Monday, August 21, 6.45am: A stable male patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a single-vehicle crash on Coronation Avenue, Nambour, at 12.20am.
Sunday, August 20, 1.45pm: A bushfire warning for Bellthorpe and Conondale was cancelled at 12:35pm. Fire conditions had eased. Crews were expected to continue to monitor the situation.
But a separate bushfire warning, to avoid smoke, was still in place for Kenilworth, Conondale, Bellthorpe and Maleny, with an Advice warning level.
Smoke was affecting those areas, from multiple fires burning in the Conondale area.
Sunday, August 20, 8.30am: A man in his 50s was taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, in a stable condition, with head and significant leg injuries following a vehicle and pedestrian incident on Oval Avenue at Caloundra at 6.33pm last night.
Saturday, August 19, 5.55pm: An updated bushfire warning was issued for Conondale at 2.13pm. People in the area were told to stay informed, with an advice warning level.
The warning area was for between Maleny Kenilworth Road, Grigor Road, Scrubby Creek Road and Jager Drive.
A fire was burning near Grigor Road Conondale. It was moving towards Maleny Kenilworth Road between Scrubby Creek and Jager Drive.
Firefighting aircraft were helping ground crews. Major roads or highways could be impacted, including Grigor Road, Jager Drive and Scrubby Creek Road.
Residents in the area were advised to stay informed because conditions could change amd check the QFES Current Bushfires and Warnings website regularly.
Saturday, August 19, 10.20am: A stable patient was transported to Nambour Hospital following a two-vehicle crash on Mapleton Road, Nambour, at 9.37am.
Saturday, August 19, 10.20am: No patients were treated at the scene of a grass fire off Grigor Road, Conondale, at 9.21am.
Saturday, August 19, 10.20am: Three stable patients were transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital after a vehicle collided with a wall at a location on Landsborough Maleny Road, Landsborough, at 11.48pm last night.
Saturday, August 19, 10.20am: An elderly male was transported in a stable condition to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a traffic crash involving six vehicles on the Bruce Highway southbound at Palmview at 9.02pm last night.
Friday, August 18, 6pm: The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating following a fatal single-vehicle truck crash at West Woombye this afternoon.
Initial investigations indicate about 12.45pm, a tip truck carrying earth-moving equipment was travelling south-east along Blackall Range Road near Shekinah Court when it left the road and crashed into a dam.
Upon arrival, emergency crews located the passenger, a 32-year-old North Lakes man, deceased at the scene.
The driver, a 27-year-old Deception Bay man, was transported to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition.
Witnesses or anyone with information or relevant vision is urged to contact police.
Investigations are continuing.
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Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
Friday, August 18, 6pm: A male patient in a serious but stable condition was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital after a fall from an e-bicycle off David Low Way at Coolum Beach at 1.34pm.
Friday, August 18, 6pm: A stable female patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a vehicle and pedestrian incident on Frizzo Road, Palmview, at 1.38pm.
Friday, August 18, 8.25am: A motorbike rider has been taken to hospital in a critical condition, following a crash at Buderim.
The rider, a man in his 20s, was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital after a crash with a vehicle on Bluebush Avenue and Wises Road at 7.30am.
The occupants of the vehicle – an adult and two children – declined transport to hospital.
Friday, August 18, 6.45am: A person was being assessed for minor injuries following a single-vehicle crash on Yandina Coolum Road and Quanda Road at Coolum Beach at 6.09am.
Friday, August 18, 5.45am: It should be another almost perfect weekend of weather, with sunshine on Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures should range between 9ºC and 22ºC. It could be relatively windy at times though, with westerlies of up to 35km/hr. There could be some light showers next week.
Thursday, August 17, 7.05am: They might not have beaten England in last night’s semi-final, but the Matildas won our hearts – so Bonza will name its fifth aircraft ‘Matilda’ in celebration of Australia’s success in the Women’s World Cup.
The airline so far has four aircraft named Shazza, Bazza, Sheila and Malc. The fifth plane, due to arrive next year after the Gold Coast base launch, will take pride of place in the Aussie skies with Matilda proudly painted on its side.
“Like the rest of the nation, our team of legends have been gripped by Matilda Mania thanks to their sportsmanship, mateship with one another and their pride in wearing the green and gold. As an airline that is solely focussed on Australia, it seemed fitting to name our next aircraft Matilda,” said chief commercial officer Carly Povey said.
“From all of us here at Bonza, congratulations and well done to the Matildas for what you’ve achieved on and off the pitch.”
Wednesday, August 16, 4.55pm: Paramedics came across a single-vehicle rollover on the Bruce Highway southbound at Parklands at 4.20pm. A stable patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital.
Wednesday, August 16, 10.10am: A patient in a stable condition was transported to Nambour Hospital following a fall from a bicycle on the corner of Fishermans Road and Bradman Avenue, Maroochydore, at 9.03am.
Wednesday, August 16, 7.50am: A person was transported to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition following a vehicle and pedestrian incident on McArthur Parade and Aura Boulevard at Baringa at 3.30pm yesterday.
Wednesday, August 16, 6.25am: Paramedics were called to Beerwah Street, Landsborough, just after 8pm last night after a female child sustained arm and leg injuries when she fell from an e-scooter. She was transported in a stable condition to Sunshine Coast University Hospital.
Tuesday, August 15, 3.55pm: Paramedics transported a patient to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital in a stable condition following a vehicle collision with a tree on Lake Entrance Boulevard, Noosaville, at 2.50pm.
Tuesday, August 15, 7.20am: Paramedics attended a house fire on Rosslare Street at Caloundra West at 7.54pm last night. No patients were reported on scene.
Monday, August 14, 6pm: A patient was transported in a serious condition to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a vehicle and motorcycle crash on the corner of Calundra Road and Bells Creek Arterial Road, Little Mountain, at 3.13pm.
Monday, August 14, 3.30pm: A patient in a stable condition was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a three-vehicle crash on the Sunshine Motorway northbound at Buderim at 2.11pm.
Monday, August 14, 3pm: A person was taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, in a stable condition, with minor smoke inhalation following a grass fire on Laxton Road at Palmview at 12.06pm.
Monday, August 14, 12.05pm: A person was being assessed by paramedics, in a stable condition, following a two-vehicle crash on Thomas St at Maroochydore at 11.35am.
Monday, August 14, 11.10am: Paramedics were on the scene of a traffic incident involving a vehicle towing a caravan on the Bruce Highway southbound at Coochin Creek at 10.50am. One stable patient was being assessed. Traffic was expected to be impacted.
Monday, August 14, 7.30am: Paramedics were at the scene of a single-vehicle crash that occurred on Kawana Way and Metier Linkway at Birtinya at about 7am.
A stable patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following the crash.
Monday, August 14, 7.15am: A man in his 30s with neck pain was transported in a stable condition to Sunshine Coast University Hospital following a fall from a bicycle at the bike track off Radar Hill Road, Parklands, at 6.49pm last night.
Sunday, August 13, 6.25pm: The Sunshine Coast Marathon has been run and won, by Jason Hunt (2hr28min57sec) among the men and Beth Mckenzie (2:39.54) amid the women. The half marathon, which doubled as the national championships, was won by Liam Adams (1:02.55) and Genevieve Gregson (1:10.18). More than 8000 participants were signed up to take part over multiple distances.
Sunday, August 13, 5.10pm: A person was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, in a stable condition, following a fall from a e-scooter on Recreation Drive at Palmview at 3.23pm.
Sunday, August 13, 5.10pm: A person was taken to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, in a stable condition, following a fall form a bicycle on Bradman Avenue at Maroochydore at 2.19pm.
Sunday: August 13, 2.35pm: A person was transported to Nambour Hospital, in a stable condition, following a single vehicle into a pole on the Bruce Highway north bound at Federal at 12.28pm.
Sunday: August 13, 12.30pm: A person with a significant leg injury was transported in a serious condition to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, in a serious condition, following a motorcycle crash on Old Roys Road at Beerwah at 10.06am.
Sunday, August 13, 12.30pm: A person was been transported to Nambour Hospital, in a stable condition, following a single-vehicle into parked vehicles crash on Coolum Terrace at Coolum Beach at 9.59am.
Sunday, August 13, 12.30pm: Paramedics attended a house fire on Tarver Street at Aroona at 8.20pm last night. No patients were reported on scene.
Sunday, August 13, 12.30pm: A person was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital, in a stable condition, with a hand injury following a fall from a bicycle on Watson Street at Currimundi at 9.30am.
Sunday, August 13, 12.30pm: A person declined further treatment or transport following a single-vehicle crash into a tree on Doonan Bridge Road East at Doonan at 9.09am.
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