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First look inside landmark luxury hotel as bookings open

The Sunshine Coast's first full-service internationally-branded hotel in more than four decades has More

Major water project to service high-profile site

A $30 million water and wastewater infrastructure project is set to cater for More

Tributes flow for newspaper founder and Irish music stalwart

Ken O’Flaherty, founder of the Buderim Chronicle and an icon of the Sunshine More

‘Driving change’: entries open for sustainability awards

Nominations are now open for an annual excellence awards program that recognises the More

Ashley Robinson: ‘I don’t care for any big stink’

I had a disaster the other day, but I need to give you More

Police shoot armed man on major road

A crime scene has been declared in Woombye following a police involved shooting More



Crews scour water and shoreline for missing swimmer

A major search is underway for a missing swimmer at Buddina Beach this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the stretch of coastline along Pacific Boulevard at Buddina about 4.15pm, following reports a swimmer had disappeared in the water. Officers from the Queensland Police Service are coordinating the response, with Water More


B2B: take a fresh look at investment bonds

Investment bonds are longer-term (generally 10-year) structures that let you invest your money More

Bin to soil: retirement villages lead the way

A 20-month trial will see food scraps and garden waste from two Coast More

Brewery asks for review as CEO defends council

The operators of Terella Brewing have penned an open letter to Sunshine Coast More

Prime lots released as community nears completion

Premium lots at a sought-after precinct have been released in a master-planned community More

Wedding chapel reception plans open for feedback

Plans to expand the offerings at a popular wedding chapel that has been More

Safe room opened at bus station after attack on driver

A secure break room has opened at a Sunshine Coast bus station, following More

Forum highlights importance of airport’s growth

Tourism, business and government representatives have attended a key forum to discuss the More

Police to stage ‘critical incident’ exercise downtown

Police will undertake a key training exercise in the heart of the Sunshine More

B2B: smarter lending for medicos

Medical and allied health professionals are often seen as ‘ideal borrowers’. Yet, many still More

Massage therapist charged over alleged sex offences

A man who worked as a massage therapist has been charged with multiple More

‘No P-platers allowed’: new drivers banned from campground

P-platers have been barred from entering a Sunshine Coast camping ground. New drivers are More

Ute crashes into school, driver returns positive breath test

A ute has ploughed into a school building in an early-morning crash at More

Real estate sector preps for anti-money laundering laws

Queensland property professionals are being trained to comply with new anti-money laundering laws, More

Man charged after alleged assault of two women

A man has been charged after two young women were allegedly assaulted. The alleged More

‘Lacking in facilities’: brigade concerned over planned relocation

Volunteer firefighters in Beerwah have raised concerns about a planned station relocation, questioning More

Council awards $2.5m contract to stabilise landslip-affected area

Noosa Council has moved to secure the long-term safety of a landslip-affected area More

International investors show interest in vast property

Property buyers from around the world have signalled their interest in a huge More

Elite coach opens new golf academy

A new purpose-built golf academy has opened on the Sunshine Coast, offering coaching More


Photo of the day

John Luff of JL Images captured the moment the rising sun was about to emerge from behind clouds to shine on Mudjimba Island. 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

‘More accessible’: major op shop relocates

In a case of revolving doors, a major local charity is set to More

B2B: trust law aims to avoid cost, delays

Queensland has recently passed new trust laws designed to solve the surprisingly common problem of More

Climbers rescued after night on Mount Tibrogargan

Multiple emergency services personnel have been called to the Glass House Mountains to More

Classic beach shack makes way for exclusive residences

A well-known 1960s beach cottage has been demolished, with construction of luxury residences More

Sites identified for proposed 6000-seat sports centre 

Two sites have been identified for a proposed indoor sports centre that could More

Boutique RV and caravan park planned for Gympie

A new RV and caravan park near a notable Gympie landmark is expected More

New $15m bus depot unveiled amid patronage increase

A transport depot with a capacity for 32 buses and more than 80 More

Petition calls for safety upgrades to pathway after fatal crash

A petition calling for pedestrian safety upgrades along along a Mooloolah Valley road More

Airport CEO appointed to tourism board

The chief executive officer of Sunshine Coast Airport is joining the board of More


Unique island event to mark surfing club’s milestone

A landmark one-off surfing event will be held to celebrate a surfing club's More

‘Hitting the road’: MP steps up to support homeless facility

It’s not every day a federal MP bankrolls a frontline homelessness service – More

Your say: brewery closure, Wises Farm and more

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

‘Exceptionally rare’: iconic fisheries site for sale

One of the Sunshine Coast’s most recognisable and strategically significant waterfront assets is More

Liquidator appointed after closure of entertainment precinct

A liquidator has been appointed to the company behind an entertainment precinct, weeks More

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

‘Relentless pressure’: brewery announces closure

Terella Brewing has announced it is set to close next month, ending a More

Council takes over delivery of growing city centre

Sunshine Coast Council will take over the delivery the Maroochydore city centre, bringing More

Local tuna brand ‘takes on the big guys’

A Sunshine Coast tuna brand is set to expand its reach on the More


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New bill sends message to ‘apprehensive’ local community

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli says new laws targeting antisemitism and access to weapons More

Jane Stephens: the price is not right

In 2017, with celebrity chef Curtis Stone at the fore, grocery giant Coles More

Wises Farm development plan approved unanimously

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

Council

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

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

Consultation open for multi-sports court at popular park

Public consultation has opened on a proposed multi-sports half court in Landsborough, with More

Council introduces speed limit change in residential area

Speed limits on council-controlled roads in Pacific Paradise will be reduced to 40km/h More

Business

Beloved family cafe closes after more than a decade

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

What next for Coast milk factory after Brisbane site closure?

It remains unclear how operations could change at a Sunshine Coast milk factory More

Local creperie takes over popular patisserie

The team behind French restaurant Flo’s Creperie has expanded into the world of More

Learning

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

Coast-led study sheds new light on exercise and ageing

New research led by University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) academics is examining More

Community

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

Council axes $800k worth of meters as free parking returns

Just 16 months after $800,000 worth of new parking meters were installed along More

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