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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
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Another business owner speaks out on seawall works

Another business owner at a Sunshine Coast beach says ongoing seawall restoration works More
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Tragic car park incident claims woman’s life

Police will prepare a report for the Coroner after an elderly woman was More
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Authorities investigate after kangaroo shot with arrow

Officials are investigating after a kangaroo was shot with an arrow in an More
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Supermarket steps in to ensure town’s postal services continue

A grocery store will take on postal services in a Sunshine Coast town, More
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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
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Coast hospitals brace for surge in emergency visits

Sunshine Coast Health doctors and nurses are bracing for a busy time in More
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Beach flags, warnings confuse international visitors

Australia's beaches continue to pose fatal risks to overseas-born people, with a study More
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England cricket boss to investigate team’s Noosa break

An emotional Ben Stokes has defended the England team after a social media More
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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
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Woman charged after alleged knife threat in rideshare

A Sunshine Coast woman has been charged after an alleged deprivation of liberty More
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Milestone for congestion-busting plan

The design contract for a major interchange upgrade has been awarded as the More
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Rangers frustrated by vandalism in national park

Rangers are urging visitors to a national park to respect the rules after More
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Hope rises again for vomiting frog

Hope persists that one of Australia's most bizarre frogs, which gave birth by More
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Mixed weather forecast for Christmas Day on Sunshine Coast

Christmas festivities on the Sunshine Coast could be interrupted by some unsettled weather. The More
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Man airlifted to hospital after truck and utility collide

A man has been airlifted to hospital in a potentially life-threatening condition after More
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Man charged over alleged antisemitic graffiti

Police have charged a man after investigations into a large number of alleged More
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Tribunal upholds decision against tiny home grant

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

‘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
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Shark-spotting drones introduced at two busy beaches

SmartShark drones have been introduced at two prominent Sunshine Coast beaches amid a More
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Graduates lauded for efforts after ATAR results released

Queensland students, including from the Sunshine Coast, have been congratulated for "incredible" ATAR More
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Aussies’ latest car choices are driving down pollution

The growing popularity of hybrid and electric cars is helping to reduce Australia's More
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New trattoria launches at renovated resort

A famous Sydney hospitality family has opened an Italian trattoria at a newly More
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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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How SCN’s new puzzles can help sharpen your brain

Readers looking for a simple way to sharpen their minds now have a More
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Surf club rebuild plans detailed

A $35 million rebuild of a major Sunshine Coast surf club is expected More
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Height increase sought for approved unit complex

A proposal for an over-height block of five whole-floor apartments has been submitted More
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Fleeing feline flies nearly 2000km to get home

A Sunshine Coast family has experienced a Christmas miracle, reunited with a beloved More
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Boutique patisserie expands to second location

A French patisserie that has established a loyal following in the hinterland has More
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Mosquito season ramps up after heavy rains

Recent rainfall has sparked a surge in mosquito activity across the Sunshine Coast, More
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Regional bank defends new tech alliance amid job cuts

A bank board has faced shareholder questions about its decision to bring in More
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Sami Muirhead: Let’s reverse the road rage trend

’Tis the season for road rage!  I was in my car at the More
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Early works start on 1800 homes and athletes’ village

Site works have started on enabling infrastructure to unlock more than 1800 new More
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Strawberry farmer ordered to pay $1.1m by court

The operator of a Sunshine Coast strawberry farming business that went into liquidation More
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Renowned chef takes on ownership at new Asian eatery

A former executive chef of one of the region’s most acclaimed restaurants has More
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Major clean-up launched to protect creek ecosystem

A large-scale environmental clean-up is underway in the Burgess Creek catchment, with almost More
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Local scientists confirm rare minke whale presence

Acoustic data captured by local scientists has confirmed the presence of an elusive More
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Man in serious e-scooter crash

A man has been rushed to hospital after a serious e-scooter crash in More
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Online retail giant blocks rodent poison sale to save birds

A form of rodent poison that inadvertently kills possums, eagles and owls has More
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Ashley Robinson: Good memories help goodbyes

December is a significant month when you have a birthday and Christmas all More
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Long-awaited 85m pedestrian bridge opens

A new pedestrian and cycle bridge has opened as part of a developer’s More
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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
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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
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Mobile ‘sleeper’ extends its service reach

A mobile homeless shelter will extend its services next year, offering rough sleepers More
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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
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‘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
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Key council building for lease, residential use ruled out

A prominent Sunshine Coast commercial building is being made available for lease, offering More
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New family-run ‘pantry’ to open on beachfront

A lifelong local husband-and-wife duo is preparing to open a specialty food store More
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Coast pickleball brand recognised for global impact

A Sunshine Coast-based company specialising in pickleball equipment has won a major national More
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Coast caravan builder with 250 staff in administration

A Sunshine Coast-based caravan manufacturer with about 250 employees has entered administration. Restructuring advisory More
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College opens state-of-the-art facility

Caloundra Christian College has opened a major new facility designed to give students More
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‘Unwavering dedication’: Coast educators earn national acclaim

Two Sunshine Coast teachers have been recognised as being among the country’s most More
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Climate extremes ‘normal’ for oceans by 2040: UniSC expert

New research conducted by the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) has found More
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Coast CEO to lead international aid organisation

Sunshine Coast local Paul Mergard has been named the new chief executive officer More
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‘So loved’: tributes for much-respected festival founder

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