UPDATED: Monday, March 13, 7.50am: A teenage girl and a woman in her 20s were taken to Nambour Hospital, in stable conditions, after a single-vehicle rollover on Brockhurst Road and Duhs Road at Nambour at about 6.45pm last night.
Monday, March 13, 7.50am: There is a very high chance of showers and the chance of a thunderstorm today. Several locations received significant rain totals from 9am yesterday until this morning. Among them were Pelican Waters (73mm), Eumundi (78mm) and Coolum West (73mm). All properties that lost power, primarily at Noosa, have since had power restored.
Sunday, March 12, 6.10pm: Severe thunderstorms are no longer affecting the South-East Queensland area.
The immediate threat of severe thunderstorms has passed, but the situation will continue to be monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary.
About 2298 properties were without power at Noosa Heads, Sunrise Beach, Sunshine Beach at about 6.20pm.
About 70mm of rain fell in the hour to 4.21pm at Imbil and about 70mm was recorded in the hour to 4.51pm at Bells Creek North, while about 52mm was recorded in 30 minutes to 3.47pm at Eumundi
Sunday, March 12, 4.45pm: Storms have rumbled into the Sunshine Coast.
The Bureau of Meteorology issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Noosa, parts of Gympie and Sunshine Coast Council areas, at 4:34pm, for heavy rainfall.
Severe thunderstorms were detected on the weather radar near Maroochydore, Caloundra and the area southwest of Noosa Heads. The thunderstorms were moving towards the east.
They were forecast to affect Noosa Heads, Gympie and the area east of Gympie by 5pm and the area south of Noosa Heads, the area northeast of Gympie and Lake Cooloola by 5.30pm. Heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding was likely.
About 70mm of rain fell in the hour to 4.21pm at Imbil, while 52mm fell in 30 minutes to 3.47pm at Eumundi.
About 60mm has fallen at Coolum West and Yandina Creek since 9am.
The next warning was due to be issued by 5.35pm.
Sunday, March 12, 6.30am: A man with neck and chest pain and a woman in her 20s with minor injuries were transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in stable conditions following a two-vehicle crash reported on the Bruce Highway on-ramp at Woombye at 9.57pm on Saturday.
Saturday, March 11, 11pm: Police are seeking to speak to a possible witness in the ongoing search for missing 28-year-old Mermaid Waters man, Edan Huntington.
Edan, pictured, was last seen on the Sunshine Coast in mid-January and Gold Coast police and Sunshine Coast police have inquired at local and interstate hospitals, airports, train and bus stations, banks and phone companies.
Police would like to speak to a woman who was seen shortly after 4am on January 18, walking along Main Street, Montville, near Hoffman Court.
The woman is described as being late 30s or early 40s, dark long hair that was tied back wearing a white shirt and maroon and purple shorts with a black bag.
Police remain in constant communication with Edan’s family and friends, who have not seen or heard from Edan since his disappearance.
Police urge the woman or anyone who has seen Edan or his vehicle, a grey Ford Territory with the NSW registration CQG59F, or has any information which could assist with this investigation, to contact police immediately.
Saturday, March 11, 11.40am: The Bureau of Meteorology says severe thunderstorms with heavy rainfall that may lead to flash flooding are possible on the Sunshine Coast, from this evening.
Saturday, March 11, 11.40am: A person was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, in a stable condition, following a two-vehicle crash on Caloundra Road and Sydal Street at Little Mountain at 8.53am.
Friday, March 10, 7.15am: A woman was taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital with minor injuries, after a single-vehicle rollover reported on Citrus Road at Palmwoods at 10.16pm last night.
Friday, March 10, 5.20am: Up to 85mm of rain is expected on the Sunshine Coast during the next few days. The Bureau of Meteorology expected 1 to 15mm today, with the potential for heavier falls during the weekend and showers on Monday.
Thursday, March 9, 3pm: Paramedics transported a patient in stable condition to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a car and pedestrian crash on the Sunshine Motorway on-ramp, at the David Low Way intersection at Pacific Paradise, at 1.55pm.
Thursday, March 9, 9.45am: A patient with an arm injury was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition after a chainsaw incident at a private residence at Coolum Beach at 8.07am.
Thursday, March 9, 8.45am: A total of 2049 customers were without power in Sunshine Coast area. According to the Energex website, the majority of affected customers were in Buddina (1586) and Warana (463). The cause was described as emergency repairs.
Thursday, March 9, 7.45am: Delays were being experienced at the intersection of Old Gympie Rd and Peachester Rd at Beerwah after debris dropped on to the roadway. Local traffic was advised to avoid the area if possible, and to follow any traffic directions given.
Thursday, March 9, 7.45am: Three people were taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, in stable conditions, after a single-vehicle rollover on the Bruce Highway North bound at Woombye at 6.10am.
Wednesday, March 8, 5.50pm: Seven people have been taken to hospital after a multi-vehicle crash on the Sunshine Motorway (southbound) at Mountain Creek at 4.09pm.
Five people were taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, including one in a serious condition, and four in a stable condition. Two people were taken to Nambour Hospital in a stable condition.
Wednesday, March 8, 3.15pm: A patient with an arm injury was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition after a log fell on them at a Peachester workplace at 12.32pm.
Wednesday, March 8, 1.15pm: A person with an ankle injury has been taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital after a fall from a motorcycle on the corner of Commissioner Flat Road and Kilcoy Beerwah Road at Cedarton at 11.44am.
Wednesday, March 8, 11am: A popular Sunshine Coast brewery is recalling one of its beer varieties due to fermentation issues.
Your Mates Brewing Co beer director Christen McGarry said in a statement: “We’re deeply disappointed we’re having to recall our Watermelon Sour after recently discovering secondary fermentation had occurred in some unrefrigerated tinnies. This has only been discovered in a handful of cans, but as a precautionary measure our product recall team jumped on this with food safety authorities to execute our first-ever product recall.
“In affected cans, there may be higher levels of alcohol than what is indicated on the can label, as well as higher levels of carbon dioxide, which may result in can seams failing. Even though the quantity of beer that could be potentially affected by this issue is extremely low, we take the quality and safety of our products very seriously.
“Your Mates apologises to our consumers for any inconvenience caused by this recall and are offering a full refund or replacement on affected products. We thank our loyal customers for purchasing our beers and are fully committed to ensuring industry-best quality standards in everything we create.
“For more information please contact our product recall team at the brewery directly on (07) 5329 4733 or info@yourmatesbrewing.com.”
Wednesday, March 8, 6am: Wet weather is on the way to the region. The Bureau of Meteorology predicted showers for five or six consecutive days, from tomorrow, with up to 100mm expected. There was also the chance of a thunderstorms each day from Friday until Tuesday.
Tuesday, March 7, 11.50am: Paramedics were assessing a patient in a stable condition at the scene of a large vegetation fire on Cooroora Rise, Pomona, at 11.09am.
The patient did not require further treatment or transport.
Tuesday, March 7, 8.50am: Paramedics were at the scene after a person suffered serious head injuries after a fall from a scooter on Peregian Esplanade at Peregian Beach at 7.27am.
The person was taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a serious condition with significant head injuries.
Tuesday, March 7, 7.50am: A person has been taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, in a stable condition, after a bicycle and vehicle incident on Parkyn Parade and River Esplanade at Mooloolaba at 6.32am.
Tuesday, March 7, 7.30am: A patient with minor injuries was transported in a stable condition to Sunshine Coast University Hospital after a single-vehicle crash on the Sunshine Motorway on-ramp at North Shore Connection Road, Pacific Paradise, at 6.02am.
Tuesday, March 7, 7am: A man in his 30s was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition with shoulder and head injuries after a truck and pedestrian incident on the Bruce Highway northbound at Coochin Creek at 8.38pm last night.
Tuesday, March 7, 7am: Paramedics transported a man in his 20s in a stable condition with a shoulder injury to Sunshine Coast University Hospital after a fall from an e-scooter on Barwon Street, Currimundi, at 7.51pm last night.
Tuesday, March 7, 7am: A girl was transported in a stable condition to Nambour Hospital after a reported snake bite at a private residence at Doonan at 5.47pm yesterday.
Tuesday, March 7, 7am: A woman in her 20s with chest pain was transported in a stable condition to Sunshine Coast University Hospital after a three-vehicle crash on the corner of Buderim Avenue and Correa Place, Alexandra Headland, at 5.48pm yesterday.
Monday, March 6, 5.45pm: A patient in a stable condition was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital after a fall from an e-scooter on Fig Street, Maleny, at 4.11pm.
Monday, March 6, 2.30pm: Paramedics transported four patients in stable conditions to Sunshine Coast University Hospital after a two-vehicle crash on the corner of Doonan Bridge Road and Verrierdale Road, Verrierdale, at 12.10pm.
Monday, March 6, 10am: A patient was transported to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition following a single-vehicle rollover on Beckmans Road, Tewantin, at 8.56am.
Monday, March 6, 9am: A woman in her 30s was transported in a stable condition to Sunshine Coast University Hospital after a reported snake bite to her leg at a private property at Eudlo at 7.40pm on Sunday.
Monday, March 6, 9am: A man in his 50s with a shoulder injury was transported in a stable condition to Sunshine Coast University Hospital after a fall from a bicycle on Tablelands Road, Cooran, at 6.12pm on Sunday.
Sunday, March 5, 1.30pm: A patient in a stable condition was transported to Nambour Hospital after reporting being bitten by a snake in Noosa National Park at 11.58am.
Sunday, March 5, 11.15am: A man was taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital with minor burns, in a stable condition, after a single-vehicle crash into an embankment reported on Panorama Drive at Nambour at 1.35am.
Sunday, March 5, 11.15am: A man was taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, in a stable condition, for observation following a single-vehicle rollover reported on Verrierdale Road at Verrierdale at 9.59pm last night.
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