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Cabins proposed for ‘middle’ of water catchment lake

A block of cabins has been proposed for a “peninsula” in the middle More

Historic Queenslander with amazing views goes to auction

A charming and elegant 138-year-old home with incredible vistas is set to go More

$4m commitment to help revitalise CBD streetscape

The LNP has vowed to spend $4 million to help rejuvenate a Sunshine More

Sporting group in push for new field

A sport with booming numbers on the Sunshine Coast is aiming to use More

Police blitz held in tourist town amid surge of visitors

Sunshine Coast police officers have clamped down on antisocial behaviour and alcohol-fuelled violence More

Latest news: beachgoers turn up in numbers

Monday, October 21, 4.30pm: More than 71,000 people converged on Sunshine Coast beaches More

IN PHOTOS: 14,000 people relish sweet return of festival

A huge crowd has converged on the pineapple fields of the Sunshine Coast for the revival of a music festival. About 14,000 people attended the Big Pineapple Festival at Woombye, which drew some of Australia’s best music acts, including Amity Affliction, Peking Duk, Bliss n Eso and Tones and I. Organiser More

Desalination plant dismissed amid water review vow

The LNP has ruled out building a desalination plant on the Sunshine Coast More

Health services touted for 14-lot business park

A business park, including a possible hospital or day surgery, childcare centre, gym More

Pledge made for $5.2m science precinct

A state-of-the-art $5.2 million science facility could be built at a Sunshine Coast More

‘Major step forward’: $5m promised for AFL ground

A high-quality AFL ground and clubhouse could be established in a beachside town. The More

A for effort: award-winning teachers a class above the rest

A handful of Sunshine Coast teachers have been recognised with major industry accolades. Rebecca More

Candidates outline why they should get your vote

The state election is now less than a week away, with candidates continuing More

Your say: tiny homes appeal, five-star resort and more

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

Site earmarked for resort and waterpark back on the market

A large site approved for a resort complex, including accommodation and waterpark, has More

More details revealed on approved five-star resort

More information has been unveiled about the region's first five-star resort in three More

Plan to add extra sites to $35m creekside tourist park

The family pushing for a new festival site on the Sunshine Coast is More

Road to recovery starts at landslip sites

Works have started on repairing two sections of a key inland road damaged More

Coffee plantation nears first commercial harvest

A coffee plantation that opened earlier this year will soon begin processing and More

Sami Muirhead: finding avocado perfection

Holy guacamole! I bring you exciting news if you love your Mexican food and More

Architecturally designed waterfront oasis up for auction

A Minyama property auction is expected to turn heads this weekend as an More

Owner appeals order to decommission tiny homes

A Sunshine Coast property owner has lodged an appeal to keep two tiny More

Pest fish sighted at previously clear waterway

One of the few water bodies in South-East Queensland thought to be free More

Pledge made for permanent moorings off renowned isle

The LNP has committed to a conservation and education package that would include More

Key intersections earmarked for upgrades

Significant junctions, including a "tricky" inner-town intersection, are in line for upgrades after More

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Sunshine Coast Forecast

Dive squad, dogs search for missing Coast man

Police are continuing to coordinate a search near Murgon for a 27-year-old Sunshine More

More guest houses planned as ‘home away from home’

A disability accommodation provider has announced a proposal to build more guest houses More

Ashley Robinson: the dark side of daylight saving

This is my yearly column that always appears in October (and has been More

Long-awaited bypass opens to traffic

The $1.162 billion Gympie Bypass has opened to motorists. The 26km section of four-lane More

Why new speed limits have been rolled out

The brakes have been put on motorists along several well-used Sunshine Coast roads. Reduced More

Unusual pontoon to be installed beside popular park

A new pontoon is set to be installed next to one of the More

Your say: waterfront camping issue stirs debate

The Sunshine Coast News inbox continues to be flooded with letters about rows of More

Serving up $6.8m for food and beverage hub

The LNP has guaranteed $6.8 million to help deliver a collaborative food and More

Supermarkets tight-lipped on Tim Tam price discrepancy

Coles and Woolworths executives have dunked a sticky question on why Tim Tams More

Property prices on the Coast among highest in nation

The Sunshine Coast is the most expensive real estate market to buy into More

Steps taken after bridge strike jolts train services

Measures have been taken at the site of a bridge strike that caused More

Prime land could be club’s home for decades

A large slice of state land could remain the home of a golf More

Election commitment to build bypass within four years

The LNP has gone one better than the ALP on the Tewantin Bypass, More

Region’s first five-star resort in decades approved

The region’s first five-star resort in more than 30 years has been unanimously More

Details revealed for region’s first regular ferry service

The Sunshine Coast’s first regular ferry service is about to add another dimension More

Resort amends plans for refused cabins as court battle continues

Updated site plans have been lodged as a major resort fights to build More

Election Q&A: Candidates outline their top priorities

Nominations for candidates in the state election have closed, and the vote is More

More land hits the market in master-planned community

The first lots in a new residential precinct at the southern end of More

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Latest news: teenager falls 20m at popular mountain

Friday, October 18, 7.50am: A male in his early teens suffered significant head, More

Your say: $220m project, beach campers, dog fine and more

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

Trophy home: region’s house of the year revealed

A sophisticated and luxurious hinterland residence has been recognised with a host of More

Council

Proposal to increase town centre building limit to 15 storeys

Community consultation has opened regarding a proposal to amend the planning framework to More

Aerodrome expansion set to bring $75m economic boost

The Sunshine Coast Council has put out the call for tenants to occupy More

Timeless moments: classic photos captured in calendar

Treasured images from around the region have been included in the annual Sunshine More

Business

Popular cafe preparing to expand into restaurant scene

The owner of a much-loved suburban cafe is preparing to open a new More

Tools specialist joins expansion of business park

A rapidly growing industrial and commercial hub continues to welcome new retailers. The Aura More

Lights, coffee, action: actor pursues new venture

A Sunshine Coast actor has opened his first local coffee shop and has More

Learning

New school set to give students another option

A new school campus for students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder is on More

$30m schools boost: building opens, upgrades promised

A Sunshine Coast school has a new $20 million building with modern facilities, More

Sports injury to success: next gen of entrepreneurs recognised

Channelling their own experience, two young entrepreneurs are on track to turn their More

Community

Coast cellist helps unearth 300yo ‘missing’ instrument

In an almost unbelievable chain of events, a 300-year-old cello that went missing More

Soaring legacy: Coast’s aviation pioneer remembered

A pioneer of aviation on the Sunshine Coast is being remembered for his More

On a roll: Coast designer’s creations go global

A Sunshine Coast local’s unique creations are taking the world by storm, including More

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