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Caravan park expansion plans open for public feedback

Plans to expand and transform a long-standing Sunshine Coast caravan site have reached More

Mum leads petition to open school grounds after hours

A Sunshine Coast mother is behind a push for Queensland state school grounds More

Town centre site pitched for development

A prominent town centre site has attracted interest from developers and investors, with More

Apprentice wins heavy vehicle skills title

A diesel mechanic apprentice has proved his ability across a series of challenging More

Emotional ties shape recreational spending habits

A venue’s sense of belonging could be just as important as the event More

Man dies after early-morning crash

A man has died and another has been injured after a single-vehicle crash More


Decades-old home with one owner nets hefty sum

A rustic old house on the riverfront has fetched a premium price at auction. No. 19 Harbour Parade at Buddina, which has had one owner for more than 40 years, was sold for $3.025m. Ray White agent Adam Budd said it attracted plenty of attention due to its location. “There was overwhelming More


Property blitz: region set for biggest auction day ever

More than 100 properties are set to go under the hammer at the More

Your say: circus promotion, road closures and more

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

Holiday blitz begins amid alleged 151km/h intercept

Queensland police are stepping up enforcement across the state as families take to More

Shark attack plans ‘adequate’ despite teen girl’s death

A volunteer lifeguard's shark-attack death will not face an inquest after a coroner More

‘Massive logistical exercise’: works progress on CBD street

A key phase of a $28m project is underway along one of the More

Medical hub proposed for new business precinct

A health hub, early learning centre and green space could form the “village More

Retirement village expansion ramps up

A retirement complex is progressing its expansion with the release of a new More

Bridge rebuild project shortlisted for award

A significant bridge project that restored a key transport link is in the More

Fans’ chants show faith restored in bulked-up Hipwood

Long a target of the "armchair warriors", Chris Fagan labelled it a sign More

Sami Muirhead: the woes of a third-born child

Who hasn’t forgotten to pick up their child? Well, I did just that More

Lakefront-living opportunity fast evaporating

Only a handful of water-facing homesites remain in a Sunshine Coast master-planned community, More

Traffic almost doubles as road duplication advances

A 3.5km road duplication through one of the region’s fastest-growing communities is pushing More

Prime site where distinctive pink home stood up for auction

A prominent site where a conspicuous pink house stood is set to go More

Funding for housing facility for young people in need

A planned housing complex for young people facing homelessness is moving closer to More

New Sunday market brings life to waterfront

A new market is set to bring handmade goods, live music and family More

Summer swimming returns after pool upgrade

A major upgrade has brought swimmers back to a popular 50m pool, with More

‘More than a place to buy plants’: garden centre to close

A garden centre that has sold plants and supplies for years while supporting More

Ashley Robinson: make moments to remember

I have never been much of a fan of Father’s Day, Mother’s Day More


Photo of the day

Photographer Paul Street captured the sun peeking from behind a cloud at sunrise.  The photo was taken from The Landmark at Mooloolaba. 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

Dairy farm strikes new deal after setback

A family-owned dairy farm has secured a new market for its milk after More

Caravan maker enters administration after 26 years

A Sunshine Coast manufacturer of off-road campers and caravans has entered administration after More

Site earmarked for water park, wave pool and resort sold

A large Sunshine Coast site with plans for a major tourism project has More

Speed reduction, crossings on way to town centre

A speed limit change, raised crossing and other street safety upgrades are about More

Prominent farming family lists rare waterfront property

A rare waterfront block of three units is up for sale on the More

Families left in limbo as au pair visas stall

Three Sunshine Coast mothers are facing disruptions to their childcare, businesses and household More

Lifeguard funding push gathers pace

Noosa Council is calling on the Queensland Government to help fund its lifeguard More

Teen takes women’s health app to national cyber stage

A 15-year-old Sunshine Coast student has taken an idea born from her own More

Illegal e-bikes, e-scooters seized and crushed

Hundreds of illegal e-mobility devices have been seized around Queensland since new laws More


Mum turns tragedy into hope for others

Three days before her 25-year-old son Jack Delamotte died by suicide, Linda Delamotte More

Tourist park proposal clears planning hurdle

A proposal for a tourist park has taken an important step through the More

Mine operator’s 10-bedroom retreat hits market

A sprawling estate with a homestead and five cottages is set to go More

‘Flames, fire and smoke’: new bar opens behind vault door

A speakeasy promising theatrical cocktails and Japanese-inspired touches has opened on the Sunshine More

New food relief facility opens to support families

A new multimillion-dollar centre has opened, bringing several services under one roof for More

Council outlines new approach for flood-resilient homes

Sunshine Coast Council officers are recommending a new strategy for how homes are More

Kiwis conquer endurance race with 2000 taking part

New Zealand triathletes Hannah Berry and Trent Thorpe have claimed victory at Ironman More

Volunteers confront relentless rubbish problem

Volunteers have hauled more than half a tonne of illegally dumped rubbish from More

Scores stuck in hospitals awaiting aged care

Almost 100 older Sunshine Coast residents who are ready to leave hospital are More


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Surf Farm plans put to the test in strategic partnership

A planned Sunshine Coast wave park is drawing on the experience of established More

Council officers push for continued checks on regulated dogs

Sunshine Coast Council is expected to continue its annual compliance checks on regulated More

Quick air links open up island getaways

Families can now fly return direct to a holiday island approximately 50-70km offshore More

Council

Paid parking required in planning for major precinct

Parking meters are set to form part of a major new urban centre, More

Council responds over new beach shelter

A new shelter has been delivered at a popular beach access point. The shelter More

First section of Mooloolaba’s new seawall opens

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

Business

Auto retail giant opens first new-format store

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

Indian eatery with a difference earns rave reviews

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

Family business nets national supermarket deal

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

Learning

Apprentice recognised among Queensland’s best

A young Sunshine Coast apprentice has been honoured with a significant regional award. Aircraft More

Hidden signal in videos could help solve crimes

Technology being refined on the Sunshine Coast could help solve some of the More

School library used as classroom amid enrolment growth

Members of a school community have backed a call for more space after More

Community

Wheelchair user stranded after taxi no-show

A wheelchair user missed his grandson’s baptism after a pre-booked taxi failed to More

New retail site helps fund vital services

A not-for-profit organisation, which supports individuals and families affected by cancer, has opened More

New truck strengthens local storm response

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

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