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Monday, March 25, 6.15am: Two stable patients were transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a single-vehicle crash on the Bruce Highway northbound at Federal at 4.43pm yesterday.

Sunday, March 24, 2.50pm: Police divers have located a body after a search operation was launched for a man who failed to resurface when he jumped into the water at Noosa Parade at Noosa Heads early this morning.

Officers were called to the Noosa Sound bridge just after 1am following reports a man jumped from a ledge and failed to resurface.

A search and rescue operation was launched, with police divers locating the body of the man around 6am.

Police will prepare a report for the coroner.

Sunday, March 24, 2.50pm: One stable patient with minor injuries was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a single-vehicle crash on Bald Knob Road, Bald Knob, at 12.35pm.

Sunday, March 24, 2.50pm: A patient with abdominal and chest pain was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a three-vehicle crash on the Sunshine Motorway northbound at Mountain Creek at 11.57am.

Saturday, March 23, 5pm: Three stable patients were transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a two-vehicle crash on the corner of Petrie Creek Road and David Low Way, Diddillibah, at 2.26pm.

Saturday, March 23, 5pm: A stable patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital after a vehicle and scooter crash on Doolan Street, Nambour, at 1.53pm.

Saturday, March 23, 5pm: Two stable patients were transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital after an e-scooter crash on David Low Way at Sunshine Beach at 11.38am.

Friday, March 22, 7.20pm: Two stable patients were transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a two-vehicle crash on the Sunshine Motorway northbound at Mountain Creek at 4.56pm.

Friday, March 22, 5.10pm: One stable patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a vehicle and bicycle incident on Parklands Boulevard, Meridan Plains, at 3.14pm.

Friday, March 22, 5.10pm: A stable patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital after a vehicle and scooter incident on Parker and Wirraway streets, Maroochydore, at 2.50pm.

Friday, March 22, 3.15pm: A stable patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital after a single-vehicle crash on Lake Cooroibah Road and McKinnon Drive, Cooroibah, at 1.44pm.

Friday, March 22, 12.40pm: A stable patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital after a single-vehicle crash on Jones Road at Buderim at 11.36am.

Friday, March 22, 6.25am: A female patient in her 30s, with a chest injury, has been transported, in a stable condition, to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following an e-scooter crash on Glenfields Boulevard at Mountain Creek at 8.04pm last night.

Friday, March 22, 5.40am: More showers are expected on the Sunshine Coast this weekend. There’s a high chance of showers on Friday, a medium chance on Saturday, and a high chance on Sunday. Temperatures should range between 20 to 27 degrees Celsius, with light to 25kmh SE winds.

Marcus Watters has been missing since Tuesday.

Thursday, March 21, 1.55pm: Police are seeking public assistance to locate a 30-year-old man missing from Beerwah on the Sunshine Coast since Tuesday, March 19.

Marcus Watters, pictured, was last seen on Featherwood Crescent at about 7pm, and has not been seen or heard from since. Police have serious concerns for his welfare as he has a disability, and his disappearance is out of character.

Marcus is described as Caucasian in appearance, approximately 185cm tall, with a proportionate build, red-brown hair and brown eyes. He also has a distinctive scar above his left eyebrow.

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: QP2400493064

Thursday, March 21, 8am: More than 1000 properties around the Caloundra CBD and Kings Beach lost power at about 2.15am, due an electrical pole fire on Arthur Street. Power has since been restored to the majority of the properties, with the remainder expected to come back on by about 9am.

Thursday, March 21, 7.05am: Three patients were assessed in stable conditions, with one requiring transport to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, after a three-vehicle crash on Steve Irwin Way, Landsborough, at 9.04pm last night.

Wednesday, March 20, 5.15pm: One patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a serious but stable condition with head injuries after a vehicle and pedestrian incident on Nicklin Way at Minyama at 4.30pm.

Wednesday, March 20, 4.10pm: Sunshine Coast Police are warning the community to be aware of bitumen scammers.

Bitumen scammers use high-pressure sales techniques to convince their victims to employ them to reseal their driveways.

The scammers often use fake identification and will not be part of a legitimate business. Scammers will either demand payment upfront and then refuse to do the work or complete the work to a very poor quality and use threats and intimidation to obtain payment.

If you believe you have been affected contact the Office of Fair Trading or your local police station.

Tuesday, March 19, 6.40pm: Three people were taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a bus and vehicle crash on Mooloolah Road at Eudlo at 4.12pm. They included a 40-year-old man with bruises, a 13-year-old with abdominal pain and an 11-year-old with chest pain. They were from the same vehicle.

Tuesday, March 19, 8.40am: Paramedics transported one patient to Nambour Hospital in a stable condition after a three-vehicle crash on the Sunshine Motorway on ramp and Kawana Way at Sippy Downs at 7.46am.

Monday, March 18, 6.45pm: A male was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a serious condition after a motorcycle crash on Eudlo Flats Road at Forest Glen at 5pm.

Monday, March 18, 5.30pm: A stable patient was transported to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital with a leg injury following a vehicle and pedestrian incident on Meridan Street and Sportsman Parade at Bokarina at 3.07pm.

Monday, March 18, 2pm: A stable patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a vehicle and pedestrian incident on Nicklin Way, Minyama, at 12.53pm.

Monday, March 18, 11.50am: Paramedics were at the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Daniel Street, Caloundra West, at 11.03am. One person was transported to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition with an arm injury.

Monday, March 18, 7.15am: Two stable patients were transported to Nambour Hospital with minor injuries following a single-vehicle crash on the Bruce Highway at Chevallum at 6.47pm last night.

Sunday, March 17, 6.50am: One stable male patient in his 20s suffered a foot injury following a vehicle and motorcycle crash on the Bruce Highway southbound at Nirimba at 7.33pm last night.

Saturday, March 16, 5.25pm: One stable patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a fall from a motorcycle on Obi Obi Road at Mapleton at 3.25pm.

Saturday, March 16, 3.55pm: One stable patient was transported with back pain following a two-vehicle crash on Tanawha Tourist Drive at 3.21pm.

Saturday, March 16, 1.30pm: A stable patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a motorcycle crash down an embankment on the Maleny Stanley River Road at Booroobin at 10.48am.

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