Dash cam footage shows near-miss on narrow suburban road and other top stories

Dash cam footage shows near-miss on narrow suburban road

SUNSHINE Coast driver Josh Frew has posted dash cam footage of a traffic near-miss on Oloway Crescent. In the video Mr Frew turns into Oloway Crescent but is almost hit as a car fails to stop while pulling backwards out of their driveway. The front ... >> view original

Be quick entries close 4 May for Sunshine Coast Art Prize photography award

Environment Portfolio Councillor Cr Jenny McKay said in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Sunshine Coast Art Prize, Council's Environment Levy will support an inaugural national Sunshine Coast Landscape and Wildlife Photography Award. >> view original

Expo inspires families' next big adventure

IF YOU noticed more caravans on Sunshine Coast roads during the school holidays you weren't dreamin'. What was once only a retirement dream has become reality for plenty of Sunshine Coast families - both young and old. The humble caravan trip has ... >> view original

Traffic cop fed up with blatant law-breakers

A SUNSHINE Coast traffic policeman has revealed his frustration and disappointment with the dangerous behaviour of drivers in the region. Five people have been killed and 261 injured in traffic crashes on Coast roads this year. There has also been an ... >> view original

Rotary aims to spread goodwill

ROTARIANS from across the Sunshine Coast will come together to promote the work they do in the community. Light Up Rotary Week will run from April 20-26 at Sunshine Plaza to coincide with the Mooloolaba club's second annual Duck Race on the last day. >> view original

New Sunshine Coast tourism campaign flys in New Zealand

A new tourism campaign will encourage New Zealand visitors to escape the cold winter and soak up the warmth of a Sunshine Coast holiday. Sunshine Coast Destination Limited (SCDL) and Tourism and Events Queensland (TEQ) worked in partnership to ... >> view original

Photos from world trip capture the soul of mothering

But the Sunshine Coast photographer said getting to know the people in her own home town was the most exciting part of her job. "Being a mother may not have the financial reward, but I believe it's one of the hardest and most important jobs that exist ... >> view original

Falcons' wings clipped by Wynnum-Manly

RUGBY LEAGUE: The Sunshine Coast Falcons have been thwarted in their hunt for three consecutive wins. The local Intrust Super Cup side took on Wynnum-Manly Seagulls in Redlands yesterday afternoon. After a sluggish start, down 16-0 at half-time, the ... >> view original

Old vinyl attracts record interest

The Sunshine Coast's oldest record store, Nambour's BackBeat Records, opened up its doors to crowds eager to snag a few gems for their collections. For owner Lee Hillman, it wasn't only about a celebration of music, it was time to recognise a triumph ... >> view original

Everything you need on Sunshine Coast public transport

If you catch the bus or train, you'll want to take a look at the new Sunshine Coast Public Transport Guide which provides handy step-by-step information for travelling around the region. Transport Portfolio Councillor Rick Baberowski said the new ... >> view original