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Life saving season starts in shadow of grim statistics

The Sunshine Coast has been identified as a “black spot” for coastal fatalities, More

Searches allegedly reveal drugs, cash, weapons and a snake

A 26-year-old man has been charged with 52 drug-related offences, including drug trafficking. Coolum More

Renowned boat hire business to expand operations

A long-running and well-known Sunshine Coast boat hire enterprise is about to expand More

Mechanic back up and running following blaze

A well-known mechanical business is cranking up again just over three weeks after More

Riverside park fortified with 184m reconstructed wall

One of the Sunshine Coast's most used parks has been improved with a More

Mayor reveals what she learnt from Paris trip

Sunshine Coast mayor Rosanna Natoli says public transport upgrades and more hotel options More

Sprawling waterfront residence exudes ‘family warmth’

A Florida-inspired, award-winning home has hit the market, offering luxury living on a 2000sqm block. As the Sunshine Coast continues to grow, properties with large land parcels are becoming harder to obtain, making this property a rare find. The new home offers opulent features like its tiered seating media room with More

New tech set to transform cancer diagnosis in region

A new high performance PET/CT scanner is set to benefit cancer and dementia More

Jane Stephens: let’s talk about communication

Let’s be a little kinder this week. Let’s reach over to someone who seems More

Dog taken down after biting woman and family pet

A man has used his body weight to pin a frenzied dog to More

Submissions open on plans for expanded general store and units

A proposal to build two short-term accommodation units above a grocery store and More

Town’s only cop to swap Outback for Coast

On the edge of the Simpson Desert sits a small police station, aptly More

Smart signals installed at pedestrian crossings

The future of pedestrian crossings has arrived on the Sunshine Coast, with smart More

Jumping for joy: beloved attraction marks milestone

A popular attraction that has welcomed about 750,000 visitors since opening has marked More

Ashley Robinson: AI, politics and the way we work

I don’t like to say I told you so, but for about a More

Guns and drugs seized in three-day police blitz

Police have arrested 14 people on 63 charges as part of a three-day More

Work on town’s new supermarket enters final stages

Work is continuing on a new hinterland supermarket that is set to open More

Court appeal lodged over rejection of five-storey home

A court appeal has been launched over the refusal of a proposal to More

Safe night precinct promised for tourism hub

The state Opposition has vowed to deliver a safe night precinct at one More

New group to help prevent youth crime on Coast

A new group is set to help prevent youth crime and support at-risk More

IN PHOTOS: Athletes impress in Ironman 70.3

More than 1600 athletes took on the 11th edition of Ironman 70.3 Sunshine More

Project tackles how to stop sharks stealing catch

A charter boat operator says he avoids some of the best fishing spots More

‘Best of the best’: dazzling $23.5m residence for sale

A magnificent three-storey waterfront mansion has hit the market with a frenzy. No. 307 More

Second waste biogas power plant on way for Coast

The rubbish dumped at the Nambour tip could soon be powering 1600 homes. LMS More

Contract awarded for reconstruction of section of road

A contract has been awarded to rebuild a stretch of hinterland road that More

Photo of the day

John Luff, of JL Images, saw this eastern grey kangaroo at Palmwoods. 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

Medals and world records: Coast’s Paralympians shine

Sunshine Coast athletes can hold their heads high after outstanding performances at the More

Beloved entertainer bringing new show to Coast

A much-loved former Wiggles member is coming to the Sunshine Coast to perform. Emma More

Woman charged after alleged collision with girl

The Sunshine Coast Forensic Crash Unit has charged a woman following a serious More

Leary’s ‘whisperer’ the silent hero of swimmer’s rise

Alexa Leary's doting father Russ has attracted almost as much attention as his More

Premier pledges new hospital for Coast

Queensland premier Steven Miles says a satellite hospital will be built on the More

Motorbike rider clocked doing twice the speed limit

Sunshine Coast police have recorded a man driving twice as fast as he More

Work begins on 135-unit complex after $60m project completed

Residents of a $60 million-plus apartment complex have begun moving in, with work More

Father rallies support to swap tired skate park for pump track

A dad wants to get things pumping at “one of the original” skate More

Million-dollar boat shed bolsters marine operations

A state-of-the-art new boat shed for a group that oversees commercial and recreational More

Italian eatery boss wins big at restaurant awards

A Sunshine Coast beachside restaurant director has been recognised with national business awards. Bella More

Popular ‘gentle giant’ publican farewelled

A man who held two of the Sunshine Coast hinterland’s hotels during a More

Behind-the-scenes access to Coast’s best buildings

The public will soon be able to visit the Sunshine Coast's most captivating More

Latest news: Noosa Show; snake bite

Friday, September 13, 2.10pm: Paramedics transported one patient to Sunshine Coast University Hospital More

Your say: supermarket refusal, parking fines and more

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

Main roads closed for long-distance event

There will be changed traffic conditions at many of the region's main thoroughfares More

Council investigates potential for another holiday park

Sunshine Coast Council is assessing opportunities to create another holiday park. Its 2024-25 budget More

Swim coach sacked for Korea barracking

Swimming Australia have sacked coach Michael Palfrey in the wake of his public More

Brewed to last: coffee shop reaches milestone

A favourite coffee shop near the beach will turn 10 this weekend after More

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Wedding Belles: from best mates to brothers-in-law

Sarah Burdon grew up watching Jordan Chilvers and her brother hang out as More

Sami Muirhead: the great phone divide

I am in a mixed phone relationship. It is a fact. So, what is More

Concern over flood gauges at site of tragedy

A hinterland resident claims a flood gauge on a creek where a woman More

Council

Locals to comment on plan to attract luxury hotels

Sunshine Coast residents have been invited to have their say about a council More

Reserve to expand after purchase of 17-hectare block

A heavily forested property has been purchased to expand a reserve and safeguard More

Building approvals on Coast hit record high of $2.3b

Figures show growing confidence in the Sunshine Coast region despite challenges for the More

Business

Celebrated restaurant team preparing to open new venue

The opening date for the much-anticipated new restaurant by the team behind Sum More

McDream Team: fast food becomes a family affair

Husband and wife team Cameron and Rebecca Binet have gone from flipping burgers More

Live fire training innovators win major defence award

A Sunshine Coast company that designs and manufactures live fire training systems has More

Learning

Research finds ‘bin chickens’ like dumps and island life

University of the Sunshine Coast researchers have identified the happy haunts and habits More

Brain scientist earns award for dementia risk work

A University of the Sunshine Coast neuroscientist has received a prestigious science award More

Respected principal retiring after 36 years

A well-respected and long-standing principal who has served at multiple schools on the More

Community

‘Staggering’ statistics highlight need for vital conversations

“We really should be tending to our wellbeing every day, rather than just More

Determined teenager stands up for nature

Spencer Hitchen, 13, is not your average teenager. While his peers might be preoccupied More

Church lodges rebuild plans in wake of devastating fire

An insurance let-down has not stopped a Sunshine Coast church from pushing ahead More

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Your say: hotels proposal, holiday park plan and more

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Life saving season starts in shadow of grim statistics

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Searches allegedly reveal drugs, cash, weapons and a snake

A 26-year-old man has been charged with 52 drug-related offences, including drug trafficking. Coolum More

Renowned boat hire business to expand operations

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Photo of the day: keeping watch

John Luff, of JL Images, saw this eastern grey kangaroo at Palmwoods. If you More

Mechanic back up and running following blaze

A well-known mechanical business is cranking up again just over three weeks after More