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Upgrade plan for popular park revealed

A draft landscape plan for a well-used neighbourhood park has been released for residents to revise. The plan has a range of improvements and additions More

Photo of the day: lightning crashes

Robert Flude of Noosaville captured last Thursday morning’s thunderstorm by sending his drone 500m into the air. “I managed to capture some amazing photos and More

Former Bonza captain intends to run for parliament

A former Bonza airlines captain has announced his intention to run as an independent candidate in the federal election. Eumundi local Paul McKeown issued a More

New night markets to be held by the ocean

New 'interactive and hyperactive' night markets are on their way to the Sunshine Coast. The Kawana Night Markets will be held at Coopers Lookout, next More

Group issues plea to reassess major foreshore project

A community group dedicated to protecting local beaches has called on officials to re-evaluate a major project that is due to get underway later More

Photo of the day: dainty dasher

Seeming to walk on water is this lily pad-striding comb-crested jacana photographed by John Luff (JL Images). If you have a photo of the day More

Saturday, April 13, 6pm: A stable patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospitall following a truck and vehicle crash on Tanawha Tourist Drive at Tanawha at 1.49pm.

Saturday, April 13, 6pm: A stable patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a two-vehicle crash on Albatross Avenue, Aroona, at 1.37pm.

Saturday, April 13, 8am: A stable male patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital with minor injuries following a truck crash on Kondalilla Falls Road at 6.35pm last night.

Friday, April 12, 3pm: A stable patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospitall following a truck and vehicle crash on Tanawha Tourist Drive at Tanawha at 1.49pm.

Friday, April 12, 3pm: A stable patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a two-vehicle crash on Albatross Avenue at Aroona at 1.37pm.

Friday, April 12, 10.15am: There could be a light shower or two on the Sunshine Coast this weekend. The BOM forecasts a 50 per cent chance of rain on Friday and Saturday (0mm to 2mm) with S to SE winds up to 25kmh. There’s just a 20 per cent chance of rain on Sunday, when it should be mostly sunny, with light winds.

Thursday, April 11, 5.10pm: A patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital stable with head injuries after reportedly being dumped in the surf off Urunga Esp at Mooloolaba at 3.15pm.

Thursday, April 11, 10.30am: A patient was transported in a stable condition to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a truck and vehicle crash on the Sunshine Motorway at Coolum Beach at 9.09am.

Thursday, April 11, 8.30am: One patient was transported in a stable condition to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a single motorbike incident on Woorilla Crescent, Mountain Creek, at 9.54pm last night.

Thursday, April 11, 7.40am: A male teen was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition with minor injuries after falling from an e-scooter on Tenkate Drive and Sunset Drive, Little Mountain, at 9.14pm last night.

Thursday, April 11, 7.40am: Two stable patients in their teens were transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital with minor injuries following a vehicle and e-scooter crash on Links Drive and Noosa Springs Drive, Noosa Heads, at 6pm last night.

Wednesday, April 10, 1.35pm: Paramedics were assessing two patients at the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Kawana Way, Birtinya, at 1.05pm.

Two patients were transported to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital in stable conditions after the crash.

Wednesday, April 10, 11.45am: Multiple patients were being assessed by paramedics after a vehicle crash involving a rollover on the Bruce Highway southbound at Woombye at  11.09am. Traffic was expected to be impacted.

Paramedics transported four stable patients to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following the crash.

Wednesday, April 10, 11.30am: A rescue helicopter had landed for a patient who sustained injuries from a mower rollover at a private address at Ridgewood, west of Cooroy, at 9.55am.

One patient was airlifted to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a serious but stable condition following the incident.

Wednesday, April 10, 8.45am: Paramedics transported a male patient to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition with no obvious injuries after a vehicle collided with a tree on Menary Road, West Woombye, at 9.04pm last night.

Tuesday, April 9, 6.20pm: One stable patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a fall from a bicycle on The Esplanade, Maroochydore, at 2.46pm.

Tuesday, April 9, 6.20am: Paramedics were on scene at a single-vehicle rollover on the corner of Pioneer Road and Reserve Street, Pomona, at 5.31am.

Tuesday, April 9, 6.20am: A female patient in her 40s with chest and leg injuries was transported to Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital following a motorcycle crash on the corner of Hamilton Road and Mansfield Road, Elimbah, at 9.18pm.

Monday, April 8, 5pm: Sunshine Coast surf lifesavers had a busy weekend, performing 32 rescues and 1592 preventative actions.

A total of 86,896 people visited Sunshine Coast beaches on Saturday and Sunday, with 50 first aid treatments required.

Surf Life Saving Queensland general manager lifesaving and education Peta Lawlor said with Easter school holidays still taking place, between the flags was the safest place to swim.

“Look out for your mates and swim only between the red and yellow flags during patrol hours,” she said.

Monday, April 8, 6.30am: One stable patient with smoke inhalation was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a unit fire on Hinkler Parade at Maroochydore at 7.02pm last night.

Sunday, April 7, 5.10pm: Police are continuing their search for 29-year-old Luke Gourlay, missing from Burnside near Nambour since December 23.

Crews have spent several days searching bushland along Steve Irwin Way at Landsborough, with the assistance of SES volunteers.

Information provided to police indicated that Luke was last seen in this area around 4pm on December 26.

Luke Gourlay has been missing since mid-December.

Police and family continue to hold concerns for Luke’s welfare, as his disappearance is out of character. He is described as fair skinned, approximately 180cm tall with a slim build, brown hair and blue eyes.

As pictured, he was last seen wearing a green T-shirt, grey shorts, orange shoes and a blue hat. Anyone with information is asked to contact police. Investigations are continuing.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting. Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au. Quote this reference number: QP2400012762

Sunday, April 7, 2.30pm: No patients were reported at a house fire on Parari Street at Warana at 11.11am.

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