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Police investigate fatal traffic crash, appeal for help

A 46-year-old man has died following a serious traffic crash in Mooloolah Valley. Emergency More

Quiet achievers honoured in Australia Day community awards

The Sunshine Coast’s quiet achievers have taken centre stage at the 2026 Australia More

Surfer’s e-foil ride halted by snake on popular beach

A stunned surfer’s e-foil ride was interrupted by an unexpected snake on a More

Your say: holiday park bookings, bank closure and more

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Draft report on plan for 12,000 homes goes public

A developer’s plan to deliver up to 12,000 dwellings as part of a More

Popular headland path about to be revamped

One of the Sunshine Coast’s most well-known stretches of walkway is about to More



Coast club earns top gongs at national awards

A popular Coast club is celebrating a standout achievement on the national stage after claiming two major titles at the Australian Wedding Industry Awards, held in Sydney this month. Caloundra Power Boat Club was awarded First Place – Wedding Venue (Licensed Club), placing it among the best wedding venues in More


Police appeal for help to find man missing for two weeks

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man last seen almost More

New community garden sprouts on Coast

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

Family mourning beloved cat after backyard dog attack

A Sunshine Coast family is mourning the loss of their beloved cat after More

Push for trial replacing shark nets at main beach

A local council will ask the state government to conduct a trial replacing More

Sami Muirhead: I’m bolting from Year of the Horse

Hold on because it is the Year of the Horse! I embrace the Chinese More

Man’s body found at popular beach

Police are investigating the sudden death of a man at a popular Sunshine More

Police investigate house fire in beachside town

A crime scene has been established after a house fire in a beachside More

‘Devastated’: family rallies around alleged assault victim

A 21-year-old man remains in intensive care after an alleged assault outside a More

Record-setting mansion owners plan further extensions

The owners of one of the Coast’s most lavish properties are preparing to More

Former Domino’s CEO ‘highly motivated’ to sell luxury compound

A 105-acre hinterland sanctuary belonging to the former CEO of a multinational company More

‘Interim works’ to help traffic flow ahead of key road upgrade

Short-term relief is on the way for commuters on a busy Sunshine Coast More

Man arrested after police find crashed and abandoned car 

A man has been charged with multiple offences, including stealing and fraud, after More

Police Beat officially opens to ‘restore safety’ in town

A $1.1 million Police Beat has officially opened in the CBD of a More

Coast rescue missions continue to rise

LifeFlight Sunshine Coast crews completed more missions in 2025, continuing a year-on-year increase More

Ashley Robinson: danger lies ahead

It appears that in 2026, I am very dangerous. Last weekend, I was More

Camping affected as dingo attack fears grow after teenager’s death

Rangers warned of aggressive dingo behaviour before a woman's body was found at More

New plans for 234-unit Nicklin Way retirement village lodged

Revised plans for the largest vacant block along one of the Coast’s busiest More

Parking changes proposed for headland street after complaints

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


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Indian restaurant fills void in town

An Indian restaurant has expanded to a town that has not had one More

Coast talent shines on national stage after career setback

Months after questioning his tennis future, Dane Sweeny has achieved a childhood dream More

Forgotten lotto ticket turns into $740K win

A Sunshine Coast man is planning to pay off his mortgage after pocketing More

Pets on flights trial to be extended

An airline’s trial allowing pets on flights, including on a Sunshine Coast route, More

Man charged after luxury vessel found 275km away

Two vessels that were allegedly stolen from Mooloolaba earlier this month have been More

All smiles: dentist claims top national implant award

A dentist who offers his services on the Sunshine Coast has earned national More

Coast to lose bank branch amid widespread closures

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

Popular family camping destination changes hands

A favourite campground has entered a new era after it was acquired by More

Near-$30m sale underscores demand for beachfront homes

An opulent mansion that changed hands for almost $30 million has highlighted the More


Thousands scanned since Jack’s Law made permanent

Police have scanned more than 3200 people on the Sunshine Coast, and more More

Unitywater replaces 1700 meters in rapid rollout

Hundreds of water meters have been replaced on the Sunshine Coast during the More

‘Disappointed’: MP confirms TAFE site plans shelved

Plans to reinvigorate the former Tewantin TAFE site have been shelved, with the More

‘Horrific’: pack of dingoes found near woman’s body

A woman's body has been discovered near a pack of dingoes in a More

Work to start on upgrade of major road

Construction is about to begin on a multimillion-dollar project along one of the More

Multi-generation farm battles proposed rezoning

A multi-generation farming family says a sharp increase in land tax and a More

Sunshine Coast remains top regional destination for movers

New statistics show the Sunshine Coast continues to be the top regional destination More

Coast medico departs maternity ward for new path

After delivering nearly 9000 babies on the Sunshine Coast and surrounding areas, a More

RBA official’s advice to borrowers over inflation data

The Reserve Bank's deputy governor has brushed off a surprisingly soft inflation print, More


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Police appeal after serious assault leaves man in intensive care

A man remains in intensive care after an alleged assault on Ocean Street, More

Top Sunshine Coast restaurants earn Chef Hats

Almost 20 Sunshine Coast restaurants have been commended for their outstanding food, including More

Arrest and charges laid following report of shots fired

A man was taken into custody and charged with two drug offences following More

Council

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

‘Quickly changing’: a look to the future in 2050 time capsule

What will life on the Sunshine Coast look like in 2050? Will social More

Business

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

New family-run ‘pantry’ to open on beachfront

A lifelong local husband-and-wife duo is preparing to open a specialty food store More

Learning

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

‘Unwavering dedication’: Coast educators earn national acclaim

Two Sunshine Coast teachers have been recognised as being among the country’s most More

Community

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

‘So loved’: tributes for much-respected festival founder

Tributes are flowing for Bill Hauritz, the visionary founder of the Woodford Folk More

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