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Secret weapon in climate fight hiding in tree bark

Hidden inside the bark wrapped snugly around tree trunks, an abundance of microscopic life has been discovered. These tiny living things, only visible under a microscope, have a healthy appetite for gases, including methane - a potent driver of global warming. The Australian researchers who discovered the gas-scrubbing bark microbes say More

Locals uneasy about dog park placement

Concerns have been raised about a town’s first dog park after it was More

Rebuild planned for home on region’s priciest street

Plans to knock down and rebuild a house on one of the region’s More

Falcons unveil fresh recruits and new A-grade team for 2026

With a new NRL affiliation, a new A-grade side and up to eight More

Coast study links ‘baby talk’ to early language learning

New research from the University of the Sunshine Coast suggests speaking to babies More

Jane Stephens: no ceiling on game of chance

Imagine a loaf of bread for sale at your favourite bakery. Crusty and More

New car franchise drives jobs, choice

The opening of a new car franchise on the Coast is broadening consumer More

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Photo of the day: canal sunset

Tom Regener took this photo of the sunset in all its glory, from More

Family’s tribute after toddler succumbs to crash injuries

A three-year-old girl who was critically injured in a multi-vehicle crash last week More

Popular club to remove gaming in major renovation

A long-standing waterfront club is making the bold move to remove gaming as More

Houseboat owner warns new rules could put lives at risk

Houseboat owner Rachael Hills says her dream of retiring on the Noosa River More

Traffic change sparks councillor scrutiny

A Sunshine Coast councillor has called for a review of a traffic change More

Platypus sighting a highlight in Coast’s top videos

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

Victim welcomes council action on ‘irresponsible’ dog owners

New signage has been installed along Noosa’s eastern beaches to remind dog owners More

Ashley Robinson: it’s a new year, so keep smiling

What things I would like to change about myself and others in 2026 More

Photo of the day: morning row

Crews get an early start to the day at Bulcock Beach. Lesley Evans More