Blaze damages Sunshine Coast house and other top stories

Blaze damages Sunshine Coast house

All occupants of a home north of the Sunshine Coast that was damaged by fire have been accounted for, firefighters say. Emergency services were called to the property on Green Valley Drive, Rainbow Beach, about 11.30am on Thursday. Three crews ... >> view original

All runs, rides and swim legs lead to Sunshine Coast

They're here! Hundreds of the fittest, toughest and bravest athletes from all corners of the world are limbering up on the Sunshine Coast for a mega-weekend of triathlon. Tomorrow's Australian Youth Championships at Twin Waters kickstarts an action ... >> view original

Woolworths pay Sunshine Coast farmers dream milk price

The Kennedy family from Conondale are selling their milk to Woolworths. Megan, Lucas, Amanda, Lauren and Sarah make a toast to the new deal. Photo: Warren Lynam / Sunshine Coast Daily Warren Lynam ... >> view original

McKeown Among 3 Aussie Swimmers Relocating to Sunshine Coast University

The program is geared towards emulating the success of Sunshine Coast's Paralympic high performance program in an effort to establish the Coast as one of Australia's top swimming hubs. “Sunshine Coast has always had terrific athletes and sometimes, ... >> view original

Angler catches lurking estuarine killer on Coast

A SPIKEY little critter, loaded with venom, is lurking in the shallows of Sunshine Coast waterways. With a large head, protruding eyes and sunken cheeks, the estuarine stonefish is known as the most venomous fish in the world. Their menacing look ... >> view original

Excessive force in Sunshine Coast citizen's arrest factor in Amit Kuma's death

A coroner has found six people involved in a fatal citizen's arrest in Queensland used excessive force and contributed to a man's death. Brisbane Coroner John Hutton delivered his findings following an inquest into the 2012 death of Amit Kumar on ... >> view original

What local sport do you want to read about?

The Sunshine Coast has also produced a host of elite athletes in many sports, including the likes of renowned surfer Julian Wilson, golfer Steven Bowditch, rugby league players Jake Friend and Matt Gillett. Are you interested in following the careers ... >> view original

Aviation authority welcomes Coast pilots to special seminar

COAST pilots looking to tighten up their aviation techniques should attend the Civil Aviation Safety Authority special briefing next week. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority is calling on all Sunshine Coast pilots to polish up their aviation safety ... >> view original

Coast to be pushed as film location

FILM industry scouts have been trekking through the Sunshine Coast looking for locations to lure moviemakers to the region. Screen Queensland hosted a special event yesterday at Mooloolaba to keep filmmakers, writers and producers up to date with ... >> view original

Supermarkets to be stocked with Sunshine Coast milk

Sourced directly from the Sunshine Coast hinterland, Farmer's Own milk will roll out across 194 stores in south-east Queensland. Woolworths' head of trade chilled, Paul Turner said the announcement showed a commitment from the iconic supermarket brand ... >> view original