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Survey indicates end of feral horses on island

Research suggests that feral horses have disappeared from Queensland's largest island, north of the Sunshine Coast. Ground and drone searches have shown no evidence of More

Photo of the day: beetle play

“These beetles were playing with each other. Nature on the Sunshine Coast is so vibrant. My children, husband and I love it,” writes Michelle Liptak. If More

‘Funky’ new Thai eatery introduces poolside dining

A high-profile beachside location has been transformed into a new Thai restaurant with its own pool area and a menu designed by a renowned More

More police on Coast roads for Operation Mistletoe

Police are ramping up their presence on Sunshine Coast roads for summer. Operation Mistletoe launched on Friday to help foster safer roads for drivers, riders More

Latest news: vehicle into tree; trains suspended

Monday, December 16, 7.15am: Paramedics transported a teenage male patient to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a single-vehicle rollover on Ballinger Road at Buderim More

Rangers step up fight against plant disease at mountain

New equipment has been installed at the entrance to a national park to help combat the spread of a plant disease. Shoe-cleaning stations have been More

Sunday, February 25, 12.55pm: A stable patient was transported to Nambour Hospital after a two-vehicle crash on Fleming Street and Nambour North Connection Road at Yandina at 11.10am.

Sunday, February 25, 12.55am: Two stable patients were transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital after a two-vehicle crash on Peachester Road at Peachester at 10.59am.

Sunday, February 25, 7.55am:  A male patient suffered head injuries and was transported in a serious but stable condition to Sunshine Coast University Hospital after reportedly falling from a second-storey car park at a location on Ocean Street, Maroochydore, at 11.50pm.

Saturday, February 24, 4.45pm: A stable patient was transported to Gympie Hospital following a single-vehicle crash on the Bruce Highway northbound at Black Mountain at 2.31pm.

Saturday, February 24, 9.15am: A stable patient suffered a shoulder injury and was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital after a two-vehicle crash on the Sunshine Motorway at Sippy Downs at 6.54pm last night.

Friday, February 23, 4.50pm: A person was transported, in a stable condition, to Sunshine Coast University Hospital after a two-vehicle crash, in which one rolled, located on Caloundra Road and Bells Creek Arterial Road at Corbould Park at 2.21pm.

Friday, February 23, 8.45am: Paramedics transported a stable patient to Sunshine Coast University Hospital after a fall from an e-scooter on Peter Crosby Way, Palmview, at 7.16am.

Friday, February 23, 8.45am: A male in his 60s sustained hip and leg injuries following a motorcycle and horse incident on Dales Road, Chevallum, at 5.02am. He was transported in a stable condition to Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

Friday, February 23, 7.20am: Paramedics remained on standby at a structure fire located off Baden Powell Street and Maroochydore Road at Maroochydore at 3.55am. No patients were treated and no transports were required.

Friday, February 23, 6am: A man reported missing at Cooloolabin yesterday was located just after 9pm last night and transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. It’s believed he initially went missing after he was injured jumping into water at a waterfall.

Friday, February 23, 6am: There’s a chance of showers for the Sunshine Coast this weekend. The BOM predicted a partly cloudy day on Saturday with a medium chance of showers and the chance of a thunderstorm with temperatures ranging from 23 to 31 degrees Celsius, and a cloudy day on Sunday with a high chance of showers and light to 20kmh SE winds with with temperatures ranging from 23 to 28 degrees Celsius.

Thursday, February 22, 8.30pm: The Sunshine Coast-based RACQ LifeFlight Rescue helicopter crew joined a multi-agency search this afternoon north of Moreton Island, to help locate an overturned vessel.

The aeromedical chopper was tasked to assist about 3pm.

The rescue crew lowered ropes down to help the three boaties back onto the vessel, before guiding Queensland Water Police to their location.

They were taken to shore by Queensland Water Police for further treatment.

Thursday, February 22, 7.30am: A male patient suffered minor injuries and was transported in a stable condition to Nambour Hospital after a single-vehicle rollover on Image Flat Road, Nambour, at 9.51pm, last night.

Thursday, February 22, 5.15am: A patient was transported to Buderim Private Hospital in a stable condition after a reported snake bite on Ventura Street, Sunrise Beach, at 11.56pm last night.

Wednesday, February 21, 3.50pm: A fire was reported on Main Street, Buderim, at 11.03am. Paramedics transported one patient to Sunshine Coast University Hospital and one patient to Nambour Hospital, both in stable conditions. A Queensland Fire and Emergency Services spokesperson said two crews attended the scene just after 11am, after reports of an explosion from a switchboard external to a commercial building. The fire was contained to the switchboard and there was no lingering impacts. Fire crews had left by 12.15pm.

Tuesday, February 20, 2.35pm: A person was assessed for suspected spinal injuries after being reportedly dumped by a wave off Parkyn Pde at Mooloolaba at 11.37am. The patient was transported, in a stable condition, to Sunshine Coast University Hospital. It occurred one day after a tragic incident at the same beach.

Tuesday, February 20, 9am: Paramedics transported one patient to Gympie Hospital in a stable condition after a fall from a horse off Red Gully Road, Amamoor, at 7.05am.

Tuesday, February 20, 9am: Two stable patients were transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital after a two-vehicle crash on Beerburrum Road and Steve Irwin Way, Beerburrum, at 8.20am.

Monday, February 19, 5.25pm: A stable patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital after a two-vehicle crash on Peregian Springs Drive and Dunes Court at Peregian Springs at 3.02pm.

Monday, February 19, 1.35pm: Multiple paramedics responded to an incident in which a patient was pulled from the surf off at Mooloolaba at 12.32pm.

Monday, February 19, 8.35am: A two-vehicle crash was reported on Old Gympie and Thompson Road at Beerwah at 7am. Paramedics transported one patient stable to Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

Sunday, February 18, 5.50pm: A three-vehicle crash occurred on Nicklin Way at Minyama at 3.48pm. A stable patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital.

Sunday, February 18, 4pm: Paramedics have transported one patient in a stable condition to Sunshine Coast University Hospital after a vehicle and bicycle incident on Coolum Esplanade and Scrub Road at Coolum Beach at 11.39am.

Sunday, February 18, 11.55am: A reported snake bite occurred at a private residence at Nambour at 9.41am. A stable patient was transported to Nambour Hospital.

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