Regional News

Crime A Coast man racked up more than 40 domestic violence breaches while behind bars.

Business There is paid work for the taking as Noosa businesses gear up to go gangbusters in the run up to Christmas.

Weather Queensland is again sweltering through 40C+ temperatures with the mercury hitting a scorching 44.6C this afternoon as a suffocating heatwave continues.

Crime A molester has been bailed to a caravan park while he awaits sentencing for sexual assault and maintaining a sexual relationship with a child.

News As fireys battle the Fraser Island bushfire during a scorching heatwave, questions are being asked about the initial response.

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News A Coast mum of young twins has emerged from a health battle that started with a skin blemish and spread through her body to her brain.

Weather Showers and storms could soak the Sunshine Coast on Thursday in a welcome relief from the “warm, humid” conditions felt this week.

News Maureen Maguire says the revelations of her former husband’s close relationship with Premier Gladys Berejiklian “hurt”.

Politics Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has revealed Queensland companies are concerned about local jobs amid trade tensions with China.

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Crime A young man has avoided jail again despite showing an “arrogant disregard” for the law with several drug offences.

Sport Kite surfers have been spotted at unreal heights, thanks to the recent strong winds, much to the delight of locals and tourists. SEE THE PHOTO GALLERY

Politics Billions of dollars are being splashed on health care and infrastructure. Here’s a guide to the big items in this year’s Queensland Budget for the Coast and Noosa

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Council News Peregian Beach residents have grown tired of waiting for the council to repair a prominent beach access, with one local saying it wouldn’t happen if it was in Noosa.

News How Fraser Island fire impacts wildlife and how you can help in these hot conditions.

News Here is a list of matters listed at Caboolture Magistrates Court on Wednesday.

Education An emotional Sunshine Coast dad is fighting to overturn a ban based on COVID guidelines preventing him from attending his autistic son’s school awards.

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Crime A cranky boyfriend was put on his backside after a lover’s quarrel prompted him to punch a stranger in a random clash.

Environment Noosa Council, which prides itself on having a green image, has incurred cutting comments for clearing some tall timber on one of the main entrances to town.

Environment Locals are demanding answers as to how a bushfire has managed to incinerate almost half of Fraser Island, with a new map revealing the extent of the damage.

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Community From the region’s next business leaders and environmental crusaders to entertainment stars, there’s plenty of talented young Coast leaders under 20. SEE THE LIST