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Tour group urges respect after guide confronts turtle chaser

A snorkel tour operator is calling on people to give marine life space More

New church proposed for industrial site

A vacant warehouse could be transformed into a dedicated church facility under new More

Coast to pause for Remembrance Day

Sunshine Coast residents will gather at services across the region on November 11 More

Tourism success sends winners to nationals

The Sunshine Coast has collected 10 honours at Queensland’s premier tourism awards, including More

TV makeover targets charity accommodation

A television renovation team has taken on its biggest challenge yet, transforming an More

Owners seek court ruling on short-stay rights

Apartment owners have launched a new court case seeking a ruling on whether More


Riverfront development scaled back

A prominent riverfront development is set for a significant redesign after servicing and parking requirements forced changes to the approved project. Gympie Terrace Pty Ltd has applied to Noosa Council to amend plans for the three-storey mixed-use complex at 203-207 Gympie Terrace, Noosaville, reducing the short-term accommodation component from 16 More


Hundreds charged in high-harm operation

A police crackdown on robbery, break-ins and stolen vehicles has resulted in 405 More

Diver dies, police seek missing equipment

A woman has died after being found unconscious in water off the Sunshine More

E-bike battery sparks unit fire

An e-bike battery has caused a fire that left a Sunshine Coast unit More

New lights open greens after dark

A long-standing bowls club can extend play into the evening after switching on More

Hospital performs first-of-its-kind breast surgery

Sunshine Coast breast cancer patients now have access to a new surgical option More

New compliance scheme rolls out for e-bikes

Owners of some existing e-bikes have three months to get them inspected and More

Transport tech firm pursues more global opportunities

A Sunshine Coast company is pushing into overseas markets with technology designed to More

Apartment eclipses sales record

A two-bedroom apartment has sold for $10.2 million, setting a new Sunshine Coast More

Pedestrian upgrade to reshape road after crash

A busy Sunshine Coast road will be reduced from two northbound lanes to More

Your say: cruise ship rescue, pig races and more

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

Crime scene declared after sudden death

A police investigation is underway after a woman was found dead at a More

Transport corridor set to claim forest land

Almost 75 hectares of state forest have been earmarked for removal, to make More

New bar and dining venue to open within hotel

A new 92-seat wine bar, dining room and take-home cellar will launch at More

Police launch crackdown on hooning hotspots

A Sunshine Coast-wide police campaign is targeting motorists engaging in dangerous and antisocial More

‘All shoulders to the wheel’ but Games tensions remain

The federal sports minister has acknowledged tension over who will foot the bill More

Specialist care draws patients from across state

A new Sunshine Coast private hospital has treated 2000 patients in its first More

Project to build safer disability support framework

Nationally-funded academic research initiated on the Sunshine Coast aims to improve the safety More

Jane Stephens: in the race of our lives

In a few days, my mother would have celebrated her birthday and, this More


Photo of the day

Christmas season has officially begun, with Santa and Mrs Claus making a splash at Sunshine Plaza in Maroochydore earlier this month. They arrived by boat before setting off on their annual festive parade through the retail precinct. Photo courtesy of Sunshine Plaza. 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

‘Very sad’: shoppers dismayed at Aussie icon’s fall

Sad shoppers are grieving the lost heyday of a storied Australian retailer as More

Demolition clears way for road widening

Forty-five properties have been secured for a road upgrade as demolition clears the More

Rider deaths prompt renewed road safety warning

Motorcycle deaths on the Sunshine Coast are tracking 33 per cent above the More

Council weighs stripped-back pathway plan

A contentious plan to reshape a coastal street could be replaced by a More

Two new rangers but vehicle permit cap not backed

Two new rangers will be deployed to a coastal region, but the local More

Charity steps up mobile support plans

A volunteer-run charity supporting people experiencing homelessness is closing in on a $50,000 More

Ashley Robinson: beware, outraged hypocrites ahead

Last week, I wrote about people booing racehorses, which I found quite bizarre More

Coastal pathway section complete with new boardwalk

The renewal of a popular section of coastal pathway is finished, with the More

Remediation at landmark bridge slated for replacement

A two-month maintenance project has started on a well-known Sunshine Coast bridge that More


Busy rubbish tip gets multimillion-dollar upgrade

One of the Sunshine Coast’s main waste facilities is receiving a range of More

First sports fields take shape at $100m precinct

Turf is being laid on the first four fields at a new Sunshine More

Long-running beachside business to close

A popular beachside venue is preparing to farewell its customers after more than More

Threats to council staff spark respect plea

Reports of abusive and aggressive behaviour towards council staff had increased since 2024, More

Inclusive sports event eyes wider reach

A new inclusive sports event launched on the Sunshine Coast is set to More

Cash rate hits 18-year high in fresh blow for borrowers

The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised interest rates to the highest level More

‘Severe thunderstorm outbreak’ expected in south-east

Severe thunderstorms are likely to hit many parts of South-East Queensland and beyond More

Woman winched from cruise ship

A woman in her 70s has been airlifted to hospital in a critical More

Eight-storey apartment plan approved

A residential project is set to reshape a site in a busy coastal More


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Calls intensify for safety measures at main bus station

The Transport Workers’ Union has called for “immediate action” to improve safety at More

Service station site up for auction

A prominent corner property operating as a service station for 35 years is More

Surf club defends pig racing fundraiser

A Sunshine Coast surf club is standing by plans to hold a pig More

Council

Upgrade to popular holiday park complete

An upgrade to a Sunshine Coast holiday park is expected to make "a More

Mall idea emerges amid town square transformation

Could a pedestrian mall be constructed in one of the region’s thriving coastal More

Parking changes divide residents in market area

A community group is calling for a broader rethink of traffic and parking More

Business

Bagel shop draws strong early demand

A father who swapped the construction industry for a specialist food business has More

Small business ‘brews’ regional expansion

A finalist in the 2026 Sunshine Coast Business Awards (SCBA) has expanded its More

Award-winning business prepares for next chapter

A hospitality business which has spent 25 years putting down strong community roots More

Learning

Work starts on $78m training centre

Work is underway on a new facility that will provide training for apprentices More

Multimillion-dollar performing arts centre unveiled

A $37.5 million facility featuring purpose-built music, drama and performance spaces has opened More

UniSC study finds tactic that could slow bushfires

A University of the Sunshine Coast study has identified a potential way to More

Community

Appeal for information after urn with ashes washes ashore

Authorities are looking for the owner of an urn that was found on More

Legally blind photographer challenges assumptions

A Sunshine Coast photographer with two per cent vision is pursuing his passion More

‘Enough is enough’: call for action over hooning concerns

Residents and business owners are urging authorities to clamp down on “anti-social driving More

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