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Busy rubbish tip gets multimillion-dollar upgrade

One of the Sunshine Coast’s main waste facilities is receiving a range of More
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First sports fields take shape at $100m precinct

Turf is being laid on the first four fields at a new Sunshine More
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Long-running beachside business to close

A popular beachside venue is preparing to farewell its customers after more than More
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Threats to council staff spark respect plea

Reports of abusive and aggressive behaviour towards council staff had increased since 2024, More
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Inclusive sports event eyes wider reach

A new inclusive sports event launched on the Sunshine Coast is set to More
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Service station site up for auction

A prominent corner property operating as a service station for 35 years is More
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Eight-storey apartment plan approved

A residential project is set to reshape a site in a busy coastal precinct. Sunshine Coast Council has given the green light to a 16-unit building at 26 Memorial Avenue, Maroochydore, near Cotton Tree. The 1012sqm property currently contains a converted dwelling/office and rear car park, which are to be removed More
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Cash rate hits 18-year high in fresh blow for borrowers

The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised interest rates to the highest level More
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Community

‘Severe thunderstorm outbreak’ expected in south-east

Severe thunderstorms are likely to hit many parts of South-East Queensland and beyond More
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News

Woman winched from cruise ship

A woman in her 70s has been airlifted to hospital in a critical More
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Community

Calls intensify for safety measures at main bus station

The Transport Workers’ Union has called for “immediate action” to improve safety at More
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Community

Surf club defends pig racing fundraiser

A Sunshine Coast surf club is standing by plans to hold a pig More
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Community

Fireworks a ‘banging’ addition to Christmas tradition

A popular festive season event is set to “go off” this year, with More
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Property

Future of $350m tourism project unknown

A long-awaited water park and resort project looks set to be shelved for More
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Council

Luxury property owners hit with court order

A high-profile couple has been ordered to restore parts of their multimillion-dollar property More
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Property

Golf course estate hits market

A sprawling hinterland property with its own 18-hole golf course, fruit orchards and More
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Two hospitalised after crash

A person has been rushed to hospital in a potentially life-threatening condition after More
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Business

Brewery seeks change to council conditions

A Sunshine Coast brewery is seeking to amend its existing council approval to More
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Community

Irwin, Morcombes among state award nominees

High-profile wildlife advocate Robert Irwin and long-time child safety campaigners Bruce and Denise More
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Community

Car donation to help family rebuild

A mother and her children who have escaped domestic violence have received a More
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Council

National honours for local disability champions

Three Sunshine Coast businesses and community champions have received national recognition for their More
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Hot Hauser dominates shark-hit Noosa Triathlon

Not even a shiver of sharks could stop Matt Hauser cruising to a More
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Man dies after motorcycle crash

Emergency crews have responded to a string of serious incidents, including a fatal More
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Health

‘Bravery’: young cancer patient returns to school

A Sunshine Coast family is determined to “cherish these moments” as the community More
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Your say: town centre, coastal units and more

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Photographer Steve Davis said: “I love this time of day!" This photo captured the dawn off Ballinger Beach (or dog beach) along the Currimundi stretch behind the recreation precinct. 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.
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Rugby league stalwart remembered

A man who dedicated decades to rugby league on the Sunshine Coast is More
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Man charged after serious motorway crash

A man has been charged with multiple offences after a serious three-vehicle crash More
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Council

Foreshore renewal ramps up as seawall, facilities take shape

Construction is advancing across a $42 million foreshore project that is expected to More
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Community

New phase of river mouth works disrupted by barge issue

Fresh works to help shape a solution for a troublesome harbour entrance have More
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Council

Unusual roundabout design targets safety concerns

A long-running problem at a Sunshine Coast intersection could be addressed under a More
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Business

Spit-roast specialist to open first Queensland eatery

A Canberra-based food business renowned for its slow-cooked roasts and wood-fired spits is More
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Health

Safe Phone service expands capacity

A service helping domestic violence victims stay connected to support has significantly expanded More
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Opinion

Sami Muirhead: elixir for the soul

I have a new love language. It is bird song and it is More
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Business

B2B: family business succession planning

Here are a few quick tips to consider when starting succession planning: commence More
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Council

Iconic Norfolk pines targeted in poisoning

Sunshine Coast Council is working to find those responsible for one of the More
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News

Pedestrian dies after being hit by truck

A man has died after being struck by a truck along a main More
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Community

Large-scale earthworks underway at key interchange upgrade

Extensive earthworks are well underway for a huge interchange upgrade that is set More
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Council

Fast-food outlet scrapped in site redesign

A proposed 24-hour food and drink outlet with a drive-through has been dropped More
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Community

Roads closed as thousands converge on triathlon festival

A "bucket-list" event for triathletes will be held this weekend, when roads will More
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Watchdog ‘spent millions’ as billionaire fined $10,000

A marathon legal battle sparked after Clive Palmer's dinosaur-inspired takeover of a championship More
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Business

Hospital among projects winning state honours

A $100 million private hospital delivered six weeks ahead of schedule is one More
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Opinion

Ashley Robinson: boo who? Boo you

I thought I had seen everything until a couple of Saturdays ago when More
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Business

B2B: stuck between property decisions?

A lot of people assume they only have two options when making a More
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Community

Drone patrols reveal shark sighting hotspots

Shark surveillance drones have recorded widespread activity and multiple evacuations on the Sunshine More
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Business

Familiar surf name returns with new store and goodwill deal

A long-running Sunshine Coast surf retail brand has been revived. Beach Beat has opened More
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Approval granted for apartment complex

A five-storey apartment development has been given the green light on the Sunshine More
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Community heroes sought for awards

Coast residents are being urged to nominate community-minded people doing extraordinary things for More
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Council defends tiered seawall amid heat, safety concerns

Sunshine Coast Council has backed the design and construction of a new terraced More
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Tree clearing approval comes with fauna rules

Wildlife checks will be compulsory before approved tree clearing and pruning can proceed More
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Business domains surge as start-ups go online

Getting a business online is becoming less about juggling a collection of technical More
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Food innovator cultivates culture of success

A Sunshine Coast fruit processing company has helped a fast-growing fitness brand turn More
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Free AI course to help small businesses

Small business owners will be offered free training in how to use artificial More
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UniSC study finds tactic that could slow bushfires

A University of the Sunshine Coast study has identified a potential way to More
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Thousands to benefit from education donation

A Sunshine Coast publisher has donated $1.1 million worth of books to help More
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UniSC research helps unlock ‘bee glue’ potential

A Sunshine Coast university is helping put Australia’s bee industry on the map, More
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‘Enough is enough’: call for action over hooning concerns

Residents and business owners are urging authorities to clamp down on “anti-social driving More
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Survey shows demand for full-service regional banking

A survey has found overwhelming support for face-to-face bank branches in regional areas, More
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Properties face costly flood risk as hotspots identified

Sunshine Coast properties could face repeated flooding and mounting damage costs as sea More
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“This aptly-named blue triangle butterfly (Graphium sarpedon choredon) takes time out for a More
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