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Man shot on Qld's Sunshine Coast

A 40-year-old man has been shot near Mooloolah on Queensland's Sunshine Coast hinterland.

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Arson suspected in house blaze

Authorities are investigating the suspected arson of a house in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.

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Copper theft closes Sunshine Coast rail stations

Two Sunshine Coast railway stations remain closed this morning after the theft of copper wiring used to earth the overhead powerlines.

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Parts shortage hampering rail fix

Queensland Rail says buses will continue to replace trains at eight Sunshine Coast railway stations until at least Friday.

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Man charged over police radio channel breach

Police have charged a man over the infiltration of the police radio channel on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.

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New off-road motorbike facility to help crack down on illegal riding

The Queensland Government has announced a new motorbike riding facility will be built on the Sunshine Coast.

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Mother, two children dead after 'horrific' crash

A mother and two of her children have died, and another child is fighting for her life, after their car crashed into a number of trees on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.

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Australia's favourite summer fruits to be on US plates

Two of Australia's most loved summer fruits could soon be on the table in American households.

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Man crushed to death by falling gum tree in Queensland

A 60-year-old man dies after being crushed by a large gum tree he had been cutting down in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.

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Meet the woman making a living creating plush toys

A Sunshine Coast woman is one of Australia's only plush toy artisans — and she's earning thousands of dollars.

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Cerebral palsy rate plunges as new tech 'pushes disability to the sidelines'

The rate of children born with cerebral palsy has dropped by almost a third in 10 years. At the same time, improvements in medical care and technology have dramatically boosted the quality of life for...

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Beaches go high-tech using drones and Wi-Fi in bid to keep swimmers between...

Concerned about a spike in drownings on Queensland's beaches — most of which occur outside the flags — lifesavers have come up with a unique way to get people where they want them.

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'They thrive on isolation': Risk of eating disorder increase very real,...

Leading agencies say they've seen an increase in calls for help from those living with or at risk of developing eating disorders since the COVID-19 shutdown began.

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An eating disorder made Jennifer feel 'safe'. Lockdown's end has put her in a...

Jennifer Hamer says her eating disorder gave her a sense of control, but the sudden end to COVID-19 restrictions creates a dangerous new situation for her.

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Gold ring and fresh picture might be clues to identity of mystery woman...

Sixteen days after a frail, elderly woman was left in distress outside a Sunshine Coast hospital, police say they are no closer to finding out who she is.

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'She's not from here': Townsfolk baffled by mystery woman dumped at hospital

Mooloolah Valley is home to about 4,000 people and is a town where business owners greet their customers by name. Residents say they have never seen the woman before.

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'If it was a 3yo there'd be outrage': Advocates question why elderly woman...

Advocates for vulnerable people say it's "distressing" that an elderly woman has remained unidentified since she was left at a Sunshine Coast hospital 24 days ago.

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Elderly woman left outside hospital 'aware of identity' but refusing to...

The elderly woman left alone outside a Queensland hospital last month has "clearly indicated she is aware of her identity", according to police, but who she is remains a mystery.

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Yes, 2020 was horrible for most, but for some people it brought joy. Here are...

This year will be remembered as a particularly bad one for obvious reasons, but for many people 2020 will be a year they cherish because it changed their lives for the better.

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$1.6b Queensland infrastructure funding promise sparks debate over state...

The infrastructure spend offered up ahead of the federal budget is a "rotten rip-off" for Queensland, the state's Treasurer Cameron Dick says.

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Australia's first residential facility for eating disorders is about to open...

One million Australians live with an eating disorder at any given time and now a residential treatment facility — the first of its kind in Australia — is revolutionising their care.

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Sam Tucker has collected over 60 thousand cans to raise money for his...

Sam Tucker started collecting 10 cent deposit recyclables about five years ago to fund his Cans for Cars project and has since given away eight vehicles to people in need.

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Sam Tucker restores cars that need 'a little bit of TLC'. Then he gives them...

A Sunshine Coast man is making a big difference in the lives of others one car at a time in an initiative that has grown from simply collecting cans.

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Federal Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce announces market access for...

Two of Australia's most loved summer fruits could soon be on the table in American households. Australian mango and lychee growers hope the fruits of their labours will become US favourites following a...

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Sanad Capital's original waterpark proposal

The original marketing video for the waterpark proposal, released in 2016.

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