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Toxic smoke bomb explosion forces Qld resort evacuation

Toxic smoke bomb explosion forces Qld resort evacuation

News A BEACHSIDE resort has been evacuated after a smoke bomb exploded, exposing nine people including emergency services personnel to a toxic substance.

Coast mum, club president jailed over 'shameful' $23k theft

Coast mum, club president jailed over 'shameful' $23k theft

Crime "I would have been too embarrassed to lift my head in public."

Paraplegic motorcross champion determined to ride again

Paraplegic motorcross champion determined to ride again

News The biking prodigy is recovering from his tumble on the world stage

Surf club changes dress code over sexism complaints

Surf club changes dress code over sexism complaints

News Before, the club allowed only women to wear singlets at the venue.

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    The club where kids learn music, use instruments for free

    The club where kids learn music, use instruments for free

    News THIS club is fast becoming a hub for the beachside town's musicians.

    How to stop Facebook from grabbing your data

    How to stop Facebook from grabbing your data

    News It’s time for us all to perform a thorough stocktake of the data we entrust to Facebook and through it, other apps.

    Pain no barrier to Kirra conquest for Wilson

    Pain no barrier to Kirra conquest for Wilson

    Surfing Wilson overcomes injury at Gold Coast, drawing on inspiration from family

    Tragic love story: Couple with MS reach for last hope

    Tragic love story: Couple with MS reach for last hope

    News THEY look like a healthy, young couple. But their diagnoses came just a month apart, and while it brought them together it will eventually take their lives.

    Council mergers: Did they actually save us money?

    Council mergers: Did they actually save us money?

    Politics A Queensland council heavyweight said claims amalgamations would save money were clearly illusory.

    Janita's youth mental health movement

    Janita's youth mental health movement

    Feature One woman's phone call that helped pave the way toward better youth mental health access and resources within our region

    NZ sevens rugby team training at Coolum from today

    NZ sevens rugby team training at Coolum from today

    News FORTUNES of the New Zealand sevens women's rugby team will be shaped at Coolum this week.

    PUBLIC HEALTH WARNING: Potential deadly illness in local seafood

    PUBLIC HEALTH WARNING: Potential deadly illness in local...

    News THE Sunshine Coast community is under risk of widespread food poisoning from yellowfin tuna bought at local fish markets.

    It's time to shop smarter

    It's time to shop smarter

    Smarter Shopping COOLUM and North Shore Coast Care members have launched their new reusable Smartbags to help users look out for the environment while shopping.

    Scene set for Battle of Yaroomba Beach

    Scene set for Battle of Yaroomba Beach

    News AN UNPRECEDENTED crescendo of feedback has set the scene for another showdown between Japanese developer Sekisui House and the community.

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      UberEats could be in big trouble

      UberEats could be in big trouble

      Business UNDER fire from restaurants, the food delivery’s problems just got much worse. And if you read its contracts, you can see why.

      Reigning champions keen to press on in 2018

      Reigning champions keen to press on in 2018

      Netball Lightning won't settle on 2017.

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      Casino or convention centre? Vote in our online poll

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      Walking on water: Unfit and out of shape to personal trainer

      Walking on water: Unfit and out of shape to personal trainer

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      Team work brings $1billion Gympie project forward 5 years

      Team work brings $1billion Gympie project forward 5 years

      Breaking That's a lot of lives, jobs and money

      Calls for enclosed bus driver cabins to prevent tragedies

      Calls for enclosed bus driver cabins to prevent tragedies

      News Attacked Coast drivers too scared to work again

      Fate of SS Dicky revealed after remnants rise from the sand

      Fate of SS Dicky revealed after remnants rise from the sand

      News What council plan for the 1893 wreckage

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      Wilson set to face in-form wild-card at Margaret River

      Wilson set to face in-form wild-card at Margaret River

      Surfing World tour leader Julian Wilson is set to collide with in-form home-town competitor Kael Walsh at the Margaret River Pro.

      World tour leader starts Margaret River Pro with promise

      World tour leader starts Margaret River Pro with promise

      Surfing WORLD tour leader Julian Wilson started his Margaret River Pro campaign in fine fashion on Friday, with a heat win.

      World tour leader optimistic despite exit at Bells Beach

      World tour leader optimistic despite exit at Bells Beach

      Surfing "There was a lot of waiting going on in that heat.”

      Wilson's good form continues as second event of tour starts

      Wilson's good form continues as second event of tour starts

      Surfing He won his round one heat with a last-minute wave.

      A battle of the lifesavers

      A battle of the lifesavers

      News Community discussions on what's best for the future of Peregian surf

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        Maccarone finishes at Roar

        Maccarone finishes at Roar
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          QLD the place to live — for now

          QLD the place to live — for now

          News QUEENSLANDERS are more pessimistic about the future of housing affordability and living costs over the next decade than any other lifestyle factor, a new report...

          Onion slip: Constipation-aid accident case hits blockage

          Onion slip: Constipation-aid accident case hits blockage

          News 'Corruption' claim in shallot constipation-aid saga

          Why petrol prices are sky high

          Why petrol prices are sky high

          Motoring “We’re starting to see some very high prices that we haven’t seen for some...

          I'm too angry to grieve: Rocky coffin-swap saga continues

          I'm too angry to grieve: Rocky coffin-swap saga continues

          News Family's ongoing crusade for change garners government attention

          Man beaten with chain in hate crime

          Man beaten with chain in hate crime

          Crime Miner, brother beaten unconscious after stranger throws slur

          SHOCKING: Mother dragged by carjacker at shopping centre

          SHOCKING: Mother dragged by carjacker at shopping centre

          Crime Carjacking victim speaks out about terrifying ordeal

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            REVEALED: 22 per cent of home buyers blow their budgets

            REVEALED: 22 per cent of home buyers blow their budgets

            Property SOME people spent $150,000 more than they planned, with many saying they just fell in love with a particular property or underestimated the costs.

            'Disgust' over dirt, mould at Ballina KFC store

            'Disgust' over dirt, mould at Ballina KFC store

            Business Fast food chain promises to "urgently resolve the issue"

            The obvious indicator of being rich or poor

            The obvious indicator of being rich or poor

            Business The divide between rich and poor in Australia is only getting worse

            APLNG launches EOI for 2019 gas contracts

            APLNG launches EOI for 2019 gas contracts

            Business APLNG prepares for domestic gas commitments next year.

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              Ita ‘to quit Studio 10 tomorrow’

              Ita ‘to quit Studio 10 tomorrow’

              Celebrity TOMORROW’S episode of Studio 10 will be Ita Buttrose’s last after four and a half years with the show, according to an explosive industry report today.

              'Everyone in front of me cheats... those behind can’t drive'

              'Everyone in front of me cheats... those behind can’t drive'

              Motoring Supercars funny man Dave Reynolds has revealed he was not trying to be funny when he sensationally weighed into the parity argument.

              Glowing Kate: What you didn’t see

              Glowing Kate: What you didn’t see

              People and Places SEVEN hours after Kate gave birth, she walked outside to show off her new baby. This is what went on behind the scenes.

              Anzac biscuits a recipe for remembrance

              Anzac biscuits a recipe for remembrance

              Opinion NO MATTER the recipe, baking Anzac biscuits is a lovely way to commemorate one of the most important dates on the Australian calender.

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                Actress ‘tried to lure Emma Watson to sex cult’

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                MAFS: Davina reveals new boyfriend

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