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Year-round flights across the ditch have arrived

Flights have started on a new year-round service across the ditch. Jetstar passengers travelled More

Hotel developer urges government to chip in

A developer says the state government will need to consider subsiding hotels if More

Why airfares are rising: tourism expert

Multiple factors are contributing to elevated airfares this holiday season, according to a More

Property experts join board of regional business group

Two property development experts have been appointed to the board of the region's More

Coast’s highest rooftop bar and pool unveiled

The highest rooftop bar on the Sunshine Coast has opened, with its own More

Body of missing hiker found on mountain

A man reported missing from Mount Beerwah since Sunday has been found dead. The More

Rare chance to buy on island with just 33 homes

With only 33 opportunities to own a home on Mooloolah Island, a new listing is catching the attention of buyers wanting to secure a unique waterfront property before it is too late. The island is fully developed, with owners typically holding on to their properties for years. This makes 18 Mooloolah More

Sami Muirhead: rolling in festive bliss

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Resident’s angst after removal of trees ignored by authorities

A Sunshine Coast resident has expressed his frustration after trees on a roadside More

Suburb’s canal network completed after 30 years

A Sunshine Coast development that’s been 30 years in the making is nearing More

Six times 100: centenarians are living history

Six residents of a Noosa aged care facility hold more than 600 years More

Long arm of law reaches back 30 years to lay child sex charges

An 80-year-old man has been charged over alleged child sex offences dating back More

Ashley Robinson: skipping around the clutter

I am quite jealous of a mate of mine who just sold a More

Iconic burger chain to open newest Coast location

A popular burger chain with its origins in Noosa is set to open More

Roads flowing again after morning blast disruption

A key stretch of road has re-opened after a roadside explosion prompted its More

First tenants confirmed after $5m retail centre approved

A $5 million recently approved retail centre is set to become a social More

Beach ‘fence’ speculation debunked by council

A local council has debunked speculation about works being carried out on a More

AFL teams to visit Coast for summer camps

Three Melbourne-based AFL clubs are set to work up a sweat at pre-season More

Former mayor to take helm of disability care group

An ex-mayor who ran for state parliament this year is set to take More

How Coast can capitalise on Games: world sports body CEO

The boss of a global sports education organisation has outlined how the Sunshine More

Council to consider delaying dog off-leash beach ban

Dog walkers are happy a temporary off-leash beach might be given an extra More

Swim star’s ‘heartfelt concern’ for legend of sport

Lani Pallister will have thoughts of godmother Dawn Fraser on her mind at More

Man charged over alleged sex offences at massage business

A man has been charged with sexual offences that allegedly occurred at a More

Dad fined after kids allegedly ride unregistered e-bikes

Police have fined a dad for allegedly allowing his children to use an More

New chapter for century-old homestead

A heritage-listed homestead that once accommodated British royalty and has become an architectural More

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Sunshine Coast Forecast

Coast not ticking all boxes for prospective employees

The surf, the beaches and the climate are not enough to attract and More

Upgraded skate park rolled out at beachside location

A revamped skate park has been unveiled, with features to suit riders of More

Winning combination: university and NRL club strengthen ties

The University of the Sunshine Coast and NRL club the Dolphins have extended More

$6m on bridges, $5.3m on roads: council outlines works

The delivery of more than $39 million in capital works has been highlighted More

Search resumes for hiker at mountain

Police have resumed a search and rescue operation to locate a 20-year-old man More

SLSQ resists further annual wage rises for lifeguards

Lifeguards and Surf Life Saving Queensland remain unable to agree on a new More

New trail to lookout atop ‘Toboggan Hill’

A new trail is offering walkers a "bit of an adventure" on the More

Car wash could be approved despite zoning conflicts

A new car wash proposed for a block of land with conflicting uses More

Latest news: kitchen appliance fire; three-vehicle crash

Friday, December 13, 1pm: A stable patient has been transported to Nambour Hospital More

Brokers win prestigious international award

A Sunshine Coast mortgage broker has made its mark on the international stage, earning recognition as the best residential broker. Mason Finance Group recently won the prestigious Top Residential Brokerage of the Year award (for businesses with five to 10 brokers) across Australia and New Zealand at the Loan Market More

‘Indelible mark’: landscape legend acknowledged

A Sunshine Coast landscape industry icon has been honoured at an annual industry More

Irish pub expands to region’s main shopping mall

A pub and restaurant with “a commitment to authentic Irish hospitality” has opened More

Confirmed case of measles in returned traveller

The Sunshine Coast Health's Public Health Unit is managing a confirmed case of More

Mountain ‘wrapped in cotton wool’ selected for calendar

An amateur photographer who snapped a foggy phenomenon around one of the region’s More

Your say: breakthrough concerns, NYE fireworks and more

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

Proposal to widen and deepen shipping channel detailed

A proposal to alter a crucial shipping channel off the coast of South-East More

$4b Borumba blowout revealed amid credit concerns

The cost of the Borumba Pumped Hydro project has blown out by $4 More

New machine helps women with complex pregnancies

A new ultrasound machine at Sunshine Coast University Hospital is assisting local women More

Jane Stephens: why misused words always amuse

Years ago, I arrived home after picking up some takeaway food and my More

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Council gives no ground on evacuation centre numbers

A move by a developer that would have reduced the capacity of a More

Woman caught feeding dingo on camera

A woman has been fined for feeding a dingo on K'gari, after patrolling More

B2B: Can I travel without the other parent’s consent?

Taking your child or children overseas on a much-anticipated holiday, post-separation or divorce, More

Council

Levy leads to conservation of 4235 hectares

Sunshine Coast Council has revealed that its environment levy has led to the More

New playground celebrates ocean legends

The Sunshine Coast's newest playground has opened just in time for the school More

‘Hybrid’ seawall design aims to save beloved pine trees

The Sunshine Coast Council has released a design option for the reconstruction of More

Business

Big-screen revival: cinema complex reopens

A renewed cinema hub has opened with plenty of fanfare and the promise More

‘Very difficult situation’: patisserie forced into liquidation

A popular cafe known for its French bread and pastries has closed its More

Brazilian smokehouse opens amid plans to expand

The co-owner of a new smokehouse within the region’s main shopping centre is More

Learning

New school planned for up to 1140 primary students

Details about a planned new state primary school on the Sunshine Coast that More

Wooden ark proves playground builder’s ‘trickiest’ task yet

A 13m long, 3m high, 4m wide wooden ark has been built at More

Class act: Year 12s applauded after finishing school journey

A host of Sunshine Coast students have been fondly farewelled by schools after More

Community

‘Enemy of joy’: council panned for scrapping fireworks

The Sunshine Coast mayor says she will push for the return of New More

Little joy for residents in court quarry rulings

Opponents of a hinterland quarry have been left disappointed by a court decision More

Not saying ‘no’ pushes animal charity to brink

The founder of a Sunshine Coast animal rescue charity that was in danger More

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