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Zoo rooting for roo to increase small population

A rare creature sure to turn heads is the newest addition hopping into hearts of visitors at a Sunshine Coast zoo.

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18th Feb. 2020 12:02 PM

HOP: Julian the six-year-old Lumholtz’s tree kangaroo has just arrived at Wildlife HQ. Photo: Lachie Millard

Two hospitalised after peak-hour crash on major intersection

Two people were rushed to hospital last night after a two-vehicle crash on a major Sunshine Coast intersection.

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30th Jan. 2020 6:01 AM

Two people were injured in a crash on Nambour Connection Rd and Maroochydore Rd last night.

Disabled man’s mission to cut down beauty industry’s impact

An intellectually disabled man has found his purpose after creating JB Industries.

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21st Jan. 2020 12:01 PM

RECYCLE: Joel Brown, pictured with Leah Patterson from Cut That Out Hair Design at Woombye, has been collecting hair foils from salons for recycling. Picture: Warren Lynam

Crews battle large house fire in suburbia

Fire crews were called to the Woombye street this afternoon.

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03rd Jan. 2020 12:01 PM

Fire crews raced to a house fir at Woombye this afternoon.

Young girl hurt in jetski accident

A young girl has been hospitalised following a jetski accident at a popular skiing location

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30th Nov. 2019 4:11 PM

Marshalls Lagoon is popular with wake boarders and skiers.

Girl seriously hurt in crash with jetski

A school-age girl has suffered significant injuries and is in a serious condition after a jetski collided with the...

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30th Nov. 2019 3:11 PM

A school-age girl has suffered significant injuries and is in a serious condition after a jetski collided with the inflatable tube she was riding at a lake.

Business leader, Coast benefactor soared to great heights

Hundreds turned out on Thursday to farewell a business leader and benefactor who gave his all to community and family

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18th Oct. 2019 12:10 PM

Nambour business icon Ray Grace was farewelled Thursday by his children David (speaking), Wendy Coad and Julie Yeabsley and about 400 mourners at the Gregson and Weight chapel. Picture: Patrick Woods / Sunshine Coast Daily.

Little man with big heart gave all for Sunshine Coast

A former motor dealer who has died after a long illness was a man with a generous heart and an abundance of energy to help...

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11th Oct. 2019 2:10 PM

Ray Grace, 81, passed away on Thursday after a lifetime of service to the region where he successfully operated motor dealerships and a portfolio of other business interests. Photo: Chris McCormack

Volunteer of all trades: Keeping this retiree ‘alive’

Woombye’s Tony Lohrey is one of those people who can’t sit still.

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05th Sept. 2019 12:09 AM

Retiree Tony Lohrey keeps himself active by doing volunteer work.

One hospitalised, traffic blocked after crash on major road

One person has been hospitalised and traffic is delayed after a single-vehicle crash on a major Sunshine Coast road.

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30th Aug. 2019 12:08 PM

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