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‘Tragedy’: historic bridges set to be dismantled

A community group says two old bridges “must be saved” after the local council earmarked them for demolition. The Yandina and Community Association has urged Sunshine Coast Council to do what it can to preserve Ninderry Road Bridge and Yandina More

Neighbourhood tree dispute ends up in tribunal

A tribunal has stepped in to help resolve a dispute between More

Purpose-built $6.3m health hub opens

A new facility with "high-quality, accessible healthcare services" has opened in More

New discovery for Maleny’s ecological park

Australia’s biggest citizen-science event has uncovered more than 105 species of More

Faster approvals considered in nature law overhaul

A shake-up of Australia's environment laws is being considered, which will More

Injured tanker crewman airlifted after seven-metre fall

An injured man has been airlifted from a tanker off the More

Your say: park tenants policy, bad drivers and more

Do you have an opinion to share? Submit a Letter to More

Man flown to hospital after bobcat incident

A man has been airlifted to hospital after a bobcat rolled More

Academic inspires team to maiden victory

It was the deciding match point – the one that would More

‘Finish the job’: call to complete works on key road

A frustrated resident has urged the local council to complete a More

Developer ordered to pay $3m to contractor

The developer of a high-profile Sunshine Coast apartment complex has been More

Councils unite for action on long-term parked vehicles

A Sunshine Coast Council motion calling on the state government to More

‘Missing link’: 300m of pathway added near school

A new pathway extension connecting with a public state high school More

‘Mini Woolies’ helping students with real-life training

People with a disability and autism now have access to real-life More

Sami Muirhead: my countless summer loves

It will be summer in just a heartbeat, and I can More

New-look sports bar pays homage to its 1970s roots

A much-loved club has unveiled its latest transformation, turning its familiar More

Developer seeks 70m hotel, offers to pay for foreshore

A developer is offering to pay for the final stage of More

Burger baron behind new beachside chicken eatery

An oceanside chicken restaurant created by the co-founder of an iconic More

Photo of the day

Prue Henschke took this photo of this injured/unwell sea snake that had washed in at Coolum Beach before sunrise on October 16. Will from Wildlife Noosa was called and the snake taken to Australia Zoo for assessment. If you have a photo of the day offering, email photo@sunshinecoastnews.com.au. Photos must More

Sunshine Coast Forecast

Funding for signalised crossing on town’s main street

More than $2.5 million of state government funding has been committed More

Builder selling up after seven-year transformation

When a visionary Queensland builder saw the "bones" of a tired, More

Roar to bring first ever A-League clash to Coast

The Brisbane Roar are set to bring an A-League match to More

Ashley Robinson: such a knockout of a week

Last week, I had a strange chain of events that took More

Gala event to shine light on life-saving DV programs

The Mayoral Ball – SunnyKids’ annual signature fundraising event – is More

Hospitality group proposes 92-bed backpacker hostel

Plans for a 92-bed backpacker-style accommodation development have been lodged with More

Close calls prompt safety works at ‘black spot’ near school

Several alarming incidents along a busy road have led to its More

‘Misinformation’: steps taken to allay dog beach access fears

A Sunshine Coast councillor has moved to alleviate dog owners’ concerns More

Council

$4m to help fast-track town square transformation

Design plans for a new town square are being accelerated after More

Nine ships, 7000 passengers to visit Coast on cruises

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

Town welcomes its first fenced dog park

A historic Sunshine Coast town has its first fenced off-leash area, More

Panel of 53 residents to advise council

A lottery has selected 53 residents to act as a community More

Business

Two Sunshine Coast malls win state retail awards

Two Sunshine Coast retail hubs have been celebrated for their management More

‘Knead’ to try: bakery on the rise with specialty bread

A “hidden gem” bakery specialising in fermented breads is making a More

Vietnamese restaurant chain to expand to Coast

A Vietnamese restaurant brand renowned for its pho and street market More

Finalists announced for region’s main business awards

The finalists have been revealed for the Sunshine Coast Business Awards, More

Learning

Two Coast schools named among nation’s top 34

Two Sunshine Coast colleges have been recognised for excellence in student More

Principal’s ‘marathon’ effort to fund school equipment

A primary school principal is set to run the equivalent of More

‘Warmth and purpose’: school appoints new head of primary

An independent Prep to Year 12 co-educational school on the Sunshine More

Site secured for $78m training facility

Land has been locked in for a TAFE Centre of Excellence More

Community

New op shop bus tours thrill thrifters

The adage “one man’s junk is another man’s treasure” certainly rings More

Coffee kiosk brews support for healthcare

A new coffee kiosk at a major Coast hospital is the More

Surf club rises from the ashes to reach milestone

A club that almost collapsed after its clubhouse was destroyed by More

How heartbreak is inspiring trainer to get people moving

At just 23, Bart Walsh battled a cancer that ravaged his More

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