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Private sanctuary of legendary farmer on market

The home of a respected Sunshine Coast farming identity, designed to overlook generations More

Two councillors to donate pay rises

Two councillors have pledged to donate their annual wage increases to community and More

Police fraud investigation results in six charged

A Queensland Police investigation into the alleged fraud and computer hacking of a More

Festival site developer appeals $15m council charge

The developer behind a controversial music and event site is challenging a more More

Major road proposal flagged for habitat impacts

A proposed road upgrade has been identified as having potential impacts on native More

Family fruit shop voted Australia’s best again

A long-running Sunshine Coast family business has been crowned Australia’s favourite fruit and More



Rare waterfront and terraced lots near sellout

The final blocks of freehold land in a masterplanned Coast community close to the city centre are being offered for sale. Almost two decades after the first homes were built, Sunshine Cove in the heart of Maroochydore is nearing completion. The remaining land forms part of the Lancelin Precinct at Discovery More


Bail denied in murder case after drowning evidence

A man accused of murdering his ex-partner and throwing her body in a More

Patients gain new blood disorder service

Sunshine Coast Health has launched a new specialist service for patients with blood clotting and bleeding disorders. The haemostasis More

Buy Local Day aims to boost region’s jobs and economy

Sunshine Coast residents are being urged to support local businesses by shopping, dining More

Sami Muirhead: keeping my head above water

Vale, Stitch the Fish. Our Siamese fighting fish has no fight left in More

Readers’ voices matter to SCN: have your say

Sunshine Coast News (SCN) is asking our loyal readers to help us deliver More

Surf club access to open for holidays

Visitors will soon be able to walk along a newly opened section of More

Motorists to face detour for bridge upgrade

Essential bridge works will affect thousands of regular commuters for six months. The Doonella More

‘Dismay’: council rates rise sparks petition

A petition opposing Sunshine Coast Council’s 9.7 per cent average rates increase has More

$50m boost for SEQ’s digital future

A $50m program designed to make South East Queensland entities more digitally adept More

Initiative born from personal promise

The creator of a Coast service providing people in need with free food More

Ashley Robinson: the accidental gardener

I am getting a much clearer picture, looking into the window of possible More

Questions raised over street layout during council works

Residents in a narrow residential street have raised concerns about parking and access More

Early works begin on first stage of The Wave

Design and pre-construction works on The Wave Stage 1 are set to begin More

Former cattle farm transformed into acreage estate

A former cattle farm known among locals for its grazing paddocks has been More

New burger spot headed to Coast

An Australian restaurant chain known for its bold burgers and celebrity following is More

Public invited to have say on housing supply

Queenslanders have been encouraged to have their say as the state government undertakes More

Rates rise as council adopts $200m budget

Noosa Council has delivered its budget for 2026-27, with rates set to rise More

No room in budget for region’s main transport projects

The state government is committed to delivering multibillion-dollar transport projects on the Sunshine More


Photo of the day

Photographer Daniel Mulder might well have been on 'cloud nine' after capturing this amazing silhouette while watching his son surf at dawn at Buddina. 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

Buyers scramble for luxury apartments in heart of Coast

Strong demand is driving competition for high-end apartments in a bustling area of More

Global retailer expands to Coast with new store

Japanese apparel giant Uniqlo has announced plans to open its first Sunshine Coast More

Odour concerns prompt intervention at hinterland facility

An organic waste processing facility on the Sunshine Coast has been ordered by More

Veteran basketballer selected for Australian team

A 77-year-old Sunshine Coast veteran basketballer is set to represent Australia on the More

Future takes root with 25-year vision

A nature-inspired playground, new visitor and community hub and expanded lakeside facilities are More

Airport redevelopment reaches new milestone

The next stage of Sunshine Coast Airport's major redevelopment is beginning to take More

Boat destroyed in highway blaze

A boat being towed along the Bruce Highway was destroyed by fire at More

$300m redevelopment proposed for former bowls club site

A major housing and retail development has been proposed for a prominent former More

Thousands of native plants added during island rebuild

About 6500 native species have been established on a section of island that More


Video cameras installed at beaches for safety

'Smart poles' have been installed at four beaches in the region, as Surf More

Health hub plan for vacant site

A long-vacant commercial building could be converted into a new healthcare facility to More

Budget set to boost social housing pipeline

The state government has pledged a record investment in social and community housing More

Antibiotic-resistant horse bacteria linked to humans

Scientists warn bacteria found in some South East Queensland horses underscores a  growing More

Driver sought after pedestrian hit-and-run

Police are appealing for public assistance as they investigate a hit-and-run incident that More

Author turns painful past into message of hope

For more than six decades, Buderim resident Jo Wilcox carried a secret she More

Animal welfare charity rectifies staff underpayments

A not-for-profit animal welfare organisation has rectified about $4.3 million in underpayments, including More

Your say: burial plots, incinerator toilet and more

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

Proposed Woolworths supermarket faces community pushback

A proposal for a new Woolworths supermarket in a hinterland town has drawn More


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Standout estate combines luxury and potential

A modern Queensland country manor set on acreage, with resort-style amenities and development More

Next stage of tourist attraction revamp unveiled

Plans have been revealed for the next phase of a tourist attraction revitalisation. A More

MPs support statewide petition calling for tougher bail laws

A Sunshine Coast business owner who was the victim of a youth assault More

Council

Council stands by dog fee hike amid backlash

Sunshine Coast Council is defending its proposed changes to dog registration fees amid More

Key coastal protection works completed

A multimillion-dollar project has strengthened defences against erosion and storm impacts along a More

Council takes high-tech approach to weed battle

Drones, artificial intelligence and environmental DNA are among the tools being used by More

Business

‘Unique recipe’: Italian gelato offering a first for Coast

A new gelato and coffee bar is drawing on traditional Italian techniques to More

Discount giant opens store amid grand expansion plans

A renowned discount variety chain has opened another shop on the Sunshine Coast More

Twilight markets set for monthly return

Twilight markets featuring food trucks, local produce and live entertainment are set to More

Learning

Students dive into landmark reef research project

Sunshine Coast students are helping lead a long-term scientific study of an unusual More

Construction progresses on school’s new campus

A college offering an alternative education pathway for disengaged senior high school students More

Researchers and distillers blend nature, sound and story

A local collaboration is turning one of the Sunshine Coast’s biggest environmental stories More

Community

Club rebrand unveiled as $15m venue revamp planned

A long-standing club has rebranded and revealed plans for a major venue redevelopment. Club More

Sleeper Bus service extended after funding boost

A homelessness support service will continue operating in a Sunshine Coast town until More

Local NGO marks 25,000 rescues in 25 years

A global child anti-trafficking charity founded on the Sunshine Coast has marked a More

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