May 2017
Published a story 22nd May 2017 1:28 PM
Gordon Simpson: 'greenie' MP, family man, inventor
GORDON Simpson, the former Sunshine Coast MP who convinced Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen to abolish Queensland’s death duties, has been honoured by hundreds today.
Published a story 12th May 2017 2:10 PM
HEAD TO HEAD: Should dole recipients, MPs be tested?
SO it’s okay for a boozed-up politician to fall asleep on the job but it's not okay for dole recipients to get Centrelink help if they are fighting drug issues.
Published a story 12th May 2017 11:21 AM
Child sex monsters face tougher checks under new laws
NEW laws which will give Queensland police unprecedented power to search the computers of convicted paedophiles have been welcomed by Bruce and Denise Morcombe.
Published a story 7th May 2017 1:36 PM
Nitro Circus star Ryan Williams thrills Sunshine Coast fans
HE’S the best in the world on a scooter and Ryan Williams showed exactly why when he thrilled his home town crowd at Nitro Circus Live on the Sunshine Coast.
April 2017
Published a story 19th Apr 2017 6:19 AM
How the war was won for the Sunshine Coast's new hospital
The Kawana hospital delay protests became symbolic of a region that was just sick of being neglected by both sides of politics - and it wasn’t the first time.
March 2017
Published a story 30th Mar 2017 12:53 PM
Torrential rain, boulders, flooding: don't drive now
FLOODED streets, boulders on roads, torrential rain and almost zero visibility at times - you’d have to be a mug to be on south-east Queensland roads.
Published a story 22nd Mar 2017 2:44 PM
Lumix GH5: Is this the Lord of the compact video Rigs?
LORD of the Rings put New Zealand on the map and Panasonic is hoping the same spectacular scenery will create its own ‘Hollywood’ blockbuster.
Published a story 6th Mar 2017 3:00 PM
Record-breaking Adele driven batty by Brisbane's bugs
QUEENSLAND’S bugs may have driven Adele batty but the British superstar can claim another gong to add to her haul.
February 2017
Published a story 23rd Feb 2017 7:24 AM
Time to axe Sunday penalty rates?
MORE shops, cafes, and restaurants could be open on Sundays if the Fair Work Commission cuts penalty rates.
Published a story 22nd Feb 2017 2:15 PM
Ahern slams bid by Bob Katter on Angelo Vasta
FORMER Premier Mike Ahern has angrily rejected a bid by Bob Katter to overturn an historic decision which saw a supreme court judge thrown off the bench
Mark Furler is APN Australian Regional Media’s group digital editor. He’s an award-winning journalist who has lived and worked on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast for more than 25 years. He’s passionate about fighting for a better go for locals. His awards include APN Editor of the Year, and involvement in three PANPA Newspaper of the Year wins for the Sunshine Coast Daily.