Connor Alforque

Reporter/Producer 7NEWS Regional Queensland | Producer @7newsbrisbane | Former Chief Reporter @6NewsAU | B. Law & Journalism | Views my own

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A mother and son are recovering in hospital after fire destroyed their home at Inala last night. They owe their lives to two hero neighbours, one of them risked their own life to enter the burning home.

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The Australian dream has never been more out of reach with housing affordability in Queensland now worse than during the global financial crisis. Families remain locked out of the market despite a drop in house values, forcing sellers to lower their expectations during spring selling season.

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A home in Beenleigh which was the backdrop of a wildly popular Netflix series, has found fame a second time. Two possums have crashed through the ceiling on camera. The tenant only hopes the sequel will be swift.

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A hero shopper has tackled a man to the ground after he allegedly attacked staff and customers at Banyo Woolworths. They allege Jude Fincher hit her in the head with bottles before assaulting three customers who were left bloodied and dazed.

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A driver is on the run after slicing through a pizza shop on the Sunshine Coast.

His hatchback crashed into the outdoor dining area, which just happened to be empty.

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Ketamine has been used to help hundreds of people with hard-to-treat depression at a Sunshine Coast clinic. Staff are now looking for participants to trial magic mushrooms, as they scale up mental health support.

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10 Toes Brewery is going all out to say cheers to a decade of beers. It’s a sign the Sunshine Coast’s beer economy is booming, with independent brewers now becoming tourism destinations in their own right.

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Olympic officials will learn from Milan about overcoming the challenges presented by Queensland’s Games. As we prepare to welcome the world in just six years, business leaders want to make sure the Coast doesn’t lose what makes it special.

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Drivers will be hitting the brakes on more Sunshine Coast roads. Council has lowered the speed limit across much of Pacific Paradise to 40km/hr. Other neighbourhoods could follow.

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Days before the Nationals vote on a shock leadership challenge, Central Queensland MP Colin Boyce appears increasingly unlikely to succeed. Colleagues have made a public mockery of his bid to topple David Littleproud.

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Researchers are keen to know more about the movements of koalas in Central Queensland, so they’re calling in the experts. Three canines including a rescue dog are leading the way in conservation by helping map where the creatures live.

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The clean-up continues in parts of Rockhampton after floodwaters from the Fitzroy River crept into low-lying areas. Council says assessing the damage will take time, while out west, animals are still washing up in unusual places.

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The future of a Forest Glen farm is under threat as council looks at controversial zoning changes. New rules could restrict how they use their farm and force them to pay a crippling rates bill.

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A heartbroken Emerald man believes his wife should still be alive. Sue Smith died a week after surgery at Rockhampton Hospital. Her family is demanding answers, claiming it could’ve been prevented.

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The police union is considering encouraging regional officers to walk away from some station s, claiming they’re being treated as chumps in dumps. President Shane Prior says living conditions in police housing are shameful, and it’s causing some officers to quit.

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Police from the Gold Coast to Hervey Bay were on the lookout for a $140,000 catamaran at the centre of a marine mystery. The police helicopter joined the search, amid fears serial boat bandits were targeting the Mooloolaba canals.

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A Coolum Beach man has fronted court over a string of antisemitic acts. Police arrested the alleged vandal days after the Bondi terror attack. He’s now banned from every public toilet on the Sunshine Coast.

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🌧️ Friday

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A big week covering the monsoon floods in North Queensland
🌧️ Monday

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🌧️ Thursday