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Rangers step up fight against plant disease at mountain

New equipment has been installed at the entrance to a national park to help combat the spread of a plant disease. Shoe-cleaning stations have been placed in the Glass House Mountains National Park in an effort to stop phytophthora, which More

Your say: tree protections, flood centre and more

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Hotel developer urges government to chip in

A developer says the state government will need to consider subsiding More

Year-round flights across the ditch have arrived

Flights have started on a new year-round service across the ditch. Jetstar More

Childcare centre with 130 places proposed for development area

A new childcare centre is on the cards for a Sunshine More

Coast’s highest rooftop bar and pool unveiled

The highest rooftop bar on the Sunshine Coast has opened, with More

Adopt a Family campaign helps spread festive magic

Some help is on the way to families doing it tough More

Property experts join board of regional business group

Two property development experts have been appointed to the board of More

Sami Muirhead: rolling in festive bliss

What would your last meal be if you had to decide More

Body of missing hiker found on mountain

A man reported missing from Mount Beerwah since Sunday has been More

Resident’s angst after removal of trees ignored by authorities

A Sunshine Coast resident has expressed his frustration after trees on More

Suburb’s canal network completed after 30 years

A Sunshine Coast development that’s been 30 years in the making More

Six times 100: centenarians are living history

Six residents of a Noosa aged care facility hold more than More

Long arm of law reaches back 30 years to lay child sex charges

An 80-year-old man has been charged over alleged child sex offences More

Ashley Robinson: skipping around the clutter

I am quite jealous of a mate of mine who just More

Iconic burger chain to open newest Coast location

A popular burger chain with its origins in Noosa is set More

Roads flowing again after morning blast disruption

A key stretch of road has re-opened after a roadside explosion More

First tenants confirmed after $5m retail centre approved

A $5 million recently approved retail centre is set to become More

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Sunshine Coast Forecast

Beach ‘fence’ speculation debunked by council

A local council has debunked speculation about works being carried out More

AFL teams to visit Coast for summer camps

Three Melbourne-based AFL clubs are set to work up a sweat More

Former mayor to take helm of disability care group

An ex-mayor who ran for state parliament this year is set More

How Coast can capitalise on Games: world sports body CEO

The boss of a global sports education organisation has outlined how More

Former mayor to take helm of disability care group

An ex-mayor who ran for state parliament this year is set More

How Coast can capitalise on Games: world sports body CEO

The boss of a global sports education organisation has outlined how More

Council to consider delaying dog off-leash beach ban

Dog walkers are happy a temporary off-leash beach might be given More

Swim star’s ‘heartfelt concern’ for legend of sport

Lani Pallister will have thoughts of godmother Dawn Fraser on her More

Brokers win prestigious international award

A Sunshine Coast mortgage broker has made its mark on the international stage, earning recognition as the best residential broker. Mason Finance Group recently won the prestigious Top Residential Brokerage More

Council

Levy leads to conservation of 4235 hectares

Sunshine Coast Council has revealed that its environment levy has led More

New playground celebrates ocean legends

The Sunshine Coast's newest playground has opened just in time for More

‘Hybrid’ seawall design aims to save beloved pine trees

The Sunshine Coast Council has released a design option for the More

Historic town’s new-look streetscape unveiled

A Sunshine Coast town's main street has a new look. Landsborough's Cribb More

Business

Big-screen revival: cinema complex reopens

A renewed cinema hub has opened with plenty of fanfare and More

‘Very difficult situation’: patisserie forced into liquidation

A popular cafe known for its French bread and pastries has More

Brazilian smokehouse opens amid plans to expand

The co-owner of a new smokehouse within the region’s main shopping More

‘Sausage kings’ snag awards for Aussie BBQ classics

A Sunshine Coast butcher shop can boast the title of sausage More

Learning

Why airfares are rising: tourism expert

Multiple factors are contributing to elevated airfares this holiday season, according More

New school planned for up to 1140 primary students

Details about a planned new state primary school on the Sunshine More

Wooden ark proves playground builder’s ‘trickiest’ task yet

A 13m long, 3m high, 4m wide wooden ark has been More

Class act: Year 12s applauded after finishing school journey

A host of Sunshine Coast students have been fondly farewelled by More

Community

‘Enemy of joy’: council panned for scrapping fireworks

The Sunshine Coast mayor says she will push for the return More

Little joy for residents in court quarry rulings

Opponents of a hinterland quarry have been left disappointed by a More

Not saying ‘no’ pushes animal charity to brink

The founder of a Sunshine Coast animal rescue charity that was More

Men to trek for 14 hours to put mental health on right path

A host of Sunshine Coast men are ready to take part More

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