ABC Sunshine Coast

06/06/2026

The baby boy’s father will face Maroochydore Magistrates Court on Monday after the alleged domestic violence assault.

A man is charged after his nine-week-old baby was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries in April.

06/06/2026

A Sunshine Coast grandmother who orchestrated the gruesome murder of her ex-partner, whose body was put through a woodchipper, is trying to overturn her conviction.

Sharon Graham was found guilty in 2023 of masterminding 54-year-old Bruce Sauders' murder, in an elaborate plan to get almost $1 million worth of his life insurance, superannuation and assets.

03/06/2026

‘Mind set’

When life kinda shows you what life kinda does
and your darkest of moments light up all abuzz.

Then something must tell you in the nicest of ways,
that whatever your struggle
there’ll be much brighter days.

When you’re tired of exploring the pitfalls of hell,
the birds stop their singing
and your roses won’t smell.

Well…solutions are simply just mindset away,
‘tis that light through the tunnel tells you all is ok.

See…a shift is but all that’s required at times, no matter the problem
or how steep the climb.

A shift in the feel and formation of thought, so simplistic the notion and intuitively sought.

So here is the spiel and I’ll tell you but once,
you’ll digest it for brekkie...
be enlightened by lunch.

Take any assumptions by the scruff of the neck, hoick ‘em far as you can
’til they’re merely a speck.

What you don’t know for sure is not worth any fuss, so deal only in facts
with the utmost of trust.

Give all whom you care for… the freedom they need,
and then watch it return
with incredible speed.

Any worries you ponder usually multiply within,
with the slightest of urgings
any mindset can bring.

Be aware how you focus these trappings of mind, and acutely aware
to your own self be kind.

Give to you all the love
you can muster and more,
sweep the cobwebs and dust
from your heart out the door.

And I promise you now as I speak these last words,
you’ll be smelling those roses...
and hearing those birds.

Harry Donnelly
4-6-26
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03/06/2026

What do you think about this? Will it impact you?

Residents are angry after copping another 10 per cent rate rise as the council grapples with how to provide services for the fast-growing region.

02/06/2026

Our ABC Mornings fill-in host Miranda Deakin was treated to a dainty and delightful morning tea, thanks to the fabulous Katrina Odgers from Beerwah QCWA.

Enjoy!

Jam Drops
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Total cooking time: 15 minutes
Makes: 32
Ingredients
80 g unsalted butter
1/3 cup caster sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
1 cup self-raising flour
1/3 cup custard powder
2 tablespoons raspberry jam
Method
PREHEAT OVEN to moderate 180°C. Line two 32 x 28 cm biscuit trays with baking paper.
1 Using electric beaters, beat butter and sugar in a small mixing bowl until light and creamy. Add milk and essence; beat until combined.
2 Stir in sifted flour and custard powder. Mix to form a soft dough. Roll two teaspoonfuls of mixture into balls and place on prepared tray.
3 Make an indentation in each ball using the end of a wooden spoon. Fill each hole with quarter teaspoon jam. Bake for 15 minutes, transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Cook's File
Storage time: Biscuits may be stored for up to five days in an airtight container.
Hint: Dust with sifted icing sugar just before serving.

Top up drops with extra jam.

01/06/2026

The last known person to see missing Queensland man Jack McLennan alive has broken his public silence amid intense community speculation over his role in Mr McLennan's disappearance.

01/06/2026

A flapping drone mimicking a peregrine falcon is driving ravenous rainbow lorikeets away from strawberry crops without harming wildlife.

A drone with flapping wings is being trialled to scare away rainbow lorikeets that are eating hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of strawberries.

01/06/2026

Police are investigating how a nine-week-old baby on the Sunshine Coast sustained "serious" head injuries earlier this year.

Queensland Police are investigating after a nine-week-old baby was taken to hospital earlier this year with "serious" head injuries.

29/05/2026

Did you tune into ABC Sunshine Coast Mornings today on 90.3 or 95.3 FM?

If not, you can listen back soon on the ABC Listen app or online at https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/sunshine-mornings

Samuel Audas-Ryan has been out broadcasting live from the Glass House Mountains and has loads of interesting interviews to listen to.

Including sharing the name of this rock!

28/05/2026

More details on this massive proposal

Up to 12,000 homes could be added to the fast-growing region after a major hurdle was cleared for the contentious Aura South development to proceed.