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Shopping centre dining precinct transformation underway

Work is underway on a significant upgrade to the dining precinct at Kawana More

Key council building for lease, residential use ruled out

A prominent Sunshine Coast commercial building is being made available for lease, offering More

Pokie push: council to review gaming machine policy

A local council has voted to explore a policy position that would strengthen More

No bail for bikie accused over shooting and record bust

A bikie group vice-president alleged to be part of Australia's biggest cocaine seizure More

Private health firm jabs insurers not paying fair share

Australia's biggest private hospital operator has singled out health insurers for not paying More

Bridge design revealed but timeframes still unclear

Plans for a new bridge across the Maroochy River at Bli Bli have More



Near-fatal crash survivor wins $2.7m prize home

A Sunshine Coast man who suffered 50 fractures when he lost control of his motorbike and hit a guard rail 10 years ago is the new owner of a $2.7 million prize home. Matt Phillips was on life support for four weeks after the accident but his luck and life More


Jane Stephens: the case against ‘castle law’

A person’s home is their castle, worthy of protection. But how far should More

Alleged unprovoked Gympie assault, witnesses wanted by police

Detectives from the Gympie Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) are appealing for public assistance More

Car involved in several collisions, CCTV wanted by police

Police are appealing for witnesses and CCTV footage after a white Isuzu MU-X More

Refresh of renowned shared street almost complete

A revamp of one of the Sunshine Coast’s most well-known streets is expected More

Coast man killed in crash on highway

A Sunshine Coast man has died following a single-vehicle traffic crash on the More

Injury to world stage: Coast athlete’s inspiring comeback

A “career-ending” injury and a stomach bug before a fight couldn’t stop Sunshine More

Ashley Robinson: raining on my Saturday parade

Storm season is well and truly with us. At the time of writing, More

Hail storm declared ‘catastrophic event’

A catastrophe has been declared after dangerous superstorms swept the country's east coast, More

‘We listened’: midnight fireworks returning after hiatus

Midnight fireworks are returning to the Sunshine Coast on New Year’s Eve, alongside More

High demand for storage as caravans and boats crowd suburbs

Owners of a new specialty storage facility say there is high demand for More

Developer plans over-50s expansion with up to 268 homes

A hinterland town could soon have more than 500 retirement homes after a More

Music to return to popular venue as construction works begin

Work will begin this week on a major upgrade to the Maleny Lane More

Uni trial finds common device aids leg condition

A University of the Sunshine Coast trial has found that a widely available More

Power outages continue as more storms sweep Coast

Sunshine Coast residents are being asked to remain patient as emergency crews battle More

Fast-food drive-through to open beside highway within months

A rapidly expanding Mexican fast-food chain will open its fifth venue on the More

Rare coastal acreage hits the market with international interest

One of Coolum Beach's biggest and most private residential estates has been listed More

Historic train returns to centre of town

A restored steam train has returned to the Sunshine Coast town it serviced More

BOM cops backlash for $96m website blowout

The near-universally loathed new Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) website cost taxpayers $96.5 million, More


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Sunshine Coast Forecast

Trees down, power out as storms batter Coast

Sunshine Coast residents have suffered power outages and storm damage as a severe More

Tourist in 70s drowns after reported wave dumping

A man has drowned at a tourist hot spot after reportedly being dumped More

‘Finally going’: controversial orange buildings face demolition

A bright orange “eyesore” in the heart Caloundra is set to finally be More

Town still reeling from flood braces for possible deluge

A Sunshine Coast town still recovering from the effects of an ex-tropical cyclone More

‘A spoonful of la dolce vita’: yogurt bar opens by the beach

A modern Mediterranean self-serve frozen yogurt and acai bar has opened in the More

Multimillion-dollar site sale underscores industrial demand

A warehouse in a beachside suburb has been sold for $3.6 million, emphasising More

Investment firm backs Coast tech company’s expansion

A Sunshine Coast-based tech company will expand to include almost 150 staff after More

Teen pedestrian dies after being hit by ute

A 17-year-old boy has been killed after being struck by a vehicle at More

Beloved event returns as church rebuild begins after fire

Almost three years after being devastated by a fire, Lifepointe Baptist Church is More


Your say: e-bikes, developments, traffic and more

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

Man fined for dumping waste in forest

A man has been hit with a hefty fine for illegally dumping a More

Your guide to festive community events

Sunshine Coast streets, parks and beaches are set to sparkle with community-led festive More

Surf club cafe set to close as petition calls for reprieve

A beachfront coffee shop that has operated for 10 years is set to More

Flight path changes linked to new runway under scrutiny

Feedback is being sought on flight path alterations implemented due to the change More

Man charged over second illegal euthanasia death

The man accused of running an illegal euthanasia operation using a fake charity More

Margaritas on the move as iconic Mexican spot relocates

After 30 years at one of Mooloolaba’s most recognisable dining spots, Montezuma’s is More

New active transport links open for public consultation

Sunshine Coast residents are being asked to help shape a series of new More

Sami Muirhead: a zucchini slice of success

I recently learned that you must squeeze grated zucchini by hand to get More


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Man drowns, believed caught in rip

A man has drowned, suspected to have been caught in a rip on More

Authorities signal major action for problematic coastal area

The state government has backed recommendations for bold large-scale works to help protect More

Appeal lodged over refusal of backpacker complex

A court appeal has been launched after a proposal to develop backpacker accommodation More

Council

Residents help shape plan for multi-faceted park

A concept plan for a new district park with four distinct areas is More

New discovery for Maleny’s ecological park

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

$4m to help fast-track town square transformation

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

Business

New hinterland cafe promising to bring French flair

A taste of France is coming to the Sunshine Coast hinterland, with the More

Archery hub closes its doors after eight years

An iconic Nambour shopfront has closed its doors after eight years in business. Broken More

Burger baron behind new beachside chicken eatery

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

Learning

Climate extremes ‘normal’ for oceans by 2040: UniSC expert

New research conducted by the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) has found More

Treatment of cancers targeted in new research hub

The Sunshine Coast is at the forefront of medical science, with the establishment of More

Kindergarten makes plea amid uncertain future

A 75-year-old community kindergarten is appealing directly to the Education Minister to allow More

Community

Decision made on Men’s Shed in key transport corridor

Members of a community group will be able to utilise their current headquarters More

Safe nights return: Sunny Coast Sleeper set to launch

A vital service providing safe overnight accommodation for people experiencing homelessness is set More

‘Mini Woolies’ helping students with real-life training

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

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