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Man in serious dirt bike crash at beach

A man has been airlifted to hospital after a dirt bike crash at More

Neighbourhood tree dispute ends up in tribunal

A tribunal has stepped in to help resolve a dispute between neighbours over More

Purpose-built $6.3m health hub opens

A new facility with "high-quality, accessible healthcare services" has opened in the centre More

New discovery for Maleny’s ecological park

Australia’s biggest citizen-science event has uncovered more than 105 species of birds in More

Faster approvals considered in nature law overhaul

A shake-up of Australia's environment laws is being considered, which will determine where More

Injured tanker crewman airlifted after seven-metre fall

An injured man has been airlifted from a tanker off the Sunshine Coast More



Battle to contain invasive American sea rocket

A conservation group has warned that a non-native plant will displace dune and foreshore vegetation that is vital to local wildlife if it goes unchecked. The Noosa Integrated Catchment Association has held “urgent” working bees around the Noosa River in recent months, amid continued efforts to halt the spread of More


Your say: park tenants policy, bad drivers and more

Do you have an opinion to share? Submit a Letter to the Editor More

Man flown to hospital after bobcat incident

A man has been airlifted to hospital after a bobcat rolled over his More

Academic inspires team to maiden victory

It was the deciding match point – the one that would determine the More

‘Finish the job’: call to complete works on key road

A frustrated resident has urged the local council to complete a major road More

Developer ordered to pay $3m to contractor

The developer of a high-profile Sunshine Coast apartment complex has been ordered to More

Councils unite for action on long-term parked vehicles

A Sunshine Coast Council motion calling on the state government to address the More

‘Missing link’: 300m of pathway added near school

A new pathway extension connecting with a public state high school is proving More

‘Mini Woolies’ helping students with real-life training

People with a disability and autism now have access to real-life learning on More

Sami Muirhead: my countless summer loves

It will be summer in just a heartbeat, and I can smell the More

New-look sports bar pays homage to its 1970s roots

A much-loved club has unveiled its latest transformation, turning its familiar sports bar More

Developer seeks 70m hotel, offers to pay for foreshore

A developer is offering to pay for the final stage of a controversial More

Burger baron behind new beachside chicken eatery

An oceanside chicken restaurant created by the co-founder of an iconic burger chain More

Funding for signalised crossing on town’s main street

More than $2.5 million of state government funding has been committed for a More

Builder selling up after seven-year transformation

When a visionary Queensland builder saw the "bones" of a tired, neglected Coast More

Roar to bring first ever A-League clash to Coast

The Brisbane Roar are set to bring an A-League match to the Sunshine More

Ashley Robinson: such a knockout of a week

Last week, I had a strange chain of events that took me a More

Gala event to shine light on life-saving DV programs

The Mayoral Ball – SunnyKids’ annual signature fundraising event – is set to More

Hospitality group proposes 92-bed backpacker hostel

Plans for a 92-bed backpacker-style accommodation development have been lodged with a local More


Photo of the day

Prue Henschke took this photo of this injured/unwell sea snake that had washed in at Coolum Beach before sunrise on October 16. Will from Wildlife Noosa was called and the snake taken to Australia Zoo for assessment. If you have a photo of the day offering, email photo@sunshinecoastnews.com.au. Photos must be horizontal/landscape and may need to be cropped to fit the website.

Sunshine Coast Forecast

Close calls prompt safety works at ‘black spot’ near school

Several alarming incidents along a busy road have led to its ‘black spot’ More

‘Misinformation’: steps taken to allay dog beach access fears

A Sunshine Coast councillor has moved to alleviate dog owners’ concerns at a More

172km/h in 80km/h zone: riders fined for extreme speeds

Police have intercepted six motorbike riders allegedly travelling more than 40km/h over the More

Koala vaccine breakthrough offers human blueprint

A breakthrough vaccine for a common sexually transmitted disease has provided fresh hope More

Prominent club to undergo revamp after tough times

A long-running club in the heart of the Sunshine Coast is set for More

‘Incredible’ vacant block on market for $25m

A clearing perched high above one of Australia’s top tourist locations has attracted More

Sweet new hangout: late-night dessert spot opens

A new dessert spot is serving up sweet vibes and premium gelato in More

Boy charged as police ramp up e-bike blitz

Police have executed search warrants and a boy has been charged as officers More

Pickleball paddle innovation earns $10,000 prize

Australians are embracing the pickleball craze by the thousands. Last year, more than More


Shopping centre walkers take milestone in their stride

A group of Coast retirees have celebrated 13 years of walking together for More

Why people are choosing to retire to this ‘revived’ town

A new over-50s community is proving a major drawcard for retirees looking for More

Council votes to phase out long-term park tenants

A controversial change to tenancy agreements at a holiday park has been adopted More

Next step for multimillion-dollar intersection upgrade

Planning is about to move to the next stage for a multimillion-dollar intersection More

Vision released as parents urged to help curb illegal e-bike use

Police have released footage of teens allegedly operating illegal e-bikes, as they call More

Input invited on long-term vision for botanic gardens

A local council is looking 25 years ahead and asking the community to More

Folk festival unveils star-studded line-up

The line-up for the 38th edition of Australia’s largest gathering of music, art More

Winner of iconic race savours the moment

A first-time winner of one of surf lifesaving's most illustrious races is relishing More

‘Significant investment’: airport’s largest hangar unveiled

A multimillion-dollar hangar has officially opened at Sunshine Coast Airport, marking a major More


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Coast rider killed in highway collision

A Sunshine Coast motorcycle rider has died after a crash near Kilcoy yesterday. The More

Your say: park residents, caravan spaces and more

Do you have an opinion to share? Submit a Letter to the Editor More

Pool rescue star strives for world championships

At 5.30am on a Wednesday morning when most of us are still asleep, More

Council

$4m to help fast-track town square transformation

Design plans for a new town square are being accelerated after the Queensland More

Nine ships, 7000 passengers to visit Coast on cruises

More than 7000 cruise ship passengers are expected to visit the Sunshine Coast More

Town welcomes its first fenced dog park

A historic Sunshine Coast town has its first fenced off-leash area, which includes More

Business

Two Sunshine Coast malls win state retail awards

Two Sunshine Coast retail hubs have been celebrated for their management and community More

‘Knead’ to try: bakery on the rise with specialty bread

A “hidden gem” bakery specialising in fermented breads is making a name for More

Vietnamese restaurant chain to expand to Coast

A Vietnamese restaurant brand renowned for its pho and street market vibes is More

Learning

Two Coast schools named among nation’s top 34

Two Sunshine Coast colleges have been recognised for excellence in student learning, wellbeing More

Principal’s ‘marathon’ effort to fund school equipment

A primary school principal is set to run the equivalent of more than More

‘Warmth and purpose’: school appoints new head of primary

An independent Prep to Year 12 co-educational school on the Sunshine Coast has More

Community

New op shop bus tours thrill thrifters

The adage “one man’s junk is another man’s treasure” certainly rings true for More

Coffee kiosk brews support for healthcare

A new coffee kiosk at a major Coast hospital is the latest fundraising More

Surf club rises from the ashes to reach milestone

A club that almost collapsed after its clubhouse was destroyed by fire is More

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