Queensland man fined $151 for driving 100kph in 100kph zone
A Queensland man is "caught red-handed being a law abiding citizen" after being issued a speeding ticket for driving 100 kilometres per hour in a 100kph zone on the Sunshine Coast.
View ArticleHiccups: Harmless mystery for many, serious symptom for a few
Hiccups are harmless for the vast majority of people but they can be a sign of further problems if you are already unwell, a medical expert has told ABC Sunshine Coast.
View ArticleCinematographer turned tattoo removalist zaps unwanted artworks
While there is a growing demand for tattoo removals - about one in four inked people regret their decision - the industry still remains unregulated. The Sunshine Coast's Clive Duncan is like many...
View ArticleSunshine Coast beach town buzzes with sweet sound of adult tap dance class
If you are walking past the Peregian Beach Community House at the Sunshine Coast on a Thursday mornings, be prepared to cover your ears. Pumping dance music and sharp clacks fill the air as six...
View ArticleGiant murderous pig draws name actors to Sunshine Coast horror movie
It has taken a giant murderous wild boar to put Nambour on the film industry map. Local horror movie director Chris Sun will begin shooting his fourth film next week.
View ArticleSunshine Coast seniors decipher secret codes of love
For some seniors, finding love comes down to 40 words in a free monthly publication.
View ArticleSunshine Coast biker drawn to teen Japanese subculture after mum's accident
When Jean-Luc Devere's elderly mum ran over his beloved motorbike, he thought it was time to reveal his love of the controversial Japanese subculture, Bosozoku. But he is reluctant to take it too...
View ArticleThe Hobbit inspires Sunshine Coast mum of three in 100km trek
J.R.R. Tolkien's tale The Hobbit may have graced the silver screen and inspired a dedicated following, but it is seldom used to motivate athletes.
View ArticleQueensland snake catcher Richie Gilbert takes dangerous job to the UK in new...
A Queensland snake catcher is taking his dangerous profession worldwide after nabbing a role in a new British reality show.
View ArticleAlbino turtle: One-in-100,000 hatchling sighted on Sunshine Coast
Onlookers are stunned at the sight of a "pink-eyed, snow white" turtle discovered on a beach on Queensland's Sunshine Coast - a creature experts say is extremely rare.
View ArticleSegway helps break the ice for Sunshine Coast police officer
In the luscious green town of Kenilworth in the Sunshine Coast's Mary Valley, a solitary police officer patrols the wide open streets on a segway.
View ArticleReborn baby dolls helping dementia patients and grieving parents
Vynette Smith makes dolls that look, feel and smell so life-like, they're often mistaken for the real thing.
View ArticleA word in your ear: abbreviations and acronyms
Emeritus Professor Roly Sussex brings you the language podcast to challenge even the best wordsmith.
View ArticleAlpaca fleece season clicks into gear for Queensland's globe-trotting shearer
From Gympie to Europe, alpaca shearer James Dixon is in high demand across the globe for his shearing skills.
View ArticleStolen dinosaur found on top of Mount Coolum
A dinosaur, reunited with its Sunshine Coast owner this week more than two years after it was stolen, is apparently doing well despite missing an eye and a tail.
View ArticleWas it a bird? Was it a plane? What flew over the Sunshine Coast?
Unusual lights spotted over the Sunshine Coast last night are being described as "interesting" but probably due to a man-made object.
View ArticleSearch for yowies, yetis, mysterious beasts leads to discovery of 'Lazarus...
Some would argue yowies, yetis and sasquatch attract more attention than they deserve, but the search for mythical beasts has led to some very real discoveries.
View ArticleFinding lost jewellery, keys on beaches all in day's work for this water...
The summer months are the busiest time of the year on Australian beaches but if you are unlucky enough to lose a valuable item in the sand or water, how realistic is your chance of retrieving it?
View ArticleBig Pineapple owners plan revamp of Queensland's iconic tourist attraction
Queensland's iconic Big Pineapple site is set to be redeveloped as its new owners look to attract different audiences.
View ArticleBeer-drinking, red-haired pig named after Pauline Hanson missing on Sunshine...
A red-haired pig that barks when scared and enjoys a beer or two is missing from his family's Sunshine Coast property.
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