Mum of missing boy makes desperate plea for news

Jay Best, 16, hasn't returned home or contacted family since Sunday.

His family haven’t seen or heard from him since Sunday

Asbestos in science lab gave former Coast teacher cancer

Science teacher was 'breathing in a ticking time bomb'

Meet the new vodka pre-mix that’s outselling JD

POPULAR SIP: Cellarbrations Brightwater manager Robyn Sainsbury said Vodka Plus had “outdone JD in the last few weeks”.

HAVE you tried the latest vodka pre-mix outselling Jack Daniel's?







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7 tips for parents if your child is getting bullied

BULLYING BLUES: A number of parents have recently taken to the Internet to express their concerns over school yard bullying after their children were targeted.

BULLYING is a parent’s worst nightmare.

10 signs you live with a toddler

infant child baby toddler sitting with raised hand up

CAN you relate to any of these?

THE EXPERT: Public school kids do better at university

Dr Jill Blackmore said studies showed public school kids tended to do better at university than those who came through the private sector.

Public school kids do better at university, expert says.

Work/Life Balance

WORK and being a mum is a juggle - how do you find the balance?

Health and nutrition with kids - how do you balance it?

HOW important is health and nutrition in your household?

Smack or no smack - where do you stand?

THE debate is reignited - is smacking acceptable?

Why Australia needed to elect Pauline Hanson

All I ask is that you read this all the way to the bottom.

Longman, more like long wait: Wyatt Roy clinging on

LONG WAIT: Longman MP Wyatt Roy is still waiting for votes to be counted.

Wyatt trailing but not prepared to wave white flag yet in Longman

MY SAY: Another hung parliament? Give Julia Gillard a call

Julia Gillard.

Julia Gillard actually achieved a lot during her time as PM

Bill Shorten emboldened by Mediscare election campaign 'lie'

Bill Shorten seems emboldened by Mediscare campaign "lie"

Flow of postal votes could save Malcolm Turnbull's ship

Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull visits the Macadamia Processing Company at Alphadale with Page MP Kevin Hogan and Deputy Barnaby Joyce.

The ABC has called 70 seats for the Coalition and 67 for Labor.

OPINION: Hanson’s election highlights voter disconnect

One Nation's Pauline Hanson laughs during her election-night function in Ipswich, west of Brisbane, Saturday, July 2, 2016. Ms Hanson last held office as the federal member for Oxley in 1998. (AAP Image/Dan Peled) NO ARCHIVING

One Nation’s Senate support reached double figures in 11 electorates

Postal count gives Wyatt Roy glimmer of hope

LONGMAN VOTES: LNP candidate Wyatt Roy enjoying the sausage sizzle with a future voter on Election Day on Saturday.

Youngest ever MP faces uphill battle to retain Longman

LETTER: That’s a bit rich

Reader thinks Malcolm Turnbull criticising Labor is "a bit rich" considering the LNP's past.

LETTER: Why delay count?

Election, vote, poll booth, Voters at Newtown State School. Council Election 2016, March 19,

Reader offers advice to speed up counting the votes.

LETTER: Feel for the wives

SPACE TO SPARE: Lucy Turnbull did not have to make room for Ricky Muir at a scheduled dinner at The Lodge.

Let's take a moment to feel for the wives of political leaders.

LETTER: Non-voters concern

The party that wins the election needs to address non-voters.

Why Australia needed to elect Pauline Hanson

Pauline Hanson speaking at the Meet the Candidates Forum in Gatton last night. Photo Inga Williams / The Queensland Times

I only ask one thing - read this all the way to the bottom

OUR SAY: Fun park loss will be sad

Holiday Fun at Top Shots Fun Park Laura Wensley Photo: Warren Lynam / Sunshine Coast Daily

Youth say they're bored, but the Sunshine Coast has plenty to offer

SOAP BOX: Our celebration tinged with sadness

His son got engaged but the wedding can't happen

Together we're united for 6.8m regional Australians

AN OPEN letter to Malcolm Turnbull and Bill Shorten demanding a Fair Go for regional Australians.

Cancer Council's $55m plan for change

A $55 million three-year cancer plan would help regional areas

Coalition pegs $2b for cancer

SNEAK PEEK: Lasers from a linear accelerator at the new Bundaberg Integrated Oncology Centre. Photo: Max Fleet / NewsMail

Coalition to deliver more than $2 billion to cancer medicines

Prevention a priority: Labor

Shadow Health Minister calls for preventative task force

Fighting cancer harder in country than cities

EASY ACCESS: Brisbane resident Nathaniel Hefford has undergone cancer treatment in the city.

Cancer patients in regional areas more likely to die within 5 years

Turnbull govt reveals new approach on regional health

Malcolm Turnbull... pledging a new deal for regional residents on healthcare.

Govt vows to address difference in life expectancy in regional areas

Finally regions will get a Fair Go

Congestion on the Bruce Highway.

It's time for the major parties to close the country city gap

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Neo the turtle is released

READY FOR RELEASE: Neo the turtle awaiting his return to the ocean.

Neo the turtle returns to the ocean off Mooloolaba.

Welcoming winter: Breathtaking photos of the Sunshine Coast

Noosa Spit.

WINTER on the Sunshine Coast means cool evenings and crisp and clear, sunny...

The 2016 Mazda CX-9

The 2016 Mazda CX-9 Azami.

Mazda has launched its CX-9 large SUV.

School holiday fun in the winter weather

Holiday makers outside Sea Life at The Wharf, Mooloolaba. From left is Olivia Jones from Noosa with exchange students from Paris, France, Manon Paul 16 and Amelie De Lavallade 15 with Morgan Pettit-Granger of Noosa.

Holiday makers get out and about in the Sunshine Coast winter.

SURF ALERT: Get the outlook before heading to the beach

Todays wave was photographed from the platform at Alexandra Headland known as Geriatric's Reef.

The week has been beautiful but well short of hoped-for waves

IN DEEP: Keep warm before and during dive

It’s never too cold to go diving.

The secret to staying warm both before and after the dive

A crop of horticultural expertise to bloom at garden expo

ON CALL: Horticulturalist Graham Ross and Gardening Australia presenter Sophie Thomson will speak at this year’s Queensland Garden Expo.

Horticultural experts will converge on the Coast from tomorrow

Growing interest in special line-up

READY FOR FUN: Nambour brothers of the Jackson family, (from left) Hamish, 6, Max, 7, Noah, 6, and Leeland, 2, are excited about the garden expo.

The Queensland Garden Expo is a must see

Dirt cheap fun during holidays

Queensland Garden Expo event manager Marion Beazley.

Kids can get their hands dirty and beat the school holiday boredom

Take good care of your spine

PRACTISE GOOD POSTURE: Slouching over your work station can lead to neck and back problems and general ill health.

Pay attention to your posture - it says a lot about you

'They're heroes': How firies rescued a diabetic cat

RESCUE OPERATION: Firefighters managed to retrieve Pharoah from the drain.

Coolum firies came to the rescue of a police officer's cat

Homes4Life-Built for people with disability.

HOUSING - Ausmar Group, winner of the Customer Service & Engagement award in 2015 are opening their Homes4Life Demonstration Home this week, specifically built for people with disability.Tony Bryan (right), Director of Ausmar Assist and Darren Shields of Paraplegic Benefit Fund.

HOUSING - Ausmar Group, winner of the Customer Service & Engagement award in 2015...

Katter to support Turnbull Government

Katter to support Turnbull Government.

Bob Katter announces his conditions for support of supply and confidence of...

NSW Premier bans Greyhound Racing

Bans Greyhound racing following report.

Premier Mike Baird calls for the closure of Greyhound racing in NSW.

New development ‘gets back to the old ideal of living’

VISION: Bruns Eco Village land steward and conceptualiser Kelvin Daly with his daughter Solara.

“The project is about sustainability, treading lightly on the land"

Popular Sunshine Coast fun park may sell for units

FOR SALE: Top Shots Fun Park, which has entertained kids like Ben Wood (pictured) for years, is for sale.

This well-loved Sunshine Coast fun park is now for sale

Not all property insurance policies are equal

Why you need to double check your insurance policy