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Tale of the photographer and the wayward whale shark

Its spots were clearly visible in the crystalline Noosa waters, a rare sight for this part of the world. Long-time locals said they’d never seen one at Noosa. On January 27, a whale shark was seen swimming around surfers at Noosa and Sunshine Coast News contributor Tracy Naughton captured stunning aerial More

Community invited to review plans for Coast parks

Sunshine Coast Council is asking the community to review the new Draft Recreation More

OJ feels the squeeze in health star rating overhaul

Poor old orange juice. It has been dethroned, cast down from its five star More

AstraZeneca vaccine arrives as rollout ramps up

The first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine that most Australians will receive has More

Reigning Qld Open champ at home at Pelican Waters

Reigning Queensland Open champion Anthony Quayle says the Pelican Waters course feels more More

Meet Caloundra school’s new leaders

Local leaders of tomorrow have been honoured at Caloundra State School, as part More

The moment a political career was flushed away

In 2021, it’s hard to imagine homes in Buderim with backyard dunnies or More

Talented teen surges towards dream of becoming a pro surfer

After emerging as one of Australia’s brightest junior surfers, Holly Williams is diving into the deep end of the sport. The Buddina talent is one of a handful of young Sunshine Coast surfers who are making the transition to the senior ranks, via the professional world Qualifying Series. The QS is More

Why the chocolate tastes different at Montville

A local business owner passionate about the true taste of chocolate is putting More

Letters to the Editor: what presses readers’ buttons

Let's stand as one to stop violence against women Jane Stephens asks, “Are victims More

Sami Muirhead: Misery and spectacle at Mudlo Rocks

Our family has a new saying: “Make good decisions, Trent.” Trent made a very More

Ready to roll: work to begin on Caloundra skate park

A new precision-built skate park is expected to be ready in the heart More

New-look Roos set to start state league campaign

Maroochydore coach Steve Moody won’t go so far to call it a ‘rebuild’ More

Olympics a golden chance to supercharge the Coast

Mayor Mark Jamieson is counting on an infrastructure bonanza for the Sunshine Coast More

What to expect for last weekend of summer

Conditions should be good for a visit to the beach on the last More

$2m sight unseen offer for beach ‘knock-down’

An original beach court home at Bokarina has attracted "an insane number of More

Headland golfer’s amazing hole-in-one charity treble

Property consultant Jamie Hill appears to have a mortgage on the 18th hole More

Photo of the day

Photographer Karl Angell gives us a wondrous inside out view of a crystal cylinder at Kings Beach. See www.photographysunshinecoast.com

Share your photo of the day with us. It can taken anywhere on the Sunshine Coast – from the beach to the hinterland – and feature action, landscapes, events, weather or pets. Email photo@sunshinecoastnews.com.au.

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Region’s plan to protect environment leads way

The region’s plan for protecting the environment and delivering a liveable Sunshine Coast More

Falcons’ promising signs at first game in almost a year

Sunshine Coast Falcons coach Sam Mawhiney says their first outing in almost a More

‘Awesome opportunity’: Coast athletes look to Games

Sunshine Coast athletes and coaches are excited about the prospect of the 2032 More

What’s On: Rock climbing, race day, the blues and Christian surfing

Christian Surfers Sunshine Coast Launch Party (CSSC) Christian Surfers Sunshine Coast is kicking off More

Ashley: Why restaurant staff think I’m a Munster

I know you are not like me, and don’t think like me – that More

Businesses to be demolished for extra road lanes

The Sunshine Coast Council is being urged to prepare for the compulsory acquisition More

Ironwoman Series leader in great shape for final rounds

Alexandra Headland club coach Jack Hansen believes Lana Rogers made a smart call More

Olympics 2032: We’re closing in on gold after IOC announcement

The Olympic Games are likely to return to Australia in 2032 after Brisbane More

Radiation technology to help fight skin cancer

A new weapon in the war on skin cancer has arrived on the More

Council

Neighbours celebrate after kindness competition win

Spirits were high and everyone knew each other’s names as neighbours in Lotus More

Business ‘champions’ thrive despite impacts of pandemic

Stories of triumph, tenacity and community spirit are emerging as the Sunshine Coast More

Secret to long life is a daily dose of ‘lifestyle medicine’

The secret to a healthy, long life is a daily dose of lifestyle More

Learning

IN PHOTOS: Karneval atmosphere at Immanuel

Immanuel Lutheran College students celebrated a traditional German festival on Wednesday, dressing up More

High achievers tackle Medical Science at USC

USC will soon become a hive of study activity for four high-achieving Sunshine More

Exchange student’s life-changing adventure

When the world turned upside down, this Sunshine Coast teenager was stranded 15,400km More

Community

Caloundra VIEW club supports disadvantaged

The Caloundra Evening VIEW Club resumed formal monthly dinner meetings with its AGM More

Sundale Community Foundation presents grants

Sundale Community Foundation has presented its fourth year of community grants to 12 More

Children learn to ride the waves of life

A seven-week surf program, blending traditional and contemporary Sunshine Coast culture, is helping More