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Coast dominates regional unit price growth

Four Sunshine Coast suburbs have been listed among the top five regional Queensland More
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‘Wasted spaces’: residents question former pound’s future

More than a year after the closure of a former animal pound, the More
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Cash boost available to eco-minded rural landholders

Rural landholders across the Sunshine Coast can now apply for a new round More
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Still flying at 75: Coast skier bound for world titles

A Sunshine Coast man is proving age is no barrier to elite sport, More
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Bridge traffic improves as more fixes explored

New traffic conditions at a key bridge appear to have reduced delays, as More
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Scores of e-bikes, e-scooters seized in clampdown

More than 100 e-bikes and e-scooters have been confiscated and hundreds of fines More
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‘Premium’ beachside retirement village moves ahead

A new retirement living community is set to take shape on the Sunshine Coast, with the sod turning on a beachside development. BlueCare’s Bokarina Beach Village at Wurtulla will include 28 beach houses designed for coastal living, while there are plans to build another 234 apartments on site in future More
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Waterfront site earmarked for apartment project

A prominent waterfront site could be the location of a new luxury apartment More
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Revised service station sign approved by council

A scaled-back pylon sign proposed for a service station in Yandina has been More
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Dog access criticised over impact on disabled residents

A Sunshine Coast councillor has renewed his opposition to changes to dog access More
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Learning

Multimillion-dollar shark study to guide beach safety

A $2.4 million research project will investigate Queensland’s shark population and behaviour in More
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Community

IRB racing more than just surf thrills

Inflatable rescue boat racing is helping young Sunshine Coast locals build confidence, leadership More
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Boy airlifted after falling into campfire

A boy has been airlifted to hospital after falling into a campfire in More
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Police investigate serious traffic crash

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a serious early-morning crash at Palmview that More
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Missing man found deceased

A 58-year-old man reported missing from the Sunshine Coast on Saturday has been More
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Lifestyle

State’s best barbecue teams to face off at festival

Barbecue lovers from across Australia are set to gather in the region this More
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‘We have listened’: council changes bridge traffic plan

Authorities have decided to change the traffic flow on a key bridge while More
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New whale-watching venture brings large jet-powered vessel

A new business has entered the Sunshine Coast's whale-watching market, offering tours aboard More
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Opinion

Your say: model aircraft, bridge chaos and more

Do you have an opinion to share? Submit a Letter to the Editor More
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Coast electorates renamed in boundary redraw

Two state electorates on the Sunshine Coast have been renamed and several boundaries More
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Backlash intensifies after town entrance closed

Community kickback has escalated over the closure of a key stretch of road More
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Court decision paves way for quarry expansion

A court has ruled in favour of a planned quarry expansion on the More
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Lifestyle

Nearly 90 and still jumping for joy

Most people approaching their 90th birthday are slowing down. Don Walker is planning More
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Community

Future-proofing: essential wastewater assets renewed

Major renewal works undertaken by a local utility are expected to help secure More
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Opinion

Sami Muirhead: no bunnies when it comes to treats

I write to you this week, dear friend, from New Zealand. I have More
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Photographer Ruth Fiechtner framed this glorious display of a sparkling pink callistemon bush tipped with raindrops at 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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Developer challenges council in court over enforcement notice

A company behind an approved dual-occupancy project has launched a court challenge against More
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Business

Franchise to take over iconic site

A national cafe franchise is making its Sunshine Coast debut after securing a More
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School abuse allegations under legal investigation

A legal investigation is underway into allegations of historical child sexual abuse reportedly More
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Business

TAB responds as Coast hotels drop services

A long-running TAB service at a Sunshine Coast hotel is set to disappear More
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Health

Cheers as patient celebrates rehabilitation milestone

A woman has walked out of a Sunshine Coast hospital to a round More
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Opinion

Ashley Robinson: my life can be a pain

Last week began with probably the best massage I have ever had. The More
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Police investigate multi-vehicle crash

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a serious three-vehicle crash, which led to More
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Reported scams targeting elderly spark police warning

Reported scams targeting elderly residents have prompted Sunshine Coast police to urge the More
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Bridge closure causes ‘chaos’, hits local businesses

Major bridge works have sparked frustration among commuters and concerns from businesses, with More
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Software glitch blamed for crippling Telstra outage

Australia's largest telco is blaming a software defect for a crippling outage that More
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Concerns over proposed disaster recovery funding

The mayor of the Sunshine Coast says proposed changes to national disaster recovery More
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Council tackles ongoing challenge at creek mouth

Local authorities have released footage of crews realigning a “dynamic” beachside creek as More
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Work starts on new dam wall in $500m project

Work is underway on a new dam wall as part of a major More
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Beach wedding fees blamed for drop in bookings

A rise in wedding permit fees for beachside ceremonies has sparked backlash, with More
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Learning

Students build full-scale flying taxi prototype

A group of Sunshine Coast high school and university students will showcase a More
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Business

Finance specialist engaged to help local traders

A business resilience-building event is set to put residents in direct contact with More
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First subdivision planned for Wises Farm

A landmark Sunshine Coast development has taken another step forward, with plans lodged More
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Business

New $24m highway service centre officially opens

A new service hub has officially opened beside the Bruce Highway between Brisbane More
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Funding for stretch of scenic coastal walkway

More than $1.1 million has been allocated to upgrade a section of beachside More
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Coveted equine holding sold to local investor

A landmark property at the heart of the Sunshine Coast's horse racing industry More
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Learning

Growing community welcomes new early learning centre

An independent Queensland childcare provider has opened its first Sunshine Coast centre in More
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Bay reopens after major landslip repairs

A major landslip repair project has been completed, restoring public access and strengthening More
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Work underway on facility replacing landmark loo

Construction has started on new amenities beside Queensland's 'best beach', after the renowned More
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Request to increase height of 5-star hotel approved

A proposal to increase the height of a planned beachfront hotel has been More
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Commercial site for sale following fast-food closure

A long-serving Red Rooster has quietly closed its doors, with its former site More
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Restaurant recognised among world’s best for wine

A Mooloolaba dining institution has further cemented its reputation on the national and More
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Family fruit shop voted Australia’s best again

A long-running Sunshine Coast family business has been crowned Australia’s favourite fruit and More
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Venom breakthrough could help save bees

Spider venom may not sound like the obvious way to save honeybees, but More
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UniSC-led team discovers new species of walking shark

Scientists on a night dive off Papua New Guinea have made a surprising More
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Students dive into landmark reef research project

Sunshine Coast students are helping lead a long-term scientific study of an unusual More
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Pedestrian safety project takes a step forward

Remedial works to make the streets of a hinterland town centre safer and More
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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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Trial aims to cut food waste from multi-unit living

Food scraps from apartments, resorts and retirement villages across South-East Queensland will be More
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From July 1 this year, employers will need to pay superannuation guarantee contributions at More
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