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Coast loses one of its most generous couples, eight days apart

Roy and Nola Thompson spent 69 years side by side, building a family, More
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Housing land warning over data centres

Scarce, well-serviced Sunshine Coast land needed for housing could instead be taken up More
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Council rejects shark link to sand pumping

A community coastal advocacy group has raised concerns that sand pumping at Maroochydore More
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Police investigate serious two-car collision

Police are appealing for information as they investigate a serious two-vehicle crash that More
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Cat’s tick ordeal highlights risk

A Sunshine Coast cat’s battle with paralysis has emphasised the danger that ticks More
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Pallister caps dream meet with second Ledecky defeat

Lani Pallister has toppled swimming legend Katie Ledecky for a second time in More
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Coast racing industry’s huge economic impact revealed

The Sunshine Coast racing industry’s impressive economic footprint has been detailed in an extensive report. The local sector injected more than $156 million into the state’s economy while sustaining almost 1000 permanent jobs in 2024-2025, according to the Size and Scope of the Queensland Racing Industry. It has also proved to More
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Surf lifesavers encouraged to join police ranks

Surf lifesavers are being urged to consider careers with the police force under More
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New coffee venture brews support for families

A new not-for-profit coffee initiative aimed at helping families access vital health services More
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Learning

School expansion worth $47m unveiled

A major project has delivered new learning areas, specialist facilities and room for More
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Man hospitalised after serious single-vehicle crash

A 24-year-old man has been taken to hospital in a potentially life-threatening condition More
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Your say: tallest building, housing project and more

Do you have an opinion to share? Submit a Letter to the Editor More
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New seawall complete as beachfront reopens

A long-running seawall reconstruction is nearing a major milestone, with key parts of More
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Business

New wine bar puts a Spanish spin on coastal dining

The team behind three popular Sunshine Coast venues has opened a new wine More
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Learning

Dolphins filmed using shells to hunt fish

Sunshine Coast researchers have captured footage of dolphins using seashells to catch fish More
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Health

Queensland-first procedure introduced at hospital

A new procedure is being used at a Sunshine Coast hospital to treat More
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Coast to host Olympic pathway lacrosse event

More than 20 national lacrosse teams will try to get a step closer More
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Fundraiser rallies support for struggling farmers

Sunshine Coast locals are being urged to throw on a flanno today as More
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Opinion

Jane Stephens: a powerful force for good

Fear has always accompanied technological change. When elevators first appeared, passengers demanded human More
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Second teen charged after car crash near town centre

Police have charged a second teenager following an alleged dangerous driving incident in More
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Fire ant nest found by detection dogs

A team of odour detection dogs from the National Fire Ant Eradication Program More
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Council

Beachfront plan tests height restrictions

Plans have been lodged for an apartment development that would exceed not one More
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Councillors divided over future of overflow parking

A plan to investigate the future of seasonal overflow parking at Noosa Heads' More
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Business

New shopping precinct attracts national brands

A new $80m retail precinct on the Sunshine Coast is set to open More
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Big support needed for tiny build

From small things, big things grow. This is the premise behind a new More
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New community battery officially launched

A new community battery is set to help make better use of locally More
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Ashley Robinson: rounding up tech advances

I saw an interesting article in Sunshine Coast News last week. It read in part: “University More
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Concerns raised over infill’s impact on established suburb

A Sunshine Coast councillor has questioned the impact of increasing infill development, saying More
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Eight-year wait ends for major tourism project

A long-running proposal for a First Nations tourism precinct near Aussie World has More
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Health

More ambos arrive after community pressure grows

A boost of ambulance staff and resources has been confirmed for the Sunshine More
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‘World-leader’: transformed Coast library in spotlight

A Sunshine Coast library is a contender for the prestigious Public Library of More
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CCTV network set for major upgrade

A hinterland town's CCTV network is set for an upgrade, with existing cameras More
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Veteran, 106, shares secret to long life

At 106, Sunshine Coast World War II veteran Richard Scott has a simple More
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Plans unveiled for Sunshine Coast’s tallest building

Plans have been revealed for a landmark 99-metre residential tower in the heart More
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Toddler dies after being struck by vehicle

A toddler has died after being struck by a vehicle at a private More
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Marine plants to be removed for housing project

Thousands of marine plant plugs will be removed from land beside the Maroochy More
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Athletics track scorched amid damage to uni facilities

Sunshine Coast police are investigating after university sites, including the region’s top athletics More
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Joint sale highlights shift in property strategy

A Sunshine Coast real estate agent is encouraging homeowners in redevelopment areas to More
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Shopping centre and hotel form partnership

The Sunshine Coast's largest retail complex and a nearby hotel have formed a More
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Community

Community rallies behind historic bowls club

A bid to restore a time-honoured bowls club's green has reached the final More
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New police dog follows in father’s pawprints

The Sunshine Coast Dog Squad has welcomed two new police dogs, including a More
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Police probe damage along popular esplanade

Sunshine Coast police are investigating alleged wilful damage incidents along one of the More
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Teen charged after allegedly stolen car crashes

A teenager has been charged after an allegedly stolen car crashed in Nambour More
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Commercial precinct approved beside heritage landmarks

A new commercial precinct that will be located beside two heritage-listed buildings in More
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Town’s retail hub hits market

One of the Sunshine Coast's largest neighbourhood shopping centres has been listed for More
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Coast set to host football knockout matches at 2032 Games

The Sunshine Coast is in line to host some of the main football More
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Petition raises concerns over crab pots and sharks

A petition calling for more dredging and restrictions on baited crab pots over More
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Access to popular beach flagged for review

The road, parking and pedestrian arrangements at a well-used coastal recreation area will More
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Trail steeped in history undergoes key works

A popular Sunshine Coast heritage trail has been improved so people can enjoy More
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New beach bar brings Mediterranean flavours

A new Mediterranean-inspired beach bar has opened on the Sunshine Coast, with a More
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Prominent hotel unveils new look

A Sunshine Coast hotel has reopened under a new brand after a refurbishment More
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Bank goes against grain with $2m upgrade of branch

A major bank has reinforced its commitment to a Sunshine Coast town and More
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‘Best in show’: robotic dogs set to impress

University of the Sunshine Coast students have taught robodogs new tricks, developing a More
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Council and university join forces for region’s progress

Sunshine Coast Council and UniSC have signed a partnership agreement worth up to More
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Deep-tech summit to put Coast in innovation spotlight

The Sunshine Coast will host a new event showcasing emerging technologies such as More
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Food rescue hub opens to meet rising demand

A new food distribution hub is set to increase support for people in More
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Food service lifeline reopens

Those in need are being reminded that help is still available across the More
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‘Amazed we survived’: organisation finds new home

A Sunshine Coast charity and social enterprise has made a vital move after More
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