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Dozens of flying foxes killed in golf club netting

Dozens of flying foxes have died after becoming entangled in netting at a More

Junction revamp escalates with land clearing and road closures

A major intersection upgrade is ramping up, with aerial imagery showing extensive land More

Couple scores ‘unbelievable’ Keno win on weekend trip

A Sunshine Coast couple say they're "stunned" after winning Keno during a long More

Couple brings taste of Okinawa to Coast

A husband and wife have opened a new Japanese restaurant where guests can More

Migrant workers among 14 affected in strawberry farm pay dispute

A Queensland-based labour hire provider and its manager are facing court after the More

Man charged over alleged assault

A Sunshine Coast man has been charged following police investigations into an alleged More



Tree clearing at conference centre under investigation

Tree clearing at a renowned Sunshine Coast conference centre is under investigation by the state government. A spokesperson for the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development said authorities were looking into the removal of vegetation at the Alexandra Park Conference Centre – a long-running More


More crossing supervisors for select schools

Additional crossing supervisors are helping students get to school safely on the Sunshine More

Ashley Robinson: ‘I’ve been frozen out at home’

I had another lesson the other day – well, a bit of a More

More than 100 lots planned under subdivision proposal

A residential subdivision with more than 100 lots has been proposed for a More

Lifeguard bitten by dog after completing rescue

A Sunshine Coast lifeguard has been treated in hospital following a dog bite More

Police issue 200 fines in seven-day beach blitz

Police have clamped down on drivers along a popular beach strip north of More

‘Back to School Boost’ to help ease costs for families

Financial assistance is on the way to more than 26,000 Sunshine Coast students More

Houseboat owner sells vessel for $1 under new river rules

A Noosa River houseboat owner has sold his $150,000 vessel for just $1 More

Residents of booming suburb call for junction action

Locals within one of the Sunshine Coast’s fastest-growing areas are appealing for “urgently More

Court dismisses highway crash claim over mystery vehicle

A driver who claimed to have suffered injuries in a crash caused by More

Rare piece of Coast history for sale

A Buderim homestead believed to be the oldest residence on the Sunshine Coast More

Coast–led study sheds new light on exercise and ageing

New research led by University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) academics is examining More

‘Major growth’: local business at forefront of energy boom

A local solar business says the Sunshine Coast is riding the crest of More

Cyber expert murder investigation sees fourth man charged

A fourth person has been charged in connection with the disappearance and alleged More

Man transported in potentially life-threatening condition after crash

A man in his 60s has been taken to hospital in a potentially More

High profile local among those with Australia Day honours

A selection of Sunshine Coast locals, including a former national team coach and More

Wild dingoes to be euthanised after teen’s death

Rangers will "humanely euthanise" wild dingoes after a backpacker's body was found to More

Private health insurance prices could surge

Australians with private health insurance are being warned to brace for the possibility More

Police investigate fatal traffic crash, appeal for help

A 46-year-old man has died following a serious traffic crash in Mooloolah Valley. Emergency More


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Sunshine Coast Forecast

Quiet achievers honoured in Australia Day community awards

The Sunshine Coast’s quiet achievers have taken centre stage at the 2026 Australia More

Surfer’s e-foil ride halted by snake on popular beach

A stunned surfer’s e-foil ride was interrupted by an unexpected snake on a More

Police appeal for help to find man missing for two weeks

Police are appealing for public assistance to locate a man last seen almost More

Your say: holiday park bookings, bank closure and more

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

Draft report on plan for 12,000 homes goes public

A developer’s plan to deliver up to 12,000 dwellings as part of a More

Popular headland path about to be revamped

One of the Sunshine Coast’s most well-known stretches of walkway is about to More

New community garden sprouts on Coast

The Sunshine Coast has a new community garden, providing residents of Meridan Plains More

Family mourning beloved cat after backyard dog attack

A Sunshine Coast family is mourning the loss of their beloved cat after More

Push for trial replacing shark nets at main beach

A local council will ask the state government to conduct a trial replacing More


Sami Muirhead: I’m bolting from Year of the Horse

Hold on because it is the Year of the Horse! I embrace the Chinese More

Coast club earns top gongs at national awards

A popular Coast club is celebrating a standout achievement on the national stage More

Man’s body found at popular beach

Police are investigating the sudden death of a man at a popular Sunshine More

Police investigate house fire in beachside town

A crime scene has been established after a house fire in a beachside More

‘Devastated’: family rallies around alleged assault victim

A 21-year-old man remains in intensive care after an alleged assault outside a More

Record-setting mansion owners plan further extensions

The owners of one of the Coast’s most lavish properties are preparing to More

Former Domino’s CEO ‘highly motivated’ to sell luxury compound

A 105-acre hinterland sanctuary belonging to the former CEO of a multinational company More

‘Interim works’ to help traffic flow ahead of key road upgrade

Short-term relief is on the way for commuters on a busy Sunshine Coast More

Man arrested after police find crashed and abandoned car 

A man has been charged with multiple offences, including stealing and fraud, after More


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Police Beat officially opens to ‘restore safety’ in town

A $1.1 million Police Beat has officially opened in the CBD of a More

Coast rescue missions continue to rise

LifeFlight Sunshine Coast crews completed more missions in 2025, continuing a year-on-year increase More

Ashley Robinson: danger lies ahead

It appears that in 2026, I am very dangerous. Last weekend, I was More

Council

Mobile ‘sleeper’ extends its service reach

A mobile homeless shelter will extend its services next year, offering rough sleepers More

Beach stays off-leash as council signs off on dog plan

A new dog exercise area plan for the Sunshine Coast has been approved, More

‘Quickly changing’: a look to the future in 2050 time capsule

What will life on the Sunshine Coast look like in 2050? Will social More

Business

Popular Thai eatery expands with second venue

A Thai restaurant that launched five years ago has expanded its footprint, opening More

Builder celebrates 40 years and nearly 2000 homes

An award-winning residential builder has marked 40 years in business on the Sunshine More

New family-run ‘pantry’ to open on beachfront

A lifelong local husband-and-wife duo is preparing to open a specialty food store More

Learning

Local scientists confirm rare minke whale presence

Acoustic data captured by local scientists has confirmed the presence of an elusive More

College opens state-of-the-art facility

Caloundra Christian College has opened a major new facility designed to give students More

‘Unwavering dedication’: Coast educators earn national acclaim

Two Sunshine Coast teachers have been recognised as being among the country’s most More

Community

Flood-affected groups bolstered by grants

A selection of not-for-profit groups impacted by wild weather on the greater Sunshine More

Coast CEO to lead international aid organisation

Sunshine Coast local Paul Mergard has been named the new chief executive officer More

‘So loved’: tributes for much-respected festival founder

Tributes are flowing for Bill Hauritz, the visionary founder of the Woodford Folk More

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