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Community mourns passing of beloved business identity

The Sunshine Coast community is mourning the loss of Colin James Erbacher, a More

Eight-storey apartment block proposed at height limit

A new apartment complex is proposed to replace two houses and could tower More

Council set to endorse major active transport strategy

Walking, riding and rolling are set to become a greater focus across the More

Dozens of boats removed from river under new rules

Many boats have been taken off a popular waterway under new anchoring restrictions, More

Charity reveals most luxurious prize home yet

A long-running charity has unveiled its most expensive prize home package. Endeavour Lotteries is More

Business council questions federal budget impact

The Sunshine Coast’s peak business body has questioned whether the federal budget will More



Beach works delay adds to business pain

A major Sunshine Coast foreshore project has been delayed by at least six months, extending the financial pressure on businesses already battling months of disruption and falling trade. Sunshine Coast Council documents published ahead of this week's ordinary meeting show the Moffat Beach seawall reconstruction, originally expected to be completed More


Traffic lights proposed for two key intersections

Traffic lights are set to be installed at two busy Sunshine Coast intersections More

Push grows to save vital Coast service

A renewed fight to save a struggling Sunshine Coast palliative care hospice has More

New waterways authority to begin operations

A new authority tasked with managing and maintaining Sunshine Coast waterways will begin More

Market stalls credited with launching national business success

A Sunshine Coast distillery now stocked in the Qantas Brisbane Business Lounge has More

Coast bee discovery to take the ‘sting’ out of scars

A discovery by Sunshine Coast scientists could change how scars are treated, after More

Schools shortlisted for national honours

Two Sunshine Coast prep-to-Year 12 independent schools are in the running for national More

Your say: federal budget, proposed service station and more

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

Future skyline takes shape in Coast growth corridor

One of the Sunshine Coast’s largest undeveloped urban projects has taken another step More

Motorway interchange plan gains momentum

Plans for new ramps on the Sunshine Motorway have progressed, with a contract More

Rail network disrupted, major road closed after fatal vehicle rollover

A man has died after a vehicle rolled onto railway tracks at Kulangoor, More

Coast man dies in early morning crash

A Sunshine Coast man has died following a crash west of Gympie overnight. Emergency More

Hinterland tourism development faces key council vote

A controversial farm-stay tourist park proposed for the hinterland is set to go More

Council moves to sell properties over unpaid rates

Sunshine Coast Council is set to begin the process of selling properties with More

Restaurant chain opens eatery in food hub

A popular restaurant chain has opened a venue near four other Japanese diners More

Budget changes spark warning over Coast housing supply

Housing shortages on the Sunshine Coast could face further pressure, with the building More

Miles apologises again over Coast property claim

A former state premier has been forced to apologise to parliament for a More

Sami Muirhead: horsing around in exotic places

The thing I love about travel is the fact that horrible memories get More

Vehicle identified after teenager struck

Police have released vision of a vehicle believed to be linked to a More


Photo of the day

“The rising sun gave a glorious orange-pink reflection onto the exposed rocks with the coming low tide,” said Ruth Fiechtner. Photo taken at Shelly Beach. 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

‘Overlooked’: region’s mega projects dealt major blow

Sunshine Coast MPs have expressed their dismay after the region's major projects were More

Landmark CBD site eyed for four-tower overhaul

The transformation of one of the region’s major CBDs is accelerating, with a More

Esplanade upgrade plans open for public feedback

Noosa Council is calling for community feedback on proposed upgrades to a busy More

Mexican fast-food chain opens drive-thru restaurant

A prominent Mexican fast-food chain has opened a venue within one of the More

New hospital equipped to meet demand

A new purpose-built private hospital combining advanced technology and world-class clinicians is set More

Ashley Robinson: at this rate, we’re doing okay

I’m certainly no economist, but luckily I married one who is nearly as More

Multimillion-dollar boost for iconic tourist attraction

The state government has committed $5 million towards upgrades and new experiences at More

Tax relief for workers and pain for investors in budget

Young people entering the housing market face such significant difficulties that the government More

Boardwalk beckons as upgrade of popular path progresses

A boardwalk and viewing platforms will soon be installed along a popular stretch More


Large site on town’s main street sold

A prominent site in the heart of a Sunshine Coast town has changed More

Unique ‘home on wheels’ put on market

A unique retro campervan that has turned heads across the Sunshine Coast – More

Nurse coach honoured with top health award

A renal clinical nurse coach who has spent years empowering nurses behind the More

Disability peer-support network moves office

A peer-support network for Queensland families of children with disabilities is moving from More

Council dog fine backlash erupts

Frustrated Sunshine Coast residents have flooded community forums after dog owners were hit More

Hilltop town rises as house sales hotspot

A long-established Sunshine Coast town has emerged as one of the state’s top More

Community-led exchange initiative thrives

A grassroots community exchange is gaining momentum on the Sunshine Coast. What began as More

Pool to shut while major upgrade carried out

The main pool at a regional swimming precinct will close for a major More

State’s $10m neuro care expansion includes Coast

One of eight new regional facilities for neurological wellness is set to be More


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Landmark beachfront hotel’s first guests welcomed

A new 12-storey tower that offers a "new level of accommodation and dining" More

‘Exceptional diversity’: Coast music awards finalists announced

Contenders for regional music awards celebrating the best artists, live music venues and More

Motorcyclist seriously injured after crash

A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after a serious crash involving an More

Council

Police investigate vandal attack at council park

Vandalism at a Sunshine Coast park this month has left newly laid turf More

New dog access rules locked in 

Changes to dog access areas have been rubber-stamped by local authorities, paving the More

Demolition of former council building starts

The tear-down of a former Sunshine Coast Council chambers and administration building is More

Business

Italian offering from successful Indian restaurant owner

A local restaurateur known for building three successful Indian eateries has taken a More

Coast businesses eye 2032 Olympic opportunities

More than 500 Sunshine Coast business representatives have gained insight into joining the More

Prominent Australia Post facility to close

A large decades-old Australia Post complex on the Sunshine Coast is set to More

Learning

New rhythm tackling classroom behaviour

A simple classroom routine built on rhythm and movement could help reduce behavioural More

Work starts on $98 million state school

Construction has started on a new state-of-the-art primary school in one of the More

UniSC team part of global breakthrough in safer medical implants

A team of scientists from the University of the Sunshine Coast and around More

Community

Construction starts on $15m youth and rec hub

Work is underway on a new centre for youth programs, sport and community More

Coast businesses called up in fight for food relief

The Everyday Foundation is calling on generous local businesses to join with them More

‘Privilege’: charity celebrates 40 years of service

A local mobile food delivery service for seniors, people with a disability and More

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