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Prime lots released as community nears completion

Premium lots at a sought-after precinct have been released in a master-planned community More

Wedding chapel reception plans open for feedback

Plans to expand the offerings at a popular wedding chapel that has been More

Safe room opened at bus station after attack on driver

A secure break room has opened at a Sunshine Coast bus station, following More

Forum highlights importance of airport’s growth

Tourism, business and government representatives have attended a key forum to discuss the More

Police to stage ‘critical incident’ exercise downtown

Police will undertake a key training exercise in the heart of the Sunshine More

‘No P-platers allowed’: new drivers banned from campground

P-platers have been barred from entering a Sunshine Coast camping ground. New drivers are More



International investors show interest in vast property

Property buyers from around the world have signalled their interest in a huge parcel of land about 30km from a famous beach. Inquiries have been made about a 1644-hectare (4062 acre) farm at Como, north of tourist haven Noosa Heads. Rural real estate specialist David Leeds said the site is believed More


B2B: smarter lending for medicos

Medical and allied health professionals are often seen as ‘ideal borrowers’. Yet, many still More

Massage therapist charged over alleged sex offences

A man who worked as a massage therapist has been charged with multiple More

Ute crashes into school, driver returns positive breath test

A ute has ploughed into a school building in an early-morning crash at More

Real estate sector preps for anti-money laundering laws

Queensland property professionals are being trained to comply with new anti-money laundering laws, More

Man charged after alleged assault of two women

A man has been charged after two young women were allegedly assaulted. The alleged More

‘Lacking in facilities’: brigade concerned over planned relocation

Volunteer firefighters in Beerwah have raised concerns about a planned station relocation, questioning More

Council awards $2.5m contract to stabilise landslip-affected area

Noosa Council has moved to secure the long-term safety of a landslip-affected area More

Elite coach opens new golf academy

A new purpose-built golf academy has opened on the Sunshine Coast, offering coaching More

‘More accessible’: major op shop relocates

In a case of revolving doors, a major local charity is set to More

B2B: trust law aims to avoid cost, delays

Queensland has recently passed new trust laws designed to solve the surprisingly common problem of More

Climbers rescued after night on Mount Tibrogargan

Multiple emergency services personnel have been called to the Glass House Mountains to More

Classic beach shack makes way for exclusive residences

A well-known 1960s beach cottage has been demolished, with construction of luxury residences More

Sites identified for proposed 6000-seat sports centre 

Two sites have been identified for a proposed indoor sports centre that could More

Boutique RV and caravan park planned for Gympie

A new RV and caravan park near a notable Gympie landmark is expected More

New $15m bus depot unveiled amid patronage increase

A transport depot with a capacity for 32 buses and more than 80 More

Petition calls for safety upgrades to pathway after fatal crash

A petition calling for pedestrian safety upgrades along along a Mooloolah Valley road More

Airport CEO appointed to tourism board

The chief executive officer of Sunshine Coast Airport is joining the board of More

Unique island event to mark surfing club’s milestone

A landmark one-off surfing event will be held to celebrate a surfing club's More


Photo of the day

Photographer Lesley Evans recently captured the Carnival Splendor passing Kings Beach Ocean Pool returning to Brisbane in the early morning light. 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

‘Hitting the road’: MP steps up to support homeless facility

It’s not every day a federal MP bankrolls a frontline homelessness service – More

Your say: brewery closure, Wises Farm and more

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

‘Exceptionally rare’: iconic fisheries site for sale

One of the Sunshine Coast’s most recognisable and strategically significant waterfront assets is More

Liquidator appointed after closure of entertainment precinct

A liquidator has been appointed to the company behind an entertainment precinct, weeks More

Surf club chef’s new venue a rare delicacy on the Coast

The executive chef behind one of the Sunshine Coast’s busiest surf clubs has More

‘Relentless pressure’: brewery announces closure

Terella Brewing has announced it is set to close next month, ending a More

Council takes over delivery of growing city centre

Sunshine Coast Council will take over the delivery the Maroochydore city centre, bringing More

Local tuna brand ‘takes on the big guys’

A Sunshine Coast tuna brand is set to expand its reach on the More

New bill sends message to ‘apprehensive’ local community

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli says new laws targeting antisemitism and access to weapons More


Jane Stephens: the price is not right

In 2017, with celebrity chef Curtis Stone at the fore, grocery giant Coles More

Wises Farm development plan approved unanimously

Sunshine Coast councillors have voted unanimously to allow the development of about 420 More

Local talent to headline food and wine festival return

The Noosa Food & Wine Festival will return this year, with organisers unveiling More

Council moves to protect iconic surf break

An iconic local surf break could soon receive greater protection after council endorsed More

Airport details new retail and food plans

Sunshine Coast Airport has announced a new retail, food and beverage partnership that More

Virtual support systems provide genuine partnerships

For some Sunshine Coast business owners, the idea of working with a virtual More

Safety fears grow over traffic in suburb’s side streets

The chair of an apartment block residents’ group is calling on authorities to More

Creature comforts: pet resort with pool, aircon proposed

Plans for a high-end pet resort featuring a pool, air-conditioning and lounge have More

Cultural festival marks 10 years of creativity

Marking a decade of championing people, place and possibility, Horizon Festival 2026 will More


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Marina joins region-wide boat storage campaign

A Sunshine Coast marina has joined a boat storage campaign aimed at making More

New election rules for prisoner voting, donations and ads

Queensland’s electoral laws have changed to restrict some prisoner voting, adjust donation rules More

Ashley Robinson: palming off a problem

I am sick of dealing with Syagrus romanzoffiana. It is driving me mad More.

Council

‘Missing piece in the puzzle’: mayor hails streetscape project

Sunshine Coast mayor Rosanna Natoli says a $27 million streetscape project will provide More

Consultation open for multi-sports court at popular park

Public consultation has opened on a proposed multi-sports half court in Landsborough, with More

Council introduces speed limit change in residential area

Speed limits on council-controlled roads in Pacific Paradise will be reduced to 40km/h More

Business

Beloved family cafe closes after more than a decade

A family-owned cafe that had operated in the Sunshine Coast hinterland for more More

What next for Coast milk factory after Brisbane site closure?

It remains unclear how operations could change at a Sunshine Coast milk factory More

Local creperie takes over popular patisserie

The team behind French restaurant Flo’s Creperie has expanded into the world of More

Learning

Coast hospital a world-leader in robotic-assisted surgery

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

Social media shutdown rocks kids’ program

A Sunshine Coast-based children’s mentoring program has been left scrambling after its Instagram More

Coast-led study sheds new light on exercise and ageing

New research led by University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) academics is examining More

Community

Local clubs shine at youth carnival as seniors event moved

Sunshine Coast clubs have produced strong showings at the Queensland Youth Surf Life More

Intergenerational garden grows national recognition

Gardens and friendships are growing as an intergenerational project at a Buderim aged More

Council axes $800k worth of meters as free parking returns

Just 16 months after $800,000 worth of new parking meters were installed along More

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