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New wine bar puts a Spanish spin on coastal dining

The team behind three popular Sunshine Coast venues has opened a new wine More

Dolphins filmed using shells to hunt fish

Sunshine Coast researchers have captured footage of dolphins using seashells to catch fish More

Queensland-first procedure introduced at hospital

A new procedure is being used at a Sunshine Coast hospital to treat More

Coast to host Olympic pathway lacrosse event

More than 20 national lacrosse teams will try to get a step closer More

Jane Stephens: a powerful force for good

Fear has always accompanied technological change. When elevators first appeared, passengers demanded human More

Second teen charged after car crash near town centre

Police have charged a second teenager following an alleged dangerous driving incident in More



Fire ant nest found by detection dogs

A team of odour detection dogs from the National Fire Ant Eradication Program More

Beachfront plan tests height restrictions

Plans have been lodged for an apartment development that would exceed not one More

Councillors divided over future of overflow parking

A plan to investigate the future of seasonal overflow parking at Noosa Heads' More

New shopping precinct attracts national brands

A new $80m retail precinct on the Sunshine Coast is set to open More

Big support needed for tiny build

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

Ashley Robinson: rounding up tech advances

I saw an interesting article in Sunshine Coast News last week. It read in part: “University More

Concerns raised over infill’s impact on established suburb

A Sunshine Coast councillor has questioned the impact of increasing infill development, saying More

Eight-year wait ends for major tourism project

A long-running proposal for a First Nations tourism precinct near Aussie World has More

More ambos arrive after community pressure grows

A boost of ambulance staff and resources has been confirmed for the Sunshine More

‘World-leader’: transformed Coast library in spotlight

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

CCTV network set for major upgrade

A hinterland town's CCTV network is set for an upgrade, with existing cameras More

Veteran, 106, shares secret to long life

At 106, Sunshine Coast World War II veteran Richard Scott has a simple More

Plans unveiled for Sunshine Coast’s tallest building

Plans have been revealed for a landmark 99-metre residential tower in the heart More

Toddler dies after being struck by vehicle

A toddler has died after being struck by a vehicle at a private More

Marine plants to be removed for housing project

Thousands of marine plant plugs will be removed from land beside the Maroochy More

Athletics track scorched amid damage to uni facilities

Sunshine Coast police are investigating after university sites, including the region’s top athletics More

Joint sale highlights shift in property strategy

A Sunshine Coast real estate agent is encouraging homeowners in redevelopment areas to More

Shopping centre and hotel form partnership

The Sunshine Coast's largest retail complex and a nearby hotel have formed a More


Photo of the day

Photographer Ruth Fiechtner beautifully captured these pelicans preening their feathers in unison during their morning bathtime ritual. 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

Community rallies behind historic bowls club

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

New police dog follows in father’s pawprints

The Sunshine Coast Dog Squad has welcomed two new police dogs, including a More

Police probe damage along popular esplanade

Sunshine Coast police are investigating alleged wilful damage incidents along one of the More

Teen charged after allegedly stolen car crashes

A teenager has been charged after an allegedly stolen car crashed in Nambour More

Commercial precinct approved beside heritage landmarks

A new commercial precinct that will be located beside two heritage-listed buildings in More

Town’s retail hub hits market

One of the Sunshine Coast's largest neighbourhood shopping centres has been listed for More

Coast set to host football knockout matches at 2032 Games

The Sunshine Coast is in line to host some of the main football More

Farm turns scraps into future crops

A Sunshine Coast farm is tackling food waste with its new Feed Your More

Leaders unite to tackle school bullying

Caloundra has hosted the latest anti-bullying roundtable as Queensland’s $33 million program brings More


Firefighters scale mountain in overnight rescue operation

An injured hiker has been rescued from the southern face of Mt Beerwah More

Former PM to star at literary gathering

A former Australian prime minister and author will return to the Sunshine Coast More

Motorbike rider killed in crash

A motorcyclist has died following a crash involving a caravan on a Sunshine More

Workers priced out despite housing reforms

A report to Noosa Council has found the shire's housing crisis continues to More

Man charged with weapons and drugs offences

A man has been charged with multiple offences after police allegedly located weapons More

Man dies after being pulled from water

A 74-year-old man has died after being pulled from the water at a More

Clubs backed as stadium expansion nears

A $9 million program will support sports groups in the vicinity of Sunshine More

Regional media welcomes direction of news funding changes

Country Press Australia says the proposed News Bargaining Incentive reforms could provide greater More

Your say: public housing, traffic petition and more

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Approved resort project back in talks

An approved 90-unit project at a popular Sunshine Coast resort is heading back More

Over the limit: tower plan open to public feedback

The Sunshine Coast community is being invited to have its say about a More

Fears of funding blow to welfare service ease

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

Council

Trail steeped in history undergoes key works

A popular Sunshine Coast heritage trail has been improved so people can enjoy More

Legacy plan maps out Games benefits for region

A new action plan has outlined how the Sunshine Coast hopes to turn More

Major transport link proposed for town centre

A new bridge designed to improve connections and support future growth has been More

Business

Historic sugar mill site set for transformation

Three heritage-listed buildings that once housed sugar mill workers are set to be More

New whale-watching venture brings large jet-powered vessel

A new business has entered the Sunshine Coast's whale-watching market, offering tours aboard More

Franchise to take over iconic site

A national cafe franchise is making its Sunshine Coast debut after securing a More

Learning

World-leading turtle rescue efforts recognised

A Sunshine Coast aquarium has been recognised as a global leader in sea More

Multimillion-dollar shark study to guide beach safety

A $2.4 million research project will investigate Queensland’s shark population and behaviour in More

Students build full-scale flying taxi prototype

A group of Sunshine Coast high school and university students will showcase a More

Community

Food service lifeline reopens

Those in need are being reminded that help is still available across the More

‘Amazed we survived’: organisation finds new home

A Sunshine Coast charity and social enterprise has made a vital move after More

Future-proofing: essential wastewater assets renewed

Major renewal works undertaken by a local utility are expected to help secure More

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