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Prominent Australia Post facility to close

A large decades-old Australia Post complex on the Sunshine Coast is set to More

Police investigate vandal attack at council park

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

Major milestone reached for cable-stay bridge

A long-awaited Sunshine Coast landmark is nearing completion. The $27 million cable-stay bridge across More

Coastal suburb surges into top tier of unit sales

A fast-growing Sunshine Coast area has climbed into the top three suburbs for More

Work starts on $300m apartment towers

Construction has started on a mixed use development with 179 apartments in the More

Prominent fast-food site set for auction

A fast-food investment on the Sunshine Coast is set to be brought to More



‘You don’t need to push through pain’, says orthopaedic surgeon

A medical specialist has highlighted the Sunshine Coast’s strong culture of movement, saying the region’s outdoor lifestyle plays a key role in keeping the community active and engaged. “One of the best things about life on the Sunshine Coast is how active our community is,” says orthopaedic surgeon Dr Navi More


Coast building approvals rise despite cost pressures

Sunshine Coast building approvals have surged even as Queensland’s construction industry warns that More

Hundreds of new trees to bolster wildlife corridor

More than 500 native tree seedlings have been planted at a 7.5 hectare More

Coast businesses called up in fight for food relief

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

New rhythm tackling classroom behaviour

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

Pedestrian critically injured after traffic crash

A young man remains in hospital after being struck by a vehicle in More

Pub marks new era with culinary expansion

A new food offering has opened at one of the Sunshine Coast’s busiest More

Groups voice ‘deep concern’ over tourist park changes

A coalition of community and environmental groups has raised concerns after the deputy More

Your say: dog access rules, rental rejections and more

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

Motorcyclist rushed to hospital after crash

A man has been taken to hospital after a serious crash on the More

Popular eatery makes way for approved 160-unit development

A much-loved restaurant in the heart of a Sunshine Coast town is closing More

Strong demand drives rapid land sellout

Shares in a major new residential development 58km north of Noosa were snapped More

‘Moving and meaningful’: Anzac Day services across the Coast

This Saturday the country will stop to remember the sacrifice and bravery of More

‘Privilege’: charity celebrates 40 years of service

A local mobile food delivery service for seniors, people with a disability and More

Crews relish record-breaking dragon boat event

Dragon boat enthusiasts are savouring the sport's biggest ever Australian championships, held on More

Big win for Coast grassroots music festival

A Sunshine Coast hinterland festival has claimed one of Queensland’s top music awards, More

Milestone beckons as Wallaroos take on Kiwis on Coast

Lock Michaela Leonard admits she didn't really know the rules of rugby when More

Jane Stephens: we must drive down the road toll

Our roads have become a killing field. That is not an opinion or More

Airport calls for proposals for new hotel

Sunshine Coast Airport is calling for proposals to deliver a hotel near its More


Photo of the day

Photographer Sandy Gillis said she didn’t find a pot of gold at the end of this rainbow at Maleny but she struck gold with the photo composition. 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

New dog access rules locked in 

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

‘Chaos’: several traffic issues identified at school

Traffic concerns at a Sunshine Coast primary school have prompted the state government More

Unique $2 million memorial precinct planned

An Australian-first memorial precinct recognising three vital groups could be built by Anzac More

Public consultation opens on mansion expansion plan

Public consultation has opened on a proposed expansion of a Buderim mansion. Plans have More

Ex-surf club captain’s life saved in full circle twist

A man who spent years teaching CPR to nippers survived a cardiac arrest More

Cruise control no substitute for driver safety

Many rely on cruise control to stay under the speed limit, but new More

Ashley Robinson: bowled over by friendship

I feel I need to share something with you that is close to More

Councillors to vote on major overhaul of dog off-leash areas

Dog owners across the Coast could soon face major changes to where their More

Coastal hotspot’s 10-year tourism blueprint unveiled

A popular beach town's future tourism and growth strategy has been revealed, with More


Seminar targets aged care system confusion

A free community seminar aimed at helping seniors navigate Australia’s new aged care system, the Support at Home program, is being offered to the local community. Led by Sunshine Coast gerontologist Tanya Dave, the seminar will be held on April 17 from 10am-noon at Beerwah Neighbourhood Centre. It will address concerns More

Work starts on $98 million state school

Construction has started on a new state-of-the-art primary school in one of the More

MP urges reporting fuel shortages online

A local MP is urging Coast residents to report to fuel shortages in More

New-look Asian Food Festival to spice things up

A renowned annual Sunshine Coast food event is set to return with a More

UniSC team part of global breakthrough in safer medical implants

A team of scientists from the University of the Sunshine Coast and around More

Dozens charged with drug and weapon offences

A major investigation into drug trafficking across Queensland has led to dozens of More

Local firm expands amid rising family disputes

Rising demand for family law support across the Sunshine Coast is driving expansion More

Old home site offers 10-storey development option

An ageing house in the heart of the Sunshine Coast has hit the More

Demolition of former council building starts

The tear-down of a former Sunshine Coast Council chambers and administration building is More

Police investigate alleged assault in coastal suburb

Police are investigating an alleged assault along the beachfront of a Sunshine Coast More


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Spike in reported number plate thefts prompts warning

A spate of number plate thefts across the Sunshine Coast has police urging More

A cut above: club chef claims coveted state gong

A chef who has worked across some of the Sunshine Coast’s most popular More

Police issue hundreds of fines in blitz on Coast roads

Police have clamped down on misbehaving motorists on Sunshine Coast roads, during a More

Council

Proposal to sell council-owned car park scrapped

A move to sell a council-owned car park to a community housing provider More

Long-time local claims top acquisitive art prize

An artist who has been living on the Sunshine Coast since the mid-1980s More

Overnight parking banned in bid to end behaviour issues

Overnight parking restrictions will be introduced on an ocean-view street after residents raised More

Business

Australia’s largest Jetts gym up and running

The country's biggest Jetts Fitness gym is now established on the Sunshine Coast. Jetts More

Family’s backyard caravan rental turns into $2.5m company

A Sunshine Coast woman has turned a modest side hustle into a thriving More

Details of rooftop restaurant atop new hotel revealed

A new rooftop restaurant and bar will boast modern Australian dining with expansive More

Learning

Little-known hospitality training hub serving $2.50 coffee

A Noosa-based hospitality training facility is attracting attention for offering coffee at a More

Rural property proposed as nature-based learning hub

A development application has been lodged seeking to establish an outdoor education centre More

Student rock band wins national prize

A Sunshine Coast student rock band has blasted its way to a coveted More

Community

Turtle hatchlings’ chances bolstered by volunteers

Thousands of turtle hatchlings from the northern beaches of Bribie Island have made More

New park with three play precincts officially opens

A new 1.5-hectare park co-designed by local school students has opened at a More

From ICU to the podium: Alexa Leary meets her rescuers

Paralympic gold medallist Alexa Leary AOM says reuniting with the two doctors who More

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