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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

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 claiming a prized title at the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships. Tiarnee Massie won the Ironwoman crown, to go with her Ironwoman Series victory in early February, to cap her rise to the top of the sport. The More


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

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

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


Photo of the day

“I found this cute green frog hiding among my plants and I thought others might enjoy seeing him,” said Maureen Brooks. 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

Work on retirement village enters final phase

Work has commenced on the final stage of villas at a Sunshine Coast More

‘No approval’: agent faces fine over free community trailer

A local real estate agent has been ordered to relocate a "free service" More

Early design concept revealed for stadium upgrade

A key step has been reached regarding the expansion of the Sunshine Coast's More

‘Long road’: new bar space to open in beachside suburb

A rooftop bar overlooking the ocean will open ahead of the Easter long More

Truck rolls over on motorway during peak hour

A truck rollover on the Sunshine Motorway forced the temporary closure of lanes More

Museum officials appeal for help in milestone year

A “much-loved” Sunshine Coast museum needs more volunteers to ensure it can stay More

Ashley Robinson: raising key parenting issues

There are plenty of books on parenting that people think make sense. In More

Knives seized at shopping centre in police operation

Police have seized four knives in a week as part of increased wanding More

First Coast flight to popular Asian destinations takes off

Flights linking the Sunshine Coast to two of Asia’s most desirable tourism and More


Critics slam ‘ham-fisted’ plan to crack down on e-bikes

A national electric bike crackdown has gathered pace but some critics say it More

Police target youth behaviour in coastal suburbs

Police are increasing high-visibility patrols and weapon detection efforts to tackle youth antisocial More

Terraced seawall starts to take shape, first section to open soon

A new seawall at a Sunshine Coast main beach is coming together, with More

‘High risk’: Bruce Highway rated state’s worst road

The Bruce Highway is the state’s most dangerous road, according to new data. The More

Council postpones vote on proposed car park sale amid petition

Update: Sunshine Coast Council has withdrawn making a decision on whether to sell More

‘I felt sick’: mayor apologises for conflict of interest

Noosa Mayor Frank Wilkie has apologised for a conflict of interest linked to More

Drones to take wildlife rescue to new heights

The acquisition of drones is expected to help a local conservation group's wildlife More

New e-scooter laws to hit state parliament

The state government will introduce sweeping new e-mobility laws to parliament this week, More

‘Devastated’: waterfront restaurant to close amid lease issue

A long-standing waterfront restaurant has announced its imminent closure after it said it More


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Professionals embracing ‘bleisure’ travel trend

Professionals are increasingly turning short work trips into extended getaways, with global connectivity More

Residents’ group forms to oppose Buddhist ‘gompa’

A community group opposing plans for a five-level Buddhist centre has been formed, More

Global interest builds for new hinterland offering

A newly built luxury hinterland estate is drawing international attention. The sprawling 49-acre property 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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