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Next stage of tourist attraction revamp unveiled

Plans have been revealed for the next phase of a tourist attraction revitalisation. A More

MPs support statewide petition calling for tougher bail laws

A Sunshine Coast business owner who was the victim of a youth assault More

Trial aims to cut food waste from multi-unit living

Food scraps from apartments, resorts and retirement villages across South-East Queensland will be More

Expo offers home downsizing ideas, advice

A showcase of tiny homes, granny flats, cabins and alternative housing options will More

Jane Stephens: dangerous and everywhere

“Look out, lady! I’ll make you a f*in’ speedbump.” At least, that’s what More

‘Connected and contemporary’ retirement village planned

A new retirement living community is being proposed beside an existing aged care More



Standout estate combines luxury and potential

A modern Queensland country manor set on acreage, with resort-style amenities and development potential, has hit the market just north of Noosa. Known as Calico Lodge, the fully-fenced 9.27ha (22.9-acres) estate at 420 Mary Valley Road, The Dawn, is being offered for sale at $3.3m. Positioned in a tightly-held acreage enclave, More


Shire shake-up floated: divisions proposal emerges

Noosa Council could investigate what would be required to introduce divisional boundaries. The proposal, More

Major music festival returns after sold-out debut

A major electronic festival is set to return to the Sunshine Coast after More

‘Urgent’: popular attraction seeks volunteers

A much-loved community attraction which draws hundreds of Sunshine Coast residents to its More

Helping hand grows into permanent home

A charity that has spent more than two decades supporting vulnerable Sunshine Coast More

Ashley Robinson: no wonder I’m a head case

I have recently researched the best food for brain fog and memory. Avocado, More

Readers’ voices matter to SCN: have your say

Sunshine Coast News (SCN) is asking our loyal readers to help us deliver More

Request to increase height of 5-star hotel approved

A proposal to increase the height of a planned beachfront hotel has been More

Dog owners urged to prepare for incoming access changes

Dog owners across the Sunshine Coast are being urged to check new rules More

‘Overwhelmingly negative’: transport project under scrutiny

A decision on a $1.6 million transport project may be made tomorrow, after More

Co-op takes major step towards new home

The Beerwah Co-op's plans for a new home have taken a step forward More

Lease renewal planned for property earmarked for road project

Sunshine Coast Council is set to renew the lease of a Maroochydore property More

UniSC-led team discovers new species of walking shark

Scientists on a night dive off Papua New Guinea have made a surprising More

Court imposes six-figure penalty on brewery

Terella Brewing has been fined $150,000 in a decision handed down in Maroochydore More

Council to vote on pricing changes for holiday parks

Sunshine Coast Council will this week consider changes to the way prices are More

Fire ants spread to another Coast suburb

Residents and business owners in and around a Sunshine Coast suburb are being More

Apartment sells for $700k more just months after purchase

A Sunshine Coast apartment has sold for $5.22 million in a swift resale More

Airport invites bids for key precinct sites

Sunshine Coast Airport has launched an expression of interest campaign for the next More

Cyclist on track after ‘grim’ injury

Kristina Clonan did her best superhero impression at the announcement of Australia's cycling More


Photo of the day

Photographer Deb Fraser commented: “The Glass House Mountains were looking very blue this afternoon as I walked along the Caloundra Headland Memorial Walkway". 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

Teenagers charged after alleged crime spree

An alleged machete-linked crime spree that included the theft of a vehicle from More

Town centre outage forces shops to close

A pole-top fire has caused a major power outage in Nambour's town centre More

Sunshine Plaza stake set to sell in $622m deal

Sunshine Plaza's ownership structure is set to change after a $622 million deal More

Missing woman located deceased

The 57-year-old woman who was reported missing from Diddillibah on June 13 has More

Revised designs released for foreshore revamp

New artist’s impressions and design details have been released for a major project More

Preliminary works begin for major transport project

Preliminary works are underway on the southern end of the Sunshine Coast as More

$400m investment renews key wastewater link

A key wastewater pipe serving thousands of Sunshine Coast residents has been renewed More

‘Inspired generations’: locals recognised for community efforts

Two Sunshine Coast residents have received state honours for their contributions to emergency More

Seven-day mental health support hub opens

A new crisis support space at a major Coast hospital is changing the More


Most-spotted birds across Coast revealed

The Aussie Bird Count has revealed the most commonly seen birds across the More

Recycled materials to be turned into runway spectacle

Recycled and salvaged materials will be turned into striking runway creations at a More

Man charged after alleged police pursuit across Coast

A 23-year-old Mountain Creek man has been charged after allegedly leading police on More

Major upgrade completed at sporting hub

Upgraded facilities at a popular recreation venue have been completed as part of More

Unused cemetery plots to be reclaimed under new policy

A new policy could see hundreds of long-unused cemetery plots returned for community More

‘Premier destination’: tourism operators earn Queensland acclaim

A record number of Sunshine Coast tourism businesses have been recognised among the More

Search underway after alleged knife attack

Police are appealing for information after a 20-year-old Buderim man was wounded at More

Your say: hotel height, holiday park and more

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

Glamping boom heads to farm paddocks

A working cattle property could become home to eight eco-style tourist cabins under More


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Chef from top-tier venues opens first restaurant

A renowned chef who once shared a kitchen with celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay More

Police investigate reports of alleged predatory behaviour

Police are investigating reports of an alleged ‘predator’ approaching girls in the Caloundra More

Trailblazer: incinerator toilet a Coast first

An eco-dining destination has set a precedent on the Coast for returning human More

Council

Council takes high-tech approach to weed battle

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

Renewal works well underway at beachside landmark

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

Massive sand boost for coastal stretch

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

Business

Twilight markets set for monthly return

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

Sisters’ sandwich store sells out in opening weeks

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

Mexican fast-food chain opens drive-thru restaurant

A prominent Mexican fast-food chain has opened a venue within one of the More

Learning

Construction progresses on school’s new campus

A college offering an alternative education pathway for disengaged senior high school students More

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

Community

Local NGO marks 25,000 rescues in 25 years

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

Residents urge for calm after ‘rare’ youth disturbances

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

Push grows to save vital Coast service

A renewed fight to save a struggling Sunshine Coast palliative care hospice has More

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