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Young woman killed in valley road crash

A woman has died and two people have been seriously injured in a More

Foreshore revamp underway as iconic loo nears end

A major makeover is ramping up in the heart of the Sunshine Coast, More

Traffic lights on way for busy intersection ‘black spot’

A key intersection on the southern Sunshine Coast is set for a major More

College set to expand with new campus

A senior secondary school that supports disengaged and at-risk young people is planning More

Petition lodged against backpackers as public notification underway

Public consultation has commenced for proposed backpacker accommodation that has already raised concerns More

‘My everything’: man mourned, teens charged with murder

A tight-knit community is in shock after two teenagers were charged with the More



‘Immaculate’ colonial-style home on market after 25 years

A significant acreage property in a highly sought-after suburb has hit the market for the first time in nearly a quarter of a century. Known as ‘Gleneagles’, the north-facing residence sits on 7320sqm of landscaped land and includes a full-size tennis court, dam and pool. Located at 8 Gleneagle Court, Buderim, More


Rescue crew marks busy year as new base nears completion

More than 600 people were airlifted by the Sunshine Coast-based LifeFlight crew during More

Sami Muirhead: the high price of petrol

The police called me this week and it was not a pleasant phone More

More lanes, side roads touted for congested section of highway

Extra lanes and side roads have been proposed for a congested stretch of More

Holiday park buildings set for $1.5m upgrade

A Sunshine Coast holiday park that welcomes more than 25,000 visitors a year More

Busy rubbish tip set to close temporarily

A busy waste precinct is set to close for six weeks as it More

Road access restored three years after landslide

A road that was closed after being hit by a landslide during the More

‘Literal sunshine’: wife’s tribute to ‘Coach Zed’

The wife of a man who was founded stabbed to death at Warana More

Rangers investigate mutilation of dead dingo

A dingo on K’gari has been deliberately decapitated after being struck by a More

Teens charged with murder after man’s stabbing death

Two teenagers have been charged with murder after a man was found stabbed More

More fines issued in blitz on illegal camping

A further 20 fines have been issued to people illegally camping in vans More

Ashley Robinson: let’s shine a light on racism

Last week, I went to a well-run opening of NAIDOC Week at the More

Man charged after alleged armed car theft spree

A Sunshine Coast man has been charged after allegedly stealing multiple cars while More

‘Epic flop’: residents slam upgraded stretch of road

Residents have vented their frustrations about an upgraded section of road “peeling away” More

Office tower expansion proposed for high-profile site

A seven-storey building in the heart of the Sunshine Coast’s business district could More

Council releases new draft planning scheme

Sunshine Coast Council's proposed new planning scheme is now open for public feedback. The More

‘Debated’ childcare centre wins court battle

A judge has ruled in favour of a new childcare centre for a More

Fatally stabbed man may have disturbed burglary attempt

A husband found dead with multiple stab wounds at a suburban home may More

‘Incredible talent’: beloved radio host announces departure

Popular radio host Todd Widdicombe is stepping down from his role on the More


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Sunshine Coast Forecast

Supermarket plans open to public feedback

Plans to construct a new supermarket in Cooroy have entered the public notification More

State intervenes on controversial festival site plan

The state government will decide whether to approve a 150-hectare festival site on More

League of its own: $8m-plus property market charges on

The ultra-prestige property sector at an iconic Queensland beach town continues to surge More

Union calls for action after alleged attack on bus driver

The alleged stabbing of a bus driver at Caloundra on the weekend has More

Thieves target antique store in $50k heist

The owner of a Sunshine Coast antique store has been left reeling after More

Homicide investigation launched after man stabbed to death

A homicide investigation is underway following the death of a man who was More

Assault ship joins war games after turning heads

An imposing assault ship that cruised past the Sunshine Coast is now among More

Retirement village set to triple in size

The only retirement village in a hinterland tourism town has officially announced its More

Six-foot python surprises rowers on island

A large python has shocked Sunshine Coast rowers who spotted it curled up More


Brewery appeals to court in trading hours dispute

A brewery has taken its battle over trading hours to the Planning and More

Man charged after baby boy drowns at campsite lake

Police have charged a 42-year-old man following the death of a young child More

Cyclists call for veloway alongside huge rail and bus project

A local cycling advocacy group is calling for a dedicated veloway to be More

Watchdog ‘cuts down’ non-compliant horticulture businesses

Sunshine Coast horticulture employers have been targeted as part of a three-year campaign More

Charges laid after bus driver allegedly stabbed

A man has been charged after allegedly stabbing a bus driver following a More

Mother of a whale tale: calf protected in wild encounter

Whale watchers have witnessed a dramatic chase off a Sunshine Coast beach as More

Garden show grows into major tourism drawcard

One of Australia's most iconic horticultural events is expected to deliver an $11 More

Coast jumpers join record attempt amid Olympic push

Sunshine Coast skydivers will help launch a global world record attempt this weekend More

Crew winches injured men from cargo ships

The Sunshine Coast’s LifeFlight rescue helicopter crew has plucked injured seafarers from two More


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Your say: camping crackdown, council budget and more

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

Serious crash involving bike and e-bike

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision involving a cyclist and More

Developer seeks more time for resort project

The developer behind a major resort and tourist attraction is asking the local More

Council

Every project: what your area gets from council budget

Sunshine Coast Council has handed down its budget for 2025-26, with mayor Rosanna More

Riders ‘pumped’ as new track opens

A new pump track, designed with community input, is now open for families More

‘Missing link’ complete as $14m motorway overpass opens

A “missing link” that connects two suburbs over one of the region’s busiest More

Business

Popular pub gets top regional dining gong

A hinterland pub has received the top regional dining gong at the prestigious More

Long-running beachside retailer listed for sale

A well-known beachside homewares and fashion store has been listed for sale after More

No thyme to waste: herb giant expands with eco upgrade

A leading herbs and spices company has opened a high-tech waste treatment system More

Learning

Public urged to help in race to save endangered species

The Sunshine Coast’s marine environment could provide valuable clues to help save a More

School grounded in history to celebrate milestone

A Sunshine Coast school that was established to serve the families of the More

New school to rise in region’s fastest-growing area

A new state primary school will be built in a rapidly expanding community More

Community

Low-cost supermarket to relocate to renowned site

A charity that provides low-cost food and vital community support is set to More

Forever Harry’s: lane named after young boy

The private road to a new water reservoir has been named after a More

Gym among businesses on long road to recovery after flood

The owners of a gym devastated by flooding more than three months ago More

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