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Bodysurfing world titles take simple pastime to next level

The world's best bodysurfers flocked to the Sunshine Coast to push the limits of the sport. Among them was Australian Olympic legend Susie O'Neill.

A man in a brightly-coloured swimming cap and rash vest bodysurfs a wave.

Published: 6h agoFri 9 May 2025 at 5:35amSource: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Surfingby Janel Shorthouse and Bridie Tanner

Police say target shooting practice behind emergency declaration

Emergency services responded to reports of shots fired on the Bruce Highway near Coles Creek on the Sunshine Coast, just after 12:15pm.

Three police officers gather around three rifle on grass cases next to two police vehicles

Published: 6h agoFri 9 May 2025 at 5:19amSource: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Policeby Lottie Twyford

Coroner probes disappearance of 27yo Queensland man

The Coroners Court of Queensland has confirmed it is investigating the disappearance of Jack McLennan, who was last seen at a popular fishing spot eight months ago.

A young man in a dark cap stands out the front of a house in a bushy area.

Published: 8h agoFri 9 May 2025 at 3:17amSource: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Missing Personby Robert Burgin

Motherless daughters urged to share their stories to normalise grief

Bereaved daughters speak out to normalise conversations about grief, particularly ahead of Mother's Day.

Published: 10h agoFri 9 May 2025 at 1:08amSource: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Griefby Jessica Ross and Sheridan Stewart

Police allege prowler secretly filmed 40 people inside their homes

Police are working to identify people captured in videos shot through windows, including four children, and say no-one should have to fear a breach of privacy in their homes.

Unidentified man being arrested inside home

Duration: 37 seconds

Published: YesterdayThu 8 May 2025 at 3:45amSource: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Crimeby Owen Jacques and Lottie Twyford

Beach driver with unrestrained child in car fined in safety blitz

Police say they are concerned by motorists' behaviour on Sunshine Coast beaches after issuing more than 270 people with fines as part of a crackdown on dangerous driving.

Duration: 1 minute 27 seconds

Published: WedWed 7 May 2025 at 5:23amSource: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Policeby Lottie Twyford

Button batteries in fast food toys a 'loaded gun' as Hungry Jack's fined

The fast food chain has been fined more than $150,000 for breaching safety laws after putting 27,000 toys containing button batteries in children's meals with no warning.

Published: TueTue 6 May 2025 at 8:11amSource: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Safetyby Owen Jacques

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Highlights from CMC Rocks 2025: Thomas Rhett

Join Sarah Howells in conversation with international superstar Thomas Rhett from backstage at CMC Rocks 2025.

Source: ABC Countryby Sarah Howells

Michelle turned a corner, and her car was floating

Michelle Smith is a wary driver who doesn't mess around with flood water, so it came as a shock when she found herself trapped near Nambour on the Sunshine Coast in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

A ute surrounded by floodwater with Clayton's towing in the background.

Duration: 3 minutes 36 seconds

Source: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Floodswith Jessica Ross

Crunching the numbers on Trump's tariffs finds retaliation is a bad idea

Responding to US President Donald Trump's trade war with retaliatory tariffs might be politically satisfying, but one Australian researcher says economically, it's a bad idea.

us president donald trump holds a signed executive order for tariffs increase

Duration: 9 minutes 51 seconds

Source: QLD Country HourTopic: Tradeby Kallee Buchanan

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Sunshine Coast police arrest

The man was arrested after allegedly filming 40 people inside their homes. He's been charged with 36 offences.

Duration: 37 seconds

Source: ABC News

Queensland police Operation Sandstorm

Police issued almost 300 fines over the Easter and Labour Day long weekends to motorists on Noosa's beaches.

Duration: 1 minute 27 seconds

Source: ABC News

Sunshine Coast hinterland hit with flash flooding

Roads are closed, drivers have been rescued from vehicles, and two women are hospitalised by lightning strikes amid the chaos of heavy rain on the Sunshine Coast overnight.

Duration: 8 seconds

Source: ABC News

Why regional Queensland is an election wildcard

In Queensland, more people live outside the capital than in it. Come on a 3,000km road trip to see what's really behind the regional divide.

Duration: 45 minutes 43 seconds

Source: ABC News

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Motherless daughters urged to share their stories to normalise grief

Bereaved daughters speak out to normalise conversations about grief, particularly ahead of Mother's Day.

Source: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Griefby Jessica Ross and Sheridan Stewart

Family proves profitable farming and healthy ecosystems can go hand in hand

The Andrews family wants to revolutionise Australian farming by proving you can run a profitable farm and regenerate the natural environment.

Four people stand with a white guardian dog in front of them, surrounded by chickens, in front of a chicken "tractor".

Source: LandlineTopic: Agricultureby Jennifer Nichols

Six teals fight against history, safe seats to change Qld politics

Deep in Queensland's blue-blood heartland, six female independent candidates aim to dismantle decades of an LNP stranglehold on power.

Graphic of six women with an image of Queensland in the background.

Source: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Independentsby Owen Jacques and Sharon Gordon

Australia's 'deep north' might not be what you think

In Queensland, more people live outside the capital city than in it. Come on a 3,000km trip into deep Katter country to see what's really behind the regional divide.

A woman wearing bright pink shirt leans against the doorway of a hardware shop

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Electionsby Lucy Sweeney and Nathan Morris

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Qld Sport

Live: Souths and Broncos going down to the wire in a rain-affected thriller

Brisbane Broncos stars Adam Reynolds and Payne Haas have come off the field with concerns during the first half of their match against South Sydney. Follow live.

Deine Mariner of the Broncos scores a try, diving in the air and grounding the ball in the corner

Source: ABC NewsTopic: NRL

Cyclist dies in crash on Queensland mountain bike trail

The 57-year-old man died at the scene near Cairns after sustaining head injuries.

A dirt track cutting through dense rainforest.

Source: ABC Far NorthTopic: Accidents and Emergency Incidents

Fri Fix: the Ange prophecy, Willie's ban, NRL mega-clash

Ange Postecoglou always wins a trophy in his second season and now Tottenham are one win away from doing just that. The Aussie manager is on the cusp of something special and he has not held back in his press conference addressing perceived haters.

Ange Postecoglou claps the crowd after a Europa League match.

Duration: 14 minutes 54 seconds

Source: ListenTopic: Sport

Bodysurfing world titles take simple pastime to next level

The world's best bodysurfers flocked to the Sunshine Coast to push the limits of the sport. Among them was Australian Olympic legend Susie O'Neill.

Source: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Surfing

Qld News

Fatal helicopter crash victims' loved ones give tearful final statements

An inquiry into the fatal Taipan helicopter crash that killed four army aviators has concluded with victims' loved ones giving emotional statements.

Taipan Inquest Concludes: Portraits photographs of four military men in uniform.

Duration: 2 minutes 10 seconds

Source: ABC News

Sarah Loft giving evidence at the inquiry.

Duration: 27 seconds

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Defence Forces

Families of fallen airmen urge ADF to 'do better' as Taipan inquiry ends

Captain Danniel Lyon, Lieutenant Maxwell Nugent, Warrant Officer Class 2 Joseph Laycock and Corporal Alexander Naggs died when their MRH-90 Taipan helicopter ditched into the ocean off the Queensland coast in 2023.

A composite image of four fair-skinned men, three of whom are in military uniform.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: Defence Forcesby Laura Lavelle

Live: Souths and Broncos going down to the wire in a rain-affected thriller

Brisbane Broncos stars Adam Reynolds and Payne Haas have come off the field with concerns during the first half of their match against South Sydney. Follow live.

Source: ABC NewsTopic: NRLby Michael Doyle

National News

New Pope Leo XIV vows to bring light to the world's 'dark nights'

Addressing the cardinals in English, he said "you have called me to carry the cross and to be blessed" and asked for their help to spread the Catholic faith.

new pope leo dressed in white robes raises his hands to deliver mass to cardinals

Published: 17m agoFri 9 May 2025 at 11:22amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Religious Leaders

Two men convicted of cutting down England's iconic Sycamore Gap tree

UK men Daniel Graham and Adam Carruthers found guilty of the "mindless" felling of the 200-year-old tree in 2023.

Published: 58m agoFri 9 May 2025 at 10:40amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Courts

Man charged in Alice Springs over alleged rape of child, following FBI tip-off

Police have charged the 28-year-old with a series of child abuse offences, including one count of sexual intercourse with a child under 10, following a search at an Alice Springs home.

Aerial shot of Alice Springs township, 2019.

Published: 1h agoFri 9 May 2025 at 10:33amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Child Sexual Abuseby Grace Atta

Ukraine says it caught Hungarian spies surveilling air defence systems

Ukraine said it was the first time in its history that a Hungarian spy network had been found to be working against Kyiv's interests.

two Ukrainian soldiers operate an air defense system on the back of a truck

Published: 15m agoFri 9 May 2025 at 11:23amSource: ABC NewsTopic: Unrest, Conflict and War

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Bodysurfing world titles take simple pastime to next level

Police say target shooting practice behind emergency declaration

Coroner probes disappearance of 27yo Queensland man

Motherless daughters urged to share their stories to normalise grief

Police allege prowler secretly filmed 40 people inside their homes

Beach driver with unrestrained child in car fined in safety blitz

Button batteries in fast food toys a 'loaded gun' as Hungry Jack's fined

ABC Sunshine Coast Local News

Highlights from CMC Rocks 2025: Thomas Rhett

Michelle turned a corner, and her car was floating

Crunching the numbers on Trump's tariffs finds retaliation is a bad idea

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Sunshine Coast police arrest

Queensland police Operation Sandstorm

Sunshine Coast hinterland hit with flash flooding

Why regional Queensland is an election wildcard

Motherless daughters urged to share their stories to normalise grief

Family proves profitable farming and healthy ecosystems can go hand in hand

Six teals fight against history, safe seats to change Qld politics

Australia's 'deep north' might not be what you think

Australia Votes: Your Vote, Your Say

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Know your ABCs in an emergency

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Live: Souths and Broncos going down to the wire in a rain-affected thriller

Cyclist dies in crash on Queensland mountain bike trail

Fri Fix: the Ange prophecy, Willie's ban, NRL mega-clash

Bodysurfing world titles take simple pastime to next level

Fatal helicopter crash victims' loved ones give tearful final statements

Sarah Loft giving evidence at the inquiry.

Families of fallen airmen urge ADF to 'do better' as Taipan inquiry ends

Live: Souths and Broncos going down to the wire in a rain-affected thriller

New Pope Leo XIV vows to bring light to the world's 'dark nights'

Two men convicted of cutting down England's iconic Sycamore Gap tree

Man charged in Alice Springs over alleged rape of child, following FBI tip-off

Ukraine says it caught Hungarian spies surveilling air defence systems

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