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Traffic almost doubles as road duplication advances

A 3.5km road duplication through one of the region’s fastest-growing communities is pushing More

Prime site where distinctive pink home stood up for auction

A prominent site where a conspicuous pink house stood is set to go More

Funding for housing facility for young people in need

A planned housing complex for young people facing homelessness is moving closer to More

Summer swimming returns after pool upgrade

A major upgrade has brought swimmers back to a popular 50m pool, with More

‘More than a place to buy plants’: garden centre to close

A garden centre that has sold plants and supplies for years while supporting More

Ashley Robinson: make moments to remember

I have never been much of a fan of Father’s Day, Mother’s Day More


Site earmarked for water park, wave pool and resort sold

A large Sunshine Coast site with plans for a major tourism project has changed hands. The 25.18-hectare property at 2652 Steve Irwin Way, Glenview, was marketed with an existing preliminary approval for a tourist attraction and resort complex, with a range of activities and accommodation facilities. The original preliminary approval dates More


Dairy farm strikes new deal after setback

A family-owned dairy farm has secured a new market for its milk after More

Caravan maker enters administration after 26 years

A Sunshine Coast manufacturer of off-road campers and caravans has entered administration after More

Speed reduction, crossings on way to town centre

A speed limit change, raised crossing and other street safety upgrades are about More

Prominent farming family lists rare waterfront property

A rare waterfront block of three units is up for sale on the More

Families left in limbo as au pair visas stall

Three Sunshine Coast mothers are facing disruptions to their childcare, businesses and household More

Lifeguard funding push gathers pace

Noosa Council is calling on the Queensland Government to help fund its lifeguard More

Teen takes women’s health app to national cyber stage

A 15-year-old Sunshine Coast student has taken an idea born from her own More

Illegal e-bikes, e-scooters seized and crushed

Hundreds of illegal e-mobility devices have been seized around Queensland since new laws More

Mum turns tragedy into hope for others

Three days before her 25-year-old son Jack Delamotte died by suicide, Linda Delamotte More

Tourist park proposal clears planning hurdle

A proposal for a tourist park has taken an important step through the More

Mine operator’s 10-bedroom retreat hits market

A sprawling estate with a homestead and five cottages is set to go More

‘Flames, fire and smoke’: new bar opens behind vault door

A speakeasy promising theatrical cocktails and Japanese-inspired touches has opened on the Sunshine More

New food relief facility opens to support families

A new multimillion-dollar centre has opened, bringing several services under one roof for More

Council outlines new approach for flood-resilient homes

Sunshine Coast Council officers are recommending a new strategy for how homes are More

Kiwis conquer endurance race with 2000 taking part

New Zealand triathletes Hannah Berry and Trent Thorpe have claimed victory at Ironman More

Volunteers confront relentless rubbish problem

Volunteers have hauled more than half a tonne of illegally dumped rubbish from More

Scores stuck in hospitals awaiting aged care

Almost 100 older Sunshine Coast residents who are ready to leave hospital are More

Surf Farm plans put to the test in strategic partnership

A planned Sunshine Coast wave park is drawing on the experience of established More


Photo of the day

Photographer and sand artist Ian Zulic said of his recent stunning creation at Cotton Tree: “Inspired by the magic of the coastal setting, this build started with a simple mound of sand and a castle in mind, unfolding into a quiet castle with a friendly horse keeping watch”. 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

Council officers push for continued checks on regulated dogs

Sunshine Coast Council is expected to continue its annual compliance checks on regulated More

Quick air links open up island getaways

Families can now fly return direct to a holiday island approximately 50-70km offshore More

Uni retains top student experience ranking

Students have again rated the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) among the More

Motorway reopens after multi-vehicle crash

The Sunshine Motorway was closed for a number of hours in both directions More

Resort expansion ramps up ahead of summer

Work is progressing on a holiday park expansion, with new accommodation and facilities More

Octogenarian takes on Ironman 70.3

A retired neurosurgeon will mark his 80th birthday by tackling Ironman 70.3 Sunshine More

Council orders deflation of circus clown promotions

Noosa residents have taken to social media to comment on the sudden disappearance More

Your say: paid parking, illegal dumping and more

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

Man charged over alleged armed supermarket robbery

A man has been charged after an alleged armed robbery at a supermarket. Police More


Buyers snap up lots in masterplanned community

The first land released at a 450-home Sunshine Coast development has been snapped More

Event shifted amid threats to ignore road closures

A major sports event has been relocated from a Sunshine Coast town amid More

Pair charged after caravan allegedly stolen from park

A man and woman have been charged over the alleged theft of a More

Teenagers charged over athletics club fire

Five teenagers have been charged following investigations into a fire that significantly damaged More

Future of ‘well-loved’ attraction on the line

The long-term future of one of Queensland’s best-known heritage tourist attractions remains uncertain More

Plans to transform site in ‘major centre zone’

A long-established marine sales and servicing site could make way for a five-storey More

From market stall to second Coast restaurant

A Brisbane farmers market stall turned Italian eatery is expanding on the Sunshine More

Where to watch the Coast’s footy finals

Finals fever is building across the Sunshine Coast, with footy and soccer competitions More

Jane Stephens: give Gen Z a chance

Could it be that Generation Z is the ‘sensible generation’? Could it be that More


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Award-winning showpiece set for auction

An acreage estate within easy reach of a surf beach is set to More

‘Critical’ upgrades on way to road on crash list

Safety measures are set to be carried out on a road that has More

Main roads to close for ‘iconic’ event

A long stretch of motorway and several major roads will be closed for More

Council

First section of Mooloolaba’s new seawall opens

A significant section of Mooloolaba’s new terraced seawall has opened to the public, More

High-rise proposal wins majority support

Public consultation has now closed on a controversial proposed 18-storey development, with around More

Council site in path of transport project

Part of a Sunshine Coast waste and recycling centre could be displaced by More

Business

Shoppers flock to new retail hub

Hundreds of excited shoppers have inundated a new $80 million retail centre in More

‘Sweet as’: new store to open at tourist hotspot

A popular Sunshine Coast ‘born’ chocolatier is set to open a new store More

Maleny Dairies responds to questions over interstate milk

Questions over the source of Maleny Dairies milk have prompted the company to More

Learning

Apprentice recognised among Queensland’s best

A young Sunshine Coast apprentice has been honoured with a significant regional award. Aircraft More

Hidden signal in videos could help solve crimes

Technology being refined on the Sunshine Coast could help solve some of the More

School library used as classroom amid enrolment growth

Members of a school community have backed a call for more space after More

Community

Police warning over youth beach gatherings

Sunshine Coast police have warned parents and teenagers that antisocial behaviour at large More

Childhood rescue sparks LifeFlight doctor’s career

A childhood encounter with an aeromedical helicopter set Dr Neeban Balayasoderan on the More

Surfers among bravery award recipients

Three Sunshine Coast surfers who rescued a man in a rip current and More

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