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Woman killed in head-on motorway crash

A woman has died after a two-vehicle crash at Coolum Beach yesterday. About 2.35pm, More

Five hospitalised after fire in townhouse

Five patients, including a man in a potentially life-threatening condition, have been transported More

Expansion plans for wedding venue

The owners of a wedding setting dubbed the ‘Sunshine Coast’s best secret’ have More

‘In principle’ hospital contract extension slammed

An “in principle” agreement has been reached to extend the lease on a More

Pedestrian dies from crash injuries

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating after a fatal traffic crash at Mooloolaba More

Latest news: multiple vehicles in crashes on busy road

Tuesday, October 8, 12.25pm: One stable patient has been transported to Nambour Hospital More

Fire ant treatment opponents face police action

Recalcitrant property owners who refuse to comply with mandatory treatment for fire ants could face the full force of the law, as police are called in. A lock-the-gate style campaign is underway by some Queensland landholders who don't want baits spread on their properties. But the national eradication program says the More

B2B: In separation, who gets the fur baby?

When couples separate, deciding who retains the family pet can become a contentious More

Hot wheels: new trucks bolster firefighting fleet

Two new trucks are set to boost firefighting capacity on the southern Sunshine More

Petition hits back at calls to restrict ‘nightlife’ hub

Residents and business owners in a reinvigorated precinct have received a groundswell of More

Tools specialist joins expansion of business park

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

A leash in the hand is worth more than one under foot

An $806 fine handed to a woman who had pinned her pet’s leash More

Resilience and hope: tennis star tells all ahead of Coast visit

In the world of professional tennis, few stories resonate as deeply as that More

Your say: ferry queues, parking meters and more

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

Wedding Belles: fairytale day for groom and his ‘Tinderella’

Jarrod Jacobson and Tahnee Rub felt like the luckiest couple in the world More

Pedestrians struck after driver suffers medical episode

UPDATE – Monday, October 7: One of five people who were taken to hospital More

Struggling plane uses built-up sand for landing strip

A light plane with a student pilot and instructor on board made an More

Unwanted visitors: scary snake tales emerge

Some of the world's most venomous snakes have been keeping Sunshine Coast residents More

Proposal to set up church in rural residential home

An application has been made to establish a place of worship in a More

New wine and cocktail bar for ‘mature’ crowd opens

A Sunshine Coast couple are bringing live music back to a much-loved venue More

Bypass boost: $7.1m to unlock solution for jammed road

A $7.1 million injection is set to fast-track planning for a town bypass. The More

How Storm unlocked Coast footballer’s career-best form

When Trent Loiero sits down for a family meal he's not even the More

Sami Muirhead: Bali, bonding and belly laughs

You never really know how you will travel with a friend until you More

B2B: Reviewing your financial performance

Some questions you may ask yourself – if the answer to any of More

How to drive away a winner in ‘not-so-mini’ giveaway

A much-loved RSL club known as a favourite place for locals to meet More

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Sunshine Coast Forecast

Stadium upgrade pushed back by contract delay

The planned commencement of work on the $148 million upgrade of the Sunshine More

Revving up: new motorway interchange promised

A new $40 million motorway interchange has been committed by the LNP, within More

Developer looks to repeat upmarket apartment success

A construction and development business carving a niche for itself in high-quality, liveable More

Anchoring restrictions relaxed on waterway

Anchor restrictions have been scaled back at a popular waterway, after the state More

Youth crime crackdown: 225 charges after sting

A host of young people have been arrested and charged during a clampdown More

Ashley Robinson: are we there yet?

The familiar question on family road trips was always, “Are we there yet?". Of More

B2B: What if an attorney can’t fulfil the role?

If you have been asked to be an attorney for someone under an More

Mayor frustrated by 11th-hour move on multi-storey projects

A local mayor and MP have decried the state government's last-minute decision to More

Developer to appeal refused ‘bulky’ key corner complex

A developer will fight to have a proposed multi-storey complex on a key More

Eatery given Italian revamp after hospitality group takeover

A Coolum eatery has been given a new look and a new name More

Teen caught driving at 170km/h on highway

An 18-year-old man who was clocked travelling at 170km/h on the Bruce Highway More

Plans revealed for future of abandoned TAFE site

An abandoned TAFE site will receive a new lease on life after a More

Coast AFL grand final winner’s untold battle

If not for the pre-finals bye, Eric Hipwood's astonishing tribute to Jason Akermanis More

Turning point? $15m commitment for busy junction

Both major parties say they have allocated $15 million towards an upgrade of More

New parking meters take business operators by surprise

The arrival of $800,000 worth of new parking meters has taken traders along More

Hospital pushed to the brink nine times in three months

The Sunshine Coast University Hospital did not have the resources to meet demand More

Old cottage fetches millions amid ‘unstoppable’ market

The sale of a decades-old cottage with sea views has highlighted a remarkable More

Graffitied election sign prompts MP to start competition

Election candidates are used to having their campaign signs defaced but one state More

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First stage of renovations at historic pub unveiled

Stage one of the renovation of Eumundi’s Imperial Hotel, under the ownership of More

Wheels in motion for key road to master-planned community

The developer behind a rapidly growing Sunshine Coast community is making moves to More

Proposal for 23 units as times change in beachside hamlet

An application has been lodged to build a five-storey block of units in More

Council

Fresh new look for popular seaside park

Significant upgrades are being made to a popular beachside park. The first stage of More

Lifesaving season starts in shadow of grim statistics

The Sunshine Coast has been identified as a “black spot” for coastal fatalities, More

Riverside park fortified with 184m reconstructed wall

One of the Sunshine Coast's most used parks has been improved with a More

Business

Sports injury to success: next gen of entrepreneurs recognised

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

Lights, coffee, action: actor pursues new venture

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

Dedicated and proactive: women win in building awards

Two Sunshine Coast women have been recognised for their talent and contributions to More

Learning

World’s brightest young minds bound for Coast

Some of the globe's sharpest young minds will converge on the Sunshine Coast More

‘Nightmare’ school bus bay set for overhaul

A bus parking area at one of the Sunshine Coast’s busiest schools is More

Young author encourages kids to find their superpowers

A young author has launched his second book, which includes a heartwarming message More

Community

On a roll: Coast designer’s creations go global

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

Grandmother ‘on cloud nine’ after $500K lotto win

A Sunshine Coast woman's tranquil morning in the garden blossomed into excitement when More

Youth festival continues to flourish ahead of annual event

A festival that promotes creating a network of support for Sunshine Coast youth More

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