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Authorities respond to park concerns

Police and government representatives have highlighted the steps they’re taking to improve confidence More

New tanker access proposed for suburban street

A suburban street could become a dedicated entry route for fuel tankers under More

Falcons star’s injury comeback gets a boost

After a frustrating season on the sidelines, Sunshine Coast Falcons winger Nat McGavin More

Census to reveal extent of Coast housing crisis

New figures are expected to show the impact of the region’s housing crisis, More

Hidden architectural gems welcome visitors

A 10-day festival is set to celebrate a decade of architecture, design and More

Developer’s earthworks plan hits council hurdle

Sunshine Coast Council has objected to key approval changes linked to major highway More


Two-bedroom unit achieves record result

A two-bedroom apartment in a Sunshine Coast beachfront enclave has set a new sales record for its category. Apartment 17 at Fairshore Noosa Resort on Hastings Street has sold for $7.425 million after four months on the market. “It’s a record for two-bedders on the Coast,” Richardson & Wrench Noosa agent More


B2B: with new financial year, review any waste in expenses

Waste can account for up to 30 per cent of the operating costs More

Swimmer out of leadership group after drinking

Australian swimmer Isaac Cooper has stepped down from the Dolphins' leadership group after More

Petition calls for permanent one-way traffic change

A petition calling for one-way traffic flow along a section of Golden Beach More

Police patrol iconic viewpoint after trespass concerns

Police have increased patrols at a once popular Maleny photography location after ongoing More

Council and university join forces for region’s progress

Sunshine Coast Council and UniSC have signed a partnership agreement worth up to More

Coast dietician backs half-time orange comeback

A Sunshine Coast dietician is supporting a nationwide push to revive the half-time More

B2B: retirement is more than just finances

When people think about retirement, they often focus on the numbers. How much super More

Coast aviation company confirms fatal Greece crash

A Sunshine Coast-based aviation company has confirmed two of its firefighting helicopters were More

Unit block proposal for historic beach shack site

A multimillion-dollar beachside property could be transformed into a six-storey apartment development under More

New public housing plans open for feedback

Consultation has opened on a proposal to build a public housing development on More

Petition raises concerns over crab pots and sharks

A petition calling for more dredging and restrictions on baited crab pots over More

Young chef wins state title to earn place in national final

A 22-year-old Sunshine Coast chef has claimed the Queensland crown in a prestigious More

Researchers hunt causes behind younger cancer surge

A first-of-its-kind human tissue biobank will be established on the Sunshine Coast to More

Women’s race record falls as runners flock to festival

The women's marathon race record was broken amid the biggest turnout in Sunshine More

Deep-tech summit to put Coast in innovation spotlight

The Sunshine Coast will host a new event showcasing emerging technologies such as More

Road re-opens after log truck rolls over

Queensland Police have advised the road is now open. Earlier: A section of Eumundi-Kenilworth More

Why Aussies keep heading to the Coast

The Sunshine Coast has retained its position as the nation’s top regional migration More

Long-term lease puts motorsport club on track for expansion

A Sunshine Coast motorsport club is preparing to expand its racing facilities after More


Photo of the day

Photographer Dick Midgley said: “For once a platypus was happy to pose in Obi Obi Creek on the northern side of Bunya Street opposite Woolworths at Maleny”. 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

‘Moved heaven and earth’ to get medals to mass event

Organisers of the Sunshine Coast Marathon have expressed "huge relief" that a shipment More

Your say: hospital parking, water security and more

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

Property acquisition claims disputed

A Sunshine Coast MP has accused a law firm of “fear-mongering” after residents More

Record field set for marathon festival on closed roads

More than 16,000 participants are set to take part in the Sunshine Coast More

Building with popular eatery hits market

A two-level building that hosts one of the region's best-known eateries has been More

Study highlights spare rooms amid housing crisis

New research suggests matching older homeowners with spare rooms to younger renters could More

Marine incidents report prompts boating safety warning

New figures have revealed most Queensland recreational boating incidents occur in favourable conditions, More

Jane Stephens: making sense of the Census

The Census might have an image problem. For many Australians, it is something More

Families may wait longer for triple murder crash trial

Families of three people killed in a triple-fatal highway crash might have to More


Risky driving detected at popular beach

A man has been fined after police caught him driving above the speed More

Property acquisitions scaled back for transport project

The owners of dozens of properties that were earmarked for acquisition have been More

Access to popular beach flagged for review

The road, parking and pedestrian arrangements at a well-used coastal recreation area will More

Popular venue’s replacement decided

The future of one of the Sunshine Coast’s best-known waterfront venues has been More

Residents seek safer speeds near busy sporting precinct

A petition calling for a 40km/h speed limit on a busy road near More

Woman ‘exterminated’ after theft allegations, jury hears

A woman was "exterminated" by her housemates and her body dumped in bushland More

New centre opens for tinnitus sufferers

A dedicated tinnitus healthcare centre is set to open on the Sunshine Coast, More

Ashley Robinson: service is more than a smile

To borrow a line from a popular radio personality-turned-corporate leader: “Is it just More

Revamp of favourite coastal path delayed

The $4.2 million renewal of a heavily-used pathway has been pushed back by More


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Search starts for new SEQ dam site

The state’s water supplier has been tasked with identifying a new South-East Queensland More

‘No warning’: business fears impact of amenities build

A riverside business owner has raised concerns about the impact of a $1 More

Police appeal for information after alleged assault

Police are appealing for public assistance following an alleged late-night assault on the More

Council

Major transport link proposed for town centre

A new bridge designed to improve connections and support future growth has been More

Ocean pool gets smooth new look

A picturesque coastal pool has been revitalised, to the delight of locals and More

Heart of beach town refreshed

A popular community space in the centre of a beach town has been More

Business

Franchise to take over iconic site

A national cafe franchise is making its Sunshine Coast debut after securing a More

TAB responds as Coast hotels drop services

A long-running TAB service at a Sunshine Coast hotel is set to disappear More

Finance specialist engaged to help local traders

A business resilience-building event is set to put residents in direct contact with More

Learning

Multimillion-dollar shark study to guide beach safety

A $2.4 million research project will investigate Queensland’s shark population and behaviour in More

Students build full-scale flying taxi prototype

A group of Sunshine Coast high school and university students will showcase a More

Growing community welcomes new early learning centre

An independent Queensland childcare provider has opened its first Sunshine Coast centre in More

Community

‘Amazed we survived’: organisation finds new home

A Sunshine Coast charity and social enterprise has made a vital move after More

Future-proofing: essential wastewater assets renewed

Major renewal works undertaken by a local utility are expected to help secure More

Bill relief flows through water pricing changes

Water bills are set to be less of a ‘drain’ on household budgets More

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