Amy Sheehan
Maroochydore, QLD
Amy Sheehan is a news reporter for ABC Sunshine Coast.
She previously worked for Seven News for 14 years in Mackay, on the Sunshine Coast and as a political reporter in Canberra.
She grew up on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.
Latest by Amy Sheehan
'You killed my baby': Drunk P-plater jailed over fatal collision with 12yo boy
Dawlon Smith-Saunders was fatally hit by a ute while trying to scooter across a pedestrian crossing on Father's Day last year.
Police hunt driver after 88yo churchgoer suffers broken leg
Queensland Police are appealing for public assistance after a car reversed into an elderly woman and the driver allegedly drove away.
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How a tricky turn on a Queensland highway became known as 'fruit salad corner'
A notorious bend in this Queensland highway brought many trucks unstuck — and locals still remember the free fruit and veggies they scooped up after the drivers' misfortune.
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Eva's high school had never taught a blind student so her teacher aide learnt braille in a month
Eva Garcia says her outcomes have improved since her Sunshine Coast high school took steps to make sure she could learn alongside her classmates.
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Mary's not-so-secret side hustle to health and happiness at 101
At 101 years of age, Mary Norris' secret to health and longevity isn't a special diet — but it does take place in the kitchen.
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'Life will still go on' after successful Kabi Kabi native claim in south-east Queensland
Indigenous elders say a landmark native title claim in heavily urbanised and tourist destinations of south-east Queensland will not change the way people enjoy or live in the area.
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State government not 'fair dinkum' over handling of Queensland pumped hydro projects, LNP claims
By Tobi Loftus and Amy Sheehan
But Queensland's opposition faces growing pressure to explain its own policies so voters can decide at October's state election.
Win and Jim live in a tropical paradise. Their home could soon be flooded for the 'greater good'
The couple are at the confluence of how governments are responding to climate change and what is appropriate clean energy development.
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Man in custody after alleged hit and run that put Sunshine Coast teenager in hospital
The 16-year-old boy suffered serious injuries before the driver allegedly fled the scene.
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'Her parents have failed her': Teenager sentenced over torture of 13yo at Noosa
The Maroochydore District Court heard the teenager was one of three girls who lured the victim to a house before inflicting four hours of abuse.
Man allegedly rampaging through Sunshine Coast shopping centre taken down by bystanders
A man is in police custody after an alleged rampage at a Sunshine Coast shopping centre, where customers were allegedly threatened with scissors.
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Former security guard who allegedly raped multiple women faces new charges, bringing total number to 120
Court proceedings are delayed in Callum Luke Westcott Fisher's case due to the number of complainants coming forward. He worked as a security guard in Maroochydore's Safe Night precinct before his arrest.
GJ Gardner Homes founder starts work on $12m mansion in Noosa hinterland, modelled on a French chateau
It will have eight bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, 14 car spaces, a ballroom, two wine cellars, two lifts, and have room for a dining table that seats 22.
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Charity repurposing old phones to help free domestic violence victims from rising digital abuse
Lauren Trevan works for Queensland charity, DV Safe Phone, which repurposes old mobile phones and donates them to those experiencing digital abuse in the form of stalking and control through their existing devices.
No refunds in sight for hundreds of families caught up in Bonza collapse
Single mother Jennifer Hinton spent months saving for a trip from Mackay to Melbourne with her daughter, but now it's looking unlikely that she will get a refund any time soon.
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Passengers stranded, Bonza in administration in 'shattering news' for sector
The airline says it has "temporarily" suspended all services, leaving travellers scrambling for help to get to their destinations.
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Sharpened metal spikes hidden on popular Queensland mountain bike trail spark alarm
Bike riders warn the steel stakes could cause "a lot of damage and grief" as police and national rangers investigate the discovery in Noosa.
Irwin sibling rivalry comes out of shell after scientists' snail discoveries
Scientist Dr Lorelle Stanisic could not help but notice an envious look on Robert's face several years ago when a new species of snail was named after his sister Bindi.
Michael Slater collapses in court as bail denied after stalking, assault charges
Ex-Test cricketer and TV commentator Michael Slater falls to the floor as he is denied bail over allegations he stalked and assaulted a woman this year.
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Working undercover, cyber investigator discovers child 'sexploitation' is rife and a simple way to fend off predators
Young people are being targeted by criminals online, but parents, carers and friends have the power to protect their loved ones.
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Children risk losing critical help in the classroom as some schools impose new fees for therapists
Sarah Black's seven-year-old son Zach used to see a private occupational therapist each fortnight at his Sunshine Coast state primary school, but that assistance came to an abrupt halt last year.
Notorious child killer deemed risk if freed from prison for 1987 murder of Noosa schoolgirl Sian Kingi
Barrie John Watts has been blocked from applying for parole for a further 10 years after he was deemed too great a risk to the public.
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Brain of little 'angel' donated for research after 3yo dies of rare disorder
Blair Snelgar would have celebrated her fourth birthday this weekend but, instead, her Queensland family is preparing to honour the memory of their happy little girl with the infectious laugh.
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Girl accused of torturing and filming alleged assault of child in Noosa granted bail
The 12-year-old girl, who has been placed on a support plan under the National Disability Insurance Scheme after being recently diagnosed with autism, is facing charges of deprivation of liberty and the assault of a 13-year-old girl.
Terminally ill woman unable to die at home as recurring power outages plague small community
Residents of this regional town say it feels like they are stuck in the "Middle Ages," with the area still experiencing constant power losses.