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Kiwis conquer endurance race with 2000 taking part

New Zealand triathletes Hannah Berry and Trent Thorpe have claimed victory at Ironman More

Volunteers confront relentless rubbish problem

Volunteers have hauled more than half a tonne of illegally dumped rubbish from More

Surf Farm plans put to the test in strategic partnership

A planned Sunshine Coast wave park is drawing on the experience of established More

Council officers push for continued checks on regulated dogs

Sunshine Coast Council is expected to continue its annual compliance checks on regulated More

Uni retains top student experience ranking

Students have again rated the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) among the More

Motorway reopens after multi-vehicle crash

The Sunshine Motorway was closed for a number of hours in both directions More


Quick air links open up island getaways

Families can now fly return direct to a holiday island approximately 50-70km offshore from the southern Sunshine Coast. Helitec, a Coast-based helicopter company, has just commenced weekend flights from Sunshine Coast Airport to Moreton Island. The 30-minute helicopter rides depart from Sunshine Coast Airport at 9am and return at 3pm, allowing More


Resort expansion ramps up ahead of summer

Work is progressing on a holiday park expansion, with new accommodation and facilities More

Octogenarian takes on Ironman 70.3

A retired neurosurgeon will mark his 80th birthday by tackling Ironman 70.3 Sunshine More

Council orders deflation of circus clown promotions

Noosa residents have taken to social media to comment on the sudden disappearance More

Your say: paid parking, illegal dumping and more

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

Man charged over alleged armed supermarket robbery

A man has been charged after an alleged armed robbery at a supermarket. Police More

Buyers snap up lots in masterplanned community

The first land released at a 450-home Sunshine Coast development has been snapped More

Event shifted amid threats to ignore road closures

A major sports event has been relocated from a Sunshine Coast town amid More

Pair charged after caravan allegedly stolen from park

A man and woman have been charged over the alleged theft of a More

Teenagers charged over athletics club fire

Five teenagers have been charged following investigations into a fire that significantly damaged More

Future of ‘well-loved’ attraction on the line

The long-term future of one of Queensland’s best-known heritage tourist attractions remains uncertain More

Plans to transform site in ‘major centre zone’

A long-established marine sales and servicing site could make way for a five-storey More

From market stall to second Coast restaurant

A Brisbane farmers market stall turned Italian eatery is expanding on the Sunshine More

Where to watch the Coast’s footy finals

Finals fever is building across the Sunshine Coast, with footy and soccer competitions More

Jane Stephens: give Gen Z a chance

Could it be that Generation Z is the ‘sensible generation’? Could it be that More

Award-winning showpiece set for auction

An acreage estate within easy reach of a surf beach is set to More

‘Critical’ upgrades on way to road on crash list

Safety measures are set to be carried out on a road that has More

Main roads to close for ‘iconic’ event

A long stretch of motorway and several major roads will be closed for More

Wellness hub proposed for former supermarket site

A vacant supermarket tenancy could soon have a new lease on life. The former More


Photo of the day

Photographer Sandy Gillis took this stunning picture of the Glass House Mountains at sunrise framed by colourful clouds. 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

Strong support for local visitor economy

Sunshine Coast tourism businesses are being urged to participate in Queensland Tourism Week, More

UniSC study dives into sea cucumber mating

Sea cucumbers’ unusual sex lives are being closely studied by University of the More

Ashley Robinson: I have an idea for a reality TV series

There is some crap on television. No, I may not be talking about More

AI revolution hinges on data centre ‘social licence’

A data centre heavyweight has conceded the industry must work harder to assuage More

‘Respected and beloved’: basketball legend remembered

Tributes have flowed for a respected teacher and basketball identity who made history More

Dedicated officers for illegal dumping

Local councils are receiving funding for specialist officers to bolster efforts against illegal More

Resort tree clearing begins amid criticism

Tree clearing at a popular resort has sparked community concern, with a resident More

Precinct moves forward as new stage reaches council

Detailed plans lodged with Sunshine Coast Council reveal how a major new urban More

Surgeon performs region’s first thumb transfer

A Sunshine Coast plastic surgeon has rebuilt a woman’s missing thumb using her More


Couple’s legacy shines through $450,000 in grants

The legacy of a late Sunshine Coast couple is being felt through grants More

Picnic to celebrate cultures, connection, community

A multicultural event will give Coast residents an opportunity to share food, stories, More

Students make their mark on latest ‘living seawall’

High school students have helped create a marine habitat, designing ceramic tiles for More

Palmer claims ‘politics’ led to $12m ASIC case

Clive Palmer has claimed that his political power led to criminal charges as More

No plans for larger vessel infrastructure despite push

There are no plans to expand the infrastructure needed to accommodate bigger vessels More

Hotel defends new cabins after ‘eyesore’ criticism

A Sunshine Coast hotel has defended a row of new accommodation cabins after More

Rare riverfront property heads to auction

A distinctive waterfront property combining commercial suites and two luxury penthouses is set More

Aircraft poised as Queensland heat intensifies

A firefighting helicopter is on standby in a hinterland town with two more More

Indie-pop duo among acts set for event at iconic pub

Four of "Australia's biggest party starters" will perform at a special event at More


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School entrance revamp targets pedestrian safety

Work has started on a $1.5 million upgrade to a school entrance, with More

Driver fined twice for speeding within 10 minutes

A man has been fined after being detected speeding twice by Bruce Highway More

Paid parking required in planning for major precinct

Parking meters are set to form part of a major new urban centre, More

Council

First section of Mooloolaba’s new seawall opens

A significant section of Mooloolaba’s new terraced seawall has opened to the public, More

High-rise proposal wins majority support

Public consultation has now closed on a controversial proposed 18-storey development, with around More

Council site in path of transport project

Part of a Sunshine Coast waste and recycling centre could be displaced by More

Business

Shoppers flock to new retail hub

Hundreds of excited shoppers have inundated a new $80 million retail centre in More

‘Sweet as’: new store to open at tourist hotspot

A popular Sunshine Coast ‘born’ chocolatier is set to open a new store More

Maleny Dairies responds to questions over interstate milk

Questions over the source of Maleny Dairies milk have prompted the company to More

Learning

Apprentice recognised among Queensland’s best

A young Sunshine Coast apprentice has been honoured with a significant regional award. Aircraft More

Hidden signal in videos could help solve crimes

Technology being refined on the Sunshine Coast could help solve some of the More

School library used as classroom amid enrolment growth

Members of a school community have backed a call for more space after More

Community

Police warning over youth beach gatherings

Sunshine Coast police have warned parents and teenagers that antisocial behaviour at large More

Childhood rescue sparks LifeFlight doctor’s career

A childhood encounter with an aeromedical helicopter set Dr Neeban Balayasoderan on the More

Surfers among bravery award recipients

Three Sunshine Coast surfers who rescued a man in a rip current and More

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