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Pedestrian dies after being hit by truck

A man has died after being struck by a truck along a main More

Fast-food outlet scrapped in site redesign

A proposed 24-hour food and drink outlet with a drive-through has been dropped More

‘Iconic event’ attracts thousands, creates road closures

A "bucket-list" event for triathletes will be held this weekend, when roads will More

Watchdog ‘spent millions’ as billionaire fined $10,000

A marathon legal battle sparked after Clive Palmer's dinosaur-inspired takeover of a championship More

Hospital among projects winning state honours

A $100 million private hospital delivered six weeks ahead of schedule is one More

Ashley Robinson: boo who? Boo you

I thought I had seen everything until a couple of Saturdays ago when More


Drone patrols reveal shark sighting hotspots

Shark surveillance drones have recorded widespread activity and multiple evacuations on the Sunshine Coast in a 12-month period, with one holiday haven notching more than 200 sightings. Department of Primary Industries data has revealed how SharkSmart machines have kept watch over the region, and there are plans to further their More


B2B: stuck between property decisions?

A lot of people assume they only have two options when making a More

Familiar surf name returns with new store and goodwill deal

A long-running Sunshine Coast surf retail brand has been revived. Beach Beat has opened More

Approval granted for apartment complex

A five-storey apartment development has been given the green light on the Sunshine More

New dog park proposed

A new dog exercise area could be added to a popular Coast park, More

‘Cool your jets’: waterways blitz finds widespread breaches

A majority of people stopped by waterways authorities on the Sunshine Coast during More

Scholarship targets top school-leavers

High-achieving Queensland school-leavers are being offered a $5,000 scholarship under a new university More

B2B: we don’t talk anymore

They say blood is thicker than water, but when money and inheritance enter More

‘Devastating’: fire shuts popular bakery

A popular Sunshine Coast bakery has been forced to temporarily close after an More

Tourist park application hits hurdle

Plans for a 254-site tourist park have hit a significant assessment hurdle, with More

New eatery takes over landmark restaurant site

A prominent waterfront restaurant site left vacant by the closure of a once-iconic More

Property linked to pioneering family hits market

A property with deep ties to the Sunshine Coast’s agricultural past is being More

Appeal for information after urn with ashes washes ashore

Authorities are looking for the owner of an urn that was found on More

Fire brigade set for upgrade

A rural fire brigade could move into a new purpose-built station immediately beside More

Finalists named for biosphere awards

Local champions of the environment including individuals, social groups, businesses and schools have More

Man charged after alleged theft

A man has been charged with three offences after police allegedly apprehended him More

Sports and events precinct in firing line of The Wave

A well-used sports and events venue is projected to make way for a More

Church applies to broaden venue use

A 400-person church facility could be opened to a much wider range of More

Upgrade to popular holiday park complete

An upgrade to a Sunshine Coast holiday park is expected to make "a More


Photo of the day

Earlier this month, photographer Lesley Evans captured this New Zealand warship passing by Caloundra in the early morning. 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

Legally blind photographer challenges assumptions

A Sunshine Coast photographer with two per cent vision is pursuing his passion More

Hinterland restaurants contest national finals

Three Sunshine Coast restaurants are national finalists in the hospitality industry’s leading awards More

Event governance strengthened under new plan

A council has adopted a five-year strategy for events as it takes a More

Police investigate serious single-vehicle crash

Two women have been critically injured after a car left a Sunshine Coast More

Family sounds warning after pet’s snake bite

A family has a warning for other dog owners after their pet spent More

Work starts on town centre with up to 2600 homes

Construction has started on a new 28-hectare town centre that is set to More

Your say: bank rebrand, hooning concerns and more

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

Health precinct approved in masterplanned community

A health and commercial development that will form the centrepiece of a new More

Work starts on $78m training centre

Work is underway on a new facility that will provide training for apprentices More


Community group pushes for new indoor pool

A community group is pressing ahead with plans for a multimillion-dollar indoor aquatic More

Innovators secure funding for ecotourism trials

Two Sunshine Coast companies will trial new technology aimed at improving waste management, More

Reality TV star Sam Wood makes fresh bail bid

Former Bachelor star Sam Wood will make another bid to be granted bail More

New All-Abilities Games kickstarts opportunities

An inclusive sporting initiative launching on the Sunshine Coast is set to expand More

Jane Stephens: a religion for the modern ages

Running is the religion of our era, with footpaths being pounded by more More

Roads inundated as heavy rain hits region

Heavy rain has battered the Sunshine Coast, with flash flooding, road closures and More

Riverfront demolition clears way for development

Demolition is set to get underway at a prominent Maroochydore riverfront site, paving More

Vacant entertainment site gets new life

An entertainment precinct left vacant for nine months is set to be transformed More

Dog owners renew call for secure park

More than two years after councillors received a 400-plus-signature request for a fenced More


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Overflow parking ruled out for holiday season

A foreshore park will remain public open space this Christmas rather than being More

Pharmacist named Queensland’s best

A Sunshine Coast pharmacist has been recognised for expanding local healthcare services and More

Ashley Robinson: America and its baffling contradictions

I really struggle to get my head around the US being described as More

Council

Tree clearing approval comes with fauna rules

Wildlife checks will be compulsory before approved tree clearing and pruning can proceed More

Approval clears path for coastal unit project

An apartment development has been given the green light in a beachside community, More

Liability claim follows pensioner’s fall from seawall

New safety measures have been added to a Coast seawall after a legally More

Business

Free AI course to help small businesses

Small business owners will be offered free training in how to use artificial More

Teenager turns love of sport into new bar

An 18-year-old has teamed up with his mum to open a new sports More

Beachside bar claims national award

A Sunshine Coast cocktail bar has been awarded a significant accolade at the More

Learning

UniSC research helps unlock ‘bee glue’ potential

A Sunshine Coast university is helping put Australia’s bee industry on the map, More

Dolphin’s sneaky feeding trick uncovered

A thieving dolphin has astonished Sunshine Coast researchers by repeatedly chasing fish until More

University and NBL club join forces

The University of the Sunshine Coast and a National Basketball League club have More

Community

Mystery surrounds ‘gold metal bar’

Police are trying to track down the owner of a 'gold metal bar' More

Online hub for fathers to help prevent tech-based abuse

An Australian-first project is aimed at helping fathers create safer, more respectful digital More

Aussie rock royalty supports teen’s musical story

A Sunshine Coast teenage author has received the backing of one of Australia’s More

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