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New holiday park booking policy sparks petition

A change to Christmas booking arrangements at council-managed holiday parks has sparked a More

Locals uneasy about dog park placement

Concerns have been raised about a town’s first dog park after it was More

Falcons unveil fresh recruits and new A-grade team for 2026

With a new NRL affiliation, a new A-grade side and up to eight More

Coast study links ‘baby talk’ to early language learning

New research from the University of the Sunshine Coast suggests speaking to babies More

Jane Stephens: no ceiling on game of chance

Imagine a loaf of bread for sale at your favourite bakery. Crusty and More

Family’s tribute after toddler succumbs to crash injuries

A three-year-old girl who was critically injured in a multi-vehicle crash last week More



New car franchise drives jobs, choice

The opening of a new car franchise on the Coast is broadening consumer choice while expanding local employment and investment in the region. The launch of Noosa MG is the latest addition to the locally-owned and family-run Noosa Auto Group, a long-established Coast business employing more than 50 local staff More


Popular club to remove gaming in major renovation

A long-standing waterfront club is making the bold move to remove gaming as More

Houseboat owner warns new rules could put lives at risk

Houseboat owner Rachael Hills says her dream of retiring on the Noosa River More

Traffic change sparks councillor scrutiny

A Sunshine Coast councillor has called for a review of a traffic change More

Platypus sighting a highlight in Coast’s top videos

A rare sighting of a platypus paddling in a hinterland creek was the More

Victim welcomes council action on ‘irresponsible’ dog owners

New signage has been installed along Noosa’s eastern beaches to remind dog owners More

Ashley Robinson: it’s a new year, so keep smiling

What things I would like to change about myself and others in 2026 More

Region’s first fire warning of summer issued

UPDATE: A fire warning for Glass House Mountains and surrounds has been cancelled. The More

Police appeal after $140K boat stolen from canal

Sunshine Coast Water Police are appealing for public assistance after a luxury boat More

Plans submitted for waterfront campsites on council site

A popular aqua park has lodged plans to add short-term waterfront accommodation to More

Green, smelly ‘sea sawdust’ invades waterways

A colourful and sometimes pungent algae has turned heads at beaches, rivers and More

Authorities highlight need to open beachside creek

The Sunshine Coast Council has outlined why heavy machinery was rapidly deployed to More

Where home prices could take off or crash land this year

History shows it's a brave ploy to bet against the Australian property market. Yet More

NRL trial amid action-packed summer sports calendar

An NRL pre-season game and AFL open training sessions are among an array More

Coast to welcome first LEGO Certified Store

The Sunshine Coast will welcome its first LEGO Certified Store, with the globally More

Coalition calls for federal review after tourist park approval

A coalition of Sunshine Coast community and environment groups has expressed serious concern More

Business prioritising apprenticeships amid labour shortage

A Queensland air conditioning business that began with a single ute has grown More

Caravan business administrators flag possible legal action

A report into a Coolum-based caravan manufacturer that went into administration late last More

Hidden street emerges as highly coveted location

A leading prestige property agent has outlined why a small ‘tucked away’ street More


Photo of the day

Tom Regener took this photo of the sunset in all its glory, from the end of the canal at Marina View Drive at Pelican Waters. 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

Locals to clear the way for turtle hatchlings

Sunshine Coast residents are set to help ensure turtle hatchlings have a safer More

K’gari spider venom spawns heart attack and stroke drug

Venom from a funnel-web spider found on K'gari has been used to develop More

The bold broadwater concept that never got going

Analysis of a tidal breakthrough off the Sunshine Coast has revealed a bold More

Beauty in the Woods: new family-run flower farm opens

A new family-run flower farm has opened in Ninderry, supplying locally grown, seasonal More

‘Dragons’ with peculiar habits wash ashore

Sunshine Coast beachgoers have been wowed by the sight of some colourful critters More

Ute crowned nation’s best-selling vehicle

Utes are a popular choice of travel for Australians, according to new sales More

Quietly dying: few forests spared from tree losses

From the tropical rainforests of the far north to the cool temperate eucalypt More

Home approvals surge but affordability still an issue

Home approvals in Australia have surged to a three-and-a-half year high but construction More

Olympic scouts to visit Coast in search of talent

A new generation of Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls could be uncovered on the More


Your say: tourist park, 18-storey tower and more

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

Mystery surrounds reported sighting of ‘thousands’ of dead fish

A Sunshine Coast beach was reportedly strewn with small dead fish last weekend, More

Navigating technology and overseas travel hurdles in 2026

Overseas travel has changed dramatically since the 2010s, when booking a holiday often More

High-flying CEO scales back mansion plans

The former head of Jetstar and Virgin Australia has scaled back plans for More

Club’s plan for new headquarters opens for public comment

A rugby club’s “ambitious” plans for a new clubhouse are now open to More

Dozens of graduate doctors join Sunshine Coast Health

Seventy-six graduate doctors have launched their careers on the Sunshine Coast. The interns have More

Dire warning over native species conservation funding

A series of significant environmental recovery projects could be in jeopardy without continued More

Sami Muirhead: another great holiday stitch-up

They say lightning cannot strike twice. Well, I just returned from a very More

Two toddlers in serious condition after multi-vehicle crash

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating a serious multi-vehicle crash that left two More


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Controversial tourist park proposal approved

A contentious plan for a 150-site tourist park has been given the green More

Push to save historic local store from rail project

More than 2600 people are urging the state government to save a 90-year-old More

Tourism plan at iconic mountains has ‘great potential’

Plans are underway to create an extensive trail network at one of the More

Council

Mobile ‘sleeper’ extends its service reach

A mobile homeless shelter will extend its services next year, offering rough sleepers More

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

‘Quickly changing’: a look to the future in 2050 time capsule

What will life on the Sunshine Coast look like in 2050? Will social More

Business

Popular Thai eatery expands with second venue

A Thai restaurant that launched five years ago has expanded its footprint, opening More

Builder celebrates 40 years and nearly 2000 homes

An award-winning residential builder has marked 40 years in business on the Sunshine More

New family-run ‘pantry’ to open on beachfront

A lifelong local husband-and-wife duo is preparing to open a specialty food store More

Learning

Local scientists confirm rare minke whale presence

Acoustic data captured by local scientists has confirmed the presence of an elusive More

College opens state-of-the-art facility

Caloundra Christian College has opened a major new facility designed to give students More

‘Unwavering dedication’: Coast educators earn national acclaim

Two Sunshine Coast teachers have been recognised as being among the country’s most More

Community

Flood-affected groups bolstered by grants

A selection of not-for-profit groups impacted by wild weather on the greater Sunshine More

Coast CEO to lead international aid organisation

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

‘So loved’: tributes for much-respected festival founder

Tributes are flowing for Bill Hauritz, the visionary founder of the Woodford Folk More

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