Steele Taylor

Maroochydore

Sports Editor at Sunshine Coast News

Sports Editor at Sunshine Coast Daily

Featured in: Favicon

sunshinecoastnews.com.au Favicon

couriermail.com.au Favicon

news.com.au Favicon

heraldsun.com.au Favicon

adelaidenow.com.au Favicon

themercury.com.au Favicon

geelongadvertiser.com.au Favicon

frasercoastchronicle.com.au Favicon

coffscoastadvocate.com.au Favicon

gympietimes.com.au + 5 more

Articles

'Enforcement action' a 'last resort' for homeless in public areas

1 week ago | sunshinecoastnews.com.au | Steele Taylor

Sunshine Coast Council has outlined its strategies - including "enforcement" when necessary - for homeless people who stay overnight in public areas. The local authority stated that it was doing what it could to help those sleeping rough but "enforcement action" was used as "a last resort". It comes after Moreton Bay, Brisbane and Gold Coast councils reportedly made moves to crack down on homeless people who bedded down in parks.
Thousands push to keep beach off-leash for dogs

1 week ago | sunshinecoastnews.com.au | Steele Taylor

A community group hopes a public outcry will be heard by a local council when it considers the future of a dog beach. The Save Stumers Creek Off Leash Dog Beach Committee says more than 6000 people have signed its petitions to try to stop Sunshine Coast Council from turning a 1km off-leash area at Coolum into an on-leash area.
another truck stuck in rail jam

2 weeks ago | sunshinecoastnews.com.au | Steele Taylor

Queensland Rail is urging truck drivers to take more care after another Sunshine Coast rail bridge was struck. The latest incident occurred at Blackall Terrace in Nambour, where a truck was filmed wedged under a 3m bridge. Rosemount resident Linda Cole captured the footage on Monday. "I passed it on the way to the vets, at about 10.40am," she said. "I could see the rear of the truck was higher than the cab.
'Home of the gods' poised to sell for at least $15m

2 weeks ago | sunshinecoastnews.com.au | Steele Taylor

A "mind-blowing" estate atop a peak amid the Glass House Mountains is set to change hands. The 5.7-hectare (11.68-acre) property at Mount Mellum is expected to sell for more than $15 million after it was put on the market this month. It features an award-winning dual-pavilion mansion with five bedrooms and four bathrooms. The property is named 'Asgard', after Norse mythology's celestial home of the gods, and it boasts 360-degree views.
group works towards reliable harbour access

3 weeks ago | sunshinecoastnews.com.au | Steele Taylor

The state's waterways authority says it is doing what it can to address persistent shoaling at the entrance to the Sunshine Coast's main harbour. Maritime Safety Queensland said it was continuing to work on a long-term strategy to help safeguard the Mooloolah River mouth, which required dredging in March in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The area has previously been labelled "dangerous" and "risky" for boaties. An MSQ spokesperson said shoaling was a frequent problem there.
prominent structure targeted by vandals

3 weeks ago | sunshinecoastnews.com.au | Steele Taylor

A renowned water tower by the sea has been tarnished by vandals. The Point Cartwright Water Reservoir, which features a restored mural, was marked by graffiti in multiple places. The 17m structure, which can be seen from miles away, was tagged last week. Unitywater executive manager customer delivery Rhett Duncan said it was "disappointing" and a crew worked to clear the mess on Tuesday. Want more free local news?
Shopping centre expansion well underway

3 weeks ago | sunshinecoastnews.com.au | Steele Taylor

A shopping complex expansion in a booming suburb is expected to be completed later this year. Construction is ongoing at the Peregian Springs Shopping Centre, where new retail and lifestyle offerings are on the way. The precinct currently comprises of 18 outlets, including a Coles supermarket. But the 1492sqm expansion will introduce more casual dining options, an upgraded Jetts gym with state-of-the-art facilities, modern office spaces and at least 13 new services and specialty stores.
surfing club savours national crown

3 weeks ago | sunshinecoastnews.com.au | Steele Taylor

A long-running Sunshine Coast club is the toast of the national surfing scene after winning a prestigious event. North Shore Boardriders, based at Alexandra Headland, claimed victory at the Australian Boardriders Battle at Burleigh. The 55-year-old club also won the event in 2020. Club president Troy Currell hailed the result. "It's a bit surreal," he said. "It was an incredible performance. The team had great camaraderie."For more local news videos SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel. Just click here.
Group urges Olympic funding boost for local sports

1 month ago | sunshinecoastnews.com.au | Steele Taylor

A Sunshine Coast community group that champions grassroots sport says local clubs deserve to benefit from the 2032 Games. The Sunshine Coast Region 2032 Sports Legacy Taskforce welcomed the state government's announcement to build a multi-use arena in the Maroochydore city centre, while Sunshine Coast Stadium and the Parklands mountain bike facility will be upgraded. Several of the region's clubs have also been identified by the government to share in millions of dollars of Games On! funding.
new split in island seems to have set in

1 month ago | sunshinecoastnews.com.au | Steele Taylor

Compelling footage has emerged of water rushing through Bribie Island, suggesting that a second tidal breakthrough could stay open. Videos and images captured by drone pilot Damien Lange show the ocean splitting a section of the island, to the south of the vast breakthrough that occurred in 2022. He even saw jet ski riders going through the gap.