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Advocates blast ‘cruel’ shutdown of free homeless camp

Kieron Tydd was doing well before the accident. "I'm a hard-working man, highly motivated," More
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Essential workers priced out of rentals

Essential workers are increasingly being priced out of the Sunshine Coast rental market, More
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Push to expand cash payment rights

A Sunshine Coast federal MP says Australians should have greater rights to use More
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Graffiti fix changes beachfront rock wall

A beachfront rock wall has been painted over after being targeted by graffiti, More
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Modular home builder set for expansion

A modular home builder that has outgrown two Sunshine Coast premises is set More
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New facilities back women in sport

Women and girls using a Sunshine Coast sports precinct have gained new purpose-built More
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Aerodrome declared priority area for $78m expansion

A Sunshine Coast aerodrome has been declared a Priority Development Area, paving the way for a $78 million expansion of a local aerospace company and future industry growth. The state government has announced the Caloundra Aerodrome as a PDA, to strengthen Queensland’s defence and aerospace capability. The declaration will unlock the More
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Popular Thai eatery opens new home

A long-running Sunshine Coast restaurant has started again in a new community after More
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Lifestyle

Netflix alien film comes to beachside town

Nostalgia is a hell of a drug, and it's one the new Netflix More
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Letters

Your say: e-bike compliance, rates challenge and more

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Australian businesses count cost of Microsoft wipe out

A Microsoft outage is being described as a disaster for the Australian business More
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Community

Uncertainty surrounds key city centre proposals

The Sunshine Coast’s new CBD continues to expand at a relatively rapid rate More
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Community

Hundreds have say on troublesome road

More than 350 people have provided feedback on a distinctive road, with safety More
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Council

Future fireworks commitment divides councillors

The future of the Sunshine Coast’s main New Year’s Eve celebration has sparked More
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Property

Residential designer claims state honour

A Sunshine Coast building designer has taken out one of Queensland’s main residential More
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Fishing projects could hook key backing

Fishing groups and community organisations could receive state government support for local projects. Initiatives More
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Opinion

Sami Muirhead: love comes knocking

Do you ever wonder if the universe is watching? A twist of fate delivered More
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Man charged following Argos investigation

A man has been charged with child sex offences following investigations by specialist More
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Man taken into custody after residents evacuated

A man in his 50s has been taken into custody without incident following More
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Council

Airport plan enters consultation phase

Public feedback is open on a plan to transform almost 34ha of former More
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Business

Visitors question fee to climb icon

A fee to climb inside one of the Sunshine Coast’s best-known landmarks has More
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Council

Two NYE fireworks shows set to continue

The Sunshine Coast’s main New Year’s Eve celebration could settle into a more More
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Community

Surf club named Australia’s best

A Sunshine Coast surf lifesaving club has capped a standout season with national More
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Council

Two historic cemeteries soon to reach capacity

A council is limiting reservations for new burial sites at two hinterland cemeteries More
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Opinion

Ashley Robinson: blame it on the weather

Nice work by the weather forecasters once again, where they have predicted the More
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Photographer Lesley Evans beautifully framed this egret, capturing its watery reflection at Happy Valley. 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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David Jones confirmed to close at plaza

Mass store closures at embattled retail chain David Jones, including at Sunshine Plaza More
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Revised rail plans released after public feedback

Refined plans for a multibillion-dollar rail project have been revealed after years of More
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Tributes flow for pharmacist after diving tragedy

A Sunshine Coast business owner and mother who died following a diving incident More
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Pensioners challenge village rate increases

Hundreds of retirement village residents are pushing for council to reconsider rate increases More
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Beachside restaurant transformation underway

A two-level dining and bar venue is taking shape in a beachside community, More
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Club expansion plan approved by council

A piece of public sporting land is set to be sold to help More
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Court deal changes brewery opening hours

A Sunshine Coast brewery can open earlier on weekdays after reaching an agreement More
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Auctioneer makes history at state awards

A Sunshine Coast auctioneer has claimed a landmark state title, while several other More
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Drive to turn old sheets, towels into resources

Coast households can give unwanted linen a second life at a textile recycling More
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Prominent, popular pub listed for sale

One of the Sunshine Coast’s most renowned pubs has been listed for sale. The More
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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
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New church proposed for industrial site

A vacant warehouse could be transformed into a dedicated church facility under new More
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Coast to pause for Remembrance Day

Sunshine Coast residents will gather at services across the region on November 11 More
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Tourism success sends winners to nationals

The Sunshine Coast has collected 10 honours at Queensland’s premier tourism awards, including More
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TV makeover targets charity accommodation

A television renovation team has taken on its biggest challenge yet, transforming an More
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Hundreds charged in high-harm operation

A police crackdown on robbery, break-ins and stolen vehicles has resulted in 405 More
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Diver dies, police test missing equipment

Update: Equipment has been handed in to Water Police and a spokesperson said More
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E-bike battery sparks unit fire

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

Riverfront development scaled back

A prominent riverfront development is set for a significant redesign after servicing and More
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Owners seek court ruling on short-stay rights

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

New lights open greens after dark

A long-standing bowls club can extend play into the evening after switching on More
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Iconic Norfolk pines targeted in poisoning

Sunshine Coast Council is working to find those responsible for one of the More
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New dog park proposed

A new dog exercise area could be added to a popular Coast park, More
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Tourist park application hits hurdle

Plans for a 254-site tourist park have hit a significant assessment hurdle, with More
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‘Grateful’: meat shop to close retail doors

A long-running butcher shop is preparing to close after its owners struggled to More
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Bank customers face service changes

An elderly Sunshine Coast resident has spoken out against changes to local banking More
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‘Shoes optional’ cafe brings riverside experience

A new cafe has opened at a familiar riverside site, with its signature More
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Scholarship targets top school-leavers

High-achieving Queensland school-leavers are being offered a $5,000 scholarship under a new university More
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Work starts on $78m training centre

Work is underway on a new facility that will provide training for apprentices More
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Multimillion-dollar performing arts centre unveiled

A $37.5 million facility featuring purpose-built music, drama and performance spaces has opened More
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Inclusive sports event eyes wider reach

A new inclusive sports event launched on the Sunshine Coast is set to More
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Irwin, Morcombes among state award nominees

High-profile wildlife advocate Robert Irwin and long-time child safety campaigners Bruce and Denise More
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Car donation to help family rebuild

A mother and her children who have escaped domestic violence have received a More
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