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Diesel spills into water at harbour

About 1500 litres of diesel have poured into the river at the Sunshine More

State rejects proposed rezoning of van park for future development

A rezoning that would have paved the way for redevelopment of a key More

Holiday park could become home park in change of direction

A redevelopment at a hinterland caravan park could provide a new accommodation option More

Bathhouse venture offers chance to soak in the great outdoors

Lisa McDonough and a friend were travelling through outback Queensland when they saw More

Funds raised for vital machine that could ‘transform stroke care’

Crucial funds have been raised to enhance services for patients and their families More

Council staff strike again in quest for better pay and conditions

Union members at Noosa Council will strike for the second time in just More



Minister responds to passage water quality concerns

The Queensland Minister for the Environment has replied to community worries about water quality in a Sunshine Coast waterway. Andrew Powell moved to alleviate concerns regarding a section of the Pumicestone Passage affected by a tidal breakthrough at Bribie Island in 2022. The northern end of the waterway, next to the More


B2B: Time for a business health review

When was the last time you reviewed the health of your business? Are you More

Single open home attracts 66 groups as suburb’s prices soar

Significant interest in a suburban home has highlighted the "robust nature" of an More

MP slams extremism after election signs vandalised

A Sunshine Coast MP has contacted police after his political signs were defaced More

Pool plan: aquatic centre to get new look

A raft of improvements are set to be made to a 25-year-old swimming More

Record $292k raised at rescue service gala

A night of dining, dancing and auctions for more than 500 guests has More

Man accused of filming people through windows

Detectives are investigating after a man allegedly filmed people in their homes without More

‘Insane’: surfers make most of perfect waves at lake runout

Beachgoers were awestruck and surfers were ecstatic when an unusual event occurred on More

Champions crowned at scaled-back Mooloolaba Triathlon

Kieran Storch and Charlotte McShane are savouring victories at the Mooloolaba Triathlon, which More

Public submissions open for luxury beachfront hotel

Public notification is underway for a luxury hotel proposed along a Sunshine Coast More




State says potential growth area should remain rural for now

The transition of a Sunshine Coast rural area into a long-term growth corridor More

Airport security scrutinised in wake of Avalon incident

The Sunshine Coast Airport is among airports ordered to review security after a More

Council seeks to streamline property leasing process

Sunshine Coast Council has made a submission to the Queensland Government’s red tape More

Plan for revamp of public spaces approved

Plans for the designing and shaping of a town’s public spaces have been More

Floodwater movements take town by surprise this time

Alex Gunn knew which way the water would come if it flooded her More

Your say: transport plans, island review and more

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

Mini tornadoes strike Sunshine Coast kilometres apart

At least two landspout tornadoes have hit separate parts of the Sunshine Coast, More

Work starts on $24m highway service station

Work is underway on a new highway service station that is set to More

Interchange plan key to unlocking traffic ‘chokehold’

The state government has spruiked its plans to unlock the Sunshine Coast’s traffic More


Photo of the day

Who says pink and green should never be seen? The morning sky over Mooloolaba paired well with foreground foliage for Helen Browne. 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


Future of island park now uncertain

The Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service has closed a park on the northern More

Lottery lane: street to feature prize homes

A suburban street is set to become one of the Sunshine Coast's most More

Minister says no to controversial four-storey unit proposal

Noosa Mayor Frank Wilkie has welcomed a decision by the Planning Minister to More

Major roads closed for rescheduled endurance event

Several of the Sunshine Coast's main roads will be closed for an annual More

More fire ant nests found outside containment lines

Fire ant nests have been discovered in another location outside the eradication program's More

Police charge 12yo after allegedly riding e-motorbike in city heart

Police have charged a boy after he allegedly rode an e-motorbike on a More

Sami Muirhead: Alfred through a new lens

Have you ever been ‘dumpster diving’? I did a few weeks ago. I must say, More

Australians to cast federal election vote on May 3

Australians will head to the polls for a federal election on May 3. After More

Coles recalls spinach products amid possible contamination

UPDATED: Coles is recalling various pre-packed spinach products sold in their supermarkets, stores More



‘Decade of dedication’: husband-wife duo marks business milestone

The team behind a successful Sunshine Coast mortgage broker firm is celebrating 10 years of business and reflecting on a “fulfilling journey of growth”. TSC Mortgage Brokers will mark the anniversary on April 2, a decade after a small husband-and-wife team acted on a shared vision of helping people find More


Arena plans at heart of $10b Coast transformation

The Sunshine Coast could be in line to host more events at the More

‘Deteriorating landmark’ makes final voyage from river home

A houseboat that became something of a landmark on a popular river has More

Motorcyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in crash

A motorcyclist is in a critical condition in hospital following a crash on More

Last stage of $8m residential development completed

The final stage of an $8 million residential estate has been completed, with More

Proposed apartment complex requires alterations

Plans for a three-storey apartment block near a town centre need to be More

Teenager involved in serious e-bike crash

A teenage girl has been rushed to hospital after a significant e-bike crash More

City restaurateur expands offering with new ‘sister’ venue

The sister venue of a popular Sunshine Coast restaurant is preparing to “shake More

Ashley Robinson: all antsy over cyclone

Ant movement is the latest topic that Old Mate is an expert in. She More

Taxpayers to get $10 a week cut in pre-election budget

Taxpayers are being promised $10 a week of relief in a pre-election sweetener, More



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Advocacy group rates island review as step in right direction

A community group championing the protection and restoration of Bribie Island has described More

Minister reverses 90-unit affordable housing approval

The approval of an affordable housing project on the Sunshine Coast by a More

‘Key figure’ in evolution of city centre steps down

The man who "laid the foundations" for the growing Maroochydore city centre is More


Council

Plan to attract luxury hotels endorsed

A Sunshine Coast Council plan to expand luxury hotel offerings has been backed More

Three projects put beachside suburb’s future in focus

Community members and visitors have been invited to help shape the future of More

More than 700kg of waste removed from waterways in three days

Loads of rubbish have been pulled out of Sunshine Coast rivers and creeks More

Business

‘World-class’: $60m oncology centre opens

A state-of-the-art oncology centre has opened, with the $60 million facility aimed at More

Funding to help tourism sector rebound from weather woes

A funding boost is expected to help the Sunshine Coast tourism industry bounce More

Region’s oldest recruitment agency acquired 

A prominent Sunshine Coast consulting agency has been acquired by a Sydney-based labour More

Learning

Flexible learning hub to receive $520K boost

An education centre that helps secondary school students stay engaged will get a More

Educators honoured with national award

Two academics, instrumental in delivering one of the largest courses at the University More

Growth focus as UniSC unveils plan for next decade

The University of the Sunshine Coast has revealed its four-year strategic plan and More

Community

Surf clubs and RSL recognised among best in state

A club on one of the Sunshine Coast's busiest beach strips has received More

Flooding destroys hospital patient’s car and possessions

A Sunshine Coast retiree has lost his car and many of his belongings More

Testing times for couple dedicated to famed festival

A couple who have been at the heart of the famous Woodford Folk More

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