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Police warning over youth beach gatherings

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

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 at one of the Sunshine Coast’s most well-known locations. The stretch of path at Alexandra Headland is wider and includes a range of features, including a new vantage point that offers sweeping views. A Sunshine Coast Council representative 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

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

Hidden signal in videos could help solve crimes

Technology being refined on the Sunshine Coast could help solve some of the More

Ashley Robinson: extending my appetite

I had a light-bulb moment last week. Well, it took a while, but More

Proposed motorway project faces scrutiny

A plan for two ramps at a key stretch of motorway is being More


Photo of the day

Photographer Julianne Hutley captured these surfers waiting for the perfect wave at golden hour at Alexandra Headland. 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

Feedback opens on The Wave station designs

Plans for station precincts between Beerwah and Caloundra are now open for public More

Sweeping NDIS changes get the green light

Dozens of 11th-hour amendments to a controversial bill designed to claw back runaway More

Police seek information after alleged assault at beach

Police are seeking public assistance after an elderly man was allegedly assaulted at More

School library used as classroom amid enrolment growth

Members of a school community have backed a call for more space after More

‘Sweet as’: new store to open at tourist hotspot

A popular Sunshine Coast ‘born’ chocolatier is set to open a new store More

Football’s popularity set to soar in region

Football is expected to surge in popularity on the Sunshine Coast with key More

From courtroom to cocktails, distiller starts afresh

A micro distillery operating from a 25sqm shed behind a law firm on More

Man charged after alleged wrong-side motorway crash

A man has been charged after a two-vehicle crash on the Sunshine Motorway, More

Maleny Dairies responds to questions over interstate milk

Questions over the source of Maleny Dairies milk have prompted the company to More


Council planners back taller hotel plan

Sunshine Coast Council have approved the proposed changes at Thursday's ordinary meeting. Earlier: Council More

Rare large vacant site in heart of Coast hits market

One of the largest blocks of vacant land in Maroochydore has attracted the More

New pickleball facility set to open

A major new pickleball facility is taking shape, with eight purpose-built courts set More

Council highlights progress of projects

Noosa Council has hailed its efforts on projects and initiatives, highlighting a string More

Surfers among bravery award recipients

Three Sunshine Coast surfers who rescued a man in a rip current and More

Coaching transforms seniors’ health in weeks

A healthy ageing program is set to be rolled out nationally following a More

Coast loses one of its most generous couples, eight days apart

Roy and Nola Thompson spent 69 years side by side, building a family, More

Housing land warning over data centres

Scarce, well-serviced Sunshine Coast land needed for housing could instead be taken up More

Council rejects shark link to sand pumping

A community coastal advocacy group has raised concerns that sand pumping at Maroochydore More


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Coast racing industry’s huge economic impact revealed

The Sunshine Coast racing industry’s impressive economic footprint has been detailed in an More

Police investigate serious two-car collision

Police are appealing for information as they investigate a serious two-vehicle crash that More

Cat’s tick ordeal highlights risk

A Sunshine Coast cat’s battle with paralysis has emphasised the danger that ticks 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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