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Van life wears thin with locals tired of campground views

Campervan drivers are reportedly parking for months at a time in car park spaces at a prime beachside location. Nearby residents have witnessed vans parked More

Multimillion-dollar election pledge for surf club

The state Opposition has promised it will provide $10 million for a major upgrade to a Sunshine Coast surf club building, if it wins More

Major works contracts awarded for hydro project

Three major works packages have been awarded to Queensland-based companies for a "nation-defining" energy project. Almost $190 million of contracts have been announced by Queensland More

Long-serving CEO of charity announces departure

The inaugural CEO of a well-known hospital charity is preparing to step down from the position. Lisa Rowe will exit the role after 24 years More

IN PHOTOS: Public relations firm reaches milestone

A public relations and marketing firm has achieved 20 years of business success. Fresh PR and Marketing has overcome significant challenges and adapted to a More

Photo of the day: splash of colour

“Beautiful winter flowering pansies,” writes Timothy Bell. If you have a photo of the day offering, email photo@sunshinecoastnews.com.au. Photos must be horizontal/landscape and may need More

Saturday, August 24, 5.30am: One stable patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a single-vehicle crash on Paulger and Eumundi Kenilworth roads, near Kenilworth, at 8.10pm last night.

Friday, August 23, 4.30pm: Three cars collided on the Sunshine Motorway southbound at Pacific Paradise about 3.20pm. Two patients were assessed with minor injuries and did not require ambulance transport to hospital. The accident caused traffic congestion during the busy school pick-up period.

Friday, August 23, 4.20pm: A motorcyclist who crashed into a tree on Old Gympie Road, Mount Mellum, about 2pm has been transported by ambulance to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital with significant arm and leg injuries. The QAS was also called to a motorcycle accident on Yandina-Coolum Road, Coolum Beach, about 2.45pm and took a person with arm and shoulder injuries to SCUH. The patient was in a stable condition.

Friday, August 23, 12.27pm: A man in his 60s was hurt when part of a tree he was cutting down fell on him at an address on Panorama Drive, Nambour, about 10.45am. He was taken by ambulance to Sunshine Coast University Hospital with a laceration to the head and a leg injury.

Friday, August 23, 12.10pm: A stable patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital after a two-vehicle crash on Aerodrome Road at Maroochydore at 10.43am.

Friday, August 23, 8.35am: A stable patient with a knee injury was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital after an e-scooter crash on Glenfields Boulevard at Mountain Creek at 7.27am.

Friday, August 23, 7.40am: One female patient with an arm injury was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a vehicle and pedestrian incident on Aerodrome Road and First Avenue at Maroochydore at 8.27pm.

Thursday, August 22, 3.15pm: The Diura Street northbound on-ramp to the Sunshine Motorway from Bradman Avenue at Maroochydore was blocked due to a truck rollover. Motorists were being urged to avoid the area or expect delays.

Thursday, August 22, 9.30am: A stable patient was transported to Nambour Hospital following a fall from a bicycle on David Low Way at Peregian Beach at 7.41am.

Thursday, August 22, 7am: A patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition after a vehice collided with a tree on Fred Chaplin Court and Racecourse Road, Corbould Park, at 5.29am.

Thursday, August 22, 7am: Paramedics transported two stable patients to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a three-vehicle crash on the corner of Aerodrome Road and Wrigley Street, Maroochydore, at 6.44pm last night.

Wednesday, August 21, 5pm: One stable patient was transported to Noosa Hospital following a vehicle and motorcycle crash on Hastings Street, Noosa Heads, at 4.03pm.

Wednesday, August 21, 4.30pm: A stable patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a vehicle and moped crash on the corner of Melaleuca Street and David Low Way, Marcus Beach, at 3.29pm.

Wednesday, August 21, 3.20pm: One stable patient was transported to Nambour Hospital following an e-scooter incident on Colemans Farm Road, Yandina, at 1.59pm.

Wednesday, August 21, 2pm: Paramedics transported a patient to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a two-vehicle crash on Peter Crosby Way, Sippy Downs, at 1.12pm.

Wednesday, August 21, 9am: A girl aged 12 has suffered life-threatening injuries following an incident on Main Road, Maroochydore, at 7.55am. Read more here.

Wednesday, August 21, 6.45am: A stable patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a single-vehicle crash on Sunshine Motorway southbound at Maroochydore at 10.12pm last night.

Monday, August 19, 4.35pm: Police are appealing for public assistance to identify a man who may be able to assist them with their investigations into an incident on July 21.

Police are attempting to identify this man.

Police are investigating reports that a man, possibly in his 60s, was involved in a disturbance with a 14-year-old boy riding his bike on North Buderim Boulevard in Buderim.

Investigators are appealing to the man, or anyone who recognises him, to contact police.

Monday, August 19, 10.15am: One patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition following a vehicle and bicycle incident on Main Road at Kuluin at 9.28am.

Sunday, August 18, 6am: The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a fatal single motorbike crash in Peregian Springs on Saturday night.

Initial investigations indicate about 9.40pm, the motorbike was travelling north along Sunshine Motorway when it left the road and struck a light pole near the Peregian Springs Drive and Emu Mountain Road roundabout.

The rider, a 34-year-old Wurtulla man, died at the scene.

Witnesses or anyone with further information or dashcam vision are urged to contact police.

Investigations are continuing.

Saturday, August 17, 6pm: A patient was airlifted to Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition with significant injuries following a single-motorbike incident on Kilcoy Beerwah Road at Cedarton at 1.51pm.

Saturday, August 17, 9.05am: One patient was transported to Nambour Hospital in a stable condition after reportedly sustaining a snake bite on Johns Road at Cooroibah at 12.11am.

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