Thirteen drug drivers caught on the coast in six hour window

Sunshine Coast police coordinated Operation Lasso 27 last night.

1870 RBTs and 32 targeted drug driving tests were carried out

Friends all smiles just before being caught in Alex Head rip

Friends (from left) Samantha Christie, Anooshka Niles, Jemimah Hoare and Samantha Nagle play in the water at Alexandra Headland shortly before three of them had to be rescued.

Surfers come to rescue as women struggle in strong rip

Former Kleenmaid bosses to stand trial

Former Kleenmaid directors Brad (left) and Andrew Young leave their former Wises Rd head office in 2009.

Charges include fraud and failing to prevent company occurring debts




IDENTITY protection expert Dr David Lacey says complaints of mobile phone detail hacking has risen by more than 340 per cent on the Coast in the past 12 months.

Mobile phone hacking on the rise

IDENTITY protection expert Dr David Lacey says complaints of mobile phone detail hacking has risen by more than 340 per cent on the Coast in the past 12 months.




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Preference counting to determine result

THE long road to the formal election of the new Sunshine Coast Council will resume Monday morning with distribution of preferences in Division Three and Four

Noosa ballot recount request rejected

THE new Noosa Council will meet for the first time next week after a challenge to the result from Elaine Williams was rejected late yesterday.

Close margin may prompt vote challenge in Noosa poll

BRIAN Stockwell has increased his lead over Elaine Williams to 10 votes in the battle for the final position on the new Noosa Council.

LETTER: Leaders must lead

MARK McArdle makes a fair point proposing more residents become involved in shaping the Sunshine Coast’s future (Daily, March 31).

LETTER: Whimps on mosque

What a lot of whimps we have in our council.

LETTER: Airport plan dangerous

Jetstar plane landing at Coolangatta Airport.

A duplication of the rail line is way more important.

LETTER: Not just a gay issue

What has your gay man’s agenda to do with the Safe Schools program?

MY SAY: In pursuit of the Rubbish Bin Mafia

There seems to be a massive clandestine rubbish gang in operation.

LETTER: We need awareness, not ignorance surrounding autism

LETTER: We need awareness, not ignorance surrounding autism

MY SAY: We should teach children about Islam at school

And Christianity and other major belief systems of the world.

King Kenny casts eye over Aussies

HEYDAY: Grant Kenny, dominant in his era, was on hand yesterday at Maroochydore, the site of one of his greatest wins, to launch The Aussies 2016

King Kenny casts eye over Aussies

The Aussies 2016 a throwback to glory days of Kenny and co

The legends and their offspring lineup at today's media launch for The Aussies 2016.

Kenny still charging up Maroochydore Beach 36 years after glory

Cole eyes nationals at home

Cameron Cole.

Cole stormed home in the open board final yesterday

Day conquers state, targets Aussie title

STATE CHAMP: Ali Day won the Queensland ironman title at North Burleigh yesterday afternoon.

Day finishes ahead of Eckstein and Moyes

Coast up for the Aussie titles

BOLSTERED: Jack Moyes has re-ignited his hopes for The Aussies with a strong showing at the state championships.

Moyes renews hope for the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships

Day wins state iron title

CHAMPION: Ali Day won the state ironman title.

Ali Day claims Queensland crown.

Brand Insights

Brand Insights

Morgan Winston was living the dream before his accident

Morgan Winston moved from the Sunshine Coast to Canada to pursue his dreams, now he's lying in hospital facing impossible medical bills.

Morgan Winston moved from the Sunshine Coast to Canada to pursue his dreams, now...

Top 10 Sunshine Coast lookouts

Top of Mount Coolum
Get the best view of the Coast’s beaches from 208 metres high on top of Mount Coolum. Rocky stairs lead the 800m journey to the top where you can enjoy 360 degree views while you rest/picnic/wait for the muscles in your legs to recover.
Access Point: Corner of Tanah Street West and Jarnahill Drive.

HERE'S 10 of the best spots to get a great view of the Sunshine Coast.

Queensland Police persons of interest March 31

MARYBOROUGH ST, BUNDABERG
Police believe the person pictured in this image may be able to assist officers with the investigation into a recent Concerning behaviour/Stalking which occurred on Thursday March 17 2016 at approximately 9:30AM .

The CCTV image could depict an offender or a witness of the offence.

Note: Do not approach anyone you believe is displayed in these images.

Queensland Police want to speak to these persons of interest from across Queensland...

The Aussie experiences no one warns you about

Bindi-eye, or bindi: You see a beautiful green patch of grass and you are inspired to take your shoes off and walk across it. But many don't realise that grass could hide painful bindi-eye, which are too small for the human eye to see until they end up encased in your foot. Then you need someone (with shoes on) to rush in and rescue you. Once you know to look for the tell-tale small, feathery parsley looking leaf, you know which patches of grass to wear shoes on.

MOST people know Australia is home to some of the most venomous creatures in the...

Fishing, surfing and beach guide for Friday, April 1

WAVE OF THE DAY: Party wave at Alexandra Headland for those out and about mid-morning.

Your conditions report for Sunshine Coast waters today

Coastal Pathway covers 96km of beaches

MAJESTIC ROUTE: Breathtaking views on part of the Coastal Pathway at Caloundra.

Meander through our natural glory

Fisherman who failed lie detector test finally get his prize

Reidy's lures come in all colours and sizes.

Contest promoter relents after first refusing to pay out

Golden age for dark beer

Golden age for dark beer

How to make the perfect pizza

How to make the perfect pizza

New take on rice pilaf

New take on rice pilaf

'I haven't been this weight since primary school'

From left: Amy Wheeler, 9, Natalie Wheeler, 39, and Zachary Wheeler, 7.

Kandanga Creek mum drops 50kg in less than a year

Lachlan Cosgrove shares his battle with the black dog

Lachlan Cosgrove opens up about depression. Photo: Glen David Wilson

Reality TV star talks about his depression to help break the stigma

Toddler one in four to have potentially deadly condition

RARE BATTLE: Tyler Batterham will move to Brisbane with his mum Chantel Davies so he can be closer to his specialists.

Tyler’s moving to Brisbane for treatment

3 Boys Rescue 3 Girls from Alex Rip

Jem Hoare and her friends were rescued by surfers Liam Henderson, Dixon Mudge and Ely Fantuzzi near Alexandra Headland. Photo: John McCutcheon / Sunshine Coast Daily

3 Boys Rescue 3 Girls from Alex Rip

Million dollar view for sale

Andrew and Jane Murray are selling their Alexandra headlands home for $1.2 million. The home has great views looking north. Photo: Che Chapman / Sunshine Coast Daily

Andrew and Jane Murray are selling their Alexandra headlands home for $1.2 million.

Free drinks to hand in your phone

My Place Bar and Restaurant owner David Hadid is offering a free beer, wine or coffee to customers who put their phones away for the duration of their meal. The Coolum Beach restaurant owner wants to promote "real" socialising. Photo: Che Chapman / Sunshine Coast Daily

My Place Bar and Restaurant owner David Hadid is offering a free beer, wine or...

Commercial Property March 30 edition

Check out the latest commercial real estate opportunities

Is NZ just part of the Aussie housing market?

New research shows how closely the property markets in Australian and New Zealand cities may be linked.

Two countries, 16 cities - but only one housing market?

OPEN HOMES: Perfection at Yaroomba

This is a home designed for year-round entertaining and enjoyment