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Men urged to check their pecs after dad's shock breast cancer diagnosis

Every year, 200 men across Australia discover they have breast cancer. Survivors want these men to know they're not alone, even though it might seem like it. 
Man with two girls and two boys in front of a lake

Published: Source: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Men's Healthby Danielle Lancaster, Jessica Ross and Adam Stephen

Boardriders find Queensland's best surf breaks a 'slog', reporting worst waves in years

Surfers Paradise has become anything but, with famed surf breaks across south-east Queensland falling short of expectation, impacting boardriders and businesses.
A beach with sand, rocks, buildings in the distance, palm tree fronds in the top of the pic, sky scattered with clouds.

Published: Source: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Surfingby Kirra Grimes, Robert Burgin and Owen Jacques

Unsafe e-scooter riders frustrate crash survivor amid call for targeted crackdown

Mylie Campbell says e-transport riders who speed and break other safety laws don't seem to realise the full extent of injuries that can come from even a minor crash.
Purple e-scooter parked on footpath with two other people riding on others.

Published: Source: ABC Gold CoastTopic: Road Accidents and Incidentsby Mark Rigby and Cameron Simmons

Man arrested after allegedly assaulting women as they exercised on Sunshine Coast

A 20-year-old who allegedly covered his face and filmed himself assaulting women who were exercising is arrested by Queensland police.
A street sign at Buderim that says Hawthorn Court

Published: Source: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Crimeby Amy Sheehan and Jessica Ross

Family of five left homeless after fire rips through affordable housing complex

The Freeman siblings escaped the blaze with just the clothes they were wearing after feeling the heat and smelling smoke from the cabin next door.
Night shot of house with glowing flames behind it
Duration: 7 seconds

Published: Source: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: House Firesby Janel Shorthouse and Jessica Ross

Queensland woman fined $20,000 for illegally buying and selling reptiles

Wildlife authorities received a tip-off before raiding the woman's home where they found dozens of snakes, lizards and eggs.
white and yellow snake in a container

Published: Source: ABC Sunshine CoastTopic: Crimeby Josh Dye

Sunshine Coast brothers change careers to revive family farm

Riley and Lachlan Hughes bucked the trend when they left the treadmill of their careers to become full-time market gardeners.
Two men stand in a field with a broadfork between them.

Published: Source: ABC RuralTopic: Agricultureby Jennifer Nichols

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Fire at Sunshine Coast caravan park

Firefighters battle a blaze at an affordable housing complex near a fuel station in Tanawha.
Duration: 7 seconds

Source: ABC Sunshine Coast

Lesley Larkin's family makes desperate plea to solve 40-year murder mystery

Lesley Larkin's family feels like time is running out to catch her killer as the 40th anniversary of her violent Noosa death approaches.
Duration: 3 minutes 24 seconds

Source: ABC Sunshine Coast

Hail hits hard

Hail storm hits Sunshine Coast hinterland.
Duration: 1 minute 41 seconds

Source: ABC News

Logs for Mary River Cods

Chainsaws are being used in a pioneering research project to help save a unique native fish species from extinction.
Duration: 3 minutes 15 seconds

Source: ABC Sunshine Coast

National News

Half of NSW's public hospital psychiatrists threatening to resign

NSW's entire hospital system would be put under strain if half of the salaried workforce leave, but many psychiatrists believe it is the only way to get the government's attention, the doctors' union says.
Dr Pramudie Gunaratne mental health researcher sitting indoor looking at the camera

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Doctors and Medical Professionalsby Nick Dole

'Borderline disgraceful': Typos and errors in Tasmanian end-of-year exam papers

Spelling mistakes and incorrect questions have been identified in several year 11 and 12 exams in Tasmania. One concerned parent says it left her son "rattled". 
Teenage students solve maths problems in workbooks.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Educational Testing and Examinationsby Scout Wallen and Ellen Coulter

Broadcaster Alan Jones's lawyer criticises senior police officer and vows to fight charges in court

The lawyer for veteran broadcaster Alan Jones has criticised a senior police officer and confirmed his client will defend himself against historical indecent assault and sexual touching charges.
Alan Jones leaves Day Street police station on bail with lawyer Bryan Wrench, Christopher Murphy

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Law, Crime and Justiceby Joshua Boscaini

Fears vulnerable children could be disadvantaged under plans to cut conciliation conferences in Victoria

Child protection workers in Victoria are sounding the alarm about a plan to scrap hearings known as conciliation conferences, which they say will disadvantage vulnerable members of the community and Aboriginal families.
Close-up shot of Scales of Justice statue in Brisbane CBD on August 1, 2018.

Published: Source: ABC NewsTopic: Courtsby Nicole Asher

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