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Petition opposes proposed bushland industrial expansion

More than 260 people have signed a petition opposing plans that could transform More
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Disaster recovery funding backflip welcomed 

Local government representatives have welcomed a federal decision to retain disaster recovery funding More
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Small business ‘brews’ regional expansion

A finalist in the 2026 Sunshine Coast Business Awards (SCBA) has expanded its More
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International teams to join Veteran Games Finals

Australian veterans and serving Defence personnel are set to compete alongside teams from More
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Opinion

Ashley Robinson: leave the time (and cows) alone

And here it is: my annual column about daylight saving time. On the first More
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Self-service expands across airport terminal

Passengers can now check in and drop their own bags using a bank More
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More than 800 homes planned for rural site by motorway

Further details have been revealed for a planned community that would bring 832 homes to a large site beside an established coastal suburb. Plans for the Coolum Beach retirement village show residences would be delivered across two stages, with 415 in the first and 417 in the second. The application is More
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Parents fear busy road could lead to tragedy

Parents are calling for urgent safety improvements near two schools, with a petition More
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News

Teenager charged over alleged armed robbery

A teenage girl has been charged with armed robbery after an alleged confrontation More
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Hockey club eyes $9m facility boost

A bid for a 20-year lease could pave the way for a major More
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Health

New day hospital officially opens

A new $9.5 million day hospital has opened, bringing specialist medical services closer More
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Council

Community heroes sought for awards

Coast residents are being urged to nominate community-minded people doing extraordinary things for More
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Police appeal after alleged assault of security guards

Police have released an image of a man they believe may be able More
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Council

Council defends tiered seawall amid heat, safety concerns

Sunshine Coast Council has backed the design and construction of a new terraced More
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Business

Business domains surge as start-ups go online

Getting a business online is becoming less about juggling a collection of technical More
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Council

Affordable housing plan gains support

A significantly revised housing development featuring 19 affordable rental dwellings has moved closer More
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Community

‘Drinks on us’: best mates celebrate monster win

Two Sunshine Coast mates have celebrated in style after winning $7.6 million. The men More
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Property

Two owners combine sites for rare sale

A unique double-site opportunity has emerged in one of the Sunshine Coast’s tightly More
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Community

Survey shows demand for full-service regional banking

A survey has found overwhelming support for face-to-face bank branches in regional areas, More
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Driver fined for 60km/h over limit during holiday blitz

A Sunshine Coast man was among motorists hit with hefty fines after being More
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Community

Properties face costly flood risk as hotspots identified

Sunshine Coast properties could face repeated flooding and mounting damage costs as sea More
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Council

Tree clearing approval comes with fauna rules

Wildlife checks will be compulsory before approved tree clearing and pruning can proceed More
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Community

Public asked to help shape boat ramp upgrade

Community members have been invited to have their say on options to improve More
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Popular park gets playground upgrade

Families have a new reason to visit a popular community park, with a More
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Bridge rebuild earns honours

A bridge rebuilt after severe weather damage has won a major engineering award. Noosa More
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Photographer Emily Walling said: “This beautiful lilly pilly shrub next to one of the Palmview bus stops started blooming. It truly feels like spring is here." 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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UniSC study finds tactic that could slow bushfires

A University of the Sunshine Coast study has identified a potential way to More
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Property

New housing development proposed for beach town

Plans have been lodged for a residential development aimed at older Sunshine Coast More
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Council

Approval clears path for coastal unit project

An apartment development has been given the green light in a beachside community, More
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Letters

Your say: seawall fall, industrial zone and more

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

Bridge upgrade moves into ‘complex stage’

Crews are preparing to tackle "challenges" as a bridge renewal project shifts into More
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News

Police investigate fatal crash involving truck, motorbike

Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a motorbike and truck. Emergency services were More
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Community

Mystery surrounds ‘gold metal bar’

Police are trying to track down the owner of a 'gold metal bar' More
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Council

Public weighs in on potential motorway link impacts

The public can now have a say on a planned road project that More
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Community

Residents urged to prepare for potentially severe summer

Sunshine Coast Council and Noosa Shire locals have been warned to brace for More
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Business

Award-winning business prepares for next chapter

A hospitality business which has spent 25 years putting down strong community roots is passing its legacy on to the next generation. Family-run restaurant, Wung Nam Thai Water Palace, overlooks Pumicestone Passage from Bulcock Beach at BreakFree Grand Pacific Caloundra. In Thai, Wung Nam literally means “water palace” and reflects the More
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Sport

New clubhouse plan aims to secure footy future

Plans are underway for a clubhouse at a main sports precinct, with rugby More
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Learning

Navigation app warnings cut speeding rates

Drivers are increasingly taking their cues from technology rather than speed signs, according More
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Learning

Thousands to benefit from education donation

A Sunshine Coast publisher has donated $1.1 million worth of books to help More
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Opinion

Jane Stephens: let’s all have a little respect

When a young humpback whale washed ashore at Alexandra Headland last month, it More
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Property

North-facing waterfront setting elevates new luxury home

“More than anything, it’s the feeling when you walk in. It’s a statement More
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Bail refused as reality TV star denies strangling wife

Reality TV star turned fitness influencer Sam Wood will be kept in prison More
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Community

Council responds after free campground opens for homeless

Sunshine Coast Council has outlined measures to address homelessness in the region after More
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News

Airport opens expanded arrivals area

Passengers flying into Sunshine Coast Airport now have almost three times the space More
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Congestion-busting interchange works await federal approval

A vital Sunshine Coast interchange upgrade is moving through detailed design while a More
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More than $50m poured into three over-50s communities

New clubhouses, leisure and wellness facilities are being rolled out across a trio More
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State accused of dragging heels on yabby trap

They're often called death traps: cheap collapsible fishing nets with two funnel-shaped entries More
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Allergy sufferers count cost of spring

Spring has sprung on the Sunshine Coast, bringing warmer weather and flowering gardens, More
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New flood guide outlines safer home design

Sunshine Coast homeowners planning to build or renovate in flood-prone areas can now More
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Buddhist temple approved on rural-zoned land

Plans for a new place of worship have been approved on the Sunshine More
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Councillor blasts development plan for airport’s old runway

A Sunshine Coast councillor has voiced his objection to a proposal for a More
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Businesses chase state tourism glory

Fourteen Sunshine Coast businesses have been named as finalists in the 2026 Queensland More
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Enterprises celebrated for years of success

A handful of select businesses will soon reach the pinnacle of a regional More
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Discount giant joins CBD retail complex

A major discount retailer is preparing to open at a central Maroochydore shopping More
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Teen takes women’s health app to national cyber stage

A 15-year-old Sunshine Coast student has taken an idea born from her own More
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Uni retains top student experience ranking

Students have again rated the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) among the More
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Students make their mark on latest ‘living seawall’

High school students have helped create a marine habitat, designing ceramic tiles for More
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Community gardens cultivate connections

Sunshine Coast community gardens are proving fertile ground for more than plants, giving More
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Hospital link to be funded after ‘years-long’ push

A hospital connection for pedestrians and cyclists is closer to reality after levels More
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Mum leads petition to open school grounds after hours

A Sunshine Coast mother is behind a push for Queensland state school grounds More
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