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House prices soar as local buyers replace interstate surge

Soaring property prices have pushed the Sunshine Coast into one of Australia’s tightest More

Beachgoers urged to film and report driving offences

Visitors to some of Queensland's most popular 4WD and camping beaches have been More

Olympic mountain bike centre details revealed

A world-class Olympic mountain bike facility is set to open to the public More

Spike in danger: invasive weed found in hinterland

A high-risk invasive plant has been detected in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, prompting More

Seafood supply assured at Easter despite fuel challenges

Sunshine Coast fishing operators say an abundant supply of fresh, local catches will More

Ashley Robinson: fond memories help ease loss

The past few weeks have been a test of my faith: firstly, with More



Homes target stands despite town centre height changes

A leading developer and the local council say thousands of homes are still on the way to a town centre, despite revised building height limits and Opposition claims of homes being lost. Stockland and Sunshine Coast Council stressed that 2600 residences are expected in the Birtinya Town Centre, as initially More


B2B: report work vehicle private use correctly

The Australian Tax Office (ATO) is actively using sophisticated data analytics to target More

Dog owners warned to renew registrations or face fine

Dog owners whose pet registrations expired between June 1 and November 30 2025 More

Tip closed after early morning fire

A key waste facility on the Sunshine Coast has been forced to close More

Men rescued from overturned boat

Three men have been plucked from an upended boat well offshore. The men were More

Region’s ‘largest display village’ opens

A new display village with a mix of contemporary homes has opened in More

Measures announced to reduce homelessness in town

The state government has unveiled a suite of initiatives to address homelessness in More

Gym empire founders serve up new social sport on Coast

The Sunshine Coast is set to gain its first dedicated padel facility, introducing More

Rural property proposed as nature-based learning hub

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

Crews bolstered by state-of-the-art firefighting vehicles

Sunshine Coast firefighting services have welcomed the addition of two vehicles to enhance More

B2B: staying steady in uncertain times

Periods of uncertainty are uncomfortable, but they are not new. Geopolitical tension – including More

Man on multiple charges after alleged knifepoint car theft

More than 50 people, including 15 juveniles, have been charged with 100 offences More

Trio accused of stealing from elderly at ATMs

A trio of foreign nationals has been charged with fraud and stealing offences More

Man murdered over debt and sex abuse claim, jury told

Robert Noel Rogers, 52, faced the start of a Brisbane Supreme Court trial 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

Holiday park bookings surge above expectations

Strong visitation and steady revenue growth have put Noosa Holiday Parks on course More

Couple sells and buys in one big auction night

A Sunshine Coast couple has pulled off a rare property double, selling their More

Marquee surf lifesaving event to return to Coast

The main event on the surf lifesaving calendar will return to the beaches More

Twins among graduates launching nursing careers

A set of twins have just started their careers as registered nurses at More


Photo of the day

Photographer Lesley Evans captured this lone Ibis, which had wandered down to Kings Beach to catch sunrise. 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

B2B: RBA rate shift means it’s time to review mortgage

Following the latest decision from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), interest rates More

Residents safe after fire engulfs house

A suburban home was engulfed in flames on Plover Parade this afternoon, prompting More

Girl, 13, charged over alleged assault of fellow teen

A teenager has been charged following the alleged assault of another girl in More

Childhood dream realised with national triumph

A Sunshine Coast athlete is relishing a "fairytale" end to the season, after More

Rescue service called to crashes and sea snake bite

The Sunshine Coast-based LifeFlight aeromedical crew has had a busy weekend, attending back-to-back More

Plan lodged to more than double industrial estate

A proposal to more than double the number of tenancies in an industrial More

Tourism sector seeks help, commuters ditch cars amid fuel crisis

Queensland’s peak tourism body has written to Anthony Albanese calling for support measures, More

Coast’s youngest real estate boss opens doors at 22

A 22-year-old has become Queensland’s youngest real estate business owner, with a new More

Renowned Coast chef to return for major food event

A 10-day annual food event is set to open its 2026 program with More


Funds flow for enviro projects, including wildlife housing

The state government has announced funding for key environmental projects in the region, More

B2B: the terrible irony …

The Queensland Supreme Court recently provided a reminder of the importance of having More

Community panel helps to shape Games legacy

Sunshine Coast residents are helping to shape the region’s 2032 Olympic legacy through More

Waterfront home sets new suburb record with $9.75m sale

A waterfront residence has sold for $9.75 million, surpassing the previous suburb record More

Your say: car park concerns, high-risk road and more

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

‘Landmark’ $300m project on main street officially launched

A two-tower development on a Sunshine Coast town’s main street has launched to More

Public hearing set amid waterways authority concerns

Community members are set to meet with state government officials at a public More

Brewery closure brings an end to popular run event

A Sunshine Coast trail run will be held for the final time this More

E-bike rider injured after serious crash with 4WD

A serious traffic crash on the Sunshine Coast is under investigation after an More


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Renters get early shot at new apartments

Renters will be able to inspect and apply for apartments at an almost More

International recognition sought for hinterland’s night skies

Sunshine Coast Council has applied for international designation to establish a Dark Sky More

Jane Stephens: the mechanics of staying healthy

I think of it as a medical grease and oil change. It is More

Council

Council weighs changes in response to overnight camping issues

The community is being asked to weigh in on potential parking changes at More

Bold skate park revamp for hinterland

Something smooth, bold and built for speed just landed – and it’s ready More

Aussie World’s $60m waterpark expansion approved

The Sunshine Coast is set to be home to a new waterpark after More

Business

Cult dessert chain expands on Coast, creating 40 jobs

A cult-favourite frozen yogurt chain has expanded on the Sunshine Coast, with Yo-Chi More

More retailers revealed for new town centre

Major national retailers have been confirmed as an $80 million Sunshine Coast town More

End of an era as restaurant chain’s last local outlet closes

The last Sunshine Coast outlet of a once-iconic restaurant chain has announced its More

Learning

Australia’s oldest-known dinosaur fossil identified

Australia's oldest dinosaur fossil has been identified more than 60 years after a More

Blood test could bolster brain cancer survival rates

A simple blood test could improve the lives of brain cancer patients and More

Coast hospital a world-leader in robotic-assisted surgery

A Sunshine Coast hospital has completed the highest number of robotic-assisted shoulder replacements More

Community

Queensland’s fastest container counter crowned

A young Sunshine Coast man has been named Queensland’s fastest manual container counter More

Free repair days to cut waste, save cash

Locals will soon be able to fix broken household items for free, under More

Veteran to represent Australia at Anzac Day service in France

A Sunshine Coast veteran is set to represent Australia at the Anzac Day More

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