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New clubhouse on course for mid-2026 completion

A club that has operated out of two shipping containers for more than More

Family entertainment centre up for sale

The Sunshine Coast’s largest indoor family entertainment and adventure centre is up for More

Holiday rentals shift back to long-term market in tourist town

Almost 200 short-stay properties in a renowned tourist area have been shifted into More

Palmer’s $200m splurge: top political spenders revealed

Hundreds of millions of dollars were poured into Australia's 2025 federal poll, with More

‘Infectious smile’: community pays tribute to ski tragedy victim

Brooke Day is being remembered for her 'infectious smile and zest for life' More

Dual 55m towers proposed next to major shopping hub

Plans for a twin-tower development with 258 units next to the Sunshine Coast’s More



Noosa to Nambour: every suburb’s median house value revealed

House prices in almost every Sunshine Coast town and suburb have soared above $1 million, according to fresh real estate data. The median house cost in 90 of 95 locations has now breached the once infamous mark, as stated by property experts Cotality. Less than 20 suburbs surpassed that figure More


B2B: Healthy cashflow should be priority

As small businesses launch into the new year, maintaining healthy cashflow will be More

Man injured after car crashes into house

A man has been taken to hospital after the SUV he was driving More

Nurse loses court challenge to vaccine suspension

A nurse has failed in a Supreme Court bid to overturn her suspension More

New officers to bolster frontline policing

New police have officers have been deployed to stations around Queensland, including the More

‘Dreaming of this moment’: Ironwoman savours series win

A Sunshine Coast surf life saver is celebrating a dream come true after More

B2B: The lawyer, the iPhone and $13m – the sequel

You might recall my article in June 2025 about whether a digital note More

Coast snowboarder dies in Japan ski lift accident

A Sunshine Coast woman has died after a ski lift accident in a More

Surfer dies after being pulled from water

A man has died in the surf at Alexandra Headland. Surf Life Saving Queensland More

Man seriously injured in pedestrian incident

A man has suffered potentially life-threatening injuries in a vehicle and pedestrian incident last More

Experienced climbers winched down from mountain

Two rock climbers were rescued from Mount Beerwah after becoming stranded on a More

Telco appeals council rejection of proposed phone tower

A court appeal has been launched against Sunshine Coast Council’s refusal of a More

Viral cookies turn mum’s market stall into three-store success

A Sunshine Coast family business that began as a humble market stall has More

Land beside highway sells for $318 million

A 181-hectare development site just south of the Sunshine Coast has changed hands More

Hospice suspends patient admissions amid financial strain

A not-for-profit hospice has made the "difficult decision" to suspend patient admissions due to More

Mayor urges federal govt to get behind key projects

The Sunshine Coast mayor has called on the federal government to back a More

Two people rescued in Glass House Mountains

Two people were safely brought down from the Mountain View Lookout Track in More

Desperate race to resurrect ‘zombie’ tree in hinterland town

A newly identified Queensland tree species, dubbed the “zombie tree”, is at risk More

Fire engulfs two-storey unit

A two-storey unit was left heavily damaged after a fire broke out at More


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Sunshine Coast Forecast

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Long-time chairman steps down from Falcons board

Sunshine Coast Falcons chairman Ashley Robinson is stepping down from the rugby league More

Images released to assist investigations into alleged assault

Police have released images of three people they believe can assist with investigations More

Climbers winched to safety from side of mountain

Two rock climbers have been rescued from the edge of a mountain on More

New 40-unit affordable complex planned near rail corridor

A new affordable housing proposal with 40 units – half of them designed More

Renowned structure at main beach set for overhaul

A prominent facility at one of the Sunshine Coast’s busiest beaches is set More

Markets pump $54m into Coast economy each year

The Eumundi Markets have been confirmed as a tourism powerhouse for the Sunshine More

Crushed turtles prompt warning to stay off dunes

Drivers are being asked to show care on beaches after turtle hatchlings were More

Coast to host trans-Tasman Test on Anzac Day

The Sunshine Coast is set to host a historic Test match featuring the More


Jane Stephens: feeding our pet peeves

There are countless seemingly harmless things others do that can trigger strong reactions More.

Prominent lawyer hits career milestone ‘for six’

After 25 years of dedicated service to the Sunshine Coast community, respected local More

Drivers charged after late-night RBT blitz

Fifteen people have been charged after Sunshine Coast police officers conducted more than More

Dozens of flying foxes killed in golf club netting

Dozens of flying foxes have died after becoming entangled in netting at a More

Junction revamp escalates with land clearing and road closures

A major intersection upgrade is ramping up, with aerial imagery showing extensive land More

Couple scores ‘unbelievable’ Keno win on weekend trip

A Sunshine Coast couple say they're "stunned" after winning Keno during a long More

Couple brings taste of Okinawa to Coast

A husband and wife have opened a new Japanese restaurant where guests can More

Migrant workers among 14 affected in strawberry farm pay dispute

A Queensland-based labour hire provider and its manager are facing court after the More

More crossing supervisors for select schools

Additional crossing supervisors are helping students get to school safely on the Sunshine More


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Ashley Robinson: ‘I’ve been frozen out at home’

I had another lesson the other day – well, a bit of a More

Man charged over alleged assault

A Sunshine Coast man has been charged following police investigations into an alleged More

More than 100 lots planned under subdivision proposal

A residential subdivision with more than 100 lots has been proposed for a More

Council

Parking changes proposed for headland street after complaints

Concerns about antisocial behaviour have prompted Sunshine Coast Council to propose new parking More

Mobile ‘sleeper’ extends its service reach

A mobile homeless shelter will extend its services next year, offering rough sleepers More

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

Business

Coast to lose bank branch amid widespread closures

The Sunshine Coast branch of a bank with more than 700,000 members is More

Popular Thai eatery expands with second venue

A Thai restaurant that launched five years ago has expanded its footprint, opening More

Builder celebrates 40 years and nearly 2000 homes

An award-winning residential builder has marked 40 years in business on the Sunshine More

Learning

Coast-led study sheds new light on exercise and ageing

New research led by University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) academics is examining More

Local scientists confirm rare minke whale presence

Acoustic data captured by local scientists has confirmed the presence of an elusive More

College opens state-of-the-art facility

Caloundra Christian College has opened a major new facility designed to give students More

Community

New community garden sprouts on Coast

The Sunshine Coast has a new community garden, providing residents of Meridan Plains More

Flood-affected groups bolstered by grants

A selection of not-for-profit groups impacted by wild weather on the greater Sunshine More

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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