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Scores of e-bikes, e-scooters seized in clampdown

More than 100 e-bikes and e-scooters have been confiscated and hundreds of fines More

Waterfront site earmarked for apartment project

A prominent waterfront site could be the location of a new luxury apartment More

Revised service station sign approved by council

A scaled-back pylon sign proposed for a service station in Yandina has been More

Dog access criticised over impact on disabled residents

A Sunshine Coast councillor has renewed his opposition to changes to dog access More

IRB racing more than just surf thrills

Inflatable rescue boat racing is helping young Sunshine Coast locals build confidence, leadership More

State’s best barbecue teams to face off at festival

Barbecue lovers from across Australia are set to gather in the region this More



Multimillion-dollar shark study to guide beach safety

A $2.4 million research project will investigate Queensland’s shark population and behaviour in a bid to improve swimmer safety. Last week, the state government announced the initiative, which will be delivered in two stages. Stage 1, which is already underway, examines key biological attributes of a range of shark species, including More


Boy airlifted after falling into campfire

A boy has been airlifted to hospital after falling into a campfire in More

Police investigate serious traffic crash

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a serious early-morning crash at Palmview that More

Police appeal for missing man

Police are seeking public assistance to locate a 58-year-old Sunshine Coast man who More

‘We have listened’: council changes bridge traffic plan

Authorities have decided to change the traffic flow on a key bridge while More

New whale-watching venture brings large jet-powered vessel

A new business has entered the Sunshine Coast's whale-watching market, offering tours aboard More

Your say: model aircraft, bridge chaos and more

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Coast electorates renamed in boundary redraw

Two state electorates on the Sunshine Coast have been renamed and several boundaries More

Backlash intensifies after town entrance closed

Community kickback has escalated over the closure of a key stretch of road More

Court decision paves way for quarry expansion

A court has ruled in favour of a planned quarry expansion on the More

Nearly 90 and still jumping for joy

Most people approaching their 90th birthday are slowing down. Don Walker is planning More

Future-proofing: essential wastewater assets renewed

Major renewal works undertaken by a local utility are expected to help secure More

Sami Muirhead: no bunnies when it comes to treats

I write to you this week, dear friend, from New Zealand. I have More

Developer challenges council in court over enforcement notice

A company behind an approved dual-occupancy project has launched a court challenge against More

Franchise to take over iconic site

A national cafe franchise is making its Sunshine Coast debut after securing a More

School abuse allegations under legal investigation

A legal investigation is underway into allegations of historical child sexual abuse reportedly More

TAB responds as Coast hotels drop services

A long-running TAB service at a Sunshine Coast hotel is set to disappear More

Cheers as patient celebrates rehabilitation milestone

A woman has walked out of a Sunshine Coast hospital to a round More

Ashley Robinson: my life can be a pain

Last week began with probably the best massage I have ever had. The More


Photo of the day

The Glass House Mountains viewed from Maleny. Photographer Lesley Evans beautifully captured the soft pastel hues of a winter sunset. 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

Police investigate multi-vehicle crash

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a serious three-vehicle crash, which led to More

Reported scams targeting elderly spark police warning

Reported scams targeting elderly residents have prompted Sunshine Coast police to urge the More

Bridge closure causes ‘chaos’, hits local businesses

Major bridge works have sparked frustration among commuters and concerns from businesses, with More

Software glitch blamed for crippling Telstra outage

Australia's largest telco is blaming a software defect for a crippling outage that More

Concerns over proposed disaster recovery funding

The mayor of the Sunshine Coast says proposed changes to national disaster recovery More

Council tackles ongoing challenge at creek mouth

Local authorities have released footage of crews realigning a “dynamic” beachside creek as More

Work starts on new dam wall in $500m project

Work is underway on a new dam wall as part of a major More

Beach wedding fees blamed for drop in bookings

A rise in wedding permit fees for beachside ceremonies has sparked backlash, with More

Students build full-scale flying taxi prototype

A group of Sunshine Coast high school and university students will showcase a More


Finance specialist engaged to help local traders

A business resilience-building event is set to put residents in direct contact with More

First subdivision planned for Wises Farm

A landmark Sunshine Coast development has taken another step forward, with plans lodged More

New $24m highway service centre officially opens

A new service hub has officially opened beside the Bruce Highway between Brisbane More

Funding for stretch of scenic coastal walkway

More than $1.1 million has been allocated to upgrade a section of beachside More

Coveted equine holding sold to local investor

A landmark property at the heart of the Sunshine Coast's horse racing industry More

Growing community welcomes new early learning centre

An independent Queensland childcare provider has opened its first Sunshine Coast centre in More

UniSC ranks first nationally to tackle hunger

A Sunshine Coast university has been named Australia's best for efforts to reduce More

‘Quicksand of crime’: new youth bail law under fire

First there was "Adult Crime, Adult Time". Now Queensland's Liberal National government has a More

Fuel leak prompts environmental enforcement order

A Sunshine Coast service station has been ordered to undertake further remediation work More


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Revamp of prominent path ramps up

A major upgrade to one of the Sunshine Coast’s most well-known walkways is More

Pizza operator serves up expansion

An independently owned Queensland pizza business has opened its first Sunshine Coast store, More

MP points to housing and service gaps in budget

Noosa MP Sandy Bolton has welcomed several funding commitments in the Queensland Budget More

Council

Bay reopens after major landslip repairs

A major landslip repair project has been completed, restoring public access and strengthening More

Work underway on facility replacing landmark loo

Construction has started on new amenities beside Queensland's 'best beach', after the renowned More

Request to increase height of 5-star hotel approved

A proposal to increase the height of a planned beachfront hotel has been More

Business

Commercial site for sale following fast-food closure

A long-serving Red Rooster has quietly closed its doors, with its former site More

Restaurant recognised among world’s best for wine

A Mooloolaba dining institution has further cemented its reputation on the national and More

Family fruit shop voted Australia’s best again

A long-running Sunshine Coast family business has been crowned Australia’s favourite fruit and More

Learning

Venom breakthrough could help save bees

Spider venom may not sound like the obvious way to save honeybees, but More

UniSC-led team discovers new species of walking shark

Scientists on a night dive off Papua New Guinea have made a surprising More

Students dive into landmark reef research project

Sunshine Coast students are helping lead a long-term scientific study of an unusual More

Community

Pedestrian safety project takes a step forward

Remedial works to make the streets of a hinterland town centre safer and More

Budget set to boost social housing pipeline

The state government has pledged a record investment in social and community housing More

Trial aims to cut food waste from multi-unit living

Food scraps from apartments, resorts and retirement villages across South-East Queensland will be More

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