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Mosquito season ramps up after heavy rains

Recent rainfall has sparked a surge in mosquito activity across the Sunshine Coast, with a council urging residents to take action to prevent breeding around their homes. Saltmarsh mosquitoes are common across the region and Noosa Council has stepped up monitoring and treatment of tidal marshes, particularly after high tides More

Early works start on 1800 homes and athletes’ village

Site works have started on enabling infrastructure to unlock more than 1800 new More

Strawberry farmer ordered to pay $1.1m by court

The operator of a Sunshine Coast strawberry farming business that went into liquidation More

Renowned chef takes on ownership at new Asian eatery

A former executive chef of one of the region’s most acclaimed restaurants has More

Major clean-up launched to protect creek ecosystem

A large-scale environmental clean-up is underway in the Burgess Creek catchment, with almost More

Local scientists confirm rare minke whale presence

Acoustic data captured by local scientists has confirmed the presence of an elusive More

Man in serious e-scooter crash

A man has been rushed to hospital after a serious e-scooter crash in More

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Online retail giant blocks rodent poison sale to save birds

A form of rodent poison that inadvertently kills possums, eagles and owls has More

Ashley Robinson: Good memories help goodbyes

December is a significant month when you have a birthday and Christmas all More

Long-awaited 85m pedestrian bridge opens

A new pedestrian and cycle bridge has opened as part of a developer’s More

Cameras catch campers flouting rules in hinterland parks

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service rangers are cracking down on unlawful and antisocial More

Rare waterfront residence fetches record $6.1m

A $6.1 million off-market sale of a half-floor apartment has shattered price records More

Council claws back extra $200k after $2.3m fraud loss

Noosa Council says it has recovered some of the $2.3 million it lost More

Mobile ‘sleeper’ extends its service reach

A mobile homeless shelter will extend its services next year, offering rough sleepers More

Airport boosts seat capacity for holiday travel

With one major airline set to add eight additional flights per week and More

Woman among eight victims of alleged car attack dies

A woman has died after being struck by a car in an alleged More