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Sydney man faces court over crash that left Queensland grandfather dead

Shane Lawrence Jacobs, 54, is charged with one count of dangerous driving causing death. Allan Scheuber, 70, was declared deceased at the scene after the crash on the Sunshine Coast in April.

Published: Source: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Courts

An older man stands, arms outstretched, behind a motorbike on a highway in the countryside.

Wet, windy conditions forecast for south-east Queensland this week

The Bureau of Meteorology forecasts patchy rain for the Gold and Sunshine Coasts this week.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Weather Forecasts

Rainy Surfers Paradise skyline.

Why Hollywood has come calling for the Twinnies

Bridgette and Paula Powers's in-sync interview about a gunman triggered global curiosity and countless parodies. Australian Story was filming behind the scenes with the Twinnies when Hollywood came calling.

Published: Source: Australian StoryTopic: Animals

Headshot of Paula and Bridgette Powers
Duration: 2 minutes 5 seconds

After 40 years calling the Sunshine Coast home, Narelle has been forced out

Long-time resident Narelle Lockett has left the area because she cannot find an affordable place to live. Despite the region's housing crisis, multiple developments are being put on pause or knocked back.

Published: Source: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Housing Policy

A woman stands at a doorway looking out.

Wet and windy Mother's Day weekend for Queensland

The Bureau of Meteorology says much of the state's east will see rain and rough seas this weekend. 

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Weather Forecasts

People prepare to cross the road in Brisbane's CBD, during a summer downpour.

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.

Published: Source: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Surfing

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

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.

Published: Source: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Police

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

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.

Published: Source: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Missing Person

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

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: Source: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Grief

Two girls and a boy with a mother

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.

Published: Source: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Crime

Unidentified man being arrested inside home
Duration: 37 seconds

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.

Published: Source: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Police

Duration: 1 minute 27 seconds

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: Source: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Safety

Plastic Garfield toy in packet

Red bleeds through in LNP's Queensland stronghold

The Coalition lost a seat in Queensland's far north and suffered a swing against it in almost every seat it retained in the state.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Elections

People in red celebrating an election win at a hotel function room.

Potentially deadly fire ants found in new Queensland housing development

Two invasive fire ant nests are found and destroyed at Palmview, on the Sunshine Coast, where locals are concerned for the safety of children living and playing in the area.

Published: Source: ABC RuralTopic: Pests

The top of a slide with inspectors searching the gardens behind it.

What are the most interesting seats in Queensland this election?

As Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton prepare for a sprint to the election finish line, what are the key seats to watch in Queensland?

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Australian Federal Elections

A graphic which shows peter dutton with two women behind him

Umbrellas a must for Queensland voters with falls likely over weekend

Rainfalls of up to 100 millimetres could hit parts of the state over the Labour Day long weekend, after days of picture-perfect autumn weather.

Published: Source: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Weather Forecasts

A young lady and man holding umbrella smile while holding sausage sizzle.

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