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Council defends tree removal amid seawall construction

The first stage of a seawall reconstruction project is on track for completion More

Caravan company sheds 240 staff amid $40m debt

About 240 employees of a Sunshine Coast-based caravan manufacturer have been made redundant More

Townhouse complex planned for base of mountain

A new townhouse complex featuring private plunge pools is being proposed for a More

Coast surfer trades Schoolies for national glory

Skipping Schoolies has paid off for Sunshine Coast surfer Stella Green, 17, who More

Crackdown looms on e-devices after latest deaths

As sales surge before Christmas, states are debating how to regulate the sale More

Hotelier unveils next stage of $5m venue renovation

The beer garden at an historic hinterland hotel has doubled in size while More



Bring joy this Christmas with ‘Adopt a Family’ campaign

The community is being called on to help bring joy to struggling families this Christmas, as Sunshine Coast Publishing Company relaunches its annual Adopt a Family campaign. In partnership with Sunshine Toyota, the campaign is as simple as choosing a family from the list of one (or more) of our More


Ashley Robinson: remembering Christmas past

About this time every year, I start thinking about when I was a More

‘He was the party’: Coast mourns surf coach taken too soon

Tributes are flowing after the sudden death of beloved Sunshine Coast surfing coach More

Coast investment pipeline set to surge beyond $3.5b a year

The Sunshine Coast’s investment pipeline is projected to rise to $3.53 billion annually More

New bulk-billing urgent care clinic opens on Coast

A new seven-day bulk-billing urgent care clinic has opened on the Sunshine Coast, More

Refreshed mural set to emerge from scaffolding

A revitalised mural on a highly visible Unitywater asset is almost ready to be More

Green light for $150m hotel on iconic street

A new hotel with 180 guest rooms could be operating by 2028 after More

CBD site with development approval sells for $17m

A site with existing development approval on a Coast town’s main street has More

Woman dies after e-scooter crash as police issue warning

A Sunshine Coast woman has died after an e-scooter crash on Sunday, prompting More

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

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

Coast man on holiday shares $914k lotto win

A Sunshine Coast man’s trip to visit a friend in Melbourne has delivered More

New weekend bus loop to improve transport links

Getting around Maroochydore and Alexandra Headland on weekends is set to become more More

Plea to save volunteer hub amid town square plans

More than 150 businesses are backing a petition calling on the local council More

Proposal for 29m phone tower recommended for refusal

Plans to build a 29.2m telecommunications tower in Buderim have been recommended for More

Traffic changes introduced for peak holiday crowds

Noosa Council will reintroduce temporary traffic measures around Hastings Street this Christmas and More

Coast pickleball brand recognised for global impact

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

Woman suffers serious injuries in e-scooter crash

Police are investigating a serious single e-scooter traffic crash on the Sunshine Coast. Initial More

Next breakthrough closed, second dredge arrives

A second high-powered dredge has arrived as emergency works to stabilise Bribie Island More

Your say: bridge plans, festival site and more

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


Photo of the day

Helen Browne took this photo at dawn at Mooloolaba Beach capturing rich hues in the reflection in the sand. 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

Dog plan revision could save beach access

Sunshine Coast councillors are set to decide on a controversial plan for the More

Deliberate tree poisoning devastates beach ecosystem

A disturbing and calculated act of environmental vandalism has severely impacted a section More

Witnesses sought as burglars go on Coast crime spree

Police are appealing for witnesses following a series of home burglaries across the More

Original 1895 hinterland homestead listed for sale

A heritage-listed hinterland property that was one of the area’s original homesteads has More

Hot dog eatery opens amid plans for expansion

The owners of a new hot dog store in the heart of the More

Sami Muirhead: ‘I bags carrying any delicious pie’

Well, my friend Kellie is the apple of my pie. Kel has made More

Limited beachside residential stock sparks buyer demand

The final multi-storey residential development to ever be delivered in an in-demand beachside More

B2B: Choose value for the long term over any flashy offers

Choosing the right home loan can feel overwhelming — and that’s exactly why More

Work starts on rebuild of ageing lifesaving tower

Preliminary works have begun on the replacement of a deteriorating surf lifesaving facility More


Job done: 300-home over-50s village completed

Work on an over-50s community with 464 residents and 300 homes has been More

Hilltop hinterland home crowned Australia’s best

A Sunshine Coast builder has received the Australian residential building industry’s highest accolade More

Three Coast men fined $5000 over illegal campfire

A Sunshine Coast trio has been fined more than $5000 after an illegal More

Ashley Robinson: ‘I forecast storms brewing’

A requirement of the job is that you don’t have to be right More

B2B: Providing equipment to work from home

Many businesses continue to offer flexible work-from-home arrangements. To assist, employees are often provided More

‘Left us with nothing’: Coast builder collapses owing $4m

A family-owned Sunshine Coast builder has gone into liquidation, reportedly owing more than More

Backpacker hostel seeks to reinstate cafe after lapse

Public notification is now underway for a backpacker hostel’s plan to reintroduce a More

Renowned chef offers sneak peek at eatery for charity

A local hospitality identity is teaming up with a renowned chef to deliver More

Developer unveils $13m dual sports hubs

Two new sporting facilities worth a combined $13 million have opened in a More


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New uni trial targets eye damage from diabetes

The University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) has begun a new clinical trial More

B2B: Why burial space may be hard to find

Queenslanders are living longer, our communities are growing and families are becoming more More

Safety review launched for increasingly busy road

Sunshine Coast Council is undertaking a safety review of a key road through More

Council

‘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

‘We listened’: midnight fireworks returning after hiatus

Midnight fireworks are returning to the Sunshine Coast on New Year’s Eve, alongside More

Business

Coast caravan builder with 250 staff in administration

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

Chicken chain fires up new waterside eatery

A well-known chicken shop is about to open in the Sunshine Coast’s largest More

Investment firm backs Coast tech company’s expansion

A Sunshine Coast-based tech company will expand to include almost 150 staff after 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

Music to return to popular venue as construction works begin

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

Beloved event returns as church rebuild begins after fire

Almost three years after being devastated by a fire, Lifepointe Baptist Church is More

Decision made on Men’s Shed in key transport corridor

Members of a community group will be able to utilise their current headquarters More

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