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Strawberry farmer ordered to pay $1.1m by court

The operator of a Sunshine Coast strawberry farming business that went into liquidation has been ordered to pay more than $1.1 million to a labour hire company. In a Supreme Court decision delivered on December 12 after hearings in May and July, Judge John Muir found in favour of Star More

Local scientists confirm rare minke whale presence

Acoustic data captured by local scientists has confirmed the presence of an elusive More

Ashley Robinson: Good memories help goodbyes

December is a significant month when you have a birthday and Christmas all More

Photo of the day: glassy waves

Glass-like waves breaking on Mooloolaba Beach at the beginning of a hot summer More

Long-awaited 85m pedestrian bridge opens

A new pedestrian and cycle bridge has opened as part of a developer’s More

Cameras catch campers flouting rules in hinterland parks

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service rangers are cracking down on unlawful and antisocial More

Rare waterfront residence fetches record $6.1m

A $6.1 million off-market sale of a half-floor apartment has shattered price records More

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Council claws back extra $200k after $2.3m fraud loss

Noosa Council says it has recovered some of the $2.3 million it lost More

Mobile ‘sleeper’ extends its service reach

A mobile homeless shelter will extend its services next year, offering rough sleepers More

Airport boosts seat capacity for holiday travel

With one major airline set to add eight additional flights per week and More

Photo of the day: cold moon

The silvery reflection on the Maroochy River certainly has a "cold" feel despite More

Woman among eight victims of alleged car attack dies

A woman has died after being struck by a car in an alleged More

‘The damage is done’: businesses slam seawall project

Business owners say lengthy seawall works have left them struggling, with construction taking More

Restaurateurs reopen former marina bar site

An experienced hospitality couple, backed by an acclaimed chef, have taken over a More

$2.9m claim launched after 5yo swallows battery

A Sunshine Coast mother has commenced court proceedings against a local childcare provider More

Buyer competition helps drive $30m in auction sales

Nearly $30 million in property has changed hands at a major Sunshine Coast More