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From beach to snow: Meila’s set for Winter Olympics

A 22-year-old who calls a beach town home and spent much of her More
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Bruce Highway southbound lanes reopen after truck collision

The southbound lanes of the Bruce Highway have reopened at the Ilkley Road More
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Multiple traffic crashes, forest rescue

Emergency services have responded to a multivehicle collision on the Sunshine Motorway southbound More
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Decades-old caravan park earmarked for expansion

Plans to expand and “reinvigorate” a long-standing caravan park have been submitted to More
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Council introduces speed limit change in residential area

Speed limits on council-controlled roads in Pacific Paradise will be reduced to 40km/h More
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‘Culinary legacy’: new eatery a multi-generational affair

A family with a strong culinary legacy has brought generations of Indian cooking More
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Erosion puts future of popular beach access under review

Ongoing coastal erosion has put the future of Beach Access 252 at Wurtulla under scrutiny, with Sunshine Coast Council undertaking investigations to determine how the popular but steep access point can be stabilised and made safe. Division 3 Councillor Tim Burns told Sunshine Coast News that the access, which runs More
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‘Disappointing’: Falcons step back from new A-grade side

The Sunshine Coast Falcons have announced they will pause plans to field an More
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Sami Muirhead: destiny awaits, no ‘yolk’

When it comes to self-help and discovery, I am your classic all-in-or-all-out kind More
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B2B: Shares vs property – which is best?

Shares versus property is a question I am often asked about. And the More
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‘Nowhere else to go’: artist at dead end under new river rules

A renowned artist who lives and paints aboard his sailboats on the Noosa More
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Landmark property reno application exceeds suburb height limit

A development application has been lodged with Sunshine Coast Council to complete a More
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‘Aussie battlers’ lose everything in fire caused by e-bike battery

Three people have been left without homes after a fire caused by an More
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Beachside pine tree to be removed due to pathogen

A row of pine trees near a busy surf club is being affected More
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Sports voucher program returns for active kids

With back-to-school expenses out of the way, Queensland families are now facing another More
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Ashley Robinson: trying times, but a big score

Last week was a bit weird for me. It was my final week More
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B2B: New year, new pricing strategy

Many businesses price their products and services incorrectly. The problem is that when More
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Teenage P-plater allegedly clocked doing 189km/h

A 17-year-old P-plater has been pulled over by police, allegedly travelling 189km/h in More
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Woodchipper murder appeal dismissed by court

A man's appeal against a 2022 murder conviction has been dismissed by a More
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Site investigations to start for metro transit corridor

Preliminary work on a high-capacity, high-frequency metro transit route is about to start More
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New clubhouse on course for mid-2026 completion

A club that has operated out of two shipping containers for more than More
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Family entertainment centre up for sale

The Sunshine Coast’s largest indoor family entertainment and adventure centre is up for More
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Holiday rentals shift back to long-term market in tourist town

Almost 200 short-stay properties in a renowned tourist area have been shifted into More
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Palmer’s $200m splurge: top political spenders revealed

Hundreds of millions of dollars were poured into Australia's 2025 federal poll, with More
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B2B: Healthy cashflow should be priority

As small businesses launch into the new year, maintaining healthy cashflow will be More
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‘Infectious smile’: community pays tribute to ski tragedy victim

Brooke Day is being remembered for her 'infectious smile and zest for life' More
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Man injured after car crashes into house

A man has been taken to hospital after the SUV he was driving More
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Dual 55m towers proposed next to major shopping hub

Plans for a twin-tower development with 258 units next to the Sunshine Coast’s More
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Noosa to Nambour: every suburb’s median house value revealed

House prices in almost every Sunshine Coast town and suburb have soared above More
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Nurse loses court challenge to vaccine suspension

A nurse has failed in a Supreme Court bid to overturn her suspension More
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New officers to bolster frontline policing

New police have officers have been deployed to stations around Queensland, including the More
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‘Dreaming of this moment’: Ironwoman savours series win

A Sunshine Coast surf life saver is celebrating a dream come true after More
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B2B: The lawyer, the iPhone and $13m – the sequel

You might recall my article in June 2025 about whether a digital note More
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Coast snowboarder dies in Japan ski lift accident

A Sunshine Coast woman has died after a ski lift accident in a More
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Surfer dies after being pulled from water

A man has died in the surf at Alexandra Headland. Surf Life Saving Queensland More
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Man seriously injured in pedestrian incident

A man has suffered potentially life-threatening injuries in a vehicle and pedestrian incident last More
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Experienced climbers winched down from mountain

Two rock climbers were rescued from Mount Beerwah after becoming stranded on a More
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Telco appeals council rejection of proposed phone tower

A court appeal has been launched against Sunshine Coast Council’s refusal of a More
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Viral cookies turn mum’s market stall into three-store success

A Sunshine Coast family business that began as a humble market stall has More
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Land beside highway sells for $318 million

A 181-hectare development site just south of the Sunshine Coast has changed hands More
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Hospice suspends patient admissions amid financial strain

A not-for-profit hospice has made the "difficult decision" to suspend patient admissions due to More
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Mayor urges federal govt to get behind key projects

The Sunshine Coast mayor has called on the federal government to back a More
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Two people rescued in Glass House Mountains

Two people were safely brought down from the Mountain View Lookout Track in More
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Desperate race to resurrect ‘zombie’ tree in hinterland town

A newly identified Queensland tree species, dubbed the “zombie tree”, is at risk More
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Fire engulfs two-storey unit

A two-storey unit was left heavily damaged after a fire broke out at More
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Parking changes proposed for headland street after complaints

Concerns about antisocial behaviour have prompted Sunshine Coast Council to propose new parking More
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Mobile ‘sleeper’ extends its service reach

A mobile homeless shelter will extend its services next year, offering rough sleepers More
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Beach stays off-leash as council signs off on dog plan

A new dog exercise area plan for the Sunshine Coast has been approved, More
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Coast to lose bank branch amid widespread closures

The Sunshine Coast branch of a bank with more than 700,000 members is More
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Popular Thai eatery expands with second venue

A Thai restaurant that launched five years ago has expanded its footprint, opening More
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Builder celebrates 40 years and nearly 2000 homes

An award-winning residential builder has marked 40 years in business on the Sunshine More
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Coast-led study sheds new light on exercise and ageing

New research led by University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) academics is examining More
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Local scientists confirm rare minke whale presence

Acoustic data captured by local scientists has confirmed the presence of an elusive More
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College opens state-of-the-art facility

Caloundra Christian College has opened a major new facility designed to give students More
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New community garden sprouts on Coast

The Sunshine Coast has a new community garden, providing residents of Meridan Plains More
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Flood-affected groups bolstered by grants

A selection of not-for-profit groups impacted by wild weather on the greater Sunshine More
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Coast CEO to lead international aid organisation

Sunshine Coast local Paul Mergard has been named the new chief executive officer More
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