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Renowned hospitality group opens new pizzeria and bar

The creative team behind some of Noosa’s most popular eateries has added a More

Scorcher: heatwave health warning issued

A heatwave health warning has been issued by Queensland Health, with severe to More

Upgrade plan for popular park revealed

A draft landscape plan for a well-used neighbourhood park has been released for More

Former Bonza captain intends to run for parliament

A former Bonza airlines captain has announced his intention to run as an More

New night markets to be held by the ocean

New 'interactive and hyperactive' night markets are on their way to the Sunshine More

Group issues plea to reassess major foreshore project

A community group dedicated to protecting local beaches has called on officials to More

‘Barbie Dreamhouse’ attracts overseas attention

A bold pink house near the beach is expected to sell for millions, after attracting the interest of international buyers. No.2 Wellington Parade has made an impression on locals at Shelly Beach for years and now it’s making an impact on the property market. The four-bedroom, three-bathroom, six-car-space property dubbed the More

Rock legends to help launch new music hub

A legendary Australian rock group is set to feature at a jam-packed concert More

Mayor and councillor husband announce parting of ways

Sunshine Coast mayor Rosanna Natoli and her husband, Councillor Joe Natoli, have announced More

Renowned film festival hits region for first time

A festival that has showcased films around Australia for five decades is set More

Teen hailed as a hero in waterfall double drowning tragedy

A teenager is being remembered as a hero after dying while trying to More

Man dies after van crashes into ditch

A man has died after the van he was driving reportedly veered off More

Fire ants extend reach on Sunshine Coast

More fire ant nests have been found on the Sunshine Coast, about 35km More

Hotel application on hold pending ministerial sign-off

The developer of a proposed 13-storey hotel and mixed-used development on the Sunshine More

Money on hold for new library but project remains alive

The Sunshine Coast Council has pressed the pause button on a library and More

Public notification underway for change to gin distillery

A tapas bar located within a busy hospitality and entertainment precinct has lodged More

Man rescued after falling 20m from cliff into ocean

A man has been winched to safety after falling 20 metres from a More

Two face multiple charges after vehicle intercepted

A man and a woman face a combined 21 charges after an alleged More

Two teenagers located deceased at waterfall

UPDATE: Two teenagers have been located deceased at a waterfall on the Sunshine More

Historic study highlights alcohol’s links to disease and death

Australians increase their likelihood of alcohol-related cancer by 12 per cent for every More

Hornets create a buzz amid Coast’s key role for Air Force

Some of the Australia's most versatile and powerful military assets recently roared over More

Your say: flight paths, motorway dangers and more

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

Mum accused of poisoning child seeks protective custody

A lawyer for a woman accused of poisoning her one-year-old girl with unnecessary More

‘Close to capacity’: caravan and camping numbers ‘boom’

Increasing numbers of caravanners and campers are being attracted by the Sunshine Coast's More

Proposed sport complex could create 300 jobs by 2027

More details about a proposed sport and recreation centre that could attract about More

Photo of the day

Robert Flude of Noosaville captured last Thursday morning’s thunderstorm by sending his drone 500m into the air. “I managed to capture some amazing photos and videos of the electrical storm on Wednesday night/Thursday morning around 1.30am,” he said. “I put together a quick video of the storm and posted it on the Noosa Community Notice Board on Facebook and received a huge positive response, along with many messages, comments and likes.” You can see the video below. For more local news videos you can subscribe to our YouTube channel. Just click here. https://youtu.be/dEwe_vHg5cA 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

Brewing company expands with new waterside venue

A Sunshine Coast craft brewer combining its beer with food has opened in More

Work to start on key section of foreshore amid $13m boost

A revamp of a well-known beachside area is about to get underway, bolstered More

Mum accused of poisoning baby in $60k social media scam

A mother has been accused of giving unnecessary prescription medicines to a one-year-old More

Sami Muirhead: murder most foul on the jetty

After a recent visit to K’gari (Fraser Island), I have decided to rename More

Cliff repair works to start after landslip

A section of cliff face will be repaired and stabilised after a landslip More

Shark tracked along shoreline by lifesavers

It could be enough to prompt the theme music from Jaws: a shadow More

Celebrity chef calls on local talent for culinary celebration

A renowned chef is inspiring local food creators to display their passion and More

Coast woman charged with torture of an infant

A Sunshine Coast woman has been charged with torture following extensive investigations into More

Short-stay review: applications refused, complaints down

The effectiveness of a law set up to mitigate short-stay accommodation is showing More

Ashley Robinson: we’re living in a 1960s sit-com

I have been watching our prime minister stumble through the past few months, More

‘Heartfelt goodbye’: waterside market to close after 26 years

A long-standing waterfront market will operate for the final time this weekend after More

Bank says branch closure will only be short-term

Flooding has forced the closure – temporarily – of a Sunshine Coast bank More

Future of recreation centre and prime land revealed

The owner of a recreation centre in the heart of a coastal estate More

Two seriously injured in bicycle and motorbike collision

UPDATE: A teenage boy involved a severe crash on Tuesday is now in More

Art meets tech: program sparks creativity

A program is offering local artists and technologists an opportunity to develop their More

Tourists splash out in summer holiday hotspots

Australians have flocked to their favourite seaside towns during the holiday break and More

Bargain buys: where to find Coast’s top 10 cheapest streets

A new list of the Sunshine Coast’s most affordable streets has been revealed, More

More over-water flights wanted in bid to reduce aircraft noise

A Sunshine Coast resident has questioned when the same noise reduction directive given More

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Residents issue plea for safety at major road

Locals have appealed for a pedestrian crossing to be installed across a bustling More

Police investigating alleged sexual assault on beach

Detectives are appealing for public assistance in relation to an alleged sexual assault More

Seagrass trial aimed at enhancing waterways

Seagrass is being planted near the Sunshine Coast in an effort to improve More

Council

Major projects to be fast-tracked via $25m boost

A new sports and rec complex and a revamped major road will be More

Campaign launched to promote respect on pathways

Sunshine Coast Council has started a campaign to promote respectful behaviour on the More

Stakeholders aim to turbocharge Coast’s video game industry

Local video game developers and representatives from film, education, industry and government are More

Business

New learning centre to open in growing suburb

A new early childhood education facility will soon open in a rapidly growing More

Distillery moves into purveying meats and accompaniments

A hinterland distilling operation that has already spawned a bistro and smokehouse has More

Company and director fined for withholding pay and records

An instrument-calibration company and its director have been penalised $67,000 for failing to More

Learning

Study aims to improve treatment of chronic lung disease

A new study is aiming to more effectively diagnose and treat infections associated More

Golf, food, health: university’s top graduates recognised

A high-performance golf coach, a food systems researcher and two paramedicine graduates focused More

Top of the class: Aidan celebrates perfect ATAR score

Sunshine Coast high school graduate Aidan Chambley is relishing a perfect ATAR result More

Community

Second vehicle stolen from environmental not-for-profit

A not-for-profit organisation that has helped hundreds of workers into jobs over the More

From saving lives to protecting the night sky

Australia’s first full-time helicopter rescue doctor is now doing what he can to More

Paint job at notable site heralds arrival of op shop

Part of an infamous orange building has been given a purple paint job More

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