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Plans lodged for 12-block development beside motorway

A proposal for a unit complex with 127 apartments spread across 12 buildings More

Opa! Hospitality veterans launch new Greek eatery

Restaurant heavyweights Craig Hall and Adrian Chrisanthou have opened their latest Sunshine Coast More

Two Coast schools named among nation’s top 34

Two Sunshine Coast colleges have been recognised for excellence in student learning, wellbeing More

Heritage-listed boathouse opens to public for festival

A quaint decades-old boathouse is among the standout attractions of a festival showcasing More

NRL star waits for evidence in drug, betting scandal

Brandon Smith is still waiting to see police evidence as he fights allegations More

End of an era as ‘iconic’ farm closes to public

A Sunshine Coast farm renowned for offering people the chance to pick their More



Secretary to associate: lawyer’s journey to build impressive career

From typing letters to writing them in law, a leading Sunshine Coast firm is welcoming its newest associate who is redefining what career growth looks like. With hard work, mentorship and a dash of determination, Bathersby Legal's Sarah Chaplin has progressed from a secretarial role to solicitor, recently earning the More


Sami Muirhead: a bad bunch of banana memories

I have some life advice after receiving stitches to my chin and recovering More

B2B: Profitability likely to result from process to reduce waste

Waste can account for up to 30 per cent of the operating costs More

State agency advises against festival site for 35,000

Plans for a music festival site that could allow events with up to More

Nine ships, 7000 passengers to visit Coast on cruises

More than 7000 cruise ship passengers are expected to visit the Sunshine Coast More

From church to cockpit: couple clocks 60 years

Little Mountain residents Lyn and Gary Scott are celebrating 60 years of marriage More

Experts appointed to review ‘complex’ harbour entrance

A firm with international experience in coastal engineering has been appointed More

B2B: What happens if a beneficiary can’t be found?

If you accept the role of executor of an estate, you take on More

Ashley Robinson: footy should decide daylight saving debate

I notice my fellow columnist Jane Stephens wrote about supporting daylight saving in More

‘Life savings at risk’: park residents protest proposed changes

Residents of a Sunshine Coast holiday park are rallying against proposed changes to More

Three charged with torture and murder of cyber expert

Three men, including two from the Sunshine Coast, have been charged with murdering More

Prestigious beachfront restaurant site hits market

The site of one of Australia’s most recognisable waterfront restaurants has been listed More

Town welcomes its first fenced dog park

A historic Sunshine Coast town has its first fenced off-leash area, which includes More

Game on in the fight to ban platypus ‘death traps’

Momentum is building for a national ban on a popular yabby trap that More

B2B: Reverse mortgages help unlock the value in your home

A reverse mortgage can be a helpful option for older Australians looking to More

Veggie suppliers accused of fixing supermarket prices

An alleged vegetable cartel has been exposed, accused of fixing prices in a More

Terminal transformation plans revealed in flythrough

Sunshine Coast Airport has revealed the first look at its $170 million terminal More

Council boosts worker safety amid rise in abuse

Sunshine Coast Council is stepping up protection for its staff, volunteers and contractors More

Controversial site in heart of tourist town hits market

An expansive, leafy block that was the focus of a disputed development application More


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Sunshine Coast Forecast

Multimillion-dollar boost for housing project on ex-landfill site

A $4.1 million boost will help fast-track a social and affordable housing project More

B2B: How to find the ‘best fit’ in super funds

What type of super fund is best for me? It’s a question I’m More

Council urged to do more for town’s CBD

Advocates of a Sunshine Coast town are pushing the local council to do More

Island blaze sparked by holiday campfire

Thousands of hectares of protected national parkland have been devastated in a blaze More

Teenager winched from mountain after seven-metre fall

An injured bushwalker has been winched from the Glass House Mountains National Park More

Former estate owners plan lavish six-level mansion

The former owners of a multimillion-dollar property that was approved for a luxury More

Police fire shots after alleged car ramming and knife threat

A man has been charged after he allegedly rammed a police car and More

Your say: graffiti removal, bowls club site and more

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

Same roots, different jerseys in NRL decider

Two Sunshine Coast footballers who were at the same school and local club More


State’s top young dancers set to shine in finals event

The Sunshine Coast will come alive with music, movement and creativity this month when 57 schools from across Queensland converge for the state final of a growing dance competition. Running from October 17 to 19 across two locations, the Dance X Competition Queensland State Finals will showcase some of the More

Man dies after dirt bike crash

A young man has died after a dirt bike crash in a national More

Overhaul of landmark precinct poised to start

A multimillion-dollar revamp of a well-known commercial and retail hub on the Sunshine More

Tribunal rejects car owner’s claim over peeling paint

A man’s bid to have a major car manufacturer compensate him over deteriorating More

Expanded childcare centre planned for approved site

A proposal to develop a two-storey childcare centre that could accommodate more than More

Construction sector stable despite crane number drop

Residential projects are doing the “heavy lifting” for the construction sector on the More

‘Entertainer’ home embraces coast luxury and liveability

A striking new residence in Alexandra Headland’s coveted Golden Triangle has hit the More

Jane Stephens: clocking up time in the sun

Time is money. Time flies. Lost time is never found again. Time is More

Historic Queenslander estate hits market for the first time

A rare opportunity has emerged with the first-time offering of a landmark Queenslander More

Man charged over alleged sexual assault and kidnapping

A man has been charged after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman at a More


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Popular eatery to close after seven years at tourist hotspot

An American-style restaurant that has given “so many memories, laughs and friendships” is More

Company warns projects could suffer if expansion bid fails

The owners of a Sunshine Coast quarry say major infrastructure projects in the More

Sale of home for almost $30m ‘no surprise’ in hot market

The sale of a Noosa mansion for almost $30 million is indicative of More

Council

Panel of 53 residents to advise council

A lottery has selected 53 residents to act as a community voice to More

Multimillion-dollar ‘library of the future’ opens

The doors have opened to a next-generation library that offers much more than More

‘Stairway to haven’ helps fish migrate, breed

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

Business

‘Knead’ to try: bakery on the rise with specialty bread

A “hidden gem” bakery specialising in fermented breads is making a name for More

Vietnamese restaurant chain to expand to Coast

A Vietnamese restaurant brand renowned for its pho and street market vibes is More

Finalists announced for region’s main business awards

The finalists have been revealed for the Sunshine Coast Business Awards, after judges More

Learning

Principal’s ‘marathon’ effort to fund school equipment

A primary school principal is set to run the equivalent of more than More

‘Warmth and purpose’: school appoints new head of primary

An independent Prep to Year 12 co-educational school on the Sunshine Coast has More

Site secured for $78m training facility

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

Community

Coffee kiosk brews support for healthcare

A new coffee kiosk at a major Coast hospital is the latest fundraising More

Surf club rises from the ashes to reach milestone

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

How heartbreak is inspiring trainer to get people moving

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

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