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Coolum surfer Julian Wilsons Pipe dream is over, after he was eliminated from the prestigious world tour event in Hawaii. The Sunshine Coast product, who also has a base in Merewether, New South Wales, was eliminated from the Pipe Masters. The 2021 championship tour restarted today at Oahu after it was suspended for several days due to COVID-19. Several World Surf Tour staff members, including CEO Erik Logan, tested positive at the weekend. Wilson, 32, managed to avoid sudden death elimina...

Coolum surfer Julian Wilsons Pipe dream is over, after he was eliminated from the prestigious world tour event in Hawaii. The Sunshine Coast product, who also has a base in Merewether, New South Wales, was eliminated from the Pipe Masters. The 2021 championship tour restarted today at Oahu after it was suspended for several days due to COVID-19. Several World Surf Tour staff members, including CEO Erik Logan, tested positive at the weekend. Wilson, 32, managed to avoid sudden death elimina...

Premium Content Subscriber only OVER many decades, Ipswich has been home to some of the finest sporting empires in Australia. From international footballers, rugby league players and baseballers to well-known cricketers, swimming icons and hockey achievers, the region has provided some exceptional moments. In the latest QT sporting series, 34 of the best Ipswich sporting dynasties are celebrated, highlighting many memorable moments and sharing some successful family traits. Five more dedica...

The couple wanted to bring that mix of nature and adventure to their cafe, highlighting the natural wonders that Coolum had to offer. New cafe owners, Keith and Lisa Marshall, got their Christmas wish early this year for their new speciality coffee shop Rock Hop Espresso, in Coolum, to be decked out for the festive season. Picture: Patrick Woods. Mr and Mrs Marshall planned to open another business after they closed their Sydney shop and moved to Queensland four years ago. "We looked at al...

Premium Content Subscriber only A Coast man who was caught with a powerful psychedelic drug and almost 8g of marijuana while driving has been fined almost $1200. Coleman Royce Bedow, 23, was sentenced on Monday after being busted with the drugs last month. Police pulled over Bedow as he was heading up the Nicklin Way, in relation to another matter, on November 21. While they were talking to Bedow, he admitted to using marijuana daily and police began searching his car. Inside it they found 7.5g...

Vee Rd at Yandina is closed at clouds remain above Alexandra Headland. Photo: Stuart Cumming/Nadja Fleet Some roads continue to be blocked off due to flash flooding or adverse driving conditions. Hazards include: Bradman Ave, Maroochydore Vee Rd, Yandina The severe weather warning for heavy rainfall and dangerous winds has been rescinded for Tuesday but the bureau has alerted residents of hazardous surf in Coast waters. The warning also includes the possibility of abnormally high tides...

Weather by Rebekah Scanlan 15th Dec 2020 5:25 AM More storms are set to smash a 1000 km stretch of Australias east coast, with a combination of high-spring tides and severe weather warnings in place as residents rush to protect properties. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued dangerous weather warnings for northeast New South Wales and southeast Queensland as the areas continue to be lashed with wild storms that are leading ...

Premium Content Subscriber only Ella McCartney is counting her blessings after a large tree came crashing through the roof of her Coolum home on Sunday night. Just after 9pm, Ms McCartney was relaxing on the couch after a big afternoon run when a loud crash came thundering from above her head. A tree crashed through the roof of a Coolum home while a family was inside. Picture: Patrick Woods According to Ms McCartney, the "huge" tree pierced through the ceiling of their two-storey home leav...

Weather by Rebekah Scanlan 15th Dec 2020 5:25 AM More storms are set to smash a 1000 km stretch of Australias east coast, with a combination of high-spring tides and severe weather warnings in place as residents rush to protect properties. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) has issued dangerous weather warnings for northeast New South Wales and southeast Queensland as the areas continue to be lashed with wild storms that are leading ...

Premium Content Subscriber only From flash flooding to power outages and fallen trees crushing homes, wild weather has caused havoc on the Coast over the past 24 hours. HERES EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW: ● Sunshine Coast region received more than 200mm of rain over the past three days and wind gusts reached up to 90 km/h. ● Maleny recorded one of the highest rainfalls in the past 24 hours, reaching 211mm. ● Northern Bribie Island overtopped during the deluge and council crews...