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Caravan park on market for the first time in 40 years

A caravan park that has been owned by the same family for the More

Group to plan future of botanic gardens

Work has begun on a new masterplan for a botanical garden that opened More

Officer ‘humbled’ to receive top police award

More than 155 police officers from around the region have been recognised for More

MP slams rival’s ‘nonsense’ hospital petition

A local state MP has slammed a rival political candidate over claims that More

Jane Stephens: we need to enforce e-scooter laws

Hoosh. She flew past me from behind as if on a hovercraft, skimming my More

Heartfelt ‘au revoir’ as patisserie welcomes new owners

A much-loved cafe often described as bringing a slice of the French Quarter More

Renowned gardening experts locked in for expanded expo

More than 40,000 gardening enthusiasts are set to converge on an expanded milestone edition of the Queensland Garden Expo. The event will be held over four days, instead of the usual three, in its 40th year, at the Nambour Showgrounds from July 4-7. A seven-hectare immersive gardening experience, the expo will More

Community notes: business help for migrants

A program that supports migrants help and establish their small businesses is open More

‘Proud’ 97yo keeping the ANZAC spirit alive

Phillip Wilkins is a spritely character who, at 97 years young, embodies the More

Cliff fall victim thanks family for rescue after ‘stupid’ mistake

A man who fell from a cliff has hailed a family who rescued More

Pause to remember: full list of Coast’s ANZAC Day services

If you have photos from any of the local ANZAC Day services you’d More

Mayor backs Olympic venue after clubs voice concerns

New Sunshine Coast mayor Rosanna Natoli says she supports an Olympic venue that More

Ex-Army captain reflects on time in Afghanistan

A Sunshine Coast veteran has reflected on his deployment to Afghanistan as he More

Two hospitalised after fumes reported in plane cockpit

Two men have been transported to hospital from Sunshine Coast Airport after fumes More

Surf lifesaving icons get behind sport’s Olympic push

A host of surf lifesaving legends have joined a concerted move for the More

How you can nominate a local hero for community awards

The Sunshine Coast is home to individuals, organisations and businesses that are the More

Renovation plans for iconic hotel revealed

Final design plans for the refurbishment of a 113-year-old hotel have been unveiled. Comiskey More

Coast house prices jump almost 70 per cent in four years

Sunshine Coast property prices have reached record levels again, with a dramatic rise More

‘I thought he was pranking me’: woman’s Keno bonanza

A suspected prank turned into a great surprise for a Sunshine Coast woman More

Suburb prepares for its first ANZAC Day procession

A growing Sunshine Coast suburb is set to host its first ANZAC Day More

IN PHOTOS: Wildest moments at The Aussies

Mother Nature served up some tricky conditions for athletes at the Australian Surf More

UniSC expansion continues with $100m project at Petrie

The University of the Sunshine Coast continues to grow, with the opening of More

Patient turns performer at rescue service’s gala ball

An aerial silks performer who broke her neck after falling six metres during More

Huge beachfront parcel hits market after legal stoush

A “once-in-a-generation” Sunshine Coast property with 450m of absolute beachfront has come onto More

Work about to start on new hospital

Construction of a new day hospital on the Sunshine Coast is set to More

Photo of the day

A flock heads off to its next destination. This picture was taken by John Luff (JL Images). 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

‘Deeply saddening’: local MP slams end of youth crime committee

A parliamentary committee tasked with tackling Queensland's youth crime problem and led by More

Champions crowned on wild weekend at The Aussies

The Australian Surf Life Saving Championships came to a thrilling conclusion at Maroochydore More

Foodie festival line-up promises to tantalise tastebuds

The program for the Sunshine Coast’s premier food and drink festival has been More

Sami Muirhead: fond memories of the 1990s

Natalie Imbruglia and I go way back. Many of us loved her when she More

‘Huge mess’: jewellery store targeted by ram raid

A century-old Coast jewellers has praised the community for its support after the More

Your say: highway upgrade, bank relocation and more

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

Plans to add 40 apartments above retail complex revealed

A proposal to build 40 luxury apartments over a waterside retail and commercial More

New bus fleet boss to drive transformation in transport

The appointment of a new manager of a Sunshine Coast bus fleet has More

Tens of thousands of native animals saved by fox control

More than 45,000 native animals are likely to have been saved by a More

Jane Stephens: absurd process for job applications

Once upon a time, individuals applied for a job in person, presenting their More

Fishing report: locals get their spots back and splash out

We've enjoyed another week of great conditions, which made for a pleasant ending More

‘Rarity’: prestigious waterfront property on the market

A waterfront home in one of the Sunshine Coast’s most exclusive enclaves has More

‘Crown jewel of the region’: 160-room hotel to be built

A multi-storey, 160-room hotel is set to be built in the heart of More

Three people charged after alleged stabbing in park

Detectives have charged three people with multiple offences following an incident at a More

Coast man charged over alleged wounding

Detectives have charged a 23-year-old Marcoola man following an alleged wounding incident at More

Businesses to collaborate and celebrate at events

Sunshine Coast business community members are set to share their stories and recognise More

Child bitten by collared dingo on K’gari

Rangers on K’gari are attempting to identify a collared dingo that bit a More

Plans and details revealed for rail line to coast

The state government has announced its next steps and provided further details for More

Fares from $49: sale entices southern getaways

Sunshine Coast Airport and Visit Sunshine Coast have joined forces with Jetstar in More

Teams to tackle testing terrain for local youth programs

More than 1000 people are set to take on "Australia's toughest team endurance More

New wheels for animal shelter after fundraising campaign

A local animal shelter will now have a more convenient way to transport More

Council

Music festival ‘put on hold’ as costs rise

A local music festival that provides an estimated annual economic benefit to the More

New deputy mayor appointed as Natoli makes first address

The new Sunshine Coast Council has held its post-election meeting, with Councillor Maria More

New pool opens as centre upgrade continues

A new purpose-built indoor heated pool has opened at one of the region's More

Business

Waterfront restaurant’s new owners make impact

A prominent waterfront restaurant, bar and function venue has new owners, who have More

Water sports store to close after 15 years

A long-standing local water sports equipment business at a high-profile location has announced More

Development groups merge and welcome new board

Development groups from the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay have merged and formed More

Learning

How budding entrepreneurs can turn ideas into a business

An innovative challenge that supports young entrepreneurs and aims to tackle unemployment is More

Triplets make history as first enrol at new school

A set of triplets have become the first students to enrol at the More

UniSC researchers share tips for a grounded childhood

Two University of the Sunshine Coast education experts have urged parents not to More

Community

Million-dollar view: new lookout to offer sweeping vistas

A new $1 million lookout is set to provide travellers with the perfect More

‘Positive’ little boy prepares for latest cancer battle

A four-year-old Sunshine Coast boy is preparing to head into the fight of More

Inspirational amputee prepares to launch debut book

An inspirational Sunshine Coast figure known for her resilience and business success following More

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