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Council loses $1.9m in alleged fraud

A local council has revealed it was the victim of an alleged $1.9 More

Coast motorcyclist dies in collision with car

A Sunshine Coast motorcycle rider has died in a crash near Bundaberg. The Forensic More

Historic home moved for famed city landmark hits market

A 125-year-old homestead once located on the site of Brisbane's Story Bridge is More

Oval shines bright after major lighting upgrade

A town's main oval is glowing under four new light towers that give More

Pipes relined to stop overflows and odours

Wastewater pipes across the Sunshine Coast have been relined to prevent blockages, overflows More

Snake bite victim urges caution after close call

A Sunshine Coast school teacher is urging people to attend free trauma training workshops after being More



New op shop bus tours thrill thrifters

The adage “one man’s junk is another man’s treasure” certainly rings true for one lifelong op-shopper and founder of a new Coast enterprise, which guides people on the hunt for secondhand prizes. World traveller Josie Watts saw a gap in the market for op shop bus tours when she returned More


Early planning underway to ease congestion at ‘key junction’

Preliminary planning has started to explore ways to improve a busy intersection on More

Patients face 30km trip if public dental clinic closes

A public health dental clinic is under threat of closure, meaning patients would More

Two Sunshine Coast malls win state retail awards

Two Sunshine Coast retail hubs have been celebrated for their management and community More

Council restores Australia Day awards after pushback

Sunshine Coast Council has restored its Australia Day Awards after locals called for More

Police investigate serious crash

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a serious crash that occurred on Sunday More

Woman dies after car hits parked vehicle

A woman in her 40s has died after a car collided with a More

Supermodel, NBA star’s ‘private resort’ listed for over $5m

A sprawling rainforest property owned by an Australian model and American basketballer is More

Your say: airport makeover, caravan park and more

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

‘We do not want to be Brisbane’: mayor insists region stays distinct

The Sunshine Coast mayor says the region must retain its "unique identity" amid More

‘Swifty’ fan turned cheerleader competes globally

"Won't you come on over, baby? We can shake, shake, shake." It’s 2014. Taylor More

Drivers fined in suburb speed blitz

Multiple drivers have been fined for speeding in a Sunshine Coast suburb as More

Stats reveal caravan and trailer parking headache

Sunshine Coast Council data has revealed the extent of caravans and trailers parked More

Plans lodged for 12-block development beside motorway

A proposal for a unit complex with 127 apartments spread across 12 buildings More

Opa! Hospitality veterans launch new Greek eatery

Restaurant heavyweights Craig Hall and Adrian Chrisanthou have opened their latest Sunshine Coast More

Heritage-listed boathouse opens to public for festival

A quaint decades-old boathouse is among the standout attractions of a festival showcasing More

Sami Muirhead: a bad bunch of banana memories

I have some life advice after receiving stitches to my chin and recovering More

Secretary to associate: lawyer’s journey to build impressive career

From typing letters to writing them in law, a leading Sunshine Coast firm More

NRL star waits for evidence in drug, betting scandal

Brandon Smith is still waiting to see police evidence as he fights allegations More


Photo of the day

Smoke from the recent bushfire at Moreton Island created these stunning sunrise colours with Kings Beach pool, Caloundra in the foreground. The photo was taken by Lesley Evans. 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

B2B: Profitability likely to result from process to reduce waste

Waste can account for up to 30 per cent of the operating costs More

End of an era as ‘iconic’ farm closes to public

A Sunshine Coast farm renowned for offering people the chance to pick their More

State agency advises against festival site for 35,000

Plans for a music festival site that could allow events with up to More

Nine ships, 7000 passengers to visit Coast on cruises

More than 7000 cruise ship passengers are expected to visit the Sunshine Coast More

From church to cockpit: couple clocks 60 years

Little Mountain residents Lyn and Gary Scott are celebrating 60 years of marriage More

Experts appointed to review ‘complex’ harbour entrance

A firm with international experience in coastal engineering has been appointed More

B2B: What happens if a beneficiary can’t be found?

If you accept the role of executor of an estate, you take on More

Ashley Robinson: footy should decide daylight saving debate

I notice my fellow columnist Jane Stephens wrote about supporting daylight saving in More

‘Life savings at risk’: park residents protest proposed changes

Residents of a Sunshine Coast holiday park are rallying against proposed changes to More


State’s top young dancers set to shine in finals event

The Sunshine Coast will come alive with music, movement and creativity this month when 57 schools from across Queensland converge for the state final of a growing dance competition. Running from October 17 to 19 across two locations, the Dance X Competition Queensland State Finals will showcase some of the More

Three charged with torture and murder of cyber expert

Three men, including two from the Sunshine Coast, have been charged with murdering More

Prestigious beachfront restaurant site hits market

The site of one of Australia’s most recognisable waterfront restaurants has been listed More

Town welcomes its first fenced dog park

A historic Sunshine Coast town has its first fenced off-leash area, which includes More

Game on in the fight to ban platypus ‘death traps’

Momentum is building for a national ban on a popular yabby trap that More

B2B: Reverse mortgages help unlock the value in your home

A reverse mortgage can be a helpful option for older Australians looking to More

Veggie suppliers accused of fixing supermarket prices

An alleged vegetable cartel has been exposed, accused of fixing prices in a More

Terminal transformation plans revealed in flythrough

Sunshine Coast Airport has revealed the first look at its $170 million terminal More

Council boosts worker safety amid rise in abuse

Sunshine Coast Council is stepping up protection for its staff, volunteers and contractors More

Controversial site in heart of tourist town hits market

An expansive, leafy block that was the focus of a disputed development application More


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Multimillion-dollar boost for housing project on ex-landfill site

A $4.1 million boost will help fast-track a social and affordable housing project More

B2B: How to find the ‘best fit’ in super funds

What type of super fund is best for me? It’s a question I’m More

Council urged to do more for town’s CBD

Advocates of a Sunshine Coast town are pushing the local council to do More

Council

Panel of 53 residents to advise council

A lottery has selected 53 residents to act as a community voice to More

Multimillion-dollar ‘library of the future’ opens

The doors have opened to a next-generation library that offers much more than More

‘Stairway to haven’ helps fish migrate, breed

Two new fishways are being installed on a Coast creek to help native More

Business

‘Knead’ to try: bakery on the rise with specialty bread

A “hidden gem” bakery specialising in fermented breads is making a name for More

Vietnamese restaurant chain to expand to Coast

A Vietnamese restaurant brand renowned for its pho and street market vibes is More

Finalists announced for region’s main business awards

The finalists have been revealed for the Sunshine Coast Business Awards, after judges More

Learning

Two Coast schools named among nation’s top 34

Two Sunshine Coast colleges have been recognised for excellence in student learning, wellbeing More

Principal’s ‘marathon’ effort to fund school equipment

A primary school principal is set to run the equivalent of more than More

‘Warmth and purpose’: school appoints new head of primary

An independent Prep to Year 12 co-educational school on the Sunshine Coast has More

Community

Coffee kiosk brews support for healthcare

A new coffee kiosk at a major Coast hospital is the latest fundraising More

Surf club rises from the ashes to reach milestone

A club that almost collapsed after its clubhouse was destroyed by fire is More

How heartbreak is inspiring trainer to get people moving

At just 23, Bart Walsh battled a cancer that ravaged his face and More

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