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‘Dragons’ with peculiar habits wash ashore

Sunshine Coast beachgoers have been wowed by the sight of some colourful critters that boast some intriguing attributes. Glaucus atlanticus, also known as blue dragons, More

Ute crowned nation’s best-selling vehicle

Utes are a popular choice of travel for Australians, according to new sales data. The Ford Ranger claimed the title of top-selling vehicle for 2025, More

Quietly dying: few forests spared from tree losses

From the tropical rainforests of the far north to the cool temperate eucalypt forests of the south, Australia's trees are dying faster than new More

Photo of the day: beach patrol

Life savers set up at Coolum Beach on a morning after a storm. Maureen Brook snapped this photo. If you have a photo of the More

Home approvals surge but affordability still an issue

Home approvals in Australia have surged to a three-and-a-half year high but construction challenges will continue to constrain progress on housing affordability. The number of More

Olympic scouts to visit Coast in search of talent

A new generation of Olympic and Paralympic hopefuls could be uncovered on the Sunshine Coast next month, with elite talent scouts searching for Queensland’s More

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