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Teen charged after allegedly stolen car crashes

A teenager has been charged after an allegedly stolen car crashed in Nambour More

Town’s retail hub hits market

One of the Sunshine Coast's largest neighbourhood shopping centres has been listed for More

Farm turns scraps into future crops

A Sunshine Coast farm is tackling food waste with its new Feed Your More

Leaders unite to tackle school bullying

Caloundra has hosted the latest anti-bullying roundtable as Queensland’s $33 million program brings More

Firefighters scale mountain in overnight rescue operation

An injured hiker has been rescued from the southern face of Mt Beerwah More

Former PM to star at literary gathering

A former Australian prime minister and author will return to the Sunshine Coast More


Commercial precinct approved beside heritage landmarks

A new commercial precinct that will be located beside two heritage-listed buildings in the Sunshine Coast hinterland has been given the green light. Sunshine Coast Council has approved the development at 19 Stevens Street, Yandina, where five healthcare tenancies and an indoor gym will be built on a vacant 3533sqm More


Motorbike rider killed in crash

A motorcyclist has died following a crash involving a caravan on a Sunshine More

Workers priced out despite housing reforms

A report to Noosa Council has found the shire's housing crisis continues to More

Man charged with weapons and drugs offences

A man has been charged with multiple offences after police allegedly located weapons More

Man dies after being pulled from water

A 74-year-old man has died after being pulled from the water at a More

Clubs backed as stadium expansion nears

A $9 million program will support sports groups in the vicinity of Sunshine More

Regional media welcomes direction of news funding changes

Country Press Australia says the proposed News Bargaining Incentive reforms could provide greater More

Your say: public housing, traffic petition and more

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

Approved resort project back in talks

An approved 90-unit project at a popular Sunshine Coast resort is heading back More

Over the limit: tower plan open to public feedback

The Sunshine Coast community is being invited to have its say about a More

Fears of funding blow to welfare service ease

A reported $4.7 million funding cut facing homelessness service Youturn will not immediately More

Aquatic centre upgrade, reopening on track

Work is continuing on a $2.28 million project at a public pool complex, More

Sunshine Coast powers Australian touch team

The Sunshine Coast is providing talent and training facilities for Australia's senior mixed More

Sami Muirhead: the mysterious ‘M’ gentleman

I owe a special someone a big apology. My new psychic abused them More

B2B: who can say ‘yes’ to aged care restraints?

Have you ever wondered who makes the really difficult decisions if a loved More

Council expected to defend appeal over holiday rental rules

Noosa Council is set to consider whether to continue defending a Planning and More

Foreshore revamp milestone beckons after delay

A key part of a multimillion-dollar foreshore upgrade along the Sunshine Coast's main More

Govt touts Coast health workforce after scrutiny

The Queensland Government has highlighted growth in the Sunshine Coast health workforce following More

Grandma’s killers ‘barbaric, devoid of human decency’

Two men who savagely bashed a grandmother to death before dumping and burning More


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Photographer Peter Correya snapped this photo of a glorious sunrise at Palmview recently. 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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‘Best in show’: robotic dogs set to impress

University of the Sunshine Coast students have taught robodogs new tricks, developing a More

Restaurants named best in Queensland

Four Sunshine Coast restaurants have scooped major hospitality awards at a state and More

Ashley Robinson: Me? Moody? I don’t think so!

Just last week, I was at 92.7 Mix FM with Sami and Ben More

B2B: what smart borrowers are doing in 2026

While no one can predict where interest rates will head next, smart borrowers More

Rally planned as coastal works spark debate

A coastal advocacy group is calling on residents to join a rally opposing More

Authorities respond to park concerns

Police and government representatives have highlighted the steps they’re taking to improve confidence More

New tanker access proposed for suburban street

A suburban street could become a dedicated entry route for fuel tankers under More

Jetstar to slug passengers for overhead baggage storage

Storing carry-on baggage in overhead lockers on Jetstar flights will cost as much More

Falcons star’s injury comeback gets a boost

After a frustrating season on the sidelines, Sunshine Coast Falcons winger Nat McGavin More


Census to reveal extent of Coast housing crisis

New figures are expected to show the impact of the region’s housing crisis, More

Hidden architectural gems welcome visitors

A 10-day festival is set to celebrate a decade of architecture, design and More

B2B: with new financial year, review any waste in expenses

Waste can account for up to 30 per cent of the operating costs More

Swimmer out of leadership group after drinking

Australian swimmer Isaac Cooper has stepped down from the Dolphins' leadership group after More

Developer’s earthworks plan hits council hurdle

Sunshine Coast Council has objected to key approval changes linked to major highway More

Petition calls for permanent one-way traffic change

A petition calling for one-way traffic flow along a section of Golden Beach More

Two-bedroom unit achieves record result

A two-bedroom apartment in a Sunshine Coast beachfront enclave has set a new More

Police patrol iconic viewpoint after trespass concerns

Police have increased patrols at a once popular Maleny photography location after ongoing More

Council and university join forces for region’s progress

Sunshine Coast Council and UniSC have signed a partnership agreement worth up to More


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Coast dietician backs half-time orange comeback

A Sunshine Coast dietician is supporting a nationwide push to revive the half-time More

B2B: retirement is more than just finances

When people think about retirement, they often focus on the numbers. How much super More

Coast aviation company confirms fatal Greece crash

A Sunshine Coast-based aviation company has confirmed two of its firefighting helicopters were More

Council

Trail steeped in history undergoes key works

A popular Sunshine Coast heritage trail has been improved so people can enjoy More

Legacy plan maps out Games benefits for region

A new action plan has outlined how the Sunshine Coast hopes to turn More

Major transport link proposed for town centre

A new bridge designed to improve connections and support future growth has been More

Business

Historic sugar mill site set for transformation

Three heritage-listed buildings that once housed sugar mill workers are set to be More

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

Franchise to take over iconic site

A national cafe franchise is making its Sunshine Coast debut after securing a More

Learning

World-leading turtle rescue efforts recognised

A Sunshine Coast aquarium has been recognised as a global leader in sea More

Multimillion-dollar shark study to guide beach safety

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

Students build full-scale flying taxi prototype

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

Community

Food service lifeline reopens

Those in need are being reminded that help is still available across the More

‘Amazed we survived’: organisation finds new home

A Sunshine Coast charity and social enterprise has made a vital move after More

Future-proofing: essential wastewater assets renewed

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

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