Father in custody for allegedly giving newborn permanent brain injury

The infant was brought to Sunshine Coast University Hospital about 11pm on April 24. (Supplied)

Queensland Police said a baby boy was presented to Sunshine Coast University Hospital about 11pm on April 24.

The baby boy's father was charged on Saturday, June 6, with grievous bodily harm and faced court on Monday, June 8.

A Sunshine Coast court has heard the horrific extent of injuries to a baby boy allegedly at the hands of his father.

A 30-year-old Sunshine Coast man had his matter mentioned before court today, charged with grievous bodily harm after allegedly injuring his baby son.

Police said the man's nine-week-old baby boy was brought to the Sunshine Coast University Hospital about 11pm on April 24, where he was admitted to the intensive care unit with life-threatening injuries.

The Sunshine Coast Child Protection and Child Trauma Unit has been investigating the matter and the boy's father was arrested on Saturday afternoon.

The 30-year-old Currimundi man, who cannot be named to protect the child's identity, has been charged with one count of grievous bodily harm domestic violence offence against a child.

The father's lawyer, Chelsea Emery, told the court her client had no criminal history and that there was no history of domestic violence.

She also told the court her client was at risk of self-harm.

The court heard the father had previously threatened to sell the house and flee to Thailand.

A man has been charged with one count of grievous bodily harm domestic violence offence against a child. (ABC News: Jessica Ross)

Police prosecutor Mel Pike told the court the boy's injuries included multiple blood clots, fractures, swelling, bruising, and an "acute, severe brain injury" caused by "high-velocity trauma".

Ms Pike told the court this referred to movements causing the brain to move around inside the baby's skull.

She also accused the defendant of telling conflicting versions of what happened to police. She said those allegations were based on his phone records.

Magistrate Andrew Sinclair agreed the crown's case was "quite strong".

He told the court the medical report said the baby boy had lost function to both of his eyes and suffered serious brain damage.

"Treatment was given, but unable to fully reverse those injuries. It's going to cause long-term permanent injuries," he said.

Mr Sinclair said the injury allegedly occurred when the baby boy was alone with his father.

He said the mother then returned home, noticed the baby was unwell, and drove them to hospital, where the injuries were uncovered.

"The defendant told investigato