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Man charged after alleged armed car theft spree

A Sunshine Coast man has been charged after allegedly stealing multiple cars while More

‘Epic flop’: residents slam upgraded stretch of road

Residents have vented their frustrations about an upgraded section of road “peeling away” More

Office tower expansion proposed for high-profile site

A seven-storey building in the heart of the Sunshine Coast’s business district could More

Council releases new draft planning scheme

Sunshine Coast Council's proposed new planning scheme is now open for public feedback. The More

‘Debated’ childcare centre wins court battle

A judge has ruled in favour of a new childcare centre for a More

‘Incredible talent’: beloved radio host announces departure

Popular radio host Todd Widdicombe is stepping down from his role on the More



Supermarket plans open to public feedback

Plans to construct a new supermarket in Cooroy have entered the public notification phase, with residents able to have their say on the application via Noosa Council. Woolworths is planning to develop the full-line supermarket, along with retail and dining outlets and a 120-place residential aged care facility, on a More


Fatally stabbed man may have disturbed burglary attempt

A husband found dead with multiple stab wounds at a suburban home may More

State intervenes on controversial festival site plan

The state government will decide whether to approve a 150-hectare festival site on More

League of its own: $8m-plus property market charges on

The ultra-prestige property sector at an iconic Queensland beach town continues to surge More

Union calls for action after alleged attack on bus driver

The alleged stabbing of a bus driver at Caloundra on the weekend has More

Thieves target antique store in $50k heist

The owner of a Sunshine Coast antique store has been left reeling after More

Homicide investigation launched after man stabbed to death

A homicide investigation is underway following the death of a man who was More

Assault ship joins war games after turning heads

An imposing assault ship that cruised past the Sunshine Coast is now among More

Retirement village set to triple in size

The only retirement village in a hinterland tourism town has officially announced its More

Six-foot python surprises rowers on island

A large python has shocked Sunshine Coast rowers who spotted it curled up More

Brewery appeals to court in trading hours dispute

A brewery has taken its battle over trading hours to the Planning and More

Man charged after baby boy drowns at campsite lake

Police have charged a 42-year-old man following the death of a young child More

Cyclists call for veloway alongside huge rail and bus project

A local cycling advocacy group is calling for a dedicated veloway to be More

Watchdog ‘cuts down’ non-compliant horticulture businesses

Sunshine Coast horticulture employers have been targeted as part of a three-year campaign More

Charges laid after bus driver allegedly stabbed

A man has been charged after allegedly stabbing a bus driver following a More

Mother of a whale tale: calf protected in wild encounter

Whale watchers have witnessed a dramatic chase off a Sunshine Coast beach as More

Garden show grows into major tourism drawcard

One of Australia's most iconic horticultural events is expected to deliver an $11 More

Coast jumpers join record attempt amid Olympic push

Sunshine Coast skydivers will help launch a global world record attempt this weekend More

Crew winches injured men from cargo ships

The Sunshine Coast’s LifeFlight rescue helicopter crew has plucked injured seafarers from two More


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Sunshine Coast Forecast

Your say: camping crackdown, council budget and more

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

Serious crash involving bike and e-bike

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision involving a cyclist and More

Developer seeks more time for resort project

The developer behind a major resort and tourist attraction is asking the local More

Changed parking restrictions rolled out in CBD

Parking changes have been introduced in the heart of a Sunshine Coast town, More

Report reveals options for future of bustling precinct

A report has provided insight into potential options on striking a balance between More

Weather-worn bridges to get long-awaited revamp

Two ageing wooden bridges to the north of the Sunshine Coast are set More

Going strong: popular parkrun notches milestone

Runners residing in one of the Coast’s newest residential estates have hit a More

Jane Stephens: surprises in store for second-class shoppers

“The customer comes first” is a business philosophy that puts clientele at the More

Member spotlight: legal know-how and community connection

In partnership with the Maroochydore Chamber of Commerce, Sunshine Coast News is featuring More


Bumper payday: woman stunned by $1m win

A Sunshine Coast woman's regular morning commute took an unexpected turn when she More

Tribunal delays retirement village closure for review

The closure of a retirement village has been put on hold following concerns More

Huge new ‘gompa’ proposed for hinterland retreat

One of Australia’s most prominent Buddhist centres has lodged plans for a new More

‘Risky’ parking spaces prompts call for accessibility audit

Residents are backing a call for a review of accessible parking options, claiming More

New bin tax dumped on local councils

The state government has hit local councils with a bin tax, meaning ratepayers More

Ashley Robinson: level of pain on another plane

I have a couple of allergies. I am dead-set allergic to pain, which More

‘Tough spot’: why cup of coffee could soar to $10

A blend of cost-of-living pressures and an increase in demand for one of More

High-tech trolleys to be rolled out at major supermarket

Shoppers at a major supermarket will have a “revolutionary” way to purchase groceries, More

Locals fume as van dwellers overrun town’s beach car parks

Illegal camping is testing the patience of a beachside town’s residents, who claim More


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Safe passage: new pedestrian bridge opens

A much-anticipated pedestrian bridge has opened, allowing residents to safely traverse a narrow More

Life-saving machine to be welcomed to region

A Sunshine Coast woman who suffered a bleed on the brain five years More

Council pushes ahead with bypass despite review calls

Plans to begin work on unlocking a major traffic chokepoint are forging ahead, More

Council

Every project: what your area gets from council budget

Sunshine Coast Council has handed down its budget for 2025-26, with mayor Rosanna More

Riders ‘pumped’ as new track opens

A new pump track, designed with community input, is now open for families More

‘Missing link’ complete as $14m motorway overpass opens

A “missing link” that connects two suburbs over one of the region’s busiest More

Business

Popular pub gets top regional dining gong

A hinterland pub has received the top regional dining gong at the prestigious More

Long-running beachside retailer listed for sale

A well-known beachside homewares and fashion store has been listed for sale after More

No thyme to waste: herb giant expands with eco upgrade

A leading herbs and spices company has opened a high-tech waste treatment system More

Learning

Public urged to help in race to save endangered species

The Sunshine Coast’s marine environment could provide valuable clues to help save a More

School grounded in history to celebrate milestone

A Sunshine Coast school that was established to serve the families of the More

New school to rise in region’s fastest-growing area

A new state primary school will be built in a rapidly expanding community More

Community

Low-cost supermarket to relocate to renowned site

A charity that provides low-cost food and vital community support is set to More

Forever Harry’s: lane named after young boy

The private road to a new water reservoir has been named after a More

Gym among businesses on long road to recovery after flood

The owners of a gym devastated by flooding more than three months ago More

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