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WATCH: Paddler's close encounter with whale

Environment A COOLUM kayaker has captured his impressive close encounter with a whale on film.

Diesel spill causes crash on Sunshine Motorway

News Motorcyclist crashes in diesel spill on Sunshine Motorway

Lifeline for schoolkids who can’t swim

Education Our campaign for improved swimming education has won support.

Bus crashes with 16 people on board

News Emergency services are on their way to a bus crash on David Low Way

More Local News

Plastic bag ban? What ban?

News THE plastic bag ban has Queenslanders fired up, with many questioning whether a ban has happened at all.

The Heart of Man review: Raw stories worth telling

Movies The Heart of Man is a raw, confronting movie that some people will absolutely hate.

Indie Armstrong's family 'overwhelmed' by flood of support

News OVER $60,000 has been raised for the family of six-year-old Indie Armstrong, who was tragically killed in a carpark accident on Sunday.

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.

Paraplegic motorcross champion determined to ride again

News AFTER his accident, looking at the good things in life has helped Daniel each day.

Surf club changes dress code over sexism complaints

News A SUNSHINE Coast surf club has changed its dress code over fears it could be taken to court for sexual discrimination.

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

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

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

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.

Isuzu unveils monster ute that looks like a Transformer

BREAKING: Asbestos scare spreads to primary school

Victoria Cross recipient sues over story alleging war crimes

Hundreds of kids potentially exposed to footy-field asbestos...

Around the Region

Sunshine Motorway smash sparks Bruce Hwy delays

News TWO vehicles have crashed on a major Sunshine Coast off-ramp causing Friday afternoon traffic woes for motorists.

EXCLUSIVE FOOTAGE: Brazen big giraffe theft caught on CCTV

News Footage of the giraffe theft that occurred on Mary St

Man killed in overnight motorbike crash

News A 35-year-old man has died after a motorbike crash at Nambour.

Truck rollover sees Bruce Hwy grind to halt

News Heading to Brisbane? Think again

Sunshine State lives up to its name

Weather YOU’D be forgiven for doubting it’s winter in Qld today.

Bruce Hwy 'cactus' after morning roll over

News Crash at Sippy Downs blocks highway traffic.

Woman hospitalised after peak hour crash

News Woman hospitalised after Buderim crash.

Sport

Prestige pair wins five comp games

Community Maroochy bowlers Michael Sorrensen and Allan Newman won the Prestige Pairs title at Coolum Beach.

New boards for our nippers

Lifesaving In a record-breaking sign on season, extra funds for new boards have been secured for Coolum nippers.

Hot streak for Burns on legends circuit

Golf He's stormed to the lead in Order of Merit race on the Legends Tour.

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

Surfing Fellow Sunshine Coaster Keely Andrew is also set to compete.

World tour leader starts Margaret River Pro with promise

Surfing "I feel like this is going to be a good year.”

National Sport

All Black ‘indulgence’ — how an Aussie feels facing the haka

Origin star hints at switch to rugby

Wallaby skipper’s battle plan for Bledisloe glory

Weir looking for kickstart into spring

Alcott blasts airline after wheelchair fail

Queensland News

UPDATE: Fire at old Bundaberg Showgrounds

News AT LEAST two Queensland Fire and Emergency Service crews are at the scene of a fire at the old Bundaberg Showgrounds.

VIDEO: Rare whale species encountered off Qld coast

Environment These whale watchers were especially lucky this time

Childcare worker had child exploitation material

Crime The 32-year-old pleaded guilty but can still apply for a Blue Card.

Thommo the koala is one of the lucky few

Environment More than 330 koalas were admitted to the RSPCA hospital

Truck rollover closes Bruce Highway

News THE Bruce Highway will be closed to heavy vehicles for four hours.

Horror accident leaves 30mm nails in man’s head

News A QUEENSLAND man is lucky to be alive.

Missing child reunited with family after search

Breaking Desperate search for boy missing from Blacks Beach area

Business News

‘Dear Coles, we need to chat’

Business PARENTS everywhere will be able to relate to Greg Hughes as he takes aim at the supermarket chain for its “goddamn mini collectables”.

Decision expected in Traditional Owners versus Adani case

Environment Traditional Owners expect an appeal no matter what the decision.

Woman denied job for refusing handshake awarded $6K compo

Careers "As soon as I got in the elevator, I started crying"

Thousands of jobs up for grabs as mothballed mines return

Careers Employing CQ locals key to sustaining mining upturn: councillor

What's On

Aussie drag queen gets own TV show on BBC4

GOURD LORD: Why 14,000 people are about to hit Goomeri

Music festivals consider ban on single use plastic

Wedding dress from 1890s among collection for festival

Here's 10 strenuous walks to do with the family

Lifestyle

15 reasons you have to come to BaconFest

Offbeat LET'S be real: this list could just be the word "bacon" 20 times in a row.

The insane Porsche sports car F1 drivers buy

Motoring This hardcore road racer raises the performance benchmark along with your heart rate. Check out the car F1 drivers buy.

From chemo to ‘ripped’ six pack

Health IN JUST six months this man completely changed his body after battling through gruelling cancer treatment. This is how he did it.

Young man wins $50m jackpot

News A YOUNG Melbourne man in his 20s has been revealed as one of the winners from last night’s $100 million Powerball jackpot.

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Entertainment

‘He won that high on coke and pills’

Surfing THE curtain has been lifted on the Heath Ledger-like demise of one of sport’s great champions and the devastating drug addiction that cost him his life.

Foul play: ‘Poo dogger’ caught in the act

News “Just because it’s 6.47am doesn’t mean no one is watching.”

Aretha’s long history of famous feuds

Music ARETHA Franklin had a fierce reputation for public feuds and shady remarks.

Serena reveals her tragic discovery

Tennis and Racquet Sports “I have so many things on my mind, I don’t have time to be shocked about a...

Block judge separates from husband of 18 years

TV THE Block’s Shaynna Blaze has announced she’s separated from her husband.

Latest Photos

Andrew Jackson's 1968 International C1100 Utility

1955 Ford Thunderbird

Spring pastels

Hinterland hide-away

Drug bust: $8m worth of ice

Jobs

The vital job not for the faint-hearted

News Team of specialists to make claustrophobic water pipeline journey

The $150k job no Aussies want

Careers Mining positions can now barely be filled

Why fun and fit workplaces matter

Careers “Happy, healthy employees generally perform better than those who are tired."

Union blasts JCU over job cuts

Education The NTU has finally responded to James Cook University

Move here to earn big money

Careers Melbourne or Sydney perhaps? Nope, you have to go a lot further

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