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Council eyes five-year invasive species surveillance program

Noosa Council officers want to inspect selected private properties for invasive species over More

Eight-level development proposed for former medical site

A former medical site in a key CDB location could be redeveloped under More

New CEO named for fast-growing airport

A new chief executive officer has been announced for Sunshine Coast Airport, bringing More

Entrepreneur turns allergy idea into winning venture

An allergy-management app designed to help people navigate everyday situations has taken top More

Sami Muirhead: smile and say ‘cheesecake’

Do you have a dish that is your absolute favourite thing in the More

Auto retail giant opens first new-format store

The managing director of a prominent auto retailer says the Sunshine Coast is More


Council gives green light for Buddhist centre

A major Buddhist centre has won approval for a significant expansion on the Sunshine Coast. In Eudlo, the Chenrezig Institute has been issued a development permit for a new five-level gompa, 68 short-term accommodation rooms and two caretaker’s residences at 33 Johnsons Road. Sunshine Coast Council decided on August 10 to More


B2B: as if!

Sometimes two little words can make a very big difference. In a recent More

Offshore site ruled out for dredged sediment disposal

An area off the Sunshine Coast is no longer being considered as a More

Young fur seal surprises on Sunshine Coast

A young long-nosed fur seal has made an unexpected extended stay at a More

New hospital brings jobs and expanded care

A new hospital is set to create about 60 jobs across nursing, administration, More

Ashley Robinson: having a smashing time

I am pretty sure I am jinxed in some capacity. Don’t get me More

B2B: lending outlook remains strong

There’s been plenty of discussion across the lending industry recently as lenders, brokers More

Five-storey unit proposal for prominent beachfront strip

A prominent beachfront site has been earmarked for a major apartment redevelopment that More

Coast property boom finally starts to crack

The Sunshine Coast’s property market has started to cool, with home values falling More

More boats relocated in river crackdown

Many more long-term anchored vessels have been moved under new restrictions along a More

Service station plan opens for public feedback

A proposal to establish a new service station has reached public notification stage. The More

New country music venue expands hospitality offering

A new country and western live music venue is set to open on More

Police declare crime scenes after car fires

Police are investigating after two cars were damaged by fires on the southern More

Young custodians gain new environmental recognition opportunities

Youth environment leaders are being asked to nominate for two new awards, which More

B2B: setting pricing strategies

Many businesses price their products and services incorrectly. The problem with that is More

Schoolgirl injured after being hit by car

A primary school-aged girl has been injured after being struck by a car More

Group behind 2032 legacy push set to wind up

A group established to champion the Sunshine Coast’s interests ahead of the Brisbane More

Long road ahead for next rail stage

The initial planning phase of a multimillion-dollar study into the future of rail More

Luxury apartment along Spit fetches huge sum

A premium apartment along one of the Sunshine Coast's most distinctive beachfronts has More


Photo of the day

Photographer Helen Browne captured these moody hues of dawn break at Mooloolaba Spit recently. 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

Indian eatery with a difference earns rave reviews

A relatively new and unusual Indian restaurant on the Sunshine Coast has attracted More

Ex-doubles partner of Federer turns pickleball ace

A Sunshine Coast former tennis pro who teamed up with a young Roger More

New truck strengthens local storm response

A new vehicle designed specifically for storm damage and severe weather operations has More

State enforces L plates to put brakes on e‑bike riders

They look like toys, ride like motorbikes and are landing children and adults More

B2B: the hidden value of financial advice

When people think about financial advice, one of the first questions is often More

Coast mother among those missing in Nepal disaster

Family members of Australians missing in the Nepal flood disaster, including a Sunshine More

Man charged after pedestrian injured in crash

A man has been charged after a pedestrian was seriously injured in a More

Drilling barge probes seabed for mega project

A drilling barge spotted off the Sunshine Coast has been carrying out work More

Petition seeks major speed-limit reduction

Residents concerned about road safety have taken their call for lower speed limits More


Retirement villages to gain broader home care

Residents and home care clients at two Sunshine Coast retirement villages are set More

Tender opens for youth housing project

A key step has been taken towards a new youth housing facility on More

Family business nets national supermarket deal

A Sunshine Coast family seafood business has taken a major step onto the More

Major showcase of local artistic talent

More than 1,000 student artworks are set to be on display at the More

B2B: find out how to become Prep ready

Ask a Kindy teacher what matters most before Prep and they rarely say More

New mum reaches major cancer treatment milestone

Jya Banks had just fallen pregnant when she discovered a lump on her More

$40m sale sets new Queensland residential record

A Noosa Heads property has sold for $40 million, setting a new Queensland More

Your say: bridge upgrade, holiday park petition and more

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

Traffic light plans take next step on major road

Design work is underway on long-awaited traffic signals at two intersections along a More


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Police horses deployed in crackdown along beach strip

Police on horseback are patrolling a Sunshine Coast tourist hotspot amid increased efforts More

First section of Mooloolaba’s new seawall opens

A significant section of Mooloolaba’s new terraced seawall has opened to the public, More

‘Stalked my kids’: ex-public servant’s teary claims

A former top public servant has wept as she told an inquiry the More

Council

Council planners back taller hotel plan

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

New seawall complete as beachfront reopens

A long-running seawall reconstruction is nearing a major milestone, with key parts of More

Eight-year wait ends for major tourism project

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

Business

Shopping centre and hotel form partnership

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

Farm turns scraps into future crops

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

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

Learning

Dolphins filmed using shells to hunt fish

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

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

Community

New coffee venture brews support for families

A new not-for-profit coffee initiative aimed at helping families access vital health services More

Veteran, 106, shares secret to long life

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

Community rallies behind historic bowls club

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

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