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Main roads to close for ‘iconic’ event

A long stretch of motorway and several major roads will be closed for More

Wellness hub proposed for former supermarket site

A vacant supermarket tenancy could soon have a new lease on life. The former More

Strong support for local visitor economy

Sunshine Coast tourism businesses are being urged to participate in Queensland Tourism Week, More

UniSC study dives into sea cucumber mating

Sea cucumbers’ unusual sex lives are being closely studied by University of the More

Ashley Robinson: I have an idea for a reality TV series

There is some crap on television. No, I may not be talking about More

Precinct moves forward as new stage reaches council

Detailed plans lodged with Sunshine Coast Council reveal how a major new urban More


Resort tree clearing begins amid criticism

Tree clearing at a popular resort has sparked community concern, with a resident describing the removal of vegetation as a “massacre”. The works at RACV Noosa Resort are part of an approved 15-villa development and environmental rejuvenation project at 94 and 142 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads. RACV Noosa Resort manager Darren More


AI revolution hinges on data centre ‘social licence’

A data centre heavyweight has conceded the industry must work harder to assuage More

‘Respected and beloved’: basketball legend remembered

Tributes have flowed for a respected teacher and basketball identity who made history More

Dedicated officers for illegal dumping

Local councils are receiving funding for specialist officers to bolster efforts against illegal More

Surgeon performs region’s first thumb transfer

A Sunshine Coast plastic surgeon has rebuilt a woman’s missing thumb using her More

Couple’s legacy shines through $450,000 in grants

The legacy of a late Sunshine Coast couple is being felt through grants More

Picnic to celebrate cultures, connection, community

A multicultural event will give Coast residents an opportunity to share food, stories, More

Students make their mark on latest ‘living seawall’

High school students have helped create a marine habitat, designing ceramic tiles for More

Palmer claims ‘politics’ led to $12m ASIC case

Clive Palmer has claimed that his political power led to criminal charges as More

No plans for larger vessel infrastructure despite push

There are no plans to expand the infrastructure needed to accommodate bigger vessels More

Hotel defends new cabins after ‘eyesore’ criticism

A Sunshine Coast hotel has defended a row of new accommodation cabins after More

Rare riverfront property heads to auction

A distinctive waterfront property combining commercial suites and two luxury penthouses is set More

Aircraft poised as Queensland heat intensifies

A firefighting helicopter is on standby in a hinterland town with two more More

Indie-pop duo among acts set for event at iconic pub

Four of "Australia's biggest party starters" will perform at a special event at More

School entrance revamp targets pedestrian safety

Work has started on a $1.5 million upgrade to a school entrance, with More

Driver fined twice for speeding within 10 minutes

A man has been fined after being detected speeding twice by Bruce Highway More

Paid parking required in planning for major precinct

Parking meters are set to form part of a major new urban centre, More

Dog owners push for change amid fine concerns

Dog owners are calling for changes to off-leash rules at a Sunshine Coast More

Council responds over new beach shelter

A new shelter has been delivered at a popular beach access point. The shelter More


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Photographer Barbara Edmiston took this evocative photo from the vantage point of her elevated unit on Maroochy riverfront overlooking Goat Island. 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.

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Wheelchair user stranded after taxi no-show

A wheelchair user missed his grandson’s baptism after a pre-booked taxi failed to More

New retail site helps fund vital services

A not-for-profit organisation, which supports individuals and families affected by cancer, has opened More

Man charged over string of break-ins

A man has been charged with 28 offences after investigations into multiple break-ins More

Free fair celebrates disability inclusion, community

A country fair celebrating connection and inclusion is set to return the hinterland More

Late-night drowning leaves man fighting for life

A man in his 20s has been assessed in a life-threatening condition following More

From surf club fare to toasties: new venture opens

A new toasted sandwich outlet has opened on the Sunshine Coast, continuing the More

Motorcyclist in life-threatening condition after crash

A man in his 30s has been taken to hospital in a potentially More

Discount retailer to shut doors despite growing trade

A discount retailer is preparing to close one of its two Sunshine Coast More

Farewell to ‘Golly’, a cop’s cop and comfort in crisis

Seven months after illness forced him to surrender the job he loved, former More


‘Gone too early’: warrior Steve Irwin’s enduring legacy

Twenty years after Steve Irwin's sudden death, a man who wrestled crocodiles with More

Your say: new seawall, shipping channel and more

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

Popular trail closed as landowners, council clash

A popular hinterland trail has been closed indefinitely amid a dispute between property More

Eight-level development proposed for former medical site

A former medical site in a key CDB location could be redeveloped under More

Aussie wildcard into US Open’s last 32

Diminutive Dane Sweeny has won a real-life David-versus-Goliath battle to rock the US More

New CEO named for fast-growing airport

A new chief executive officer has been announced for Sunshine Coast Airport, bringing More

Private land part of proposed pest surveillance program

Noosa Council officers want to inspect selected private properties for invasive species over More

Entrepreneur turns allergy idea into winning venture

An allergy-management app designed to help people navigate everyday situations has taken top More

Sami Muirhead: smile and say ‘cheesecake’

Do you have a dish that is your absolute favourite thing in the More


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B2B: as if!

Sometimes two little words can make a very big difference. In a recent More

Council gives green light for Buddhist centre

A major Buddhist centre has won approval for a significant expansion on the More

Offshore site ruled out for dredged sediment disposal

An area off the Sunshine Coast is no longer being considered as a More

Council

Revamped stretch of path, new viewing platform opened

A large section of walkway has been renewed and opened to the public More

Holiday park changes spark petition

A holiday park shake-up has sparked a petition, with long-time visitors concerned about More

Council planners back taller hotel plan

Sunshine Coast Council have approved the proposed changes at Thursday's ordinary meeting. Earlier: Council More

Business

New wine bar puts a Spanish spin on coastal dining

The team behind three popular Sunshine Coast venues has opened a new wine More

New shopping precinct attracts national brands

A new $80m retail precinct on the Sunshine Coast is set to open More

Shopping centre and hotel form partnership

The Sunshine Coast's largest retail complex and a nearby hotel have formed a More

Learning

School library used as classroom amid enrolment growth

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

School expansion worth $47m unveiled

A major project has delivered new learning areas, specialist facilities and room for More

Dolphins filmed using shells to hunt fish

Sunshine Coast researchers have captured footage of dolphins using seashells to catch fish More

Community

Childhood rescue sparks LifeFlight doctor’s career

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

Coast loses one of its most generous couples, eight days apart

Roy and Nola Thompson spent 69 years side by side, building a family, More

New coffee venture brews support for families

A new not-for-profit coffee initiative aimed at helping families access vital health services More

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