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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 months. The Alexandra Headland Coastal Path Upgrade was set to be completed by July but is now expected to be completed in September. The project, which started in February, is intended to improve accessibility, safety and amenity along More


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

‘On holidays’: flatmate’s claim after mum went missing

The daughter of a missing woman discovered her mother's valuables had been taken More

‘Very bad look’: defender given three-game ban

Brisbane Lions defender Ty Gallop has been suspended for three games for a More

Net-zero energy neighbourhood planned

All homes in a new residential development will feature solar and battery systems More

Dozens of weapons seized in region under Jack’s Law

Police have seized multiple weapons after scanning thousands of people on the Sunshine More

Green light for 90-bed backpacker hostel

A backpacker hostel has been approved for the heart of Maroochydore. Sunshine Coast Council More

New beach bar brings Mediterranean flavours

A new Mediterranean-inspired beach bar has opened on the Sunshine Coast, with a More

Neighbours join forces for unique waterfront sale

A rare opportunity to buy two adjoining waterfront properties as one has come More

Food rescue hub opens to meet rising demand

A new food distribution hub is set to increase support for people in More

Linking uni’s big ideas with business

The architect behind some of the Coast's most transformative economic development projects has More

Why modern facelifts are more natural-looking

Women seeking facial cosmetic surgery are increasingly looking for subtle, natural-looking results rather More

Police investigate serious highway crash

Police are investigating a serious crash involving three Sunshine Coast men on the More

New deadline bid for long-running development

An eight-storey mixed-use development approved for a high-profile coastal site is the subject More

Police appeal for help to locate girl

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a 14-year-old girl, missing from More

Contract awarded for harbour entrance improvements

A contract has been awarded to progress long-term safety and accessibility at a More

Trail steeped in history undergoes key works

A popular Sunshine Coast heritage trail has been improved so people can enjoy More


Photo of the day

“I took this photo on a cold winter morning looking north from Caloundra headland, past Moffatt headland to Point Cartwright headland,” said photographer Greg Layton. 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

Food service lifeline reopens

Those in need are being reminded that help is still available across the More

New Police Beat’s early results revealed

A town centre Police Beat has marked six months of operation, with authorities More

TV stalwart takes centre stage

One of Australia’s most beloved icons will tell a powerful story of life, More

Pedestrian and motorcyclist killed in overnight crash

A woman and a motorbike rider have died following a crash at Warana More

Legacy plan maps out Games benefits for region

A new action plan has outlined how the Sunshine Coast hopes to turn More

Your say: AI centre, axed flights and more

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

Major investment lays groundwork for thousands of homes

Significant funding has been announced for road and stormwater infrastructure expected to support More

Demolition clears way for beachside tower

Demolition at a prominent beachside site has cleared the way for an 11-storey More

Pedestrian and cycle bridge officially opens

A $27 million bridge across a lake has officially opened and is expected More


‘They saved my life’: 1.30am call delivers organ gift

A Sunshine Coast man who waited almost five years for a kidney transplant More

Plans lodged for affordable housing project

A development application for an accommodation complex aimed at providing more affordable housing More

Police investigate crash involving pedestrian

Police are investigating a serious crash on a major road that left a More

Supermarket bakery takes the cake at national awards

A Sunshine Coast grocery store's bakery department has claimed a top honour at More

Sami Muirhead: sticking to the simple pleasures

Looking for the key to a happy life? According to my 11-year-old, it’s More

Architectural gems’ remarkable modern transformation

A prized luxury hinterland home has hit the market following a multi-million-dollar renovation More

Police investigate serious crash

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating after a serious traffic crash left a More

Hospital parking spillover sparks council review

Parking overflow from a major Sunshine Coast hospital is being reviewed, with council More

Bumper sale highlights appeal of landmark towers

The multimillion-dollar sale of a penthouse has reinforced the lure of a prominent More


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Eighties-inspired venue opens on beach strip

A new cafe has opened on the Coast, bringing a retro-inspired menu and More

Global company opens solar and battery experience hub

An international solar company has opened an interactive centre that will give Sunshine More

Coast contingent set for Commonwealth Games

Several athletes with links to the Sunshine Coast are poised to compete at More

Council

Heart of beach town refreshed

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

Cash boost available to eco-minded rural landholders

Rural landholders across the Sunshine Coast can now apply for a new round More

Concerns over proposed disaster recovery funding

The mayor of the Sunshine Coast says proposed changes to national disaster recovery More

Business

Finance specialist engaged to help local traders

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

New $24m highway service centre officially opens

A new service hub has officially opened beside the Bruce Highway between Brisbane More

Pizza operator serves up expansion

An independently owned Queensland pizza business has opened its first Sunshine Coast store, More

Learning

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

UniSC ranks first nationally to tackle hunger

A Sunshine Coast university has been named Australia's best for efforts to reduce More

Community

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

Pedestrian safety project takes a step forward

Remedial works to make the streets of a hinterland town centre safer and More

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