100% Locally Owned, Independent and Free

100% Locally Owned, Independent and Free

Investigations underway into man's sudden death following altercation

Do you have a news tip? Click here to send to our news team.

Property resumed by council sold for $4.2 million

A large property resumed by Sunshine Coast Council for a road project has been sold for $4.2 million after being deemed surplus to requirements. No More.

Major redesign proposed for holiday park

Plans for a major redevelopment of a long-standing holiday park have been revised, with a new application now before Sunshine Coast Council. The proposal for More

Councillor explains his budget vote despite concerns

A councillor has detailed why he voted in favour of Sunshine Coast Council's "tough" budget despite his unease about it. Christian Dickson, who represents parts More

Aerospace manufacturer lands major expansion boost

A leading Australian aerospace manufacturer headquartered on the Sunshine Coast is preparing for a significant expansion into the nation's defence industry. Caloundra Aerodrome-based HeliMods has More

Doctors question watered-down e-bike reforms

Queensland doctors have criticised proposed new e-mobility laws, claiming the state government has watered down key safety measures designed to protect children. The criticism comes More

Ashley Robinson: developing ideas for housing

Last week’s major news was the federal government’s approval of Stockland’s Caloundra South, subject to numerous conditions and on the expectation that 12,000 homesites More

Police are investigating the death of a 49-year-old man in Maroochydore yesterday.

About 1.30pm, police received reports of an altercation at a Deejay Street property between a 49-year-old man and an 82-year-old man, who are known to each other.

A 47-year-old man, the occupant of a nearby residence, heard the disturbance and attended the Deejay Street property to render assistance.

As a result of the altercation, the 49-year-old man from Maroochydore died at the scene.

A crime scene has been declared and the 47-year-old man is assisting police with inquires.

There is no threat to public safety and it’s believed no weapons were involved.

Investigations into the circumstances remain ongoing.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day. Quote this reference number: QP2500599875

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online.

Subscribe to SCN’s free daily news email

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.
This field is hidden when viewing the form
[scn_go_back_button] Return Home
Share