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Do you have an opinion to share? Submit a Letter to the Editor at Sunshine Coast News via news@sunshinecoastnews.com.au. You must include your name and suburb for accountability, credibility and transparency. Preference will be given to letters of 100 words or More

Tiny homes village opens for eating disorder recovery

A village of tiny homes has opened to people with eating More

Police prepare report after sudden death at mountain

Police will prepare a report for the coroner following a sudden More

Man loses life after truck crash

A man has died after a truck reportedly crashed into a More

Construction begins on ‘world class’ $68m hotel

Work has officially started on a highly anticipated $68 million hotel More

Federal scrutiny triggers consultation on road project

Public consultation about the potential environmental impacts of a proposed 1.6km More

House prices soar as local buyers replace interstate surge

Soaring property prices have pushed the Sunshine Coast into one of More

Olympic mountain bike centre details revealed

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

Waste facility fire sparks battery warning

A waste facility blaze has prompted authorities to remind residents to More

Spike in danger: invasive weed found in hinterland

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

Seafood supply assured at Easter despite fuel challenges

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

Beachgoers urged to film and report driving offences

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

Sami Muirhead: whip out those Easter buns

Finally, it is time to eat hot cross buns. When you More

Ashley Robinson: fond memories help ease loss

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

B2B: report work vehicle private use correctly

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

Dog owners warned to renew registrations or face fine

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

Tip closed after early morning fire

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

Men rescued from overturned boat

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

Homes target stands despite town centre height changes

A leading developer and the local council say thousands of homes More

Region’s ‘largest display village’ opens

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

Measures announced to reduce homelessness in town

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

Gym empire founders serve up new social sport on Coast

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

Rural property proposed as nature-based learning hub

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

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

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

B2B: staying steady in uncertain times

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

Man on multiple charges after alleged knifepoint car theft

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

Council

Council weighs changes in response to overnight camping issues

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

Bold skate park revamp for hinterland

Something smooth, bold and built for speed just landed – and More

Aussie World’s $60m waterpark expansion approved

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

Community feedback open on key hinterland green space

Residents are being asked to have their say on the future More

Business

Cult dessert chain expands on Coast, creating 40 jobs

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

More retailers revealed for new town centre

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

First look inside landmark luxury hotel as bookings open

The Sunshine Coast's first full-service internationally-branded hotel in more than four More

Learning

Australia’s oldest-known dinosaur fossil identified

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

Blood test could bolster brain cancer survival rates

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

Coast hospital a world-leader in robotic-assisted surgery

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

Social media shutdown rocks kids’ program

A Sunshine Coast-based children’s mentoring program has been left scrambling after More

Community

Queensland’s fastest container counter crowned

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

Free repair days to cut waste, save cash

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

Veteran to represent Australia at Anzac Day service in France

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

Free water service on tap at community events

Thirsty locals and visitors have filled the equivalent of 70,000 reusable More

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