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Fears for 'invisible' young people forced home by COVID-19 pandemic and stuck there due to cost of living

A new report finds one-in-five young people have felt it was difficult or "not beneficial" living with their parents, yet COVID-19 restrictions have forced them to head home. One youth worker is worried about those still stuck there due to the cost of living and housing crisis.

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Alleged drunk driver nears record blood alcohol reading

A Sunshine Coast woman has allegedly gotten behind the wheel while more than eight times over the legal alcohol limit before being involved in a two-car crash.

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Sunshine Coast surfer Sophie McCulloch 'nervous, excited' ahead of inaugural Championship Tour tilt

Fresh from an exhilarating World Surf League win, Sophie McCulloch is ready to shine on the global stage.

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Elderly Qld farmer trapped in mud dies

A 95-year-old farmer who survived two days trapped in mud on his property in the Sunshine Coast hinterland has died in hospital.

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Sunshine Coast man faces more than 50 charges, including 21 counts of rape

The accused is facing more than 50 charges in total, including an additional 30 counts of sexual assault. Police say the charges relate to four young men.

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Sunshine Coast hospital says paediatrician on exploitation charges 'never alone with a patient'

An investigation into the 43-year-old began after Australian officials received a report from their US counterparts about an online user uploading child abuse material using Yahoo and Google accounts.

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Giants win, secure home netball final

The Giants have earned a home semi-final after overcoming a late challenge from Sunshine Coast Lightning to guarantee third spot on the Super Netball ladder.

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Vixens cement top spot in Super Netball

The Melbourne Vixens are on the brink of claiming the Super Netball minor premiership after a hard-fought 64-60 win over Sunshine Coast Lightning.

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Swifts end Lightning dynasty in thriller

NSW Swifts co-captain Maddy Proud has led her team to a 61-60 Super Netball win against the Sunshine Coast Lightning at USC Stadium.

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Jockey hits back after being questioned by fan over lack of effort on gambled runner

Jockey Stephanie Thornton responded to a tweet about her ride on Campai at Sunshine Coast. The horse held a clear lead turning into the straight but was overtaken in the closing stages

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Warning of ‘life-threatening’ flash flooding for parts of Queensland as record rainfall predicted

Ten flood warnings in place across the state, with Townsville and Sunshine Coast among areas to be worst hit

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Giants equal record as Lightning crash

The Giants have snapped a long-standing Super Netball hoodoo in emphatic fashion, belting the Sunshine Coast Lightning 82-54.

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Water polo coach to be deported after pleading guilty to 14 charges of indecent treatment of children

The former teacher at a prestigious Sunshine Coast private school has pleaded guilty to almost 20 charges and will serve no more time in prison, having already spent 271 days in custody. The court heard the South African national will be deported.

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Severe storms bring heavy rain to flood-affected parts of south-east Queensland

Storms bring lightning and torrential rain to parts of south-east Queensland already devastated by flooding, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning unstable conditions could cause "potentially life-threatening" weather events.

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Sydney spared worst of rain but Newcastle still under threat – as it happened

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New star shines in Super Netball preseason

A third-quarter surge helped Sunshine Coast secure a 43-43 draw with reigning champions NSW Swifts in Super Netball's pre-season tournament in Melbourne.

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Floodwaters send people, animals scrambling as deluge dumps on Sunshine Coast, Gympie, Noosa

Stories have emerged of flash flooding on the Sunshine Coast and Gympie region sending people and animals heading for higher ground, sewage spilling onto a beach, and pollution fears after a train derailment.

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Sunshine Coast health staff forced out under 'harsh, chaotic' leadership, MP tells parliament

Using parliamentary privilege, Brent Mickelberg blames the loss of high-level public health staff on the Sunshine Coast on a toxic culture in the hospital and health service, which he says has been ignored by the board and Queensland Health.

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Sunshine Coast chicken farmer calls it quits as sales dry up during COVID

An exhausted Queensland egg producer is calling it quits, blaming the crippling impact of COVID-19 on the hospitality industry.

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Fears for more housing industry collapses in 2022 as big builders go bust

The Master Builders Associations warn more firms could follow BA Murphy, Privium and Tasmanian Constructions as rising costs take a heavy toll.

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