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Your say: city centre project, beach warnings and more

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Coast’s top 10 most expensive streets revealed

Sunshine Beach and Noosa suburbs have dominated a new list revealing the Sunshine More

Another business owner speaks out on seawall works

Another business owner at a Sunshine Coast beach says ongoing seawall restoration works More

Tragic car park incident claims woman’s life

Police will prepare a report for the Coroner after an elderly woman was More

Authorities investigate after kangaroo shot with arrow

Officials are investigating after a kangaroo was shot with an arrow in an More

Supermarket steps in to ensure town’s postal services continue

A grocery store will take on postal services in a Sunshine Coast town, More



Eight-storey mental health hub set to revolutionise care

The Sunshine Coast is set to become the epicentre of mental health innovation in Australia, with a nation-first treatment and research precinct being planned for Birtinya. Led by Thompson Brain and Mind Healthcare, the neuro-innovation and mental health hospital project is expected to position Queensland as the national leader in More


Coast hospitals brace for surge in emergency visits

Sunshine Coast Health doctors and nurses are bracing for a busy time in More

Beach flags, warnings confuse international visitors

Australia's beaches continue to pose fatal risks to overseas-born people, with a study More

England cricket boss to investigate team’s Noosa break

An emotional Ben Stokes has defended the England team after a social media More

Holiday warning as six die on Qld roads in one weekend

Queensland Police are sounding the alarm for road users this holiday season after More

Woman charged after alleged knife threat in rideshare

A Sunshine Coast woman has been charged after an alleged deprivation of liberty More

Milestone for congestion-busting plan

The design contract for a major interchange upgrade has been awarded as the More

Rangers frustrated by vandalism in national park

Rangers are urging visitors to a national park to respect the rules after More

Hope rises again for vomiting frog

Hope persists that one of Australia's most bizarre frogs, which gave birth by More

Mixed weather forecast for Christmas Day on Sunshine Coast

Christmas festivities on the Sunshine Coast could be interrupted by some unsettled weather. The More

Man airlifted to hospital after truck and utility collide

A man has been airlifted to hospital in a potentially life-threatening condition after More

Man charged over alleged antisemitic graffiti

Police have charged a man after investigations into a large number of alleged More

Tribunal upholds decision against tiny home grant

The owner of a tiny home that was erected at his Sunshine Coast More

‘Effortlessly cool’: new café and brunch spot opens on Coast

An 'effortlessly cool' espresso and brunch venue has opened at Caloundra’s Bianco Building, More

Shark-spotting drones introduced at two busy beaches

SmartShark drones have been introduced at two prominent Sunshine Coast beaches amid a More

Graduates lauded for efforts after ATAR results released

Queensland students, including from the Sunshine Coast, have been congratulated for "incredible" ATAR More

Aussies’ latest car choices are driving down pollution

The growing popularity of hybrid and electric cars is helping to reduce Australia's More

New trattoria launches at renovated resort

A famous Sydney hospitality family has opened an Italian trattoria at a newly More

Your say: growth area, seawall project and more

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Photo of the day

Photographer Prue Henschke was driving between Doonan and Cooroy when she spotted and snapped a photo of this beautiful Royal Poinciana tree in flower decorated for Christmas. Happy Christmas Eve everyone.  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.  

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Readers looking for a simple way to sharpen their minds now have a More

Surf club rebuild plans detailed

A $35 million rebuild of a major Sunshine Coast surf club is expected More

Height increase sought for approved unit complex

A proposal for an over-height block of five whole-floor apartments has been submitted More

Fleeing feline flies nearly 2000km to get home

A Sunshine Coast family has experienced a Christmas miracle, reunited with a beloved More

Boutique patisserie expands to second location

A French patisserie that has established a loyal following in the hinterland has More

Mosquito season ramps up after heavy rains

Recent rainfall has sparked a surge in mosquito activity across the Sunshine Coast, More

Regional bank defends new tech alliance amid job cuts

A bank board has faced shareholder questions about its decision to bring in More

Sami Muirhead: Let’s reverse the road rage trend

’Tis the season for road rage!  I was in my car at the More

Early works start on 1800 homes and athletes’ village

Site works have started on enabling infrastructure to unlock more than 1800 new More


Strawberry farmer ordered to pay $1.1m by court

The operator of a Sunshine Coast strawberry farming business that went into liquidation More

Renowned chef takes on ownership at new Asian eatery

A former executive chef of one of the region’s most acclaimed restaurants has More

Major clean-up launched to protect creek ecosystem

A large-scale environmental clean-up is underway in the Burgess Creek catchment, with almost More

Local scientists confirm rare minke whale presence

Acoustic data captured by local scientists has confirmed the presence of an elusive More

Man in serious e-scooter crash

A man has been rushed to hospital after a serious e-scooter crash in More

Online retail giant blocks rodent poison sale to save birds

A form of rodent poison that inadvertently kills possums, eagles and owls has More

Ashley Robinson: Good memories help goodbyes

December is a significant month when you have a birthday and Christmas all More

Long-awaited 85m pedestrian bridge opens

A new pedestrian and cycle bridge has opened as part of a developer’s More

Cameras catch campers flouting rules in hinterland parks

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service rangers are cracking down on unlawful and antisocial More


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Rare waterfront residence fetches record $6.1m

A $6.1 million off-market sale of a half-floor apartment has shattered price records More

Council claws back extra $200k after $2.3m fraud loss

Noosa Council says it has recovered some of the $2.3 million it lost More

Mobile ‘sleeper’ extends its service reach

A mobile homeless shelter will extend its services next year, offering rough sleepers More

Council

Beach stays off-leash as council signs off on dog plan

A new dog exercise area plan for the Sunshine Coast has been approved, More

‘Quickly changing’: a look to the future in 2050 time capsule

What will life on the Sunshine Coast look like in 2050? Will social More

Key council building for lease, residential use ruled out

A prominent Sunshine Coast commercial building is being made available for lease, offering More

Business

New family-run ‘pantry’ to open on beachfront

A lifelong local husband-and-wife duo is preparing to open a specialty food store More

Coast pickleball brand recognised for global impact

A Sunshine Coast-based company specialising in pickleball equipment has won a major national More

Coast caravan builder with 250 staff in administration

A Sunshine Coast-based caravan manufacturer with about 250 employees has entered administration. Restructuring advisory More

Learning

College opens state-of-the-art facility

Caloundra Christian College has opened a major new facility designed to give students More

‘Unwavering dedication’: Coast educators earn national acclaim

Two Sunshine Coast teachers have been recognised as being among the country’s most More

Climate extremes ‘normal’ for oceans by 2040: UniSC expert

New research conducted by the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) has found More

Community

Coast CEO to lead international aid organisation

Sunshine Coast local Paul Mergard has been named the new chief executive officer More

‘So loved’: tributes for much-respected festival founder

Tributes are flowing for Bill Hauritz, the visionary founder of the Woodford Folk More

Music to return to popular venue as construction works begin

Work will begin this week on a major upgrade to the Maleny Lane More

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