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Your say: bulk-billing shortfall, co-op closure and more

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Record sale for island home

An island home near the Sunshine Coast fetched a record-breaking $2.65 million at More
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Camping and caravan park hits the market

A Sunshine Coast camping and caravan park with a connection to Australia’s transport More
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Main street upgrade set to get underway

Construction on a major upgrade of a hinterland town's CBD is set to More
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Airport CEO to depart amid ongoing growth

The Sunshine Coast Airport's chief executive officer will step down later this year, More
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Lifestyle

Engines ready to roar at beachside event

The sound of rumbling engines and classic rock has rolled into the Coast More
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New firefighting capability faces years-long certification wait

A dispute over the certification of a new aerial firefighting capability is continuing between aviation regulator CASA and Sunshine Coast-based operator Transall Tankers. Nearly 12 months after announcing plans to introduce the Transall C-160 fixed-wing firefighting aircraft into Australia, Transall Tankers says ongoing certification delays were preventing the aircraft from More
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Man charged after alleged armed home invasion

A man has been charged following an alleged armed burglary in the Noosa More
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Opinion

Sami Muirhead: our sanctuary under threat

The dogs are barking very aggressively. “I think someone is in our house.” More
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Community

‘Confronting’: group officially told to make way for car park

A historic local group has received formal notice that its renowned store and More
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Business

Discount giant opens store amid grand expansion plans

A renowned discount variety chain has opened another shop on the Sunshine Coast More
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Middle Story

Man charged after teenager hit by vehicle

A man has been charged after a teenage cyclist was struck by a More
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Learning

Search is on for missing time capsule

A decades-old mystery has sent former students, teachers and locals digging through memories More
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Sport

Falcons defy the odds to lead Qld rugby league comp

The Sunshine Coast Falcons have strung together eight straight wins to claim top More
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Learning

Construction progresses on school’s new campus

A college offering an alternative education pathway for disengaged senior high school students More
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Opinion

Ashley Robinson: age has a degree of difficulty

Maybe it’s not too late for me to become smarter by earning some More
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Property

Masterplanned community gets federal environment tick

A major new Sunshine Coast housing project has cleared a key hurdle, with More
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Appeal to be lodged over store owner attack sentences

The Acting Attorney-General has instructed the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions More
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Middle Story

Urgency grows for major island bridge

The state government has signalled urgency around building a proposed large-scale bridge between More
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Design revealed for billion-dollar rail upgrade

Detailed designs have been released for a major rail upgrade, including track duplication, More
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Health

Calls for reform as GP bulk billing falls short

Sunshine Coast residents still face limited bulk billing GP options, despite major federal More
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Council

Council takes high-tech approach to weed battle

Drones, artificial intelligence and environmental DNA are among the tools being used by More
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Learning

Researchers and distillers blend nature, sound and story

A local collaboration is turning one of the Sunshine Coast’s biggest environmental stories More
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Lifestyle

Tiny newcomers create a splash

Two endangered eagle ray pups are already stealing attention after making their public 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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Photographer Helen Browne captured the rich hues of dawn magnificently reflected in the sand at Mooloolaba 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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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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Property

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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Council

Contract awarded for inclusive amenities upgrade

Construction of a new accessible public amenities building at a popular river foreshore More
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Business

Twilight markets set for monthly return

Twilight markets featuring food trucks, local produce and live entertainment are set to More
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Community

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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Sport

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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Community

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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Council

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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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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Health

New tech set to transform cancer treatment on Coast

Cancer treatment on the Sunshine Coast is set to take a major step 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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Learning

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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Learning

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

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Middle Story

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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Middle Story

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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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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Learning

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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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From July 1 this year, employers will need to pay superannuation guarantee contributions at More
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