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Your say: backstreet parking, Fluffy the emu and more

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Landmark $300m funding for Coast’s Olympic venues

The starter's gun has fired for the Sunshine Coast's Olympic venues, with a More

Developer to appeal partial rejection of highway centre

The company behind a proposed convenience centre near the Bruce Highway and close More

Kick-off: work starts on 75-hectare facility

Work has started in earnest on a regional sport, recreation and community complex. Field More

New plans for revamp of historic hotel revealed

The public can now have their say on a proposed development that would More

Suspension bridge installed to complete lakeside trail

A new 24m suspension bridge has been installed along a new-look lakeside walking More

Mexican restaurant set to open as next store planned

A Mexican fast-food chain is continuing its expansion on the Sunshine Coast, with its second store in the region about to open. Zambrero, which started in Australia in 2005 and now has more than 265 restaurants worldwide, is set to open at Sunshine Plaza within a fortnight. It follows the arrival More

Mental health cause lures artist to try exhibiting with success

A Sunshine Coast artist who entered an exhibition that supported a cause close More

UniSC soars up world rankings for top young universities

The University of the Sunshine Coast has leapfrogged up the global rankings for More

Jane Stephens: we can’t all be superstars and that’s okay

Jack of all trades, master of none: the mum of my high school More

Fishing report: cooler weather brings in jewfish

There's been some great catches reported over the past week, with good conditions More

‘Tears to my eyes’: dog trainer’s heartfelt thanks after 40 years

A passionate dog trainer, who has even worked with dingoes at Australia Zoo, More

Pools and pickleball: new over-50s resort proposed

A retirement facility that would feature 113 villas, a clubhouse and “summer pavilion” More

Coastal recovery work required after surf carnival

Sunshine Coast Council is set to repair sections of coastline impacted by an More

Rail link ‘a missing piece in the region’s structural DNA’

Federal government funding for a high-speed rail line has been welcomed by the More

Olympic hero’s bravery award for Coast surf rescue

The term "doing a Bradbury" has taken on a whole new meaning. Steven Bradbury More

Backstreets become defacto city centre car park

Residents living off Maroochydore’s busy Maud Street are fed up with CBD workers More

Contentious land sells for top dollar after bidding frenzy

A disputed 40ha beachside property on Noosa's north shore has sold for more More

Nonagenarian hailed for ‘enormous contribution’ to tourism

A Sunshine Coast 91-year-old has been recognised and celebrated for his lengthy service More

Bridge works force speed reduction along section of motorway

A reduced speed limit and speed cameras will be in place on a More

Staff to remain stood down at troubled airline

Hundreds of workers for embattled airline Bonza will remain stood down for at More

Smaller grocers ‘annihilated’ by retail giants’ tactics

A well-known Sunshine Coast supermarket operator has slammed the business tactics used by More

Is hinterland market hurting local businesses?

The proprietor of a Yandina coffee shop believes a popular weekend market is More

Buggies and boats: rare slice of riverside paradise for sale

A large and secluded riverside property next to state forest is on the More

Negotiations ‘underway’: $15m PCYC in the works

A multimillion-dollar venue designed to support youths is on the way to the More

Photo of the day

Col Pritchard took this photo at Cotton Tree Beach, Maroochydore. “I can easily see an angel in the clouds,” he writes. 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

Park upgrades to include dog off-leash area

Residents are being encouraged to help enhance a park that is set to More

Mayor calls for cost of living relief in federal budget

Sunshine Coast mayor Rosanna Natoli is urging the federal government to address cost More

New CEOs to lead businesses for seniors

New chief executive officers have been appointed at two Sunshine Coast-based organisations focused More

Several cars stolen from car yard

The Sunshine Coast Property Crime unit is investigating after a number of cars More

Investigation underway after dingo allegedly speared

An investigation is underway after a man allegedly killed a dingo with a More

Federal govt pledges $1.15 billion to make rail line a reality

The federal government has committed a further $1.15 billion towards a heavy rail More

Why council has sat on 100ha of land for a decade

Sunshine Coast Council says it is investigating the feasibility and costs of developing More

Plans to save ‘over-loved’ beach hotspot revealed

A cap on visitor numbers during peak times and measures to curb "ghost More

Development approval cancelled after lengthy battle

A development approval for a five-star resort on the Sunshine Coast has officially More

Sami Muirhead: not a scrap (book) of sense

If your endless to-do list of jobs to tick off is anything like More

Lights down, weights up: new Coast gym experience to open

A new group fitness experience with the lights dimmed like a “nightclub” is More

Netball Australia apologises after review of Lightning game

UPDATED: With no avenue for an appeal, Netball Australia have apologised after a More

Rangers consider options after reported emu attack

Wildlife officers are monitoring a controversial emu and considering ways to manage it, More

Latest news: two vehicles and bike in crash

Friday, May 17, 7.35am: Three stable patients were transported to the Sunshine Coast More

Your say: foreshore plan, mayor’s Paris trip and more

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No-anchoring zones among river reforms

The establishment of no-anchoring zones and the removal of derelict and unused vessels More

Beachside apartment proposal pushes upper limit

Developers are confident that a seven-storey unit building proposed for Kings Beach will More

Fishing report: good catches reported offshore

The past week has seen some good fishing days, with the odd shower More

Jane Stephens: road toll paints a sorry picture

This is National Road Safety Week – a time that should make us More

Six charged over alleged armed robberies

Police have charged six people with more than 70 offences as part of More

Waterfront property sparks local and interstate interest

Inquiries are flooding through from local and interstate prospective buyers for a recently More

Council

Council agrees to foot bill for mayor’s Paris accommodation

Sunshine Coast Council will fund $7500 for mayor Rosanna Natoli’s accommodation when she More

Start date for foreshore project work pushed back

The commencement of construction work on the next stage of Mooloolaba’s foreshore revitalisation More

New ‘low-cost’ events space opens in city centre

An "intimate" new venue offering a versatile, "low-cost" space for small events has More

Business

Founder of law firm transitions to new role

The founder of a leading Queensland commercial litigation law firm is set to More

Bonza buyer interest claim despite sky-high $110m debt

Administrators for beleaguered budget carrier Bonza insist there are still multiple parties interested More

Popular butcher celebrates 40 years of business

A renowned butcher beside one of the Sunshine Coast's busiest thoroughfares has celebrated More

Learning

Rare nurse-led service to improve cardiac care

Locals who have suffered a stroke will have better access to potentially life-saving More

Uni launches $18.5m mental health hub

The University of the Sunshine Coast has officially opened an $18.5 million facility More

UniSC expansion continues with $100m project at Petrie

The University of the Sunshine Coast continues to grow, with the opening of More

Community

Fitness businesses join the cause to get people moving

Australia’s peak body for the exercise and active health sector has set the More

Group campaigns for changes to tiny home laws

A group of hinterland residents is responding to the ongoing housing affordability crisis More

Support needed ‘more than ever’ for milestone fundraiser

Sunshine Coasters have been urged to get involved in a long-running fundraiser that More

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