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Dingo attack led to backpacker’s drowning: coroner

A young Canadian backpacker drowned when she was attacked by a pack of dingoes, a coroner has determined. Piper James, 19, who was working on the famed tourist destination K'gari, died on January 19 during an early morning walk. The Coroners Court of Queensland confirmed Ms James' cause of death had More

‘Long-overdue’ tribute installed at riverside park

A new memorial plaque has been established at a central Sunshine Coast park. A More

Call to ban kids under 16 riding e-bikes and e-scooters

Children under the age of 16 will be banned from riding e-mobility devices More

B2B: be aware of payday super changes

From July 1 this year, employers will need to pay superannuation guarantee contributions at More

Photo of the day: a solitary life

Photographer Lesley Evans captured this solitary Australian White Ibis enjoying Bulcock Beach in More

Police appeal for help to locate girl

Police are seeking public assistance to help locate a 12-year-old Sunshine Coast girl, More

Surf lifesavers band together amid search for club member

Surf lifesavers are rallying around each other after a young club member went More

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Truck crashes into several cars, scatters cargo across road

A truck laden with concrete blocks has ploughed into multiple vehicles, losing its More

Push to plan extra lanes on busy highway stretch

Local authorities are urging state and federal governments to act on a bustling More

Major water project to service high-profile site

A $30 million water and wastewater infrastructure project is set to cater for More

Tributes flow for newspaper founder and Irish music stalwart

Ken O’Flaherty, founder of the Buderim Chronicle and an icon of the Sunshine More

B2B: take a fresh look at investment bonds

Investment bonds are longer-term (generally 10-year) structures that let you invest your money More

Photo of the day: slumbering giant

John Luff of JL Images captured the moment the rising sun was about More

Crews scour water and shoreline for missing swimmer

A major search is underway for a missing swimmer at Buddina Beach this More

Man shot by police charged with string of offences

A man shot by police after allegedly pulling a gun on officers following More

Wedding chapel reception plans open for feedback

Plans to expand the offerings at a popular wedding chapel that has been More