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Highway bridge strike prompts review of penalties

A Bruce Highway crash that caused peak-hour chaos on the Sunshine Coast has More
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Social media shutdown rocks kids’ program

A Sunshine Coast-based children’s mentoring program has been left scrambling after its Instagram More
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Regional Queensland home prices hit new peak

Regional Queensland home values have climbed to new heights. A PropTrack Home Price Index More
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Australia’s prison population hits eight-year high

Sentencing and bail crackdowns may be costing billions of extra dollars in taxpayer More
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‘Strength and courage’: Rob Brough mourns loss of daughter

The beloved daughter of a long-time Channel Seven newsreader who became a familiar More
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Call for town’s main street to be revamped

A Sunshine Coast urban design firm says a town's main street needs a More
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Tourism industry says ‘thank you’ with top locals-only deals

The Sunshine Coast tourism industry is opening the doors to its biggest local 'thank you' yet, inviting residents to holiday like visitors at mates’ rates. Visit Sunshine Coast has launched Sunny Staycation, a new locals-only campaign rolling out exclusive deals on experiences, dining and accommodation across the region. The campaign is More
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Council acquires land to resolve road encroachment

Sunshine Coast Council has unanimously approved the acquisition of more than 2500sqm of More
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‘Change for good’: cafe owner ditches single-use cups

Jam Espresso at UniSC Arena has gone single-use-cup free, introducing a reusable deposit-return More
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Coast to host Maroons’ training and fan days

The Sunshine Coast is expected to be the perfect place for the Queensland More
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Locals to comment on region’s liveability

Residents will help a local council plan for the future, by sharing their More
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Starlink policy update sparks user concerns over AI

SpaceX has revised its Starlink privacy policy to allow the use of customer More
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Beach to snow: Meila’s set for Winter Olympics final

Sunshine Coast snowboarder Meila Stalker is set to compete in the final of More
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Your say: highway land sale, road upgrade and more

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Bruce Highway speed limit reduction after truck collision

The southbound lanes of the Bruce Highway have reopened at the Ilkley Road More
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Multiple traffic crashes, forest rescue

Emergency services have responded to a multivehicle collision on the Sunshine Motorway southbound More
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Decades-old caravan park earmarked for expansion

Plans to expand and “reinvigorate” a long-standing caravan park have been submitted to More
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Erosion puts future of popular beach access under review

Ongoing coastal erosion has put the future of Beach Access 252 at Wurtulla More
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Council introduces speed limit change in residential area

Speed limits on council-controlled roads in Pacific Paradise will be reduced to 40km/h More
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‘Disappointing’: Falcons step back from new A-grade side

The Sunshine Coast Falcons have announced they will pause plans to field an More
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‘Culinary legacy’: new eatery a multi-generational affair

A family with a strong culinary legacy has brought generations of Indian cooking More
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Sami Muirhead: destiny awaits, no ‘yolk’

When it comes to self-help and discovery, I am your classic all-in-or-all-out kind More
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B2B: Shares vs property – which is best?

Shares versus property is a question I am often asked about. And the More
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‘Nowhere else to go’: artist at dead end under new river rules

A renowned artist who lives and paints aboard his sailboats on the Noosa More
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Landmark property reno application exceeds suburb height limit

A development application has been lodged with Sunshine Coast Council to complete a More
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‘Aussie battlers’ lose everything in fire caused by e-bike battery

Three people have been left without homes after a fire caused by an More
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Beachside pine tree to be removed due to pathogen

A row of pine trees near a busy surf club is being affected More
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Sports voucher program returns for active kids

With back-to-school expenses out of the way, Queensland families are now facing another More
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Ashley Robinson: trying times, but a big score

Last week was a bit weird for me. It was my final week More
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B2B: New year, new pricing strategy

Many businesses price their products and services incorrectly. The problem is that when More
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Teenage P-plater allegedly clocked doing 189km/h

A 17-year-old P-plater has been pulled over by police, allegedly travelling 189km/h in More
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Woodchipper murder appeal dismissed by court

A man's appeal against a 2022 murder conviction has been dismissed by a More
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Site investigations to start for metro transit corridor

Preliminary work on a high-capacity, high-frequency metro transit route is about to start More
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New clubhouse on course for mid-2026 completion

A club that has operated out of two shipping containers for more than More
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Beach to snow: Meila’s set for Winter Olympics final

Sunshine Coast snowboarder Meila Stalker is set to compete in the final of the Big Air event at the Winter Olympics in Italy. The 22-year-old made it into the 12-strong final with the sixth best score in the qualifying phase on Monday morning. She fell on her first jump but landed More
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Family entertainment centre up for sale

The Sunshine Coast’s largest indoor family entertainment and adventure centre is up for More
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Holiday rentals shift back to long-term market in tourist town

Almost 200 short-stay properties in a renowned tourist area have been shifted into More
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Palmer’s $200m splurge: top political spenders revealed

Hundreds of millions of dollars were poured into Australia's 2025 federal poll, with More
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B2B: Healthy cashflow should be priority

As small businesses launch into the new year, maintaining healthy cashflow will be More
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‘Infectious smile’: community pays tribute to ski tragedy victim

Brooke Day is being remembered for her 'infectious smile and zest for life' More
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Man injured after car crashes into house

A man has been taken to hospital after the SUV he was driving More
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Dual 55m towers proposed next to major shopping hub

Plans for a twin-tower development with 258 units next to the Sunshine Coast’s More
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Noosa to Nambour: every suburb’s median house value revealed

House prices in almost every Sunshine Coast town and suburb have soared above More
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Nurse loses court challenge to vaccine suspension

A nurse has failed in a Supreme Court bid to overturn her suspension More
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New officers to bolster frontline policing

New police have officers have been deployed to stations around Queensland, including the More
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‘Dreaming of this moment’: Ironwoman savours series win

A Sunshine Coast surf life saver is celebrating a dream come true after More
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B2B: The lawyer, the iPhone and $13m – the sequel

You might recall my article in June 2025 about whether a digital note More
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Parking changes proposed for headland street after complaints

Concerns about antisocial behaviour have prompted Sunshine Coast Council to propose new parking More
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Mobile ‘sleeper’ extends its service reach

A mobile homeless shelter will extend its services next year, offering rough sleepers More
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Beach stays off-leash as council signs off on dog plan

A new dog exercise area plan for the Sunshine Coast has been approved, More
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Couple brings taste of Okinawa to Coast

A husband and wife have opened a new Japanese restaurant where guests can More
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Coast to lose bank branch amid widespread closures

The Sunshine Coast branch of a bank with more than 700,000 members is More
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Popular Thai eatery expands with second venue

A Thai restaurant that launched five years ago has expanded its footprint, opening More
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Coast-led study sheds new light on exercise and ageing

New research led by University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) academics is examining More
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Local scientists confirm rare minke whale presence

Acoustic data captured by local scientists has confirmed the presence of an elusive More
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College opens state-of-the-art facility

Caloundra Christian College has opened a major new facility designed to give students More
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New community garden sprouts on Coast

The Sunshine Coast has a new community garden, providing residents of Meridan Plains More
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Flood-affected groups bolstered by grants

A selection of not-for-profit groups impacted by wild weather on the greater Sunshine More
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Coast CEO to lead international aid organisation

Sunshine Coast local Paul Mergard has been named the new chief executive officer More
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