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Push for clearer warnings after tragedies on popular peaks

An ecolodge operator in the Glass House Mountains is calling for clearer safety More
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Hinterland subdivision nears construction date, land sales

A major housing estate planned for the Sunshine Coast hinterland is reigniting debate More
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Contract awarded for inclusive amenities upgrade

Construction of a new accessible public amenities building at a popular river foreshore More
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Local NGO marks 25,000 rescues in 25 years

A global child anti-trafficking charity founded on the Sunshine Coast has marked a More
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Residents urge for calm after ‘rare’ youth disturbances

Recent youth disturbances in Mudjimba have prompted community leaders to call for calm More
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Renewal works well underway at beachside landmark

A major upgrade is being made to a popular and rare seaside swimming More
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New tech set to transform cancer treatment on Coast

Cancer treatment on the Sunshine Coast is set to take a major step forward with the arrival of a cutting-edge machine. Wishlist and the Sunshine Coast Health Institute (SCHI) have unveiled the Chromium IX Single-Cell Analysis System. Earlier this month, clinicians and researchers had their first training session with the equipment, More
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Regional publishers body pushes back on NBI changes

Country Press Australia (CPA) has called for the Federal Government’s News Bargaining Incentive More
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Local defends title in marathon festival’s biggest edition

A hometown runner is relishing back-to-back victories at an increasingly popular marathon festival. Alex More
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Business

Dessert truck grows into two Coast stores

A small Brisbane dessert truck has expanded to the Sunshine Coast, opening two More
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Learning

Teenager steps onto state stage

A Sunshine Coast teenager is pushing to bring housing affordability into focus for More
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Robot turns heads on main street as tech divide narrows

A humanoid robot strolling past shoppers on the main street of a Sunshine More
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Construction training hub planned

A new purpose-built construction training facility on the Sunshine Coast is set to More
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Letters

Your say: boats removed, seawall and more

Do you have an opinion to share? Submit a Letter to the Editor More
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Sprawling sand fence installed to help protect coastline

A 2.7km sand erosion fence has been built along an island off the More
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Roads to close as marathon festival draws record field

Several main roads will be closed this weekend for an annual marathon festival More
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Property

Homes line up to host Olympic visitors amid hotel crunch

Mum-and-dad home owners are set to strike 2032 Olympic gold, turning spare rooms More
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Sisters’ sandwich store sells out in opening weeks

Three sisters who recently opened a Sunshine Coast sandwich shop say they have More
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Olympic pathway concerns spark call for sports facility overhaul

The Sunshine Coast’s only deep-water diving facility is facing calls for a major More
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Fans invited to Maroons training as series beckons

Queenslanders have been invited to watch the Maroons train on the Sunshine Coast More
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Opinion

Jane Stephens: the common spud is no dud

It is easy to take the simple potato for granted. It sits in More
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Business

Iconic eco retreat changes hands

A renowned eco-tourism destination has been acquired by one of Australia’s biggest regional More
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Long-awaited amenities block opens at popular mountain

Visitors to one of the Sunshine Coast’s most popular walking tracks can now More
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State govt commits to bold projects despite funding blow

The state government is pushing ahead with Sunshine Coast projects worth billions of More
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Police clarify rules on in-car touchscreens as concerns grow

As vehicle touchscreens become increasingly bigger in modern cars, questions are being raised More
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Photographer Rene Lyonnais captured the stillness of the moment during a morning stroll near Golden Beach. 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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Firm competition for $5.8m wellness hub

A private investor has paid $5.8m for a wellness hub in a prime More
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Major lift for golf club’s long-awaited clubhouse

A major milestone has been reached for a long-running community project. At the Maleny More
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Police investigate alleged burglary with violence

A man has been taken into custody after an alleged armed break-in at More
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Massive sand boost for coastal stretch

Around 10,000 truckloads of sand, equating to 100,000 cubic metres, will be pumped More
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Opinion

Ashley Robinson: what a ‘joke’ government is

As comedian Laurel said to Hardy back in the 1930s: “Well, here’s another More
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Property

Major development to deliver homesites and open space

A 104-hectare masterplanned housing development will deliver 450 new homesites on the Sunshine More
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Beachgoers get a glimpse of what seawall will look like

Work is ramping up on the revitalisation of one of the Sunshine Coast’s More
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Council

Council defends picnic shelter works amid criticism

Sunshine Coast Council has defended an estimated $36,000 upgrade to a picnic shelter More
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Tourist town’s liveability comes into focus

More than 2300 residents within one of Australia's top holiday destinations have revealed More
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Busy bridge set for overhaul

A bridge that carries more than 20,000 vehicles a day is set for More
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Apartments hit by spate of basement car park break-ins

Police are investigating a string of break-ins targeting basement car parks at apartment More
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Renewable energy facility opens as part of clean energy push

A new renewable energy facility will turn landfill gas into clean energy and More
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‘Deep sense of community’: volunteers honoured for contribution

This week highlights the contribution more than 4,000 volunteers make to the Sunshine More
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Man charged over alleged taxi driver assault, robbery

A man has been charged after an alleged late-night assault and robbery at More
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Community

Hiking event returns to Coast

The Sunshine Coast community is being asked to ‘step up’ to raise money More
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Massage therapist jailed after rape conviction

A Sunshine Coast massage therapist has been jailed after pleading guilty to rape More
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Community mourns passing of beloved business identity

The Sunshine Coast community is mourning the loss of Colin James Erbacher, a More
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Eight-storey apartment block proposed at height limit

A new apartment complex is proposed to replace two houses and could tower More
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‘Ten-to’ suburb steps out of the shadows

A “traditionally overlooked” suburb on the Sunshine Coast is starting to turn heads More
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Council set to endorse major active transport strategy

Walking, riding and rolling are set to become a greater focus across the More
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Dozens of boats removed from river under new rules

Many boats have been taken off a popular waterway under new anchoring restrictions, More
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Thrillseekers ‘pumped’ by two new attractions

Two new Coast attractions set to test the skills of scooter, skateboard and More
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Police investigate vandal attack at council park

Vandalism at a Sunshine Coast park this month has left newly laid turf More
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New dog access rules locked in 

Changes to dog access areas have been rubber-stamped by local authorities, paving the More
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Fast-food chain confirmed, retail giant rumoured for plaza

A fast-food chain is poised to open a store at Sunshine Plaza, amid More
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Rising costs in focus as business awards open

Operating costs are front of mind for Sunshine Coast traders, who have gathered More
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Italian offering from successful Indian restaurant owner

A local restaurateur known for building three successful Indian eateries has taken a More
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Schools shortlisted for national honours

Two Sunshine Coast prep-to-Year 12 independent schools are in the running for national More
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$11m school precinct opens

A new health and fitness precinct has officially been unveiled at a prestigious More
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New rhythm tackling classroom behaviour

A simple classroom routine built on rhythm and movement could help reduce behavioural More
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Community-led exchange initiative thrives

A grassroots community exchange is gaining momentum on the Sunshine Coast. What began as More
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Construction starts on $15m youth and rec hub

Work is underway on a new centre for youth programs, sport and community More
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Coast businesses called up in fight for food relief

The Everyday Foundation is calling on generous local businesses to join with them More
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