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Housing tenant loses pet in blaze

A man has been taken to hospital and a dog is dead after More

‘Well-known operators’ locked in as precinct nears completion

Work is well underway on a mixed-used complex that is set to include More

Police alerted after mayor used by online scammers

The mayor of the Sunshine Coast is urging people to be alert on More

Lights, cameras, action amid pineapples and mountains

A picturesque rural area on the Sunshine Coast will feature in an upcoming More

Funny man tries to master different kind of stand-up

Having learned to swim, comedian Stephen K. Amos thought he would go one More

Revived club in quest for more patrols at perilous beach

There is optimism that a re-formed lifesaving club can provide more patrols at More

‘Cerealsly’ good: how cafe is stirring up dining scene

A new waterfront cafe complete with an all-day cereal bay and a place to enjoy ‘elevenses’ is filling a gap in Caloundra’s bustling dining scene. The venue is inspired by European cafes and takes advantage of its position overlooking the Pumicestone Passage. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner and just about More

Fishing report: a wet one but fish will still be biting

After a few picture-perfect weeks, the gloomy weather has returned, with showers predicted More

B2B column: common asset protection a matter of trust

Discretionary family trusts aren’t just for the super wealthy. They are a common More

Festival reshuffle: annual event moved to new dates

A popular 10-day arts festival will be held at a different time to More

Jane Stephens: some perspective on crime

You would not think it from the hysteria and scuttlebutt, but there is More

Passengers in limbo as planes grounded for longer

Bonza passengers will be grounded for almost another week as the budget airline's More

Rivals offer parachute for Bonza staff after collapse

Bonza workers have been given hope by Australia's major airlines after their employer More

B2B column: have you considered EOFY tax planning?

Now is the time to book in your pre-year-end tax planning. There is More

Mayor to attend Paris Games on fact-finding mission

Sunshine Coast mayor Rosanna Natoli will go to the Paris 2024 Olympic and More

Vigil and march held for domestic violence prevention month

A candlelight vigil and march have been held and venues across the region More

Eye in the sky: Coast to get its own police helicopter

Police presence on the Sunshine Coast is set to go to new heights More

MP’s speech sparks walkout at energy event

A Sunshine Coast MP's blistering assessment of Australia's renewable energy investments has stunned More

Uni launches $18.5m mental health hub

The University of the Sunshine Coast has officially opened an $18.5 million facility More

Bonza ‘unlikely’ to resume flights: transport minister

Bonza is "unlikely" to get back off the ground, the transport minister has More

Closing down: another suburb set to lose major bank

A major bank is set to pull out of another Sunshine Coast suburb, More

New traffic lights to be installed on major riverside avenue

Motorists will have an extra set of traffic lights to contend with along More

Driving range planned for former strawberry farm

A former pick-your-own strawberry farm that closed to visitors three years ago could More

‘End of its life’: section of iconic deck closed

A section of a popular viewing platform has been closed for community safety. The More

B2B column: navigating the impact of AI on family law

As technology advances, family law faces the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI). AI’s More

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Palmer cries poor, expects to reap rewards from tour

Times are seemingly tough for mining billionaire Clive Palmer, who has revealed he More

Bonza calls in administrators after flights suspended

Budget airline Bonza has fallen into voluntary administration after passengers were left scrambling More

Missing link: land earmarked for future road

A road that would connect the region’s biggest master-planned community to the Pumicestone More

First-floor apartment on iconic site sells for fortune

A unique apartment on the banks of the Mooloolah River has been sold More

$2.6m windfall: couple’s huge wedding anniversary win

A husband and wife celebrating their wedding anniversary on the Sunshine Coast have More

Boy bitten by dingo in latest attack at K’gari

Rangers at K’gari are reminding people to be vigilant after another child was More

Football families celebrate $1.7m upgrade to clubhouse

Members of a hinterland football club are relishing a $1.7 million upgrade to More

Time comes for kids’ good lookin’ rooster to move on

A wily rooster that made himself at home at a Sunshine Coast kindergarten More

Scientist braces for 580km Arctic adventure

A Sunshine Coast researcher has been preparing for a 580km scientific expedition into More

Costs balloon for upgrade to main rail line

A budget blowout has cast uncertainty over another key transport project on the More

‘Critical’ road with long crash history to get $20m upgrade

A main route between the hinterland and the coast is set to get More

Microbrewery proposed for airport industrial estate

Plans to establish a new microbrewery at an industrial estate next to Sunshine More

Sweet success: life-size cake earns accolades

A Sunshine Coast cake maker has been judged the cream of the crop More

Sami Muirhead: fishing for secrets to a long life

"The world’s oldest man shares his three tips for living a long, happy More

‘Testament to resilience’: zoo marks milestone

A Sunshine Coast zoo that was created as a safe haven for displaced More

Your say: highway frustrations, e-scooter dangers and more

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

The three minutes that moulded Coast’s Reds star

Louis Werchon's Queensland Reds teammates tried to prank him ahead of his Super More

‘Malicious’: park users warned after metal spikes found

Rangers will increase patrols in a Sunshine Coast national park after multiple metal More

Caravan park on market for the first time in 40 years

A caravan park that has been owned by the same family for the More

Ahoy! Ship spotters relish rare sightings

Caloundra’s reputation as a hotspot for ship spotting has swelled in recent months, More

Man critical after being pulled from water

UPDATED: A man who was pulled out of the surf and taken to More

Council

Internal demolition begins at council building as hub emerges

A prominent council building is being transformed into a community facility, with internal More

Music festival ‘put on hold’ as costs rise

A local music festival that provides an estimated annual economic benefit to the More

New deputy mayor appointed as Natoli makes first address

The new Sunshine Coast Council has held its post-election meeting, with Councillor Maria More

Business

Heartfelt ‘au revoir’ as patisserie welcomes new owners

A much-loved cafe often described as bringing a slice of the French Quarter More

New bus fleet boss to drive transformation in transport

The appointment of a new manager of a Sunshine Coast bus fleet has More

Waterfront restaurant’s new owners make impact

A prominent waterfront restaurant, bar and function venue has new owners, who have More

Learning

UniSC expansion continues with $100m project at Petrie

The University of the Sunshine Coast continues to grow, with the opening of More

How budding entrepreneurs can turn ideas into a business

An innovative challenge that supports young entrepreneurs and aims to tackle unemployment is More

Triplets make history as first enrol at new school

A set of triplets have become the first students to enrol at the More

Community

Support needed ‘more than ever’ for milestone fundraiser

Sunshine Coasters have been urged to get involved in a long-running fundraiser that More

How you can nominate a local hero for community awards

The Sunshine Coast is home to individuals, organisations and businesses that are the More

Million-dollar view: new lookout to offer sweeping vistas

A new $1 million lookout is set to provide travellers with the perfect More

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