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Sunshine Coast beach named best in state

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Boundaries set for shake-up

A new name could soon be added to the Sunshine Coast map as More
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‘Unreasonable’: club addresses pickleball noise claims

A Sunshine Coast tennis club has responded to concerns raised in an anonymously More
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Students dive into landmark reef research project

Sunshine Coast students are helping lead a long-term scientific study of an unusual More
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Study shows Coast is nation’s most energy-efficient region

New research has revealed the Sunshine Coast is Australia’s most energy-efficient region, thanks More
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Headland’s original home sold, redevelopment planned

A century-old home perched high on a Sunshine Coast headland has changed hands More
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B2B: review super by end of financial year

Non-concessional superannuation contribution limits are currently $120,000 per annum. From next financial year, this More
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E-bike crackdown: police to gain new powers

Queensland will introduce sweeping new e-mobility laws from July 1, giving police stronger More
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What every town and suburb gets from the council budget

Sunshine Coast Council has allocated funding for multiple projects across the region's 10 More
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New visuals revealed for train line and stations

Fresh footage and images have been released showing what a multibillion-dollar rail line More
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Rug up? What winter has in store for Sunshine Coast

The long-range weather forecast for the Sunshine Coast has been released, and locals More
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Celebrate Queensland spirit with sport, family activities

Queenslanders are invited to celebrate the state’s heritage at a free, family-friendly community More
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B2B: self-managed super fund flexibility

Self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) can offer significant flexibility. They allow the members to make More
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Council lifts rates and confronts ‘beyond its means’ spending

Sunshine Coast Council has unveiled its 2026/2027 budget, increasing rates and tightening its More
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Police appeal following infant’s serious injuries

A nine-week-old boy remains at the centre of a police investigation after being More
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Police issue dozens of fines in beach safety crackdown

A major police operation has resulted in dozens of fines being issued and More
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Contracts awarded for first stage of The Wave

Design and pre-construction contracts have been awarded for a multibillion-dollar rail line on More
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Not a social housing tower: developer explains project

The developer behind a planned five-storey unit block with communal facilities, in the More
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Council to consider petition over dog access rules

A petition calling for an urgent review of new dog access rules affecting More
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Club rebrand unveiled as $15m venue revamp planned

A long-standing club has rebranded and revealed plans for a major venue redevelopment. Club More
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‘Unique recipe’: Italian gelato offering a first for Coast

A new gelato and coffee bar is drawing on traditional Italian techniques to More
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Parent-led petition calls for urgent playground upgrades

A petition to upgrade ageing playgrounds in a Sunshine Coast suburb is gaining More
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Sleeper Bus service extended after funding boost

A homelessness support service will continue operating in a Sunshine Coast town until More
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Older Australians reframe ageing through photography

Older Australians are seeing themselves through a new lens – while some are More
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Minyama youngster Corbin Daley claimed first place in the snapper category, for 8 to 12 year-olds, in the Aussie Junior Fishing Classic April competition. He caught two snapper with a combined length of 1.17m. 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.
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Your say: bulk-billing shortfall, co-op closure and more

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Record sale for island home

An island home near the Sunshine Coast fetched a record-breaking $2.65 million at More
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Man charged after alleged armed home invasion

A man has been charged following an alleged armed burglary in the Noosa More
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Camping and caravan park hits the market

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Main street upgrade set to get underway

Construction on a major upgrade of a hinterland town's CBD is set to More
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Airport CEO to depart amid ongoing growth

The Sunshine Coast Airport's chief executive officer will step down later this year, More
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New firefighting capability faces years-long certification wait

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Engines ready to roar at beachside event

The sound of rumbling engines and classic rock has rolled into the Coast More
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Sami Muirhead: our sanctuary under threat

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‘Confronting’: group officially told to make way for car park

A historic local group has received formal notice that its renowned store and More
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Discount giant opens store amid grand expansion plans

A renowned discount variety chain has opened another shop on the Sunshine Coast More
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Man charged after teenager hit by vehicle

A man has been charged after a teenage cyclist was struck by a More
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Search is on for missing time capsule

A decades-old mystery has sent former students, teachers and locals digging through memories More
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Falcons defy the odds to lead Qld rugby league comp

The Sunshine Coast Falcons have strung together eight straight wins to claim top More
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Construction progresses on school’s new campus

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Ashley Robinson: age has a degree of difficulty

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Masterplanned community gets federal environment tick

A major new Sunshine Coast housing project has cleared a key hurdle, with More
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Appeal to be lodged over store owner attack sentences

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Urgency grows for major island bridge

The state government has signalled urgency around building a proposed large-scale bridge between More
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Design revealed for billion-dollar rail upgrade

Detailed designs have been released for a major rail upgrade, including track duplication, More
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Calls for reform as GP bulk billing falls short

Sunshine Coast residents still face limited bulk billing GP options, despite major federal More
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Council moves to sell properties over unpaid rates

Sunshine Coast Council is set to begin the process of selling properties with More
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Boardwalk beckons as upgrade of popular path progresses

A boardwalk and viewing platforms will soon be installed along a popular stretch More
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Thrillseekers ‘pumped’ by two new attractions

Two new Coast attractions set to test the skills of scooter, skateboard and More
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Landmark beachfront hotel’s first guests welcomed

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Surf Farm set to partner with wave park specialists

A Sunshine Coast surf park is set to partner with a specialist company More
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Fast-food chain confirmed, retail giant rumoured for plaza

A fast-food chain is poised to open a store at Sunshine Plaza, amid More
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Construction training hub planned

A new purpose-built construction training facility on the Sunshine Coast is set to More
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Schools shortlisted for national honours

Two Sunshine Coast prep-to-Year 12 independent schools are in the running for national More
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$11m school precinct opens

A new health and fitness precinct has officially been unveiled at a prestigious More
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Disability peer-support network moves office

A peer-support network for Queensland families of children with disabilities is moving from More
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Community-led exchange initiative thrives

A grassroots community exchange is gaining momentum on the Sunshine Coast. What began as More
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Construction starts on $15m youth and rec hub

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