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Vixens make it five straight wins in Super Netball

The Melbourne Vixens have leapfrogged Sunshine Coast Lightning into third position on the Super Netball ladder after beating them by three.

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‘Don’t tell them ... they’ll all come’: why are so many sea-changers moving to Geelong?

Coastal town, an hour from Melbourne, overtakes the Sunshine Coast in popularity. Cait Kelly asks locals what makes it such an appealing place to live

The Guardian - AU

Fearless era: Swifts' best start to a season since 2010

The NSW Swifts are off to their best start to a season since 2010, cruising to a seventh straight victory as Grace Nweke tormented the Sunshine Coast Lightning.

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Fever pip Lightning in Super Netball thriller

West Coast Fever made it back-to-back wins since the return of Jhaniele Fowler-Nembard with a thrilling victory over Sunshine Coast Lightning.

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Lightning crush Firebirds in Queensland netball derby

Sunshine Coast have made it six straight wins over their rivals Queensland Firebirds to ensure their pair of centurions had plenty to smile about.

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Lightning strike with first-up win over Mavericks

Sunshine Coast Lightning have posted a 10-goal win over the Melbourne Mavericks, with midcourt superstar Liz Watson celebrating her 150th Super Netball match.

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The weekend weather forecast is in – and it’s wet and wild for much of Australia, including Sydney and Brisbane

Heavy rainfall expected to stretch from Queensland’s Sunshine Coast to the Victorian border, with the potential for isolated falls of up to 100mm

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As cities axe shared e-scooters, the many more personally owned ones are in a blind spot

Recent decisions by the Melbourne City and Sunshine Coast councils to end contracts with operators of shared e-scooters have reignited debate around this form of transport. It ticks many sustainability boxes, yet continues to make headlines for the wrong reasons.

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Ervin steps up as Lightning bring down Firebirds

Young defender Ash Ervin has combined with Diamonds captain Liz Watson to lead Sunshine Coast Lightning to an 11-goal win over the Queensland Firebirds.

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No drama for Lightning this time in win over Vixens

The Sunshine Coast Lightning have secured their second win of the Super Netball season with a 64-57 triumph over the Melbourne Vixens.

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Netball Australia apologises after review into result

Netball's governing body says it will ensure there's no repeat of the chaos that followed a scoreboard error that caused final-score confusion for 50 minutes.

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Mavs beat Lightning, notch maiden Super Netball win

Behind a marvellous Molly Jovic, the Melbourne Mavericks have pinched their first Super Netball win by edging Sunshine Coast Lightning in a thriller.

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Lightning charge to Super Netball win in Qld derby

Steph Wood has led a Sunshine Coast Lightning comeback to defeat state rivals Queensland Firebirds in a 66-60 Super Netball win.

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Sunshine Coast budget airline Bonza eyes expansion, rules out cutting struggling routes

Four months after launching, the low-cost carrier is preparing to grow its network with one expert nominating Newcastle as a potential new base.

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Sunshine Coast man charged over Burpengary crash that left one motorcyclist dead, another in critical condition

A 31-year-old man from Eumundi has appeared in court this morning over an incident in Burpengary that killed a 57-year-old man and left another rider fighting for life.

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Battle looms as Twin Waters West developer makes third attempt to build housing estate on floodplain

Sunshine Coast residents who have spent 14 years fighting property giant Stockland over its plans to build a housing estate on a floodplain are preparing to do battle once again.

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Sunshine Coast Council to speed up plans for up to 100 affordable rental properties as crisis mounts

The Sunshine Coast Council, frustrated over the housing shortage as its population booms, takes planning matters into its own hands and pushes for state and federal support.

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Man charged with alleged stabbing murder of 69yo Conondale man Christopher Gwin

The body of 69-year-old Christopher Gwin was found at his Sunshine Coast hinterland home on Saturday. A 68-year-old man has been charged with his alleged unprovoked stabbing murder.

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Onboard for first direct flights from Newcastle to the Sunshine Coast

'Market disruptor' airline offers budget flights from Newcastle to holiday hotspots.

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Historic Sunshine Coast pub ditches pokies to create family friendly atmosphere

Sunshine Coast publican Jessica Huddart has taken the pokies to the tip in order to create a more family friendly atmosphere.

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Calls for 'no-fishing' zone and new marine park around Mudjimba Island

A long-time mariner and diver is calling for a popular fishing spot off the Sunshine Coast to eventually be made off-limits to anglers.

Newcastle Herald

Saxon Reber, Jahly Stokes claim Lake Mac Pro Junior titles

Manly surfer Saxon Reber made the most of a late wave to score his biggest win on Sunday at Surfest's Lake Mac City Pro Junior at Redhead. Reber, 19, needed a 5.48 to take the lead in the final and came up with a 5.8 with a ride all the…

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Fears for 'invisible' young people forced home by COVID-19 pandemic and stuck there due to cost of living

A new report finds one-in-five young people have felt it was difficult or "not beneficial" living with their parents, yet COVID-19 restrictions have forced them to head home. One youth worker is worried about those still stuck there due to the cost of living and housing crisis.

AAP

Alleged drunk driver nears record blood alcohol reading

A Sunshine Coast woman has allegedly gotten behind the wheel while more than eight times over the legal alcohol limit before being involved in a two-car crash.

ABC News

Sunshine Coast surfer Sophie McCulloch 'nervous, excited' ahead of inaugural Championship Tour tilt

Fresh from an exhilarating World Surf League win, Sophie McCulloch is ready to shine on the global stage.

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