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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 how different exercise intensities affect body composition in older adults. The study revealed that high intensity interval training (HIIT) may be the optimal exercise for reducing body fat while maintaining muscle mass in older adults. “We found that More

Platypus sighting a highlight in Coast’s top videos

A rare sighting of a platypus paddling in a hinterland creek was the More

Lakeside parkrun prepares to launch

A new flat and fast parkrun featuring a picturesque lake will be up More

Hike in holiday park fees even as visitor numbers dip

Noosa Holiday Park prices are set to rise by $5 a night in More

How SCN’s new puzzles can help sharpen your brain

Readers looking for a simple way to sharpen their minds now have a More

Airport boosts seat capacity for holiday travel

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

Hinterland guesthouse in American TV spotlight

A five-star hinterland guesthouse is being showcased on a top-rated US daytime game More

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Iconic resort on tourist strip rebranded

A popular coastal resort is getting a major overhaul with upgraded rooms, enhanced More

Coast leads state in overseas tourism recovery

The Sunshine Coast has recorded Queensland’s strongest rebound in international tourism. Overseas visitor spending More

Nine ships, 7000 passengers to visit Coast on cruises

More than 7000 cruise ship passengers are expected to visit the Sunshine Coast More

First park opens in estate’s latest precinct

Australia’s largest master-planned community has opened its newest park. Hilltop Park in Aura’s new More

New tourism campaign promotes Coast ‘sickie’

“Don’t fake it, take it” is a local tourism body’s cheeky new slogan More

Lucrative prizes on the line for freshwater fish

The state’s most successful recreational fishing initiative is gearing up for a major More

Campground visitors decrease despite bumper forward bookings

A collection of caravan parks has recorded fewer visitors over a 12-month period, More

PNG-born Coast local shines on singing show

Three Sunshine Coast-based hopefuls have wooed judges on The Voice Australia, with each More

Coastal Pathway to be extended through creekside parks

A key new link in the Sunshine Coast’s Coastal Pathway network is set More