Sunday, January 7, 4.55pm: A stable patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a fall from an e-scooter at Moffat Beach 2.56pm.
Sunday, January 7, 8.35am: A stable male patient in his teens was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital with minor injuries following a vehicle and pedestrian incident on Stringybark Road at Buderim at 7.09pm last night.
Sunday, January 7, 8.35am: Paramedics assessed one patient following a single-vehicle crash into a fence and parked vehicle on Flaxton Drive at Flaxton at 6.03pm last night. The patient declined transport to hospital.
Saturday, January 6, 7pm: The section of beach between Rainbow Beach and Double Island Point has been cleared after a landslide on Thursday.
Queensland Police took to social media this afternoon to thank motorists for their patience.
Friday, January 5, 2.35pm: One stable patient has been transported to Nambour Hospital following a two-vehicle crash on Bradman Avenue at Maroochydore at 1.47pm.
Friday, January 5, noon: Beach motorists have been urged to avoid the area between Rainbow Beach and Double Island Point due to a landslide.
The Queensland Police Service posted to social media late yesterday saying the beach was closed due to the incident.
In an update at 11.09am this morning, police said the section of beach would remain closed today.
The inland Freshwater Track is still open but motorists are urged to plan their trips in advance.
Friday, January 5, 9.45am: A patient in a stable condition was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital with a shoulder injury following a fall from a bicycle on Sydal Street, Little Mountain, at 7.46am.
Friday, January 5, 5.25am: Showers are set to return to the Sunshine Coast this weekend. The BOM expects a high chance of showers on Friday (0 to 5mm) and Saturday (0 to 10mm) and a medium chance of showers on Sunday (0 to 3mm). It should be between 22 to 30 degrees Celsius. There could be S to SE winds of up to 30km/hr.
Thursday, January 4, 3.50pm: The Sunshine Coast-based RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter crew joined a multi-agency search for a missing woman this morning.
The aeromedical chopper was tasked to a beach in the Noosa region about 8.30am.
The rescue crew searched along the dunes and over the ocean for an hour, but she was not located.
Thursday, January 4, 2.45pm: A stable patient was transported to Nambour Hospital following a motorcycle crash on Mary Valley Road, Kandanga, at 1.31pm.
Thursday, January 4, 2pm: A patient in a stable condition was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a motorcycle crash on Emerald Vista Parade, Yandina, at 12.18pm.
Thursday, January 4, 6.30am: Paramedics were assessing a woman in her 20s with hand injuries following a fall from an e-scooter on Lake Street, Tewantin, at 4.31am. She was taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition.
Thursday, January 4, 6.30am: A woman in her 60s was transported in a stable condition to Nambour Hospital following a reported snake bite at a private address at Palmwoods at 6.47pm last night.
Thursday, January 4, 6.30am: A teen girl with chest and arm injuries was transported to Nambour Hospital in a stable condition following a fall from a skateboard at a private address at Palmwoods at 6.43pm last night.
Wednesday, January 3, 3.45pm: An e-scooter crash was reported on Hume Parade and Watson Street, Currimundi, at 3.11pm. Paramedics transported one patient to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition.
Wednesday, January 3, 9.45am: The Bureau of Meteorology has updated its flood advice for rivers on the Sunshine Coast, saying no significant rainfall is expected over the next few days and river levels are easing.
In the update issued at 9.14am, the BoM said the Mooloolah River at Palmview was at 3.77 metres and steady, below the minor flood level (4.5m).
It said no further flooding was expected in the Maroochy and Noosa rivers and Coochin Creek.
The Sunshine Coast suburbs with the most rainfall in the 24 hours to 9am today were Mountain Creek 127mm, Buderim 121mm, Upper Doonan and Picnic Point 119mm, and Sippy Downs 116mm.
In the same timeframe Caloundra (Sugarbag Road) received 110mm, Tewantin 105mm, Beerwah and Maleny 85mm, Nambour 81mm and Coolum 58mm.
Tuesday, January 2, 7.15pm: A Severe Weather Warning that covered parts of the Southeast Coast and Wide Bay and Burnett forecast districts, including the Sunshine Coast, has been cancelled.
The Bureau of Meteorology said rainfall continued on the Sunshine Coast but rain rates had reduced below warning thresholds.
It reminded people to take care near creeks, rivers and drains, with conditions remaining hazardous long after rain eases.
Tuesday, January 2, 7.15pm: A stable patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a single-vehicle crash on Chevallum Road, Tanawha, at 4.42pm.
Tuesday, January 2, 1.30pm: Flood warnings have been issued for parts of the region, following torrential rain. A moderate flood warning was put in place for the Mooloolah River at Palmview. There were more general warnings for Noosa and Sunshine Coast rivers and creeks.
Tuesday, January 2, 1.10pm: One stable patient has been transported to Nambour Hospital following a three-vehicle crash on the corner of Ann Street and Lowe Street at Nambour at 11.37am.
Tuesday, January 2, 11.45am: Two stable patients have been transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a two-vehicle crash on Murdering Creek Road at Peregian Beach at 8.56am.
Tuesday, January 2, 10.50pm: A Severe Weather Warning for heavy, locally intense rainfall was issued at 10.34am for parts of coastal South-East Queensland, including the Sunshine Coast.
The Bureau of Meteorology said heavy rainfall was occurring over parts of the South-East Queensland coast and far southeastern Wide Bay and Burnett area.
Three to six-hourly rainfall totals between 100mm and 200mm are likely, with isolated 24-hourly totals exceeding 350mm possible.
It said localised intense rainfall leading to dangerous and life-threatening flash flooding was possible during this period, with six-hourly rainfall totals between 150 and 250 mm possible.
Tuesday, January 2, 8.15am: Rain has forced the closure of the car park at Noosa’s Lions Park for today and possibly tomorrow.
The area is used as a car park in peak holiday periods but Noosa Council said the ground was too soft and in no condition to safely take vehicles.
Tewantin-Noosa Lions Club officials, who operate the car park, and council staff will conduct assessments to determine when it is safe to reopen.
Go Noosa free buses and the loop bus continue to operate until January 21 for free travel around Noosa Shire.
Tuesday, January 2, 7.35am: One stable patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a single-vehicle crash on the Bruce Highway at Tanawha at 6.29am.
Tuesday, January 2, 6.30am: Paramedics attended reports of two vehicles on fire in a house on Moriac Street, Currimundi, at 10.49pm last night. No patients were reported.
Tuesday, January 2, 6.30am: A man in his 20s was transported in a stable condition with neck pain to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a single-vehicle rollover on the Bruce Highway at Tanawha at 10.05pm last night.
Monday, January 1, 5pm: A single vehicle down an embankment was reported on the Bruce Highway northbound at Woombye at 3.05pm. Paramedics transported one stable patient to Sunshine Coast University Hospital.
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