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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

Discount giant opens store amid grand expansion plans

A renowned discount variety chain has opened another shop on the Sunshine Coast More

Man charged after teenager hit by vehicle

A man has been charged after a teenage cyclist was struck by a More

Search is on for missing time capsule

A decades-old mystery has sent former students, teachers and locals digging through memories More

Falcons defy the odds to lead Qld rugby league comp

The Sunshine Coast Falcons have strung together eight straight wins to claim top More

Ashley Robinson: age has a degree of difficulty

Maybe it’s not too late for me to become smarter by earning some More



Urgency grows for major island bridge

The state government has signalled urgency around building a proposed large-scale bridge between the mainland and an increasingly popular island. A referral to the federal government's Department of Environment, on behalf of the state Department of Transport and Main Roads, highlighted the importance of the Bribie Island Bridge Upgrade Project. It More


Masterplanned community gets federal environment tick

A major new Sunshine Coast housing project has cleared a key hurdle, with More

Appeal to be lodged over store owner attack sentences

The Acting Attorney-General has instructed the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions More

Design revealed for billion-dollar rail upgrade

Detailed designs have been released for a major rail upgrade, including track duplication, More

Calls for reform as GP bulk billing falls short

Sunshine Coast residents still face limited bulk billing GP options, despite major federal More

Council takes high-tech approach to weed battle

Drones, artificial intelligence and environmental DNA are among the tools being used by More

Researchers and distillers blend nature, sound and story

A local collaboration is turning one of the Sunshine Coast’s biggest environmental stories More

Tiny newcomers create a splash

Two endangered eagle ray pups are already stealing attention after making their public More

Regional publishers body pushes back on NBI changes

Country Press Australia (CPA) has called for the Federal Government’s News Bargaining Incentive More

Push for clearer warnings after tragedies on popular peaks

An ecolodge operator in the Glass House Mountains is calling for clearer safety More

Hinterland subdivision nears construction date, land sales

A major housing estate planned for the Sunshine Coast hinterland is reigniting debate More

Contract awarded for inclusive amenities upgrade

Construction of a new accessible public amenities building at a popular river foreshore More

Twilight markets set for monthly return

Twilight markets featuring food trucks, local produce and live entertainment are set to More

Local NGO marks 25,000 rescues in 25 years

A global child anti-trafficking charity founded on the Sunshine Coast has marked a More

Local defends title in marathon festival’s biggest edition

A hometown runner is relishing back-to-back victories at an increasingly popular marathon festival. Alex More

Residents urge for calm after ‘rare’ youth disturbances

Recent youth disturbances in Mudjimba have prompted community leaders to call for calm More

Renewal works well underway at beachside landmark

A major upgrade is being made to a popular and rare seaside swimming More

Dessert truck grows into two Coast stores

A small Brisbane dessert truck has expanded to the Sunshine Coast, opening two More

New tech set to transform cancer treatment on Coast

Cancer treatment on the Sunshine Coast is set to take a major step More


Photo of the day

Photographer Margaret Conwell used nature to its best advantage to beautifully frame the rising sun at Alexandra Headland. 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

Teenager steps onto state stage

A Sunshine Coast teenager is pushing to bring housing affordability into focus for More

Robot turns heads on main street as tech divide narrows

A humanoid robot strolling past shoppers on the main street of a Sunshine More

Construction training hub planned

A new purpose-built construction training facility on the Sunshine Coast is set to More

Your say: boats removed, seawall and more

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

Sprawling sand fence installed to help protect coastline

A 2.7km sand erosion fence has been built along an island off the More

Roads to close as marathon festival draws record field

Several main roads will be closed this weekend for an annual marathon festival More

Homes line up to host Olympic visitors amid hotel crunch

Mum-and-dad home owners are set to strike 2032 Olympic gold, turning spare rooms More

Sisters’ sandwich store sells out in opening weeks

Three sisters who recently opened a Sunshine Coast sandwich shop say they have More

Olympic pathway concerns spark call for sports facility overhaul

The Sunshine Coast’s only deep-water diving facility is facing calls for a major More


Fans invited to Maroons training as series beckons

Queenslanders have been invited to watch the Maroons train on the Sunshine Coast More

Jane Stephens: the common spud is no dud

It is easy to take the simple potato for granted. It sits in More

Iconic eco retreat changes hands

A renowned eco-tourism destination has been acquired by one of Australia’s biggest regional More

Long-awaited amenities block opens at popular mountain

Visitors to one of the Sunshine Coast’s most popular walking tracks can now More

State govt commits to bold projects despite funding blow

The state government is pushing ahead with Sunshine Coast projects worth billions of More

Police clarify rules on in-car touchscreens as concerns grow

As vehicle touchscreens become increasingly bigger in modern cars, questions are being raised More

Firm competition for $5.8m wellness hub

A private investor has paid $5.8m for a wellness hub in a prime More

Major lift for golf club’s long-awaited clubhouse

A major milestone has been reached for a long-running community project. At the Maleny More

Police investigate alleged burglary with violence

A man has been taken into custody after an alleged armed break-in at More


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Massive sand boost for coastal stretch

Around 10,000 truckloads of sand, equating to 100,000 cubic metres, will be pumped More

Ashley Robinson: what a ‘joke’ government is

As comedian Laurel said to Hardy back in the 1930s: “Well, here’s another More

Major development to deliver homesites and open space

A 104-hectare masterplanned housing development will deliver 450 new homesites on the Sunshine More

Council

Thrillseekers ‘pumped’ by two new attractions

Two new Coast attractions set to test the skills of scooter, skateboard and More

Police investigate vandal attack at council park

Vandalism at a Sunshine Coast park this month has left newly laid turf More

New dog access rules locked in 

Changes to dog access areas have been rubber-stamped by local authorities, paving the More

Business

Fast-food chain confirmed, retail giant rumoured for plaza

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

Rising costs in focus as business awards open

Operating costs are front of mind for Sunshine Coast traders, who have gathered More

Italian offering from successful Indian restaurant owner

A local restaurateur known for building three successful Indian eateries has taken a More

Learning

Schools shortlisted for national honours

Two Sunshine Coast prep-to-Year 12 independent schools are in the running for national More

$11m school precinct opens

A new health and fitness precinct has officially been unveiled at a prestigious More

New rhythm tackling classroom behaviour

A simple classroom routine built on rhythm and movement could help reduce behavioural More

Community

Community-led exchange initiative thrives

A grassroots community exchange is gaining momentum on the Sunshine Coast. What began as More

Construction starts on $15m youth and rec hub

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

Coast businesses called up in fight for food relief

The Everyday Foundation is calling on generous local businesses to join with them More

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