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Attorney-General apologises to Ryan Kimball's family after media reveals decision not to appeal

Graeme Kimball learnt Queensland's Attorney-General would not appeal the sentence given to the 17-year-old driver of the car his son was a passenger in when journalists called him.

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Police crackdown on nudity at Noosa beach sparks legalisation discussion

Queensland is the only mainland state where nudist beaches are illegal, but a recent police blitz has sparked a discussion about legislative change.

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Airbnbs, short-stay homes not to blame for Noosa housing shortage, affordable housing lobby group says

Two of Queensland's most sought-after regions have an estimated 10,000 properties locked up as short-stay accommodation, but affordable housing advocates say holiday lets are not the driving force behind the rental shortage.

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Scam victims ask why they're paying the price if bank processes can be replicated so easily

Trina thought she was talking to her bank's fraud unit. Within minutes she had lost $114,000 to a scammer. As a new report from ASIC reveals the extent of such scams, victims are calling for banks to be more accountable.

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Great-grandmother who didn't go to high school graduates from uni at the age of 73

Sharon Sutton's family was so poor that she went to primary school without shoes on her feet. That wasn't an issue in high school, because she never went. Now, after a 55-year education gap, she is a university graduate.

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Rhythm cafe gives Sunshine Coast people living with disability boost through employment

Two pastors turned baristas are helping change lives — one coffee at a time — at their Sunshine Coast cafe.

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Golf program driving inclusion, delivering health benefits for people living with disability

Attending Queensland's largest inclusive golfing program is the highlight of Bailey's week. It's also where he gets to see his best friend Cam, and build new skills and confidence.

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Pride on the line as Australia's veteran table tennis players do battle with New Zealand

Pride and passion will be on display in New Zealand on Thursday, as 24 of Australia's top table tennis veterans face off against New Zealand.

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Landlord limits 'not needed' in Queensland as sky-high rents force people from their homes

Despite a rental crisis forcing people from their homes, the housing minister and real estate lobby say limits are not needed.

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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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Scientists target gut microbiome to treat rheumatoid arthritis in world-first clinical trial

Scientists investigate whether introducing live, beneficial bacteria to the gut could treat or even cure the disease in a world-first trial.

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Ultra-fast insulin drug Fiasp to be removed from PBS making it unaffordable for many diabetes sufferers

The cost of 14-year-old Freya Goldston's diabetes medication will soar next month when it's taken off the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme and her family don't know if they'll be able to afford it.

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Family mechanic business closes after 46 years amid 'tightest' rental market in Sunshine Coast history

A long-running family business on the Sunshine Coast has shut its doors for good, with the owner blaming a lack of affordable rental options.

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Black Mountain's main access was cut one year ago and residents are still waiting for repairs to start

About 150 Noosa hinterland residents remain on the wrong side of an impassable landslide, a year after a severe weather event cut access.

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Sunshine Coast businesses struggle to fill gaps as more workers priced out of region

Sunshine Coast businesses cut hours and even days of operation as they battle to find and retain staff.

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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.

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Booming feral horse population at state forest north of Gympie leads to rise in road accidents

A booming population of feral horses is being relocated from a Queensland forest, with authorities saying car strikes are posing a grave danger to horses and humans.

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Travellers waiting months for passports call for system change as DFAT says 40,000 delayed

Frustrated travellers say the Australian Passport Office needs to upgrade its application process as they face long, stressful waits even for updates on the documents.

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RSPCA warns source of Buddina beach dog poisonings may elude investigators

The source of the deadly poison responsible for killing five dogs that visited Buddina beach may never be known, an investigating authority warns.

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How football-sized bunya nuts could be the next big thing in bush food business

A native Australian nut has huge potential to be part of the booming Indigenous bush food industry, according to new research led by the University of Queensland.

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Dog baiting on Sunshine Coast investigation ramps up as deaths sicken owners

At least seven dogs are suspected to have been poisoned at a Sunshine Coast beach. Police, the RSPCA and the council are trying to confirm the cause of the tragic deaths.

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Noosa Heads trees poisoned in suspected vandalism attack will remain standing

Mature trees poisoned in a suspected vandalism attack in front of a Noosa Heads apartment complex will not be removed but have vines planted about them so they can stay upright to act like "big sentinel poles", the local council says.

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Model trains helping people with dementia at Sunshine Coast aged care home

Childhood memories of cane trains come rushing back for Sunshine Coast Allan Lenham when he sees a model railway in action at his nursing home, a project set in motion to keep residents engaged.

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Sunshine Coast beach under threat as Bribie Island tip continues to crumble

Vounteer rescuers are having to launch smaller vessels from public ramps to navigate the effects of a widening breakthrough on Bribie Island's northern tip.

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Women's rugby league hits new era as first U18 Queensland Schoolgirls team takes to field

When Nancy was 10 she took to a footy field for the first time. Now she's one of 19 women playing for her state and vying for a spot on the national team.

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