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Supermarket explains increased security measures

A supermarket has introduced licensed security personnel as part of initiatives to improve More

Girls rally to kick school soccer ban out

A soccer rule at a Sunshine Coast school has been given the boot More

Coast’s Business Woman of the Year named

The region's businesswomen have been recognised for their achievements at the 27th annual More

Fundraisers invited to splash out for inclusive sport

The Coast community is being urged to take the plunge for a special More

Ashley Robinson: ramping up the care factor

So, it was an interesting week last week when I had a medical More

Global sports fashion giant to open store at plaza

An international sports fashion retailer is set to open its first Sunshine Coast More


Major childcare operator enters administration

The operator of three Sunshine Coast childcare centres has entered voluntary administration, after signs of financial pressure emerged at the company earlier this month. Embattled childcare provider Edge Early Learning, which has centres at Aroona, Peregian Springs and Peregian Breeze, issued a statement on its website confirming KordaMentha had been More


Two taken to hospital after crash

Police are appealing for dashcam vision as investigations continue into a traffic crash More

Court hears man fatally stabbed, suffered head injury

The husband of a skincare company founder was possibly hit in the head More

Woman airlifted after scuba diving incident

A woman has been airlifted to hospital after becoming unwell while scuba diving More

High-rise proposal wins majority support

Public consultation has now closed on a controversial proposed 18-storey development, with around More

‘It’s a relief’: busy intersection upgraded

One of the Sunshine Coast's most heavily-used intersections has been overhauled in a More

Coast renters among worst hit in nation

Sunshine Coast workers are handing an alarming share of their income to rent, More

Council signals Christmas parking backflip

Noosa Council has opened the door to bringing holiday overflow parking back to More

Bridge to close overnight for traffic switch

A town's main bridge will be closed overnight to allow the next stage More

Coast apprentice recognised among Queensland’s best

A young Sunshine Coast apprentice has been honoured with a significant regional award. Aircraft More

Bird flu detected on Sunshine Coast

Bird flu has been detected in a dead shearwater on a Sunshine Coast More

Vandals strike tourist hotspot time and time again

Sunshine Coast Council is counting the cost of a wave of vandalism along More

Aerodrome master plan faces new test as costs climb

A major aerodrome expansion project is facing higher construction costs, prompting a review More

Sportsground set for RV and caravan trial

Overnight stays for self-contained recreational vehicles are set to return to a Sunshine More

Auction sales outperform private treaty as market cools

New data shows the gap between auction and private treaty sales has widened More

Business awards reveal shifting economic trends

The mix of entries in this year’s Sunshine Coast Business Awards is offering More

Airport marks milestone and broadens horizons

Sunshine Coast Airport has reached 65 years of connecting the region, evolving from More

Police warning over youth beach gatherings

Sunshine Coast police have warned parents and teenagers that antisocial behaviour at large More

Council site in path of transport project

Part of a Sunshine Coast waste and recycling centre could be displaced by More


Photo of the day

Did you know the Sunshine Coast is proposed to host Paralympic marathon and cycling events? To mark the milestone, an incredible sand artwork featuring the Agitos, the Paralympic symbol, was created on the shoreline at Coolum Beach. Meaning ‘I move’, the Agitos represents movement, bringing people together through sport, and the courage, determination and inspiration of the Paralympic Movement. Photo courtesy of Sunshine Coast Council. 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

Grandmother waits months for approved care

An 83-year-old Sunshine Coast grandmother is now recovering in hospital as her family More

Riverfront ‘masterpiece’ crowned region’s top home

A waterfront residence with "extraordinary craftsmanship and innovation" has been recognised with multiple More

Measles alert fuels calls to ease health system pressure

A Sunshine Coast pharmacist has warned a measles outbreak could place more pressure More

New push to bring park back to life

A fresh round of community events is being rolled out at a park More

Music for mental health unites Coast’s youth

A Sunshine Coast festival focused on youth wellbeing is putting young performers at More

Revamped stretch of path, new viewing platform opened

A large section of walkway has been renewed and opened to the public More

Bridge works hit milestone as next traffic switch looms

A major bridge upgrade has reached a key milestone, with crews completing a More

Your say: Maleny Dairies, station design and more

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

Shoppers flock to new retail hub

Hundreds of excited shoppers have inundated a new $80 million retail centre in More


Council flags possible sale of prominent site

Sunshine Coast Council could sell a prime site that is being used as More

Holiday park changes spark petition

A holiday park shake-up has sparked a petition, with long-time visitors concerned about More

New $27m unit to support mums after childbirth

A new facility at a Sunshine Coast hospital will provide specialist care for More

Childhood rescue sparks LifeFlight doctor’s career

A childhood encounter with an aeromedical helicopter set Dr Neeban Balayasoderan on the More

Last Lightning foundation player departs after 10 seasons

A Sunshine Coast Lightning foundation player has parted ways with the club after More

Sami Muirhead: dancing away with my heart

My daughter and I sharing a dodgy hotel room, a kebab feast and More

Beach-facing family home blends prestige with practicality

An absolute beachfront, multi-storey luxury home with sweeping ocean views has hit the More

Police investigate after woman presents with gunshot wound

A crime scene has been declared and police are investigating after a woman More

Data centre survey puts $35,000 figure on buyer reluctance

New data centres could deter prospective property buyers or prompt them to demand More


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Bricklaying boss warns of skilled worker shortage

The Sunshine Coast is facing a skilled worker shortage as the region gears More

Restaurant’s ‘food bible’ double award win

A double award victory has placed a hinterland restaurant among Australia’s standout dining More

Former labour hire firm fined over farm records

A former labour hire provider and its manager have been fined over false More

Council

‘World-leader’: transformed Coast library in spotlight

A Sunshine Coast library is a contender for the prestigious Public Library of More

Petition raises concerns over crab pots and sharks

A petition calling for more dredging and restrictions on baited crab pots over More

Access to popular beach flagged for review

The road, parking and pedestrian arrangements at a well-used coastal recreation area will More

Business

Young chef wins state title to earn place in national final

A 22-year-old Sunshine Coast chef has claimed the Queensland crown in a prestigious More

Popular venue’s replacement decided

The future of one of the Sunshine Coast’s best-known waterfront venues has been More

New beach bar brings Mediterranean flavours

A new Mediterranean-inspired beach bar has opened on the Sunshine Coast, with a More

Learning

Big support needed for tiny build

From small things, big things grow. This is the premise behind a new More

‘Best in show’: robotic dogs set to impress

University of the Sunshine Coast students have taught robodogs new tricks, developing a More

Council and university join forces for region’s progress

Sunshine Coast Council and UniSC have signed a partnership agreement worth up to More

Community

Community rallies behind historic bowls club

A bid to restore a time-honoured bowls club's green has reached the final More

Fears of funding blow to welfare service ease

A reported $4.7 million funding cut facing homelessness service Youturn will not immediately More

Food rescue hub opens to meet rising demand

A new food distribution hub is set to increase support for people in More

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