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Where to get a shower if you're short on water during the big dry

Council opens regional shower facilities

Where to get a shower if you're short on water during the big dry

Teenager calling for 'ruff' justice for Noosa's beach exercise areas

Dogs on beach - on leash - anywhere?

Teenager calling for 'ruff' justice for Noosa's beach exercise areas

Burger chain Grill'd set to re-apply for Hastings St development application

Grill'd, shaken, stirred to work on Hastings St statement

Burger chain Grill'd set to re-apply for Hastings St development application

Noosa Life Chiropractic helps patients return to a pain-free life

Time for spinal care at Tewantin

Noosa Life Chiropractic helps patients return to a pain-free life

The Noosa hinterland will benefit from three new bridge projects worth $2.4 million.

Noosa bridges set to be upgraded

The Noosa hinterland will benefit from three new bridge projects worth $2.4 million.

NEW photos of celebrity chef Matt Golinski's little bundle of joy have surfaced on social media.

Photos of Matt Golinski's baby joy

NEW photos of celebrity chef Matt Golinski's little bundle of joy have surfaced on social media.

Cop shop goes solar for "massive” power savings

Sunlight 'arrested' at Noosa Police Station

Cop shop goes solar for "massive” power savings

A WOMAN realised a cockatoo foraging on her farm at Peregian Beach was a little different to other native birds when it said 'hello' back.

Clever cockatoo talks her way home

A WOMAN realised a cockatoo foraging on her farm at Peregian Beach was a little different to other native birds when it said 'hello' back.

holster is now registered with the Vegan Society, recognising its footwear is free from exploitation and cruelty to animals.

Shoes step to vegan future: holster officially cruelty-free

holster is now registered with the Vegan Society, recognising its footwear is free from exploitation and cruelty to animals.

Patches of Cooroy celebrated its coming of age this month, and members had the chance to show the community what they're made of at the Quilt and Craft show.

Crafty quilters come of age at Quilt show

Patches of Cooroy celebrated its coming of age this month, and members had the chance to show the community what they're made of at the Quilt and Craft show.

Darcie, 9, and Cooper, 10, Withers from Cooroibah

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Sun shines on the Noosa Show

The 'Summer Party' carnival ride was closed after a mechanical fault was found.

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Mechanical fault forces closure of Show carnival ride

WELL WELL: Keah Louden, Becky Ellaway and Jodie Sandmayr feel very safe in Noosa.

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We're all so really chuffed in Noosa despite crime fears

SURF VIBE: Father and son surfers Rob and Lee Bower love paddling out at Peregian Beach.

News

Surf vibe Mecca is in our midst and it's pumping

ART INSPIRATION: Rising Aboriginal artist Felicity Robertson Nampitjimpa (inset) and one of her stunning works.

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Noosa set to bid for acclaimed Aboriginal art works

Cold weather.

News

Don't pack away the doona yet - winter temps are coming

A photo of the stolen WWI medal that belonged to Allison Paterson's great uncle Albert Marlow.

News

WWI medal recovered by police

Inmates are on the roof of the Wacol Youth Detention Centre. Picture: 9 News Queensland

News
2:55 PM Sep 20th

WATCH: Youths on roof at Wacol Detention Centre

A photo of the boy’s scooter has been released by police to assist in identifying the boy.

News
2:35 PM Sep 20th

Unknown boy identified after serious crash involving scooter

An Aldi worker has helped a 75-year-old grandfather work out how to use his new iPhone.

Business
2:21 PM Sep 20th

Aldi worker's act of kindness rescues grandfather

The new ten dollar note.Source:News Corp Australia

News
2:21 PM Sep 20th

New $10 note fails on first day

Sunshine Coast Election 2016

THE long road to the formal election of the new Sunshine Coast Council will resume Monday morning with distribution of preferences in Division Three and Four

Politics

Preference counting to determine result

Noosa Mayor elect Tony Wellington.

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Noosa ballot recount request rejected

Noosa Council candidate Elaine Williams. Photo contributed

News

Close margin may prompt vote challenge in Noosa poll

Noosa Mayor elect Tony Wellington.

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It's official: Tony Wellington is Noosa's new mayor

Far north Queensland has been hit by heavy rain overnight.

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North Queensland hit by 1 in 100 year rainfall

TOUGH TASK: A swift water rescue team (including inset) search a stolen LandCruiser ute found in Scrubby Creek.

News

VIDEO: Police to continue search for body of missing man

Josh Watson captured this incredible image from Brightwater Estate on the Sunshine Coast.

News

Queensland facing hot, steamy week ahead

Queensland is facing some 'supercell' activity on Friday.

News

Queensland told to brace for heavy rain from 'epic low'

RIGHT STUFF: The Noosa Tigers are on top again and aim to be that way in tomorrow's grand final.

Sport

Noosa are looking to put paid to arch rivals

DETERMINED: Noosa Tigers Tom Templeton shows he means business against Bond Uni this season.

Sport

Sharp-clawed Noosa Tigers are primed to strike

CHAMPIONS: The Noosa Lions Premier Women are the best in their comp after a grand final win.

Sport

Lions Premier women triumph

SOCCER: Sunshine Coast Football premier men's grand final. Noosa v Maroochydore. Noosa's Matt Needham.

Sport

Lions upstaged as Swans strike

2:39 PM Sep 20th

Inmates on roof at Wacol prison

Woman accused of stealing teens welfare payments

Hero drags man from burning wreck

iPhone update

INCREDIBLE: Divers at Wolf Rock off Rainbow Beach recently spotted up to 70 pregnant female sharks at a time of the critically endangered grey nurse shark.

News

Big numbers of endangered shark off Rainbow Beach

Imagine arriving at a camp site and all the hard work is done.

Travel

Hate camping? This idea might change your mind

IN TRAINING: Neil Collie runs trails around the scenic Glass House Mountains area in preparation for the 250km Big Red Run.

Lifestyle

From hospital bed to six-day, 250km desert run

Swell builds at Alexandra Headland on Wednesday.

News

Surf's finally up - but not for long

Roothy’s LowRange

John Rooth's old faithful Milo: It’s not that hard to keep an old truck flush in new parts

Lifestyle

Beer & BS: Roothy tells how to keep an old truck running

It’s a pretty safe bet there’s been more than a few divorces due to warm steaks, burnt fuses and wives tripping over tent pegs sticking out of the ground in the dark.

Lifestyle

12V tips: Five easy 4WD upgrades you can do at home

Roothy ready to get cooking on the campfire

Lifestyle

Camp cooking: Whip up a feast from whatever you've got

Where it all started - on the verandah of the old homestead in the Flinders. Anthony Warry captured this photo of Roothy reflecting on a lifetime of playing with machines.

Lifestyle

A mechanical life: Roothy gives us a glimpse

BIG NIGHT: Emma Chambers and Amy Prewett.

Sport

Coastal Combat 3 on the cards

IMPRESSIVE: Julian Wilson during the Hurley Pro Trestles.

Sport

Wilson notches up heat wins on world tour

Sean Fleischfresser helps with the dating of old Grey mangrove trees on Maroochy Estuary for MangroveWatch project

Your Story

Kabi Kabi partner with mangrove watchers

CHARGING: Julian Wilson is in form.

Sport

Wilson urged to stay aggressive in world title quest

Jenny Thompson with husband Jeremy, who died in yesterday's glider crash at Bowenville.

News
1:31 PM Sep 20th

Daughter of fatal glider crash victim releases statement

Richard William Hasler, 46, from Mackay instructed his lawyer he struck a teen after he snapped following a long-running neighbourhood dispute.

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Man punches kid in face as neighbourhood dispute escalates

News

CCC investigators back at council offices today

The death of a homeless man has sparked a huge reaction on the Sunshine Coast.

News

Locals rally after death of homeless man in church grounds

Business

New tool could boost internet speeds

Leisa Atkinson is accused getting teenagers to move in with her and plying them with booze and cigarettes while taking money from their Centrelink payments.Source:Facebook

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Centrelink 'leech' preyed on teen

SAME SEX MARRIAGE: Australia is being asked to make their Yes or No opinion known in the postal survey.

News

What studies tell us about same-sex couples and children

Madlin Sims stands by her decision to let Madeline go.Source:Supplied

News

‘I’ve been called a putrid skank’: Woman who sacked No voter

Ben’s wife Leah died of melanoma soon after their wedding.Source:Facebook

Lifestyle

How Ben dedicates his new adventures to his beloved late wife

So this is how the other half lives...

Travel

How I ended up flying first class for the price of economy

She has two boys and her sister has used both her children's names for her own kids

Lifestyle

Mum upset after sister steals both her baby names

Instead of ditching carbs, switch to wholegrain (brown rice, barley, buckwheat, quinoa, spelt or polenta), along with fruits, beans and vegetables.

News

What you need to know before you ditch carbs

This iconic scene was not easy to film.

Entertainment
3:08 PM Sep 20th

Revealed: The dark secrets behind The Sound of Music

Australian singer and actress Kylie Minogue poses during the world premiere of the movie Kingsman: The Golden Circle in Leicester square in London.

Entertainment

Kylie Minogue’s back on the scene for Kingsman sequel

Actor Ryan Phillippe is being sued by his ex-girlfriend.

Entertainment

Phillippe ‘bashed lover in drug bender’

Abbie suffers through an excruciating date with James on First Dates.

Entertainment

First Dates cringefest: 'Some girls can't handle it, y'know?'

Michael (holding Connor Hain) and Suzi McEachern, Early Childhood teacher Alison Christian, mum Natalie Hain and Lucy and mum Jess and Zahlee Rozynski at the Moreton Drive Early Learning Centre.

Business

73 kids in one room at new Mackay childcare

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull calls for the Snowy Mountains Control Centre during a Snowy Mountains visit.

Business

Coast calls on PM to throw down some funding as well as a beer

MONEY: Australia's new $10 banknote.

News

Don't be surprised: New $10 note to make debut

The new $10 note.

News

New $10 note could be in your wallet tomorrow

Father Dave Smith is an Anglican Priest and professional boxer.Source:News Limited

Opinion

Priest: Why Christians ought to support same-sex marriage

VOTE NO: Pastor Brian Robertson is leading the no campaign against same-sex marriage.

News

Pastor explains why he wants you to vote no

Gympie Terrace parking.

Opinion

Letters to the editor

Ashy Bine's Range Rover in a disabled parking space outside her gym at Mermaid Beach.

News

Time to get tough on those misusing disabled parking spaces

SPARKIES STRIKE: 40 Transport and Main Roads workers walk off the job today warning of delays.

News

Warnings of delays as TMR workers spark strike

MONSTER FAMILY: Sam Xuereb and eldest son Michael love putting on a show and pushing their diesel guzzling creations to the limit.

News

Meet the real monster mechanic

National Driver Work Diary has meant a hurdle for truck drivers.

Photo Kate Darvall/ South Burnett Times

News

Costly mistakes as the 'flog book' strikes again

Police are appealing for a public assistance in locating Peter McIntosh.

News

Police appeal for help to find missing truck driver

Lot 9 Waco Floyd has sold for $90,000 today.

News

Record prices at Yarrawonga Waco bull sale

Cattle sale at CQLX.
Photo Allan Reinikka / The Morning Bulletin

News

Northern NSW cattle sales wrap up

More than $1.7m of stock was sold online at the March auction. Ritchie Bros registered 37 bidders in Canada, 34 in the USA and 17 in Middle Eastern countries.

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VIDEO: Largest-ever Australian agricultural auction

Wanderer of the West Edwina Robertson.

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OPINION: Bridging the gap between city and country