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Police release vision after fire extinguisher attack

Vision has been released by police of two people who may be able More

‘Authentic’ Sardinian flavours burst onto Coast dining scene

An established restaurant is bringing the taste of Sardinia to a riverside location More

Initial work begins on 450-home development

Preliminary works have started on turning 104 hectares of land into about 450 More

Rural retreat plan: eight cabins proposed for property

A proposal to develop eight short-term accommodation cabins on a rural property has More

Bottled brilliance: distillery claims global awards

A Sunshine Coast distillery has been awarded two of the highest honours at More

Green light for 32-unit housing project

The state government has committed to building 32 new social housing units in More



Pet resort launches legal appeal over council notice

The operators of a pet resort have launched a legal challenge seeking to overturn an enforcement notice issued by the local council. Pet Resorts Property Investment Pty Ltd, which operates a six-hectare facility at 212 Seib Road in Eumundi, filed an appeal in the Planning and Environment Court on June More


Ashley Robinson: ‘love ya, Queensland, just as you are’

It was remiss of me not to write this column two weeks ago, More

Man charged after fire tears through rest stop

A 27-year-old Caloundra West man has been charged with three counts of arson, More

Groups unite to oppose state intervention on projects

A coalition of community groups is urging Planning Minister Jarrod Bleijie not to More

Tiny arrival a big win for critically endangered species

A Sunshine Coast zoo has welcomed the birth of a tiny ape that More

School zones to benefit from $300k road safety boost

Two Sunshine Coast schools will receive infrastructure upgrades worth more than $300,000 aimed More

Planning ramps up for upgrade of notorious bottleneck

Preliminary works are about to start on a major upgrade to one of More

Modern duplex earmarked for $2.3m house site

A run-down brick home that has stood for more than six decades could More

Education entrepreneurs recognised for philanthropy

The owners of a Sunshine Coast educational publishing company have been nominated for More

‘Flogs’: baby injured after fire extinguisher sprayed into car

Police are appealing for information after a fire extinguisher was discharged at a More




Teen arrested after allegedly fleeing highway crash

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested following a three-vehicle crash on the Bruce More

Intersections with most serious crashes revealed

A snapshot of Sunshine Coast crash hotspots has revealed where the highest number More

Mega transport projects set to boost Coast businesses

Small businesses on the Sunshine Coast are being primed to get involved in More

Hospital locks in health partners ahead of opening

An under-construction hospital on the Sunshine Coast has unveiled key tenants, ahead of More

Woman dies from stab wound near Gympie

A woman has died near Gympie after suffering a stab wound last night. Police More

Prominent swimwear group hits the market

A decades-old retail swimwear group that has outlets on a bustling tourist strip More

‘He wasn’t moving’: crash puts spotlight on e-scooter safety

After begging his parents for an e-scooter, Gavin wanted to make the most More

Your say: island action, brewery future and more

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

Proposal for 15m lakefront building opens for feedback

The public notification phase over a proposed 15m waterfront building with a trio More


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Rays of sunshine over the water during a glorious morning at Kings Beach. This photo was taken by Lesley Evans. 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.

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‘Haven’t stopped laughing’: woman’s $200,000 delight

A Sunshine Coast woman is laughing all the way to the bank after More

A cut above: landscape projects earn state honours

Three standout Sunshine Coast landscape designs have been celebrated with state awards. The Caloundra More

Dawson’s final murder appeal rejected by High Court

The case of Lynette Dawson's disappearance and murder has been closed after more More

Urgent $20m package unveiled to ‘close gaps’ in island

The state government has unveiled a bold $20 million "emergency intervention" package to More

Two men face child exploitation charges

Two men have been charged with child exploitation offences after police raids on More

Jane Stephens: the facts, plain and simple

Mincing words is overrated. Bamboozling people with purple prose is overdone. Using weasel words More

‘Depleted’ beach to receive 5000 truckloads of sand

A beach that loses more sand than it gains is set to receive More

Seawall set to be built at battered section of coastline

A new seawall is set to be constructed along a besieged stretch of More

New 21m phone tower planned for shopping complex

A 21-metre telecommunications tower has been proposed for the car park of a More




Council turns to granny flats to help solve housing crisis

A local council has introduced incentives to encourage the supply of smaller and More

Ashley Robinson: all creatures great and small

I went to a wonderful celebration last week: the 4 Paws 20th birthday More

Member spotlight: shaping the Coast’s new CBD

In partnership with the Maroochydore Chamber of Commerce, Sunshine Coast News is featuring More

Brewery launches court appeal to avoid shutdown

A popular brewery has launched a court appeal after it was issued an More

Council and workers reach breakthrough on pay deal

An in-principle agreement has been reached between Noosa Council and its union member More

Waterfront mansion proposed for iconic real estate site

A former real estate office could make way for a luxury waterfront mansion More

Bone-afide progress: work starts on dog park

Construction has started on a fenced dog exercise area at a Sunshine Coast More

‘Incredibly proud’: Coast film to make its Netflix debut

An elite sprinter-turned-filmmaker is relishing the success of years of hard work with More

Thrift store to reopen months after deluge

A Sunshine Coast op shop severely flooded by an ex-tropical cyclone is set More



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‘Biggest yet’: all roads lead to the show

About 35,000 people are set to converge on one of the Sunshine Coast's More

Supermarket appeals decision over vegetation clearing

A supermarket giant has launched a court appeal over conditions imposed by the More

High-profile CEO has grand plans at coveted cove

A renowned business executive has plans to build a stunning residence in one More


Council

Hosed down: emergency levy rise fizzles out

Thousands of Sunshine Coast homeowners and businesses will no longer face an Emergency More

Coast seafood showcased during trade mission

Sunshine Coast seafood exporters have taken part in a trade mission that could More

Playgrounds renewed at riverside park

Two playgrounds have received $380,000 of improvements at a popular riverside park. The upgrades More

Business

Popular Sydney taco eatery coming to Coast

A cult favourite Japanese-Mexican restaurant is set to open a beachside venue on More

‘Biggest and best yet’: bakery brand expands to Coast

A growing French bakery chain known for its artisanal pastries and decadent desserts More

Former AFL star opens wellness hub

An ex-AFL player who kicked more than 300 goals has opened a new More

Learning

Top of the grass: school wins design award

A Sunshine Coast school has been recognised on the national stage, winning a More

Program set to connect young entrepreneurs with their dreams

Applications have opened for an innovative program to connect young Sunshine Coast entrepreneurs More

New principal settles in at independent school

A new principal has been welcomed to an independent school on the Sunshine More

Community

Shooting star: teen wins national pageant

A Sunshine Coast teenager who promotes empowerment, mental health awareness and body positivity More

Op shop relocates to expanded premises

One of the most beloved op shops in the region has relocated and More

Brave 7yo girl at risk of becoming paralysed

A brave Sunshine Coast girl is preparing for urgent brain surgery in a More

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