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It's the calm before the storm - Kristina Puljak reports LIVE from Golden Beach. 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS

It's going to be an anxious night for Coast residents, as Cyclone Alfred makes us wait even longer before finally reaching land. Latest modelling has the system making landfall late tomorrow morning. 7NEWS.com.au Kristina Puljak #7NEWS

The Sunshine Coast held its breath all weekend to feel the effects of ex-cyclone Alfred, only to be shocked awake overnight by violent storms and flash flooding. Nearly 400ml fell on some parts of the region in just 24 hours. 7NEWS.com.au Kristina Puljak #7NEWS

A former surf coach, accused of more than a dozen counts of indecently assaulting children, is now facing fresh charges. 26-year-old Connor Lyons made a shock admission in court, indicating he would plead guilty to all charges. 7NEWS.com.au Kristina Puljak #7NEWS

The state government is urging Queenslanders to shop at local seafood businesses for their Easter lunches. King prawns are expected to be the big ticket items, and people are reminded to get in early so they don't miss out. 7NEWS.com.au Kristina Puljak #7NEWS

Anyone heading to the water this long weekend is being asked to take extra precautions, with police taking a zero tolerance approach to dangerous behaviour. More than 130 drownings were recorded last year. 7NEWS.com.au Kristina Puljak #7NEWS

A disability support worker on the coast has called for urgent reform in the NDIS. He claims red tape has made it hard for his organisation to run smoothly, and wants to see action heading into the federal election. 7NEWS.com.au Kristina Puljak #7NEWS

A new medication to treat severe cases of depression, has been added to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. It's a nasal spray that administers ketamine, and it's taken more than a decade of research to develop. 7NEWS.com.au Kristina Puljak #7NEWS

Five weeks of campaigning will all come down to the next 24 hours, with locals turning out in force on the last day of pre polling today. 7NEWS.com.au Kristina Puljak #7NEWS

Locals have gathered in Maroochydore for a candlelight vigil to mark the start of Domestic and Family Violence Awareness Month. Kristina Puljak reports LIVE from the march. 7NEWS.com.au #7NEWS

A 32-year-old man has been charged with 36 offences after allegedly filming people in their homes without them knowing. He's also been charged with five counts of indecent treatment of a child under 16, and one under 12. 7NEWS.com.au Kristina Puljak #7NEWS

Three people were forced to flee when a fire broke out in a house in Noosa this morning. The blaze is believed to have started in a dryer, in the laundry. 7NEWS.com.au Kristina Puljak #7NEWS

A Sunshine Coast rescue crew battled rough seas for more than 30 hours to save four people and bring their broken-down boat back to shore. It's one of the longest missions embarked upon by the Mooloolaba Coastguard. 7NEWS.com.au Kristina Puljak #7NEWS

Another nest of Fire Ants has been detected along the coast - this time in Baringa. Experts warn the new outbreak means they're moving through our region, quickly. 7NEWS.com.au Kristina Puljak #7NEWS

The state government has tried to override Sunshine Coast Council's decision to knock back a luxury resort in the hinterland. Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie hopes to approve six 2-storey buildings, and 48 parking spots. 7NEWS.com.au Kristina Puljak #7NEWS

Residents in Noosa have taken to social media following reports Lifeflight Choppers can't land on the heli-pad at Noosa Ramsay Hospital. The helicopters have been spotted landing in school grounds, kilometres away from the hospital. 7NEWS.com.au Kristina Puljak #7NEWS

A climber from Gympie is sore and a little sheepish after being helped down Mount Beerwah. 7NEWS.com.au Kristina Puljak #7NEWS

Tens of thousands are flocking to Willowbank Raceway in Ipswich this weekend for the high octane action of the 'Winternationals'. 7NEWS.com.au Kristina Puljak #7NEWS

A school in Noosaville is caught up in a social media scandal with claims AI generated sexual material, using the faces of students, has been circulating online. The disturbing content allegedly involved children in years 7 and 8. 7NEWS.com.au Kristina Puljak #7NEWS

Police are searching for a group, who broke into a mechanics workshop in Noosaville and stole 6 motorbikes. Nearby business owners believe the heist was well-planned, after the thieves got away with a truckload worth $60,000. 7NEWS.com.au Kristina Puljak #7NEWS