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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

Council responds over new beach shelter

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


Dog owners push for change amid fine concerns

Dog owners are calling for changes to off-leash rules at a Sunshine Coast park, arguing the risk of an $863 fine makes the current arrangement unfair and confusing. Dogs are currently only permitted off-leash within the signed dog exercise area at Quota Memorial Park in Nambour. More than 100 people have 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

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


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Photographer Gary Liney took this photo as the sun was setting over Bribie 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.

Sunshine Coast Forecast

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

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

Auto retail giant opens first new-format store

The managing director of a prominent auto retailer says the Sunshine Coast is More

Young fur seal surprises on Sunshine Coast

A young long-nosed fur seal has made an unexpected extended stay at a More

New hospital brings jobs and expanded care

A new hospital is set to create about 60 jobs across nursing, administration, More

Ashley Robinson: having a smashing time

I am pretty sure I am jinxed in some capacity. Don’t get me More


B2B: lending outlook remains strong

There’s been plenty of discussion across the lending industry recently as lenders, brokers More

Five-storey unit proposal for prominent beachfront strip

A prominent beachfront site has been earmarked for a major apartment redevelopment that More

Coast property boom finally starts to crack

The Sunshine Coast’s property market has started to cool, with home values falling More

More boats relocated in river crackdown

Many more long-term anchored vessels have been moved under new restrictions along a More

Service station plan opens for public feedback

A proposal to establish a new service station has reached public notification stage. The More

New country music venue expands hospitality offering

A new country and western live music venue is set to open on More

Police declare crime scenes after car fires

Police are investigating after two cars were damaged by fires on the southern More

Young custodians gain new environmental recognition opportunities

Youth environment leaders are being asked to nominate for two new awards, which More

B2B: setting pricing strategies

Many businesses price their products and services incorrectly. The problem with that is More


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Schoolgirl injured after being hit by car

A primary school-aged girl has been injured after being struck by a car More

Group behind 2032 legacy push set to wind up

A group established to champion the Sunshine Coast’s interests ahead of the Brisbane More

Long road ahead for next rail stage

The initial planning phase of a multimillion-dollar study into the future of rail 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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