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The agent sold a one-bedroom unit at Mooloolaba for $180,000 in May, but he said it would likely sell for more than $200,000 if it was listed now. "Our market has turned and we've seen lots of interest post COVID, even with a lot of interstate, Brisbane and other Queensland buyers," he said. "That has pushed our prices up, but we're still an attractive place to invest. "I would call it the affordable end of the market … anything under $500,000 within walking distance to the beach is a steal." Here are just some of the properties that sold for under $200,000: 25/1 Beerburrum St at the ...

Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Senior aircrewman Paul Brennan said the helicopter was on a routine patrol when they spotted the person. "The helicopter was conducting a routine patrol along Sunshine Coast beaches when we spotted the body board rider caught in a rip," he said. "The rescue crewmen was winched down and successfully rescued the male. "He was returned to shore where he was met by volunteer surf lifesavers from Dicky Beach." The patient did not require any further assistance. caloundra

More than 1400 homes and businesses across the Sunshine Coast have lost power. According to Energex, 1422 customers in the Sunshine Coast Council area were affected by power outages with the cause unknown. Energex had recorded 852 homes without power in Aroona, 466 in Battery Hill and another 66 in Currimundi and 38 in Dicky Beach. An Energex spokesman told the Daily crews were out patrolling at the moment. “There has been vague reports of trees contacting power lines, our crews are on Nicklin Way at Caloundra,” he said. “We’re aiming to get the power back on as soon as possible.�...

Sunshine Coast Council Sunshine Coast residents and visitors will be spoiled for choice with plenty of places to see and things to do these holidays, with hundreds of beaches, parks and playgrounds to experience in our very own backyard. Sunshine Coast Council’s Beaches and Parks directory features detailed information on council’s more than 300 barbecues, 220 beach access points, 35 dog exercise areas (fenced and unfenced), seven community gardens, 1145 parks and 350 playgrounds. Highlights include the newly patrolled Bokarina Beach and upgraded Russell Family Park in Montville. Sunshine...

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. Forecaster Pieter Claasen said conditions were easing over the region but the rainy skies weren't...