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WWII shell found on beach

A World War Two artillery shell has been found and destroyed on a More

Games bosses put positive spin on emblem blooper

A minister and a marketing guru have put a brave spin on the More

New era for volunteer marine rescue crews

A new chapter has started for Sunshine Coast volunteer marine rescue units as More

Action taken at ‘epicentre’ of e-bike and e-scooter issues

The Sunshine Coast has recorded more seizures of prohibited e-mobility devices than any More

Your say: dog rules, data centres and more

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

Driving range one step closer to reality

A long-planned golf driving range is moving closer to construction, while the company More


Work starts on 162-unit project on town’s main street

Early works have started on a two-tower apartment development within the heart of a Sunshine Coast town. Demolition crews have been working on the corner of Currie and Bury streets in Nambour, to prepare the site for two connected towers that will include 162 apartments and a food and drink More


Grand-scale living in a private, lakefront island enclave

A rare combination of island seclusion, acreage-sized land and absolute lakefront living has More

Feedback to be reviewed on industrial zone proposal

A plan to rezone two properties near a hinterland town has drawn dozens More

Water police ramp up patrols for long weekend

Sunshine Coast Water Police have increased patrols across local waterways. Increased boating traffic was More

Teenager turns love of sport into new bar

An 18-year-old has teamed up with his mum to open a new sports More

Conference to examine Coast’s economic future

An estimated $20 billion investment pipeline is sharpening questions about whether the Sunshine More

Sami Muirhead: a season of change

“Things can change in a day. A day can change in a season More.

B2B: lending outlook remains strong

There’s been plenty of discussion across the lending industry recently as lenders, brokers More

Tourist park expansion approved with restrictions

A hinterland tourist park has been given the green light to boost its More

Council push to prioritise wastewater for data centres

Queensland’s rapidly growing data centre industry could provide a new market for treated More

Seasonal dog ban starts at popular beach

Dogs have been prohibited from a section of a Sunshine Coast beach for More

Work starts on new route into CBD

Construction has started on a transport upgrade that will provide another route into More

New twilight market set to kick off

A new night market is launching on the Coast, offering visitors a chance More

Beachside bar claims national award

A Sunshine Coast cocktail bar has been awarded a significant accolade at the More

B2B: asset rich but cash flow poor

You may own a valuable home, have a healthy superannuation balance and perhaps More

Development linked to rise in snake encounters

A rapid start to the snake season is seeing activity ramp up across More

Embracing simple joys after weeks-to-live diagnosis

A young Sunshine Coast woman has been given weeks to live after a More

Popular hinterland lookout gets upgrade

A hinterland lookout has been transformed with new viewing platforms and facilities for More

UniSC research helps unlock ‘bee glue’ potential

A Sunshine Coast university is helping put Australia’s bee industry on the map, More


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Photographer Peter Correya captured the lush greenery of Ben Bennett Bushland Park, Caloundra. 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

Is it a croc? Race to guess Olympics emblem

The guessing game over the Brisbane 2032 emblem has begun as questions are More

Ashley Robinson: troublesome technology

We had a bit of excitement in the ‘burbs last weekend. I was having More

B2B: now is the time to start getting all your ducks in a row

To set yourself up for any changes coming your way and setup for More

Driver charged after crash and alleged attempt to flee

A man has been charged with dangerous driving and drink-driving after two cars More

Sleep patterns put bedding choices in spotlight

There is a good chance a person shares a bed with someone whose More

Retail, childcare expansion reshapes town centre

Development around a hinterland shopping centre is forging ahead, with a childcare centre More

Road upgrade plan under federal assessment

An upgrade to an “important link” between towns is progressing, with the design More

Flying club proposal revised as public feedback opens

An application to establish a model aircraft flying facility on a rural property More

Long-held beach shack up for sale

A characterful beach shack has gone on the market for the first time More


Pool operation confirmed after trial

A hinterland community will have access to its local swimming pool for another More

Show gardens to open for weekend celebration

A garden club is set to celebrate a ‘blooming impressive’ milestone anniversary this More

B2B: find out how to become prep ready

Ask a kindy teacher what matters most before prep and they rarely say More

Police seek footage of serious highway crash

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam vision as they investigate a Bruce More

Teenagers charged after vehicle fire on beach

Two teenagers have been charged after an allegedly stolen vehicle was found burning More

Five-level development planned for key site

A prominent commercial site on one of the Sunshine Coast’s busiest coastal routes More

Security boosted near junction upgrade, alarm issue resolved

Security has tightened around properties acquired for key transport works after reports of More

Petition challenges data centre expansion

A petition calling for a halt to new AI data centre developments on More

New flood guide outlines safer home design

Sunshine Coast homeowners planning to build or renovate in flood-prone areas can now More


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Dolphin’s sneaky feeding trick uncovered

A thieving dolphin has astonished Sunshine Coast researchers by repeatedly chasing fish until More

Community gardens cultivate connections

Sunshine Coast community gardens are proving fertile ground for more than plants, giving More

Shark alerts to reach smart watches

Sunshine Coast surfers are set to get shark alerts on their wrists as More

Council

Council officers push for continued checks on regulated dogs

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

Precinct moves forward as new stage reaches council

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

Hotel defends new cabins after ‘eyesore’ criticism

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

Business

Discount retailer to shut doors despite growing trade

A discount retailer is preparing to close one of its two Sunshine Coast More

New CEO named for fast-growing airport

A new chief executive officer has been announced for Sunshine Coast Airport, bringing More

Auto retail giant opens first new-format store

The managing director of a prominent auto retailer says the Sunshine Coast is More

Learning

Entrepreneur turns allergy idea into winning venture

An allergy-management app designed to help people navigate everyday situations has taken top More

Major childcare operator enters administration

The operator of three Sunshine Coast childcare centres has entered voluntary administration, after More

Apprentice recognised among Queensland’s best

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

Community

New food relief facility opens to support families

A new multimillion-dollar centre has opened, bringing several services under one roof for More

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

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

Wheelchair user stranded after taxi no-show

A wheelchair user missed his grandson’s baptism after a pre-booked taxi failed to More

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