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High-profile commercial landmark sells for $9.4m

A fully leased commercial landmark in Noosa Heads has sold for $9.4 million, More

Details of rooftop restaurant atop new hotel revealed

A new rooftop restaurant and bar will boast modern Australian dining with expansive More

Buddhist temple planned for former horticulture site

Plans have been lodged to establish a Buddhist temple on a rural hinterland More

Health service announces its new board members

The board that oversees the performance and delivery of local public health services More

Jane Stephens: a peek inside the manosphere

Listen more than you talk. Nobody learnt anything by hearing themselves speak. So More

Woman charged after alleged near-collision with police car

A motorist has been charged with multiple offences after allegedly almost colliding with More



Last residential blocks near CBD hit market

The developer of a master-planned community near the CBD centre said it has “saved the best for last” as it sells off its remaining few blocks. Discovery Place at Sunshine Cove in the heart of Maroochydore is offering freehold terrace lots for $700,000 (starting in size from 210sqm) and direct More


Long-time local claims top acquisitive art prize

An artist who has been living on the Sunshine Coast since the mid-1980s More

Towing company employee awarded $2.5m after bus incident

A tow truck driver has been awarded more than $2.5 million in damages More

Condition of water catchment sinks to record low

A Sunshine Coast water catchment has received its lowest ever rating in a More

Stretch of properties for sale in coastal business area

Three adjoining properties have hit the market in a coastal commercial precinct. Numbers 8, More

Council issues plea after another fire at waste facility

A second battery fire in just over a week at a local resource More

High fuel prices drive ‘massive spike’ in e-bike sales

Electric bike sales are surging as rising fuel costs push commuters to find More

Ashley Robinson: love at third sight

The yearly column about my long-suffering partner was due last week. But Old More

Man rushed to hospital after surf incident

A man has been taken to hospital after a serious incident in the More

Teens face court over alleged stolen vehicles

Police have charged two teenagers following an alleged break-in on the Sunshine Coast. It More

Popular cafe left exposed after ‘senseless’ vandalism

A popular cafe in Cotton Tree was left reeling over Easter after a More

‘Lot more to do’: MP’s pledge in booming electorate

A rookie MP and mother of four, who has experienced a whirlwind 18 More

Six-year-old earns international golf invite

A six-year-old Sunshine Coast golfer has been selected for an invitation-only international tournament, More

From ICU to the podium: Alexa Leary meets her rescuers

Paralympic gold medallist Alexa Leary AOM says reuniting with the two doctors who More

MP calls for targeted approach in new e-mobility laws

Noosa MP Sandy Bolton says new Queensland legislation on e-mobility safety must focus More

Beach blitz: scores fined during Easter holidays

Almost 100 fines have been handed to unruly drivers along three popular beaches More

Golf club submits plans for expansion

Plans to reconfigure and expand the facilities at a renowned golf course have More

Proposal lodged for 147-place childcare on undeveloped land

Plans for a childcare centre with almost 150 places in a yet-to-be-developed part More

Restored 19th-century homestead hits market

A sprawling heritage home with its own art gallery is for sale, offering More


Photo of the day

Photographer Timothy Bell spotted this echidna on the Marcoola coastal walk. It was feasting on termites after the rain. 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

Coast trial aims to unlock more energy from network

The state government is starting an Australian-first trial in the Sunshine Coast region More

Smart meters to help detect hidden leaks earlier

Unitywater is rolling out new digital water meters, prioritising older areas where customers More

Nation’s elite paddlers to compete on Coast

Thousands of the nation’s best paddlers will converge on the Sunshine Coast this More

Prime office site listed for almost $15 million

A fully leased office building in the heart of the Sunshine Coast, anchored More

Draft concept for new motorway ramps revealed

New motorway ramps are a step closer to becoming reality after the state More

Your say: overnight parking, night sky and more

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

Tiny homes village opens for eating disorder recovery

A village of tiny homes has opened to people with eating disorders and More

Police prepare report after sudden death at mountain

Police will prepare a report for the coroner following a sudden death at More

Man loses life after truck crash

A man has died after a truck reportedly crashed into a tree on More


Modern waterfront home stands out amid shortage

A 2018-build with waterfrontage is drawing strong attention amid a chronic shortage of comparable prestige homes for sale. The Buddina residence, at 27 Kooringal Crescent is described as a “rare offering”, by real estate agent and Fletcher Riley director, Rebecca Fletcher. She pointed to its modern, timeless construction and the scarcity More

Construction begins on ‘world class’ $68m hotel

Work has officially started on a highly anticipated $68 million hotel that is More

Federal scrutiny triggers consultation on road project

Public consultation about the potential environmental impacts of a proposed 1.6km road bypass More

House prices soar as local buyers replace interstate surge

Soaring property prices have pushed the Sunshine Coast into one of Australia’s tightest More

Olympic mountain bike centre details revealed

A world-class Olympic mountain bike facility is set to open to the public More

Waste facility fire sparks battery warning

A waste facility blaze has prompted authorities to remind residents to safely dispose More

Spike in danger: invasive weed found in hinterland

A high-risk invasive plant has been detected in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, prompting More

Seafood supply assured at Easter despite fuel challenges

Sunshine Coast fishing operators say an abundant supply of fresh, local catches will More

Beachgoers urged to film and report driving offences

Visitors to some of Queensland's most popular 4WD and camping beaches have been More

Sami Muirhead: whip out those Easter buns

Finally, it is time to eat hot cross buns. When you think about More


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Ashley Robinson: fond memories help ease loss

The past few weeks have been a test of my faith: firstly, with More

‘Harbour and beach views’: rare luxury listing hits market

A meticulously renovated luxury residence in a tightly-held Coast suburb is garnering steady More

B2B: report work vehicle private use correctly

The Australian Tax Office (ATO) is actively using sophisticated data analytics to target More

Council

Council weighs changes in response to overnight camping issues

The community is being asked to weigh in on potential parking changes at More

Bold skate park revamp for hinterland

Something smooth, bold and built for speed just landed – and it’s ready More

Aussie World’s $60m waterpark expansion approved

The Sunshine Coast is set to be home to a new waterpark after More

Business

Cult dessert chain expands on Coast, creating 40 jobs

A cult-favourite frozen yogurt chain has expanded on the Sunshine Coast, with Yo-Chi More

More retailers revealed for new town centre

Major national retailers have been confirmed as an $80 million Sunshine Coast town More

End of an era as restaurant chain’s last local outlet closes

The last Sunshine Coast outlet of a once-iconic restaurant chain has announced its More

Learning

Australia’s oldest-known dinosaur fossil identified

Australia's oldest dinosaur fossil has been identified more than 60 years after a More

Blood test could bolster brain cancer survival rates

A simple blood test could improve the lives of brain cancer patients and More

Coast hospital a world-leader in robotic-assisted surgery

A Sunshine Coast hospital has completed the highest number of robotic-assisted shoulder replacements More

Community

Queensland’s fastest container counter crowned

A young Sunshine Coast man has been named Queensland’s fastest manual container counter More

Free repair days to cut waste, save cash

Locals will soon be able to fix broken household items for free, under More

Veteran to represent Australia at Anzac Day service in France

A Sunshine Coast veteran is set to represent Australia at the Anzac Day More

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