100% Locally Owned, Independent and Free

100% Locally Owned, Independent and Free

Lucky woman and children bound for 'relaxing getaway' after belated win

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

PM visits urgent care clinic ahead of opening

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has had an early look at an urgent care clinic before it opens on the Sunshine Coast. Mr Albanese joined Queensland More

Motocross rider airlifted to hospital after crash

A motocross rider has been airlifted to hospital after a crash at a recreational park in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. The Sunshine Coast-based LifeFlight aeromedical More

Developer seeks more height for luxury hotel tower

The developer behind a major hotel under construction in a busy nightlife area wants to add another storey and exceed the height limit for More

Man dies after vehicle becomes submerged

A 73-year-old man has died after his vehicle entered the water at Maroochydore on Sunday evening. Emergency services were called to a shopping centre car More

Retired police boss amid locals to earn national honours

A recently retired Queensland Police Commissioner is among a selection of Sunshine Coast residents recognised with King's Birthday honours. Steve Gollschewski was appointed Officer of More

Council CEO addresses sweeping job cuts proposal

The Sunshine Coast Council CEO has spoken about the need for “decisive action” including proposed job losses to address the organisation's financial woes. John Baker More

An Instant Scratch-Its ticket that was neglected for two months has provided a Sunshine Coast woman with a big prize.

The $2 Confetti Cash ticket was purchased at Kawana News & Gifts at Kawana Shoppingworld but was put aside and largely forgotten.

Its owner, a local woman, eventually came across it and scratched her way to $25,000.

“It’s super exciting,” she said.

“I can’t believe I was the one to win one of the two top prizes on the ticket.

“I had the ticket sitting in a pile of receipts for the last eight weeks.

“Something told me to clear out the pile of receipts and that’s when I discovered the unscratched ticket.

“What a surprise. I tell you, my heart was pounding.

“I’m planning on surprising my two children with a relaxing getaway.

Want more free local news? Follow Sunshine Coast News on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram, and sign up for our FREE daily news email.

“They’re always working so hard so it’ll be nice to spend some time together.

“I’m getting excited just thinking about it. It’s going to be wonderful”

In 2024, there were 142 Instant Scratch-Its top prize winners across The Lott’s jurisdictions, who collectively took home more than $11.8 million in top prizes.

Want more free local news? Follow Sunshine Coast News on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram, and sign up for our FREE daily news email.

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