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.

Moorings set to be installed around island within months

The state government is investing more than $1 million to install several moorings around a renowned Sunshine Coast island this year. Officials announced that 23 More

Key details revealed for planned surfing venue

A planned Sunshine Coast surfing facility that is set to feature dozens of wave settings could become a reality in just over two years. Construction More

Cafe favourite expands with new CBD hospital outlet

A popular Sunshine Coast cafe has expanded into its third location, opening a “hole-in-the-wall” kiosk in the heart of a booming CBD development. John Kyle More

Passport to funds: why one bank is changing ID rules

One of Australia's biggest banks will no longer require several identity documents every time you open an account after a technology change. The Commonwealth Bank More

Family’s backyard caravan rental turns into $2.5m company

A Sunshine Coast woman has turned a modest side hustle into a thriving caravan hire business generating millions in revenue. What started as a way More

Four rescued after boat capsizes off coast

Four people have been rescued by a helicopter after their boat capsized off Inskip Point. The Sunshine Coast-based LifeFlight helicopter was tasked by Retrieval Services Queensland and 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