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Controversial ‘eyesore’ set to be demolished

A former bowls club that has become a point of contention among the More

Population boom could trigger boundary changes

Rapid growth is expected to prompt substantial boundary changes to at least one More

Year-long program to monitor 135 dangerous dogs

Sunshine Coast Council has approved a year-long inspection program targeting the region’s regulated More

Airline prepares to welcome pets on Coast flights

A major airline is set to allow small pets in its cabins on More

Sami Muirhead: Finding love is no pie in the sky

Paris truly is the ‘City of Love’. I just came home after a More

Council moves to rein in hooning on busy estate road

Sunshine Coast Council is investigating ways to tackle "hooning, noise and speeding" along More



‘Breathtaking views’: sub-penthouse offers rare beachfront perch

A renovated beachfront sub-penthouse with “outstanding” views has hit the market. Located on Mooloolaba’s sought-after Parkyn Parade, the property makes the most of its elevated location with a light-filled layout and private balcony designed for relaxed coastal living. Positioned on the north-east corner of the building known as 84 The Spit, More


Marina backs upgraded paid parking move

A new paid parking system has come under scrutiny, with the operators of More

‘Heartbreaking’ footage of whales wrapped in shark net

A drone operator has filmed a "tragedy in real time" off the Queensland More

Retrospective approval sought for depot beside motorway

An application to convert a rural block into a transport depot is now More

Industrial site sells for $3.4m in off-market deal

A freestanding industrial facility has fetched $3.4 million in an off-market transaction, highlighting More

$250k makeover for supported living home

Five housemates have moved back into their supported independent living house after a More

Ashley Robinson: Big losses to our community

I probably didn’t realise how the new-age digital world would impact simple but More

Deadly snake found far from home sparks investigation

A highly venomous snake has been found far from its usual range, sparking More

Long-term holiday park tenants could be phased out

Sunshine Coast Council may gradually phase out long-term residents at a local holiday More

Duo charged over alleged armed carjacking

Two people have been charged after investigations into an alleged armed robbery and More

Residents push for electorate boundaries shift

Residents within multiple towns are pushing for some state electorate boundaries to be More

New Monopoly edition showcases Sunshine Coast icons

Sunshine Coast residents can now 'buy, trade and sell' their favourite local landmarks More

‘Grey spots’ spark call for phone network upgrades

A leading economic development group is urging Sunshine Coast Council to fast-track mobile More

Plea for positivity as beach car park removal nears

A business group that initially opposed a proposal to overhaul a foreshore and More

High-profile site with development approval for sale

A large site with development approval near the heart of the Sunshine Coast More

Survey seeks a name for new city centre suburb

Residents of a booming estate are being asked to come up with a More

Bargain shop name to vanish as part of national rebrand

A discount store chain with multiple locations on the Sunshine Coast is set More

‘Slower pace’: plans lodged for rural tourism cabins

An application has been lodged to build cabins as part of a nature-based More

‘Suicide Hill’: safety probe launched at junction

Sunshine Coast Council is investigating further safety fixes at a notorious intersection that More


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Sunshine Coast Forecast

MP urged to reject tourist park after agency response

A state planning agency has raised significant concerns about a proposed tourist park More

‘Landmark’ property commanding $515,981 in rent hits market

A commercial property within a busy precinct has hit the market, offering what More

‘Really special’: Aussie pair triumphs in Coast ironman

Queensland’s Ellie Salthouse and Tasmania’s Jake Birtwhistle have impressed on their way to More

More details revealed as police hunt duo after alleged car theft

New information has been released by police about two persons of interest as More

Firearm and car seized as emergency declaration revoked

Police have revoked an earlier emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act More

Surf club rises from the ashes to reach milestone

A club that almost collapsed after its clubhouse was destroyed by fire is More

Your say: units proposal, caravan parking and more

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

Dolphins ‘interested’ in linking with Falcons

Dolphins CEO Terry Reader has confirmed the NRL club is in talks with More

‘Always under persecution’: Palmer claims court win

Clive Palmer says he is "always under persecution" after a magistrate ruled the More


Couple parts with home of 53 years for road upgrade

A husband and wife who owned their home in Maroochydore for 53 years More

Plans lodged to re-establish servo near national park

A new service station has been proposed for a main street at the More

‘Risk minimised’: retirement facility approved on appeal

A retirement facility within a masterplanned community has been given the green light More

Key roads to close for wide-ranging sports event

Major roads on the Sunshine Coast, including sections of motorway, will be closed More

Sami Muirhead: Spring fields of broken dreams

I love this time of year. As I was sitting around the firepit More

Coast’s first tilt-panel duplex sets new luxury standard

A “first of its kind” duplex built using a concrete tilt panel process More

Coast’s first full-service hotel in 30 years tops out

A new 12-storey hotel in the heart of the Sunshine Coast has officially More

Plot twist: fighting snakes fall off library roof

A dramatic new chapter has unfolded at a Sunshine Coast library, where two More

Development with 152 units proposed for CBD

A five-storey development with 152 one-bedroom ‘rooming’ units has been proposed for the More


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Couple appeals refusal of beachfront rebuild plans

An appeal has been launched in the Planning and Environment Court after a More

WATCH: Arrest made after spikes used on alleged stolen truck

A man has been arrested after an alleged stolen truck was tracked more More

Sunshine Coast back on top for regional migration

The Sunshine Coast has reclaimed its position as Australia’s number one regional migration More

Council

‘Stairway to haven’ helps fish migrate, breed

Two new fishways are being installed on a Coast creek to help native More

Region’s newest heritage trail launched

Sunshine Coast Council has unveiled a new heritage walk that showcases a town's More

Crackdown on feral pests and invasive weeds

Sunshine Coast Council has rolled out two new biosecurity programs targeting invasive weeds More

Business

Work starts on multimillion-dollar parcel facility

Construction has started on a new Australia Post facility that is expected to More

Cruising in style: two-storey floating venue opens

A new floating venue offering a ‘nautical chic’ experience has begun cruising a More

Cafe says farewell ahead of site’s redevelopment

A popular cafe is preparing to close ahead of a redevelopment of the More

Learning

Site secured for $78m training facility

Land has been locked in for a TAFE Centre of Excellence that will More

Don’t ditch sunscreen amid SPF label concerns, researcher urges

A University of the Sunshine Coast PhD researcher is urging people not to More

Principal of new college wins top award

The principal of the Coast’s newest Prep to Year 12 college has been More

Community

How heartbreak is inspiring trainer to get people moving

At just 23, Bart Walsh battled a cancer that ravaged his face and More

Much-loved royalist and community stalwart farewelled

One of the Sunshine Coast’s most recognised royal-watchers and dedicated community volunteers has More

Daniel’s legacy in law to protect kids from predators

The parents of murdered schoolboy Daniel Morcombe are celebrating the establishment of a More

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