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Serious crash involving bike and e-bike

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision involving a cyclist and More

Developer seeks more time for resort project

The developer behind a major resort and tourist attraction is asking the local More

Report reveals options for future of bustling precinct

A report has provided insight into potential options on striking a balance between More

Weather-worn bridges to get long-awaited revamp

Two ageing wooden bridges to the north of the Sunshine Coast are set More

Going strong: popular parkrun notches milestone

Runners residing in one of the Coast’s newest residential estates have hit a More

Jane Stephens: surprises in store for second-class shoppers

“The customer comes first” is a business philosophy that puts clientele at the More



New bin tax dumped on local councils

The state government has hit local councils with a bin tax, meaning ratepayers will have to pay for the waste they send to landfill. Sunshine Coast and Noosa councils are among 19 Queensland councils that will be forced to pay the state waste levy. From July 1, the affected councils in More


Member spotlight: legal know-how and community connection

In partnership with the Maroochydore Chamber of Commerce, Sunshine Coast News is featuring More

Bumper payday: woman stunned by $1m win

A Sunshine Coast woman's regular morning commute took an unexpected turn when she More

Tribunal delays retirement village closure for review

The closure of a retirement village has been put on hold following concerns More

Huge new ‘gompa’ proposed for hinterland retreat

One of Australia’s most prominent Buddhist centres has lodged plans for a new More

‘Risky’ parking spaces prompts call for accessibility audit

Residents are backing a call for a review of accessible parking options, claiming More

Ashley Robinson: level of pain on another plane

I have a couple of allergies. I am dead-set allergic to pain, which More

‘Tough spot’: why cup of coffee could soar to $10

A blend of cost-of-living pressures and an increase in demand for one of More

High-tech trolleys to be rolled out at major supermarket

Shoppers at a major supermarket will have a “revolutionary” way to purchase groceries, More

Locals fume as van dwellers overrun town’s beach car parks

Illegal camping is testing the patience of a beachside town’s residents, who claim More

Popular pub gets top regional dining gong

A hinterland pub has received the top regional dining gong at the prestigious More

Safe passage: new pedestrian bridge opens

A much-anticipated pedestrian bridge has opened, allowing residents to safely traverse a narrow More

Public urged to help in race to save endangered species

The Sunshine Coast’s marine environment could provide valuable clues to help save a More

Life-saving machine to be welcomed to region

A Sunshine Coast woman who suffered a bleed on the brain five years More

Council pushes ahead with bypass despite review calls

Plans to begin work on unlocking a major traffic chokepoint are forging ahead, More

Your say: illegal camping crackdown prompts debate

The Sunshine Coast News inbox has been flooded with letters about Noosa Council's More

Every project: what your area gets from council budget

Sunshine Coast Council has handed down its budget for 2025-26, with mayor Rosanna More

Property boom continues but affordability slows growth

Sunshine Coast real estate prices are continuing to climb, placing more pressure on More

Airport powers ahead with solar scheme

A key regional aviation hub has unveiled its first large-scale solar project, with More


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Sunshine Coast Forecast

B2B: Why trust minutes are so important for good governance

Preparing trust minutes is a critical part of good governance and compliance for More

Tough calls and tighter belts in council budget shake-up

Sunshine Coast Council has launched a major financial overhaul in its annual budget, More

Pub out, wellness in: revised plan up for feedback

Residents are being invited to have their say on proposed changes to a More

Builder proposes 24 terraces for growth suburb

A new residential development with 24 community-titled dwellings across three separate blocks has More

Application lodged to open Saturdays at vacant childcare site

A childcare group has applied to open six days per week at the More

Coast taps into better water security with $8m upgrade

Seqwater has poured $8 million into a plant upgrade to provide Sunshine Coast More

B2B: The lawyer, the iPhone and $13m

For a will to be validly executed, it must meet certain requirements. For More

Priceless glimpse at Clive Palmer’s finest rare cars

Australian billionaire businessman and politician Clive Palmer is set to exhibit six of More

Low-cost supermarket to relocate to renowned site

A charity that provides low-cost food and vital community support is set to More


Crime scene declared after two men found dead

Police are appealing for information as they investigate the circumstances around two men More

Your say: illegal camping, sewage outfall and more

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

Plans lodged for 12-storey development on main street

A proposal for a three-tower, 12-level mixed-use development on the main street of More

Millions spent on harbour entrance amid lack of options

More than $5 million has been spent on dredging the Sunshine Coast’s main More

Surf club elects its first female president

A Coast surf lifesaving club has made history by electing its first female More

Key change: music venue plans to add brewery

A live music venue that began as a custom guitar workshop is seeking More

Busy transport hub gears up for new bus depot

A tourist hotspot is gearing up for a new bus depot, which would More

Sami Muirhead: a bellyful of Bali love

Ashes in cocktails, island romances and strained stomach muscles from surfing after a More

Billions locked in for Games as Coast venues move ahead

A deal locking in billions for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games has More


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B2B: First-home buyer support continues in Queensland

From July 1, first-home buyers in Queensland can still access valuable support to More

‘On notice’: crackdown on illegal camping resumes

Dozens of fines have been issued in a weekend blitz on illegal camping, More

‘Dangerous and inadequate’: main road rattles locals

A Sunshine Coast road originally built from logs a century ago is not More

Council

Riders ‘pumped’ as new track opens

A new pump track, designed with community input, is now open for families More

‘Missing link’ complete as $14m motorway overpass opens

A “missing link” that connects two suburbs over one of the region’s busiest More

Eight new affordable homes open for key workers

Eligible employees in industries such as health, aged care, social assistance, retail and More

Business

Long-running beachside retailer listed for sale

A well-known beachside homewares and fashion store has been listed for sale after More

No thyme to waste: herb giant expands with eco upgrade

A leading herbs and spices company has opened a high-tech waste treatment system More

New restaurant to open at long-running garden estate

A bold farm-to-plate restaurant is set to open at an estate on the More

Learning

School grounded in history to celebrate milestone

A Sunshine Coast school that was established to serve the families of the More

New school to rise in region’s fastest-growing area

A new state primary school will be built in a rapidly expanding community More

Top of the grass: school wins design award

A Sunshine Coast school has been recognised on the national stage, winning a More

Community

Forever Harry’s: lane named after young boy

The private road to a new water reservoir has been named after a More

Gym among businesses on long road to recovery after flood

The owners of a gym devastated by flooding more than three months ago More

Wildlife advocate receives top community award

A conservationist who has rescued countless native animals and raised vital funds for More

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