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Coast caravan builder with 250 staff in administration

A Sunshine Coast-based caravan manufacturer with about 250 employees has entered administration. Restructuring advisory More
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Safety review launched for increasingly busy road

Sunshine Coast Council is undertaking a safety review of a key road through More
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Shops and gym proposed next to heritage sites

A proposal to develop a low-rise commercial complex next to two local heritage More
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Carols event returns bursting with local talent

It's time to clear the Christmas ‘pipes’ and ready your voice for popular More
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$5m courthouse upgrade to help safeguard victims

A major safety overhaul is now locked in for the Maroochydore Courthouse, with More
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Developer plans 66-lot subdivision in fast-growing area

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‘Game changing’ vehicle makes Coast debut

A “game changing” heavy-duty mid-size ute has just landed in Australia, with Sunshine Coast buyers among the first in the country able to see and test drive it. The first-ever Ford Ranger Super Duty — a landmark expansion of the Ford Ranger lineup—is now on display at Pacific Ford, part More
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B2B: Are annuities the retirement ‘secret’ you’ve overlooked?

Annuities have been around a long time. While they can sound complex, they are More
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Disaster assistance activated for Coast areas

Sunshine Coast communities impacted by last week's destructive storms have been activated for More
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Petition backs festival site as public consultation opens

A petition supporting controversial plans for a music festival site that could welcome More
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Mums provide family options in new play cafe venture

A new boutique indoor play space created by two Sunshine Coast mums has More
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‘Unwavering dedication’: Coast educators earn national acclaim

Two Sunshine Coast teachers have been recognised as being among the country’s most More
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Chicken chain fires up new waterside eatery

A well-known chicken shop is about to open in the Sunshine Coast’s largest More
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Entire CBD block hits market with developers circling

A CBD site spanning 1.24 hectares spread across 20 lots is being offered More
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Two injured by projectiles thrown from bridge

Police are investigating a traffic incident in Buderim early this morning. Around 1am, police More
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Your say: cafe closure, fireworks, road upgrades and more

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Property hotspots revealed: the suburbs on the rise

Fresh data has unveiled the Sunshine Coast towns and suburbs with the most More
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Shopping centre dining precinct transformation underway

Work is underway on a significant upgrade to the dining precinct at Kawana More
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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
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Pokie push: council to review gaming machine policy

A local council has voted to explore a policy position that would strengthen More
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Private health firm jabs insurers not paying fair share

Australia's biggest private hospital operator has singled out health insurers for not paying More
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Jane Stephens: the case against ‘castle law’

A person’s home is their castle, worthy of protection. But how far should More
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Alleged unprovoked Gympie assault, witnesses wanted by police

Detectives from the Gympie Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB) are appealing for public assistance More
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Car involved in several collisions, CCTV wanted by police

Police are appealing for witnesses and CCTV footage after a white Isuzu MU-X More
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Bridge design revealed but timeframes still unclear

Plans for a new bridge across the Maroochy River at Bli Bli have More
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Helen Browne captured this evocative image of a lone beach walker just after day's break at Mooloolaba Beach.  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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Refresh of renowned shared street almost complete

A revamp of one of the Sunshine Coast’s most well-known streets is expected More
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Near-fatal crash survivor wins $2.7m prize home

A Sunshine Coast man who suffered 50 fractures when he lost control of More
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Coast man killed in crash on highway

A Sunshine Coast man has died following a single-vehicle traffic crash on the More
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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
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Ashley Robinson: raining on my Saturday parade

Storm season is well and truly with us. At the time of writing, More
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Hail storm declared ‘catastrophic event’

A catastrophe has been declared after dangerous superstorms swept the country's east coast, More
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‘We listened’: midnight fireworks returning after hiatus

Midnight fireworks are returning to the Sunshine Coast on New Year’s Eve, alongside More
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High demand for storage as caravans and boats crowd suburbs

Owners of a new specialty storage facility say there is high demand for More
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Developer plans over-50s expansion with up to 268 homes

A hinterland town could soon have more than 500 retirement homes after a More
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Music to return to popular venue as construction works begin

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

Uni trial finds common device aids leg condition

A University of the Sunshine Coast trial has found that a widely available More
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Power outages continue as more storms sweep Coast

Sunshine Coast residents are being asked to remain patient as emergency crews battle More
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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
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Rare coastal acreage hits the market with international interest

One of Coolum Beach's biggest and most private residential estates has been listed More
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Historic train returns to centre of town

A restored steam train has returned to the Sunshine Coast town it serviced More
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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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Trees down, power out as storms batter Coast

Sunshine Coast residents have suffered power outages and storm damage as a severe More
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Tourist in 70s drowns after reported wave dumping

A man has drowned at a tourist hot spot after reportedly being dumped More
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‘Finally going’: controversial orange buildings face demolition

A bright orange “eyesore” in the heart Caloundra is set to finally be More
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Town still reeling from flood braces for possible deluge

A Sunshine Coast town still recovering from the effects of an ex-tropical cyclone More
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‘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
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Key council building for lease, residential use ruled out

A prominent Sunshine Coast commercial building is being made available for lease, offering More
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Residents help shape plan for multi-faceted park

A concept plan for a new district park with four distinct areas is More
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New discovery for Maleny’s ecological park

Australia’s biggest citizen-science event has uncovered more than 105 species of birds in More
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New hinterland cafe promising to bring French flair

A taste of France is coming to the Sunshine Coast hinterland, with the More
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Archery hub closes its doors after eight years

An iconic Nambour shopfront has closed its doors after eight years in business. Broken More
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Burger baron behind new beachside chicken eatery

An oceanside chicken restaurant created by the co-founder of an iconic burger chain More
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Climate extremes ‘normal’ for oceans by 2040: UniSC expert

New research conducted by the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) has found More
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Treatment of cancers targeted in new research hub

The Sunshine Coast is at the forefront of medical science, with the establishment of More
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Kindergarten makes plea amid uncertain future

A 75-year-old community kindergarten is appealing directly to the Education Minister to allow More
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Decision made on Men’s Shed in key transport corridor

Members of a community group will be able to utilise their current headquarters More
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Safe nights return: Sunny Coast Sleeper set to launch

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