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Medical hub proposed for new business precinct

A health hub, early learning centre and green space could form the “village More

Retirement village expansion ramps up

A retirement complex is progressing its expansion with the release of a new More

Bridge rebuild project shortlisted for award

A significant bridge project that restored a key transport link is in the More

Fans’ chants show faith restored in bulked-up Hipwood

Long a target of the "armchair warriors", Chris Fagan labelled it a sign More

Sami Muirhead: the woes of a third-born child

Who hasn’t forgotten to pick up their child? Well, I did just that More

Traffic almost doubles as road duplication advances

A 3.5km road duplication through one of the region’s fastest-growing communities is pushing More


Lakefront-living opportunity fast evaporating

Only a handful of water-facing homesites remain in a Sunshine Coast master-planned community, which offers near city living close to iconic beaches. Sunshine Cove's Lancelin Precinct has just six south-east facing waterfront blocks left for sale as the last of the dry homesites have now sold out. Sunshine Cove Realty’s Penny More


Prime site where distinctive pink home stood up for auction

A prominent site where a conspicuous pink house stood is set to go More

Funding for housing facility for young people in need

A planned housing complex for young people facing homelessness is moving closer to More

New Sunday market brings life to waterfront

A new market is set to bring handmade goods, live music and family More

Summer swimming returns after pool upgrade

A major upgrade has brought swimmers back to a popular 50m pool, with More

‘More than a place to buy plants’: garden centre to close

A garden centre that has sold plants and supplies for years while supporting More

Ashley Robinson: make moments to remember

I have never been much of a fan of Father’s Day, Mother’s Day More

Dairy farm strikes new deal after setback

A family-owned dairy farm has secured a new market for its milk after More

Caravan maker enters administration after 26 years

A Sunshine Coast manufacturer of off-road campers and caravans has entered administration after More

Site earmarked for water park, wave pool and resort sold

A large Sunshine Coast site with plans for a major tourism project has More

Speed reduction, crossings on way to town centre

A speed limit change, raised crossing and other street safety upgrades are about More

Prominent farming family lists rare waterfront property

A rare waterfront block of three units is up for sale on the More

Families left in limbo as au pair visas stall

Three Sunshine Coast mothers are facing disruptions to their childcare, businesses and household More

Lifeguard funding push gathers pace

Noosa Council is calling on the Queensland Government to help fund its lifeguard More

Teen takes women’s health app to national cyber stage

A 15-year-old Sunshine Coast student has taken an idea born from her own More

Illegal e-bikes, e-scooters seized and crushed

Hundreds of illegal e-mobility devices have been seized around Queensland since new laws More

Mum turns tragedy into hope for others

Three days before her 25-year-old son Jack Delamotte died by suicide, Linda Delamotte More

Tourist park proposal clears planning hurdle

A proposal for a tourist park has taken an important step through the More

Mine operator’s 10-bedroom retreat hits market

A sprawling estate with a homestead and five cottages is set to go More


Photo of the day

Photographer Maureen Brook said: “I was lucky to capture this photo of a darter flying across the lake at B by Halcyon at Buderim”. 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

‘Flames, fire and smoke’: new bar opens behind vault door

A speakeasy promising theatrical cocktails and Japanese-inspired touches has opened on the Sunshine More

New food relief facility opens to support families

A new multimillion-dollar centre has opened, bringing several services under one roof for More

Council outlines new approach for flood-resilient homes

Sunshine Coast Council officers are recommending a new strategy for how homes are More

Kiwis conquer endurance race with 2000 taking part

New Zealand triathletes Hannah Berry and Trent Thorpe have claimed victory at Ironman More

Volunteers confront relentless rubbish problem

Volunteers have hauled more than half a tonne of illegally dumped rubbish from More

Scores stuck in hospitals awaiting aged care

Almost 100 older Sunshine Coast residents who are ready to leave hospital are More

Surf Farm plans put to the test in strategic partnership

A planned Sunshine Coast wave park is drawing on the experience of established More

Council officers push for continued checks on regulated dogs

Sunshine Coast Council is expected to continue its annual compliance checks on regulated More

Quick air links open up island getaways

Families can now fly return direct to a holiday island approximately 50-70km offshore More


Uni retains top student experience ranking

Students have again rated the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) among the More

Motorway reopens after multi-vehicle crash

The Sunshine Motorway was closed for a number of hours in both directions More

Resort expansion ramps up ahead of summer

Work is progressing on a holiday park expansion, with new accommodation and facilities More

Octogenarian takes on Ironman 70.3

A retired neurosurgeon will mark his 80th birthday by tackling Ironman 70.3 Sunshine More

Council orders deflation of circus clown promotions

Noosa residents have taken to social media to comment on the sudden disappearance More

Your say: paid parking, illegal dumping and more

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

Man charged over alleged armed supermarket robbery

A man has been charged after an alleged armed robbery at a supermarket. Police More

Buyers snap up lots in masterplanned community

The first land released at a 450-home Sunshine Coast development has been snapped More

Event shifted amid threats to ignore road closures

A major sports event has been relocated from a Sunshine Coast town amid More


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Pair charged after caravan allegedly stolen from park

A man and woman have been charged over the alleged theft of a More

Teenagers charged over athletics club fire

Five teenagers have been charged following investigations into a fire that significantly damaged More

Future of ‘well-loved’ attraction on the line

The long-term future of one of Queensland’s best-known heritage tourist attractions remains uncertain More

Council

First section of Mooloolaba’s new seawall opens

A significant section of Mooloolaba’s new terraced seawall has opened to the public, More

High-rise proposal wins majority support

Public consultation has now closed on a controversial proposed 18-storey development, with around More

Council site in path of transport project

Part of a Sunshine Coast waste and recycling centre could be displaced by More

Business

Shoppers flock to new retail hub

Hundreds of excited shoppers have inundated a new $80 million retail centre in More

‘Sweet as’: new store to open at tourist hotspot

A popular Sunshine Coast ‘born’ chocolatier is set to open a new store More

Maleny Dairies responds to questions over interstate milk

Questions over the source of Maleny Dairies milk have prompted the company to More

Learning

Apprentice recognised among Queensland’s best

A young Sunshine Coast apprentice has been honoured with a significant regional award. Aircraft More

Hidden signal in videos could help solve crimes

Technology being refined on the Sunshine Coast could help solve some of the More

School library used as classroom amid enrolment growth

Members of a school community have backed a call for more space after More

Community

Police warning over youth beach gatherings

Sunshine Coast police have warned parents and teenagers that antisocial behaviour at large More

Childhood rescue sparks LifeFlight doctor’s career

A childhood encounter with an aeromedical helicopter set Dr Neeban Balayasoderan on the More

Surfers among bravery award recipients

Three Sunshine Coast surfers who rescued a man in a rip current and More

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