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Bumper sale highlights appeal of landmark towers

The multimillion-dollar sale of a penthouse has reinforced the lure of a prominent More

Eighties-inspired venue opens on beach strip

A new cafe has opened on the Coast, bringing a retro-inspired menu and More

Global company opens solar and battery experience hub

An international solar company has opened an interactive centre that will give Sunshine More

Coast contingent set for Commonwealth Games

Several athletes with links to the Sunshine Coast are poised to compete at More

Ashley Robinson: universal differences

“Men are from Mars, women are from Venus”, is probably the most accurate More

Lions Club disappointed after council parking move

A holiday parking program that generated $250,000 for community causes has been scrapped More


Major unit project gets green light

A 126-unit residential development planned for Sippy Downs has received council approval. Sunshine Coast Council has granted a development permit for the multiple dwelling project at 5 Sippy Downs Drive, following an assessment of the proposal lodged by Adams and Sparkes Town Planning on behalf of Vanderbilt Gina 5 Pty More


Hack of energy giant could expose data of millions

Millions of Australians may have had data accessed by hackers after Origin Energy More

Birth trauma change urged after ‘free birth’ inquiry

A coroner has called on the health system to recognise women's birth trauma More

Fatal shed fire sparks police investigation

Police are investigating after a man was found dead in Nambour on Tuesday More

Group pushes for more shark drone patrols

A community group is calling for shark-spotting drones to patrol beaches every day. Oceans More

Region’s new biosecurity plan open for comment

A draft plan to help protect a shire from invasive plants, animals and More

Cellist to make Carnegie Hall debut

A former Montville schoolboy will fulfil a lifelong dream when he performs at More

Hardest place to leave: suburb is state’s most tightly held

A Sunshine Coast locality has the highest level of long-term home ownership in More

Major transport link proposed for town centre

A new bridge designed to improve connections and support future growth has been More

Ocean pool gets smooth new look

A picturesque coastal pool has been revitalised, to the delight of locals and More

Family concern sparks safety invention

A family's safety worries have inspired a Sunshine Coast man to create a More

Opposition grows to disaster funding proposal

Another council is pushing back against proposed reforms to the federal government's disaster More

Workforce mobility scheme targets tourism sector

The Sunshine Coast has been selected for a pilot aimed at helping tourism More

Coast’s newest AI centre to escape government rules

A $200 million AI-ready data centre already under construction on the Sunshine Coast More

Suspension of key air service sparks disappointment

The looming suspension of a major international air service is expected to result More

Young woman dies after unit fire

A woman has died from her injuries after escaping a fire that gutted More

Upgrades to start on stretch of busy road

Works are about to begin on improving a section of a key road More

‘Best chance’: Coast rallies behind teenager amid health battle

The community has rallied behind a 16-year-old Sunshine Coast boy diagnosed with a More

Prominent hotel unveils new look

A Sunshine Coast hotel has reopened under a new brand after a refurbishment More


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Photographer Lesley Evans beautifully captured the soft hues of pre-dawn at Golden Beach recently. 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

Clinical trials hub to open at private hospital

A major clinical trials facility is set to open at a new hospital, More

Beachside estate tipped to smash suburb record

An award-winning home on rare beachside acreage is expected to set a new More

Why responsible journalism matters more than ever

This year, the Australian Press Council marks 50 years since its establishment in More

Your say: dog access, flooding concerns and more

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

Declaration sets stage for up to 12,000 homes

A new Priority Development Area (PDA) has been declared to streamline planning for More

Fresh plans flagged for key site in town centre

A revised development proposal is expected for a prominent vacant site after plans More

Longstanding cinema complex for sale

One of the region’s most recognisable entertainment destinations has been listed for sale, More

‘Amazed we survived’: organisation finds new home

A Sunshine Coast charity and social enterprise has made a vital move after More

Bank goes against grain with $2m upgrade of branch

A major bank has reinforced its commitment to a Sunshine Coast town and More


World-leading turtle rescue efforts recognised

A Sunshine Coast aquarium has been recognised as a global leader in sea More

Jane Stephens: bombardment of communication

Delivering a good customer experience is apparently a rare fine art. The basics More

Retail revitalisation promises new ‘lease’ on commercial life

A leading Sunshine Coast developer has acquired a prime retail site 450m from More

Patient details exposed in medical centres cyber-attack

Thousands of medical records and patient information stored with a giant healthcare provider More

‘Scheduled soon’: interchange work edges closer

A long-planned Bruce Highway interchange linked to the next stages of the region’s More

Historic sugar mill site set for transformation

Three heritage-listed buildings that once housed sugar mill workers are set to be More

Bird handling ‘confusion’ as new case confirmed

Relief has washed over a leading wildlife refuge after testing allayed fears a More

Properties go under the hammer at major auction events

Dozens of homes have changed hands for more than $32 million collectively, at More

Infrastructure boost paves way for thousands of homes

More than 7100 homes have been unlocked across the Sunshine Coast and Gympie More


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Theatre giants to star at Coast festival

Two of Australia’s leading playwrights will discuss writing, creativity and contemporary theatre as More

Ashley Robinson: north v south – the great divide

I was asked a question the other day about an advertisement that said More

Town centre 170-unit development approved

A major urban renewal project has been approved, marking another step in the More

Council

Concerns over proposed disaster recovery funding

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

Funding for stretch of scenic coastal walkway

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

Bay reopens after major landslip repairs

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

Business

Pizza operator serves up expansion

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

Historic landmark serves up a fresh start

A treasured piece of Sunshine Coast history is welcoming visitors once again. After an More

Commercial site for sale following fast-food closure

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

Learning

UniSC ranks first nationally to tackle hunger

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

New TAFE centres move closer as tenders open

Tenders have been released for stage one of two new TAFE Centres of More

Venom breakthrough could help save bees

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

Community

Bill relief flows through water pricing changes

Water bills are set to be less of a ‘drain’ on household budgets More

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

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