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Violence online vs violence on TV

November 2, 2020November 2, 2020

Why are we so quick to boycott an app that depicts violence or ‘triggering’ themes, but then go and watch a violent movie or TV show without a second thought?

Author expresses her soul purpose

October 30, 2020October 30, 2020

The development of her first book has been a lifelong process for Grace Martin, as Shavonne Hansell discovered.

Confessed carjacker released on parole after serving six months

October 15, 2020October 15, 2020

By SHEA DAWSON A single mother who pleaded guilty to carjacking an elderly woman will not serve additional jail time. Kings Beach local Lauren Maree Rosin, 22, has been in jail since her attack on … Read more »

Local musos set to shine at NightQuarter

October 13, 2020October 13, 2020

After countless delays, Sunshine Coast music lovers can look forward to the official opening of NightQuarter at Stockland Birtinya on November 6. SHEA DAWSON reports.

Drama festival goes online

October 12, 2020

The Sunshine Coast Schools’ Drama Festival has announced it will be presented online this year due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Triathlete, humanitarian, father of five always hungry for more

September 29, 2020

Lars Olsen is yet to find his limit. The Hervey Bay triathlete coach has taken on challenges others wouldn’t dare – in the water, on the mountains, and in the boardroom. LIAM BLAND reports.

Partygoer tries to fight police, fined $1400

September 18, 2020

By Hannah Turner A man looking to fight people at Ocean Street took over an hour to admit to police his real name, Maroochydore Magistrates Court was told. Ross Mervyn Thomas Walter was partying at … Read more »

A million shades of TikTok stardom

September 15, 2020

The Sunshine Coast’s Brooke Styles now has a million followers on the video-sharing app TikTok. But there is more to her that pastel-hued dreamy posts, as GEORGIA BEARD discovered.

Podcaster wants to remove police stigma

June 18, 2020June 18, 2020

There is a negative stigma in Queensland targeted at police, which Sunshine Coast true-crime podcaster Jamie Pultz is aiming to tear down

US-Aust military partnership holds firm

June 8, 2020

By JAMES RUSSELL The Australian Defence Force remains committed to its overseas relationships amid the COVID-19 pandemic, with an annual exercise with the US taking centre stage this week. Measures are now in place to … Read more »

Violence online vs violence on TV

Author expresses her soul purpose

Confessed carjacker released on parole after serving six months

Local musos set to shine at NightQuarter

Drama festival goes online

Triathlete, humanitarian, father of five always hungry for more

Partygoer tries to fight police, fined $1400

Podcaster wants to remove police stigma

US-Aust military partnership holds firm

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