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Driver fined for 60km/h over limit during holiday blitz

A Sunshine Coast man was among motorists hit with hefty fines after being More
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Properties face costly flood risk as hotspots identified

Sunshine Coast properties could face repeated flooding and mounting damage costs as sea More
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Public asked to help shape boat ramp upgrade

Community members have been invited to have their say on options to improve More
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Popular park gets playground upgrade

Families have a new reason to visit a popular community park, with a More
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UniSC study finds tactic that could slow bushfires

A University of the Sunshine Coast study has identified a potential way to More
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Your say: seawall fall, industrial zone and more

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Bridge rebuild earns honours

A bridge rebuilt after severe weather damage has won a major engineering award. Noosa Council’s Schreibers Road Bridge Rebuild, delivered in partnership with Northlane Consulting Engineers at Cooran, took out the Projects $5m to $10m category at the 2026 Institute of Public Works Engineering Australasia Queensland and Northern Territory Excellence More
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New housing development proposed for beach town

Plans have been lodged for a residential development aimed at older Sunshine Coast More
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Approval clears path for coastal unit project

An apartment development has been given the green light in a beachside community, More
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Bridge upgrade moves into ‘complex stage’

Crews are preparing to tackle "challenges" as a bridge renewal project shifts into More
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Police investigate fatal crash involving truck, motorbike

Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a motorbike and truck. Emergency services were More
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Mystery surrounds ‘gold metal bar’

Police are trying to track down the owner of a 'gold metal bar' More
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Public weighs in on potential motorway link impacts

The public can now have a say on a planned road project that More
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Residents urged to prepare for potentially severe summer

Sunshine Coast Council and Noosa Shire locals have been warned to brace for More
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New clubhouse plan aims to secure footy future

Plans are underway for a clubhouse at a main sports precinct, with rugby More
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Learning

Navigation app warnings cut speeding rates

Drivers are increasingly taking their cues from technology rather than speed signs, according More
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Thousands to benefit from education donation

A Sunshine Coast publisher has donated $1.1 million worth of books to help More
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Opinion

Jane Stephens: let’s all have a little respect

When a young humpback whale washed ashore at Alexandra Headland last month, it More
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North-facing waterfront setting elevates new luxury home

“More than anything, it’s the feeling when you walk in. It’s a statement More
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Bail refused as reality TV star denies strangling wife

Reality TV star turned fitness influencer Sam Wood will be kept in prison More
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Council responds after free campground opens for homeless

Sunshine Coast Council has outlined measures to address homelessness in the region after More
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Airport opens expanded arrivals area

Passengers flying into Sunshine Coast Airport now have almost three times the space More
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Congestion-busting interchange works await federal approval

A vital Sunshine Coast interchange upgrade is moving through detailed design while a More
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More than $50m poured into three over-50s communities

New clubhouses, leisure and wellness facilities are being rolled out across a trio More
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State accused of dragging heels on yabby trap

They're often called death traps: cheap collapsible fishing nets with two funnel-shaped entries More
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Allergy sufferers count cost of spring

Spring has sprung on the Sunshine Coast, bringing warmer weather and flowering gardens, More
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Ashley Robinson: for the love of clowns

I saw a bizarre story on the Sunshine Coast News site that caught More
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Community

Construction giants to rise above $500m project

Two sky-high machines are set to become prominent features at one of the More
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Council

Pet treat plant approved with conditions

A new pet food manufacturing facility has been given the green light in More
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Health

‘Never too young’: stroke survivor calls for awareness

A healthy and active concreter who suffered multiple strokes at 39 has made More
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‘Nowhere quite like it’: Jones ready for Bathurst test

A Sunshine Coast driver is braced for one of the biggest weekends of More
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Community

Keno windfall for Caloundra couple

A Sunshine Coast couple abandoned most of their dinner after discovering a casual More
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Academic channels personal loss into community support

A fundraising event on the Sunshine Coast will bring together the community to More
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Alleged knife-point car robbery sparks police pursuit

An alleged armed robbery of a vehicle has led to a police pursuit More
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Business

Food innovator cultivates culture of success

A Sunshine Coast fruit processing company has helped a fast-growing fitness brand turn More
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Council

Liability claim follows pensioner’s fall from seawall

New safety measures have been added to a Coast seawall after a legally More
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Health retreat approved with strict operating limits

A hinterland mental health retreat has been given the green light to continue More
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Business

Free AI course to help small businesses

Small business owners will be offered free training in how to use artificial More
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Community

Online hub for fathers to help prevent tech-based abuse

An Australian-first project is aimed at helping fathers create safer, more respectful digital More
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Aussie rock royalty supports teen’s musical story

A Sunshine Coast teenage author has received the backing of one of Australia’s More
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B2B: a healthy brain and a healthy plan

I spent an interesting morning at the University of the Sunshine Coast’s Thompson More
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Reality TV star behind bars, stood down over DV charges

A former reality TV star is "worried about his family" and will fight More
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Clubs shine at surf life saving state awards

Sunshine Coast surf lifesavers have emerged as major winners at Queensland’s premier awards More
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WWII shell found on beach

A World War Two artillery shell has been found and destroyed on a More
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Games bosses put positive spin on emblem blooper

A minister and a marketing guru have put a brave spin on the More
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New era for volunteer marine rescue crews

A new chapter has started for Sunshine Coast volunteer marine rescue units as More
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New flood guide outlines safer home design

Sunshine Coast homeowners planning to build or renovate in flood-prone areas can now More
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Buddhist temple approved on rural-zoned land

Plans for a new place of worship have been approved on the Sunshine More
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Councillor blasts development plan for airport’s old runway

A Sunshine Coast councillor has voiced his objection to a proposal for a More
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Businesses chase state tourism glory

Fourteen Sunshine Coast businesses have been named as finalists in the 2026 Queensland More
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Enterprises celebrated for years of success

A handful of select businesses will soon reach the pinnacle of a regional More
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Discount giant joins CBD retail complex

A major discount retailer is preparing to open at a central Maroochydore shopping More
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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
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Uni retains top student experience ranking

Students have again rated the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) among the More
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Students make their mark on latest ‘living seawall’

High school students have helped create a marine habitat, designing ceramic tiles for More
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Community gardens cultivate connections

Sunshine Coast community gardens are proving fertile ground for more than plants, giving More
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Hospital link to be funded after ‘years-long’ push

A hospital connection for pedestrians and cyclists is closer to reality after levels More
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Mum leads petition to open school grounds after hours

A Sunshine Coast mother is behind a push for Queensland state school grounds More
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