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Restaurateur named state’s top pizza chef

A Sunshine Coast restaurant owner has been crowned Queensland Pizza Chef of the More
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Hospital achieves robotic surgery breakthrough

A Sunshine Coast surgeon has become the first in Australia to perform a More
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Bagel shop draws strong early demand

A father who swapped the construction industry for a specialist food business has More
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Coast creatives target investment to grow film industry

Some of Australia's top screen executives are set to converge on the Sunshine More
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Sami Muirhead: the good, the bad and the comfy

The most curious question I have been asked in many years was lobbed More
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Brewery court battle goes another round

A popular brewery’s years-long dispute with Sunshine Coast Council has hit another hurdle. Coolum More
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Coastal luxury taken to new heights

Four new penthouses in the heart of the Sunshine Coast’s rapidly developing CBD have been unveiled. SOL by Walker has added a new single-level option to its luxury residential offering in the Penthouse Collection at SOL, which is taking shape in the heart of Maroochydore City Centre. The four residences are More
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Petition opposes proposed bushland industrial expansion

More than 260 people have signed a petition opposing plans that could transform More
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Disaster recovery funding backflip welcomed 

Local government representatives have welcomed a federal decision to retain disaster recovery funding More
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Small business ‘brews’ regional expansion

A finalist in the 2026 Sunshine Coast Business Awards (SCBA) has expanded its More
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Sport

International teams to join Veteran Games Finals

Australian veterans and serving Defence personnel are set to compete alongside teams from More
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Opinion

Ashley Robinson: leave the time (and cows) alone

And here it is: my annual column about daylight saving time. On the first More
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Self-service expands across airport terminal

Passengers can now check in and drop their own bags using a bank More
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More than 800 homes planned for rural site by motorway

Further details have been revealed for a planned community that would bring 832 More
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Award-winning business prepares for next chapter

A hospitality business which has spent 25 years putting down strong community roots More
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Council

Parents fear busy road could lead to tragedy

Parents are calling for urgent safety improvements near two schools, with a petition More
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Teenager charged over alleged armed robbery

A teenage girl has been charged with armed robbery after an alleged confrontation More
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Council

Hockey club eyes $9m facility boost

A bid for a 20-year lease could pave the way for a major More
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Health

New day hospital officially opens

A new $9.5 million day hospital has opened, bringing specialist medical services closer More
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Council

Community heroes sought for awards

Coast residents are being urged to nominate community-minded people doing extraordinary things for More
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Police appeal after alleged assault of security guards

Police have released an image of a man they believe may be able More
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Council

Council defends tiered seawall amid heat, safety concerns

Sunshine Coast Council has backed the design and construction of a new terraced More
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Business

Business domains surge as start-ups go online

Getting a business online is becoming less about juggling a collection of technical More
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Council

Affordable housing plan gains support

A significantly revised housing development featuring 19 affordable rental dwellings has moved closer More
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‘Drinks on us’: best mates celebrate monster win

Two Sunshine Coast mates have celebrated in style after winning $7.6 million. The men More
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Two owners combine sites for rare sale

A unique double-site opportunity has emerged in one of the Sunshine Coast’s tightly More
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Survey shows demand for full-service regional banking

A survey has found overwhelming support for face-to-face bank branches in regional areas, More
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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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Community

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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Tree clearing approval comes with fauna rules

Wildlife checks will be compulsory before approved tree clearing and pruning can proceed More
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Community

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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Bridge rebuild earns honours

A bridge rebuilt after severe weather damage has won a major engineering award. Noosa More
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Learning

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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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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Letters

Your say: seawall fall, industrial zone and 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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Council

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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Sport

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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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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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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