last night.

Tuesday, November 14, 1.25pm: Police are appealing for public assistance to help locate a 30-year-old man reported missing yesterday in Beerwah.

Marcus Watters was last seen outside a train station along Simpson Street about 7pm on Thursday, November 9.

Marcus Watters was last seen on November 9.

He is described as 173cm tall, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a white bucket hat, silver chain, grey t-shirt, light grey hoodie, grey track pants, sneakers and carrying a blue backpack.

Police and family are concerned for Marcus’ wellbeing due to his medical condition. Police are appealing to Marcus or anyone with information about his whereabouts 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: QP2301894706.

Tuesday, November 14, 6.35am: A 13-year-old boy from Caloundra West has been airlifted to Queensland Children’s Hospital in a critical condition after a serious traffic crash at Goomboorian near Gympie this morning.

Queensland Police are investigating after police were called about 2.45am to Tin Can Bay Road after a Mitsubishi Pajero left the road, hit a drain and rolled on to its roof.

The 17-year-old male driver from Cooloola Cove sustained back injuries and was taken to Gympie Hospital in a stable condition.

The 13-year-old boy from Caloundra West was a passenger and sustained serious injuries.

A 15-year-old male passenger also from Cooloola Cove sustained minor injuries and was taken to Gympie Hospital in a stable condition.

Forensic crash officers are investigating and are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with dashcam that could assist 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: QP2301899242.

Tuesday, November 14, 6.35am: A female patient in a stable condition was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital with minor burns after a gas bottle caught fire at a private address in the Glass House Mountains at 6.33pm last night.

Monday, November 13, 3.45pm: Paramedics transported a person, in a stable condition, to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a report of a vehicle off an embankment on Kenilworth Skyring Creek Road at Tuchekoi at 1.41pm

Monday, November 13, 2.05pm: Paramedics transported a stable to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition following a two-vehicle crash on Nicklin Way and Regatta Boulevard, Wurtulla, at 1.18pm.

Monday, November 13, 10.45am: Paramedics transported a patient in a stable condition to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a two-vehicle crash on Roys Road, Beerwah, at 9.29am.

Sunday, November 12, 1.45pm: Sunshine Coast Stadium will host an NRL Pre-Season Challenge match on Sunday, February 18.

The Dolphins and Titans will clash at the venue at 5.15pm. Ticketing details are yet to be revealed.

Sunday, November 12, 11.20am: Paramedics assessed two patients in stable conditions after a light plane crash at Cootharaba at 9.10am. One patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital by helicopter while the other patient declined transport.

Saturday, November 11, 8.05pm: Two stable patients were transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a vehicle and scooter incident on the corner of Wyandra Drive and Oceanic Drive at Warana at 2.15pm.

Saturday, November 11, 3.15pm: A person in a stable condition has been transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a single-vehicle into a wall crash on Chevallum Road at Chevallum at 1.42pm.

Saturday, November 11, 11.55am: A patient in a stable condition was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a vehicle went into a tree on Upper Landershute Road, Landers Shoot, at 9.12am.

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