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Independent review called after teen’s meningococcal death

The last time Jacqui Dell saw her son Rylan was on his 18th More

New ‘boutique’ music festival to take over theme park

Aussie World will be transformed into a nighttime music playground when a new More

Hinterland chateau sale sets new record

A French-inspired chateau in the Sunshine Coast hinterland has set a new suburb More

Daniel’s Law website draws 205,000 visits in 10 weeks

Queensland’s new public child sex offender website has had more than 205,000 visits More

Girl, 6, airlifted to hospital after incident on K’gari beach

A young girl has been airlifted to hospital after being struck by a More

Speed limit under review after retirement village petition

The speed limit on an increasingly busy suburban road will be reviewed after More



Milestone for iconic surfing festival

Board riders have hit the waves for a special edition of a world-renowned surfing event. Surf culture enthusiasts have converged for the 35th year of the Noosa Festival of Surfing, at the famous break at Noosa Heads. The event, which runs from March 13 until March 22, includes a range of More


Bold skate park revamp for hinterland

Something smooth, bold and built for speed just landed – and it’s ready More

‘One of the best races in the world’: tri winners relish moment

A Sunshine Coast endurance event that attracted thousands of participants has received glowing More

Woman dead, man critically injured in Mount Beerwah fall

A young woman has died and a man has been airlifted to hospital More

Developer seeks to change conditions for 150-site tourist park

The developer behind a controversial 150-site tourist park that was given the green More

Plans lodged to convert rural home into Sikh temple

Plans have been lodged to establish a temple within an existing building on More

Veteran to represent Australia at Anzac Day service in France

A Sunshine Coast veteran is set to represent Australia at the Anzac Day More

Luxury units sell fast as work starts on eight-level tower

A luxury apartment development has attracted the attention of buyers from around the More

Aviation company unveils helicopter manufacturing plan

A Sunshine Coast-based aviation company that has a fleet of more than 50 More

Study reveals birds’ ‘extraordinary’ efforts to find a mate

Testing by the University of the Sunshine Coast has revealed that a tiny More

Roads to close for annual triathlon festival

Several Sunshine Coast roads, including a section of motorway, will close for an More

Noosa Olympic legend’s namesake ferry retires

A vessel named after Olympic legend and Noosa resident Dawn Fraser has made More

Your say: transport projects, headland path and more

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

Holiday park set for $12m expansion

A popular Sunshine Coast riverside holiday park is set to be expanded. Ingenia Holidays More

Green light for $250m residential and hotel complex

A 12-storey mixed-use development with more than 150 units in the heart of More

Widespread track closures to enable work on key projects

Rail services around South-East Queensland, including along the Sunshine Coast line, will be More

Keto comeback: Palmer promises another yellow avalanche

Australians can expect an influx of yellow junk mail as billionaire mining magnate More

Family’s passion on show at dragon boat state titles

For James Matthews and his family, dragon boating is more than a sport More

Jane Stephens: passing the buck is an art form

How much do we really know about who is responsible for what when More


Photo of the day

Helen Browne snapped this image of clouds hovering over Mooloolaba Beach in late summer. 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

Company shows $40m vote of confidence in Coast

A Sunshine Coast property fund manager will settle this month on the last More

Work starts on new town centre, including major supermarkets

Construction has officially started on a new town centre that will feature two More

Free water service on tap at community events

Thirsty locals and visitors have filled the equivalent of 70,000 reusable water bottles More

Panic buying pushing fuel prices higher, servo owner says

A Sunshine Coast fuel station owner says panic buying – not a national More

Plan lodged for 32 townhouses on corner block

A 32-townhouse development has been proposed for a prominent corner site in the More

Concerns sign could ‘dominate’ town’s streetscape

A community group has expressed its concerns about a large sign that could More

Key section of road to Bribie Island upgraded

A $48 million upgrade to the main road to Bribie Island has been More

Lawyer backs e-mobility safety plan, warns of insurance gap

A leading Queensland personal injury lawyer has welcomed sweeping reforms proposed in the More

Ashley Robinson: flying by the seat of my pants

I read this the other day on the Sunshine Coast News website and More


False alarm: search for swimmer called off

The search for a swimmer reported missing at Happy Valley has been called More

$50m program targets local antisocial youths

A new short-stay, early-intervention camp aimed at combating youth crime is set to More

Diesel shortage grounds fishing boats, threatens jobs

Reported diesel shortages are leaving fishing boats stranded at the Mooloolaba wharf, threatening More

End of an era as restaurant chain’s last local outlet closes

The last Sunshine Coast outlet of a once-iconic restaurant chain has announced its More

Faulty motorhome claim set for appeal after tribunal ruling

A tribunal has given a woman leave to appeal over claims she was More

Coast’s major transport projects ramp up

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli says the state government is determined to "get the More

Attacked store owner backs expanded youth crime laws

A supermarket owner who was attacked outside his store has backed the expansion More

Plans announced to address perilous river mouth

The state government has announced short and long-term strategies to manage shoaling in More

Govt services hit the road with ‘Desert Rose’

A touring truck dubbed 'Desert Rose' will visit towns in the Sunshine Coast, More


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Police appeal after man charged with alleged rape

A man has been charged with rape following an alleged sexual assault involving More

Aussie World’s $60m waterpark expansion approved

The Sunshine Coast is set to be home to a new waterpark after More

Residents call for vehicle restrictions to curb disturbances

Fed-up locals in an oceanfront street have lodged a petition asking to restrict More

Council

Wises Farm development plan approved unanimously

Sunshine Coast councillors have voted unanimously to allow the development of about 420 More

Council moves to protect iconic surf break

An iconic local surf break could soon receive greater protection after council endorsed More

‘Missing piece in the puzzle’: mayor hails streetscape project

Sunshine Coast mayor Rosanna Natoli says a $27 million streetscape project will provide More

Business

Surf club chef’s new venue a rare delicacy on the Coast

The executive chef behind one of the Sunshine Coast’s busiest surf clubs has More

Buyer found for embattled caravan company

Coolum-based caravan manufacturer Zone RV is set to continue operating after terms for More

Beloved family cafe closes after more than a decade

A family-owned cafe that had operated in the Sunshine Coast hinterland for more More

Learning

Blood test could bolster brain cancer survival rates

A simple blood test could improve the lives of brain cancer patients and More

Coast hospital a world-leader in robotic-assisted surgery

A Sunshine Coast hospital has completed the highest number of robotic-assisted shoulder replacements More

Social media shutdown rocks kids’ program

A Sunshine Coast-based children’s mentoring program has been left scrambling after its Instagram More

Community

Local talent to headline food and wine festival return

The Noosa Food & Wine Festival will return this year, with organisers unveiling More

Local clubs shine at youth carnival as seniors event moved

Sunshine Coast clubs have produced strong showings at the Queensland Youth Surf Life More

Intergenerational garden grows national recognition

Gardens and friendships are growing as an intergenerational project at a Buderim aged More

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