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Education entrepreneurs recognised for philanthropy

The owners of a Sunshine Coast educational publishing company have been nominated for a major philanthropy award for their work supporting families escaping domestic More

‘Flogs’: baby injured after fire extinguisher sprayed into car

Police are appealing for information after a fire extinguisher was discharged at a vehicle at Sippy Downs on Sunday. A silver Suzuki Vitara was driving More

Photo of the day: mountain majesty

Mount Coolum shrouded in hues of red, yellow and orange. This photo, submitted by Roger Wolfe, was taken from the verandah of a house More

Teen arrested after allegedly fleeing highway crash

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested following a three-vehicle crash on the Bruce Highway yesterday, with police now appealing for dashcam footage of the More

Intersections with most serious crashes revealed

A snapshot of Sunshine Coast crash hotspots has revealed where the highest number of serious incidents have occurred in recent years. State government data, released More

Mega transport projects set to boost Coast businesses

Small businesses on the Sunshine Coast are being primed to get involved in two major transport infrastructure projects. More than 150 local suppliers attended the More

Sunday, November 10, 5.35pm: Two stable patients have been transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a bicycle incident on the corner of Plover Parade and Bower Street at Caloundra at 4.20pm.

Sunday, November 10, 5.35pm: A stable patient has been transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a reported fall from a ladder at Montannia Park at Maleny at 3.16pm.

Sunday, November 10, 5.35pm: One patient with burns to their leg and arms has been transported in a stable condition to Sunshine Coast University Hospital after a backyard fire incident at Lake McDonald at 3.35pm.

Sunday, November 10, 12.35pm: No patients were reported at a vehicle fire on Bruce highway north bound at Tanawha at 11.56am.

Sunday, November 10, 12.35pm: One patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition following a single motorbike incident on Bald Knob Road and Lansborough Maleny Road at Bald Knob at 11.27am.

Sunday, November 10, 12.35pm: Two stable patients have been transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a bicycle incident on Sugarbag Road at Caloundra West at 10.19am.

Sunday, November 10, 9.30am: Paramedics have transported two patients in stable conditions to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a two-vehicle crash on Louis Bazzo Drive and Cootharaba Downs Road at Cootharaba at 7.01am.

Saturday, November 9, 7.30am: Paramedics transported one patient in a stable condition to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a car and pedestrian incident on Alexandra Parade at Alexandra Headland at 11.22pm. 

Saturday, November 9, 7.30am: Paramedics transported one patient in a stable condition to Nambour Hospital following a single-vehicle crash on Old Maroochydore Road at Kunda Park at 6.02pm. 

Friday, November 8, 12.45pm: Surf Life Saving Queensland is reminding beachgoers to be cautious, as thousands head to the water during a heatwave.

SLSQ lifesaving services manager Natalie Edwards said more people are having a dip to cool off but they should be on guard.

“It is wonderful seeing beachgoers enjoying our beautiful coast however it is important people know their limits when entering the surf or creek and ensure they are closely supervising their children.”

“As usual the best place to swim is inside the red and yellow flags and during patrol hours.”

Friday, November 8, 7.05am: Paramedics attended a single-vehicle crash on Dame Patti Drive at Sunrise Beach at 10.35pm. One male patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition.  

Friday, November 8, 6.55am: A heatwave warning remains in place for the Sunshine Coast for this weekend. Temperatures should be in the low to mid-30s. There’s a slight chance of showers on both days and a chance of a thunderstorm on Sunday. Northerly winds should become easterly on Sunday.

Thursday, November 6, 1.35pm: A bushfire warning, at advice level (avoid smoke), has been cancelled for Wildhorse Mountain. Fire conditions have eased. Crews are no longer required on scene at this incident.

Wednesday, November 5, 1.05pm: A bushfire warning, at advice level (avoid smoke), has been issued for Wildhorse Mountain. Smoke is currently affecting Wildhorse Mountain and surrounding areas. This is from a fire burning near Johnston Road, Wildhorse Mountain. This fire is under control.

Wednesday, November 5, 6.30am: A severe heatwave warning has been issued for parts of the Sunshine Coast for the next few days.

Maximum temperatures should reach 33 degrees Celsius at Maroochydore, Noosa and Caloundra and 35 degrees Celsius at Nambour, but it could feel hotter amid northerly winds and at-times high humidity.

Severe heatwaves can be dangerous for many people, especially older people, babies, children, pregnant and breastfeeding women, people with medical conditions and people who are unwell.

Picture: BOM.

Tuesday, November 5, 6.25pm: A bushfire warning, at advice level (stay informed) was issued for Wildhorse Mountain, near Glass House Mountains, at 4.50pm.

The Queensland Fire Department stated that a fire is burning along Johnston Road, near Wildhorse Mountain.

Firefighting aircraft are helping ground crews.

Tuesday, November 5, 1.50pm: Paramedics have transported a stable patient to Nambour Hospital following a two-vehicle crash on Sixth Avenue at Maroochydore at 12.22pm.

Tuesday, November 5, 1.50pm: A stable patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a vehicle and e-scooter crash on Erlea street and Millwell Road at Maroochydore at 11.52am.

Tuesday, November 5, 10.40am: Paramedics have transported a stable patient to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a single-vehicle crash into a fence on Steve Irwin Way at 7.58am.

Monday, November 4, 4.10pm: Normal train services have resumed on the North Coast line after a truck incident closed a section of line for most of Monday.

The truck came into contact with the equipment at the Beams Road level crossing in Carseldine just after 5am.

Queensland Rail de-energise the overhead powerlines and crews worked to get the lines back up and running, while buses operated between Petrie and Northgate stations. 

Train services resumed by about 4pm, with some bus services in operation to help cater for demand.

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