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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
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Junction revamp escalates with land clearing and road closures

A major intersection upgrade is ramping up, with aerial imagery showing extensive land More
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Couple scores ‘unbelievable’ Keno win on weekend trip

A Sunshine Coast couple say they're "stunned" after winning Keno during a long More
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Couple brings taste of Okinawa to Coast

A husband and wife have opened a new Japanese restaurant where guests can More
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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
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Man charged over alleged assault

A Sunshine Coast man has been charged following police investigations into an alleged More
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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
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More crossing supervisors for select schools

Additional crossing supervisors are helping students get to school safely on the Sunshine More
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Ashley Robinson: ‘I’ve been frozen out at home’

I had another lesson the other day – well, a bit of a More
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More than 100 lots planned under subdivision proposal

A residential subdivision with more than 100 lots has been proposed for a More
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Lifeguard bitten by dog after completing rescue

A Sunshine Coast lifeguard has been treated in hospital following a dog bite More
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Police issue 200 fines in seven-day beach blitz

Police have clamped down on drivers along a popular beach strip north of More
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‘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
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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
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Residents of booming suburb call for junction action

Locals within one of the Sunshine Coast’s fastest-growing areas are appealing for “urgently More
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Court dismisses highway crash claim over mystery vehicle

A driver who claimed to have suffered injuries in a crash caused by More
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Rare piece of Coast history for sale

A Buderim homestead believed to be the oldest residence on the Sunshine Coast More
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Coast–led study sheds new light on exercise and ageing

New research led by University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) academics is examining More
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‘Major growth’: local business at forefront of energy boom

A local solar business says the Sunshine Coast is riding the crest of More
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Cyber expert murder investigation sees fourth man charged

A fourth person has been charged in connection with the disappearance and alleged More
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Man transported in potentially life-threatening condition after crash

A man in his 60s has been taken to hospital in a potentially More
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High profile local among those with Australia Day honours

A selection of Sunshine Coast locals, including a former national team coach and More
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Wild dingoes to be euthanised after teen’s death

Rangers will "humanely euthanise" wild dingoes after a backpacker's body was found to More
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Private health insurance prices could surge

Australians with private health insurance are being warned to brace for the possibility More
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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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Quiet achievers honoured in Australia Day community awards

The Sunshine Coast’s quiet achievers have taken centre stage at the 2026 Australia More
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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
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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
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Your say: holiday park bookings, bank closure and more

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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
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Popular headland path about to be revamped

One of the Sunshine Coast’s most well-known stretches of walkway is about to More
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New community garden sprouts on Coast

The Sunshine Coast has a new community garden, providing residents of Meridan Plains More
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Family mourning beloved cat after backyard dog attack

A Sunshine Coast family is mourning the loss of their beloved cat after More
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Push for trial replacing shark nets at main beach

A local council will ask the state government to conduct a trial replacing More
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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
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Coast club earns top gongs at national awards

A popular Coast club is celebrating a standout achievement on the national stage More
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Man’s body found at popular beach

Police are investigating the sudden death of a man at a popular Sunshine More
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Police investigate house fire in beachside town

A crime scene has been established after a house fire in a beachside More
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‘Devastated’: family rallies around alleged assault victim

A 21-year-old man remains in intensive care after an alleged assault outside a More
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Record-setting mansion owners plan further extensions

The owners of one of the Coast’s most lavish properties are preparing to More
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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
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‘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
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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
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Coast rescue missions continue to rise

LifeFlight Sunshine Coast crews completed more missions in 2025, continuing a year-on-year increase More
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Ashley Robinson: danger lies ahead

It appears that in 2026, I am very dangerous. Last weekend, I was More
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Mobile ‘sleeper’ extends its service reach

A mobile homeless shelter will extend its services next year, offering rough sleepers More
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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
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‘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
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Popular Thai eatery expands with second venue

A Thai restaurant that launched five years ago has expanded its footprint, opening More
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Builder celebrates 40 years and nearly 2000 homes

An award-winning residential builder has marked 40 years in business on the Sunshine More
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New family-run ‘pantry’ to open on beachfront

A lifelong local husband-and-wife duo is preparing to open a specialty food store More
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Local scientists confirm rare minke whale presence

Acoustic data captured by local scientists has confirmed the presence of an elusive More
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College opens state-of-the-art facility

Caloundra Christian College has opened a major new facility designed to give students More
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‘Unwavering dedication’: Coast educators earn national acclaim

Two Sunshine Coast teachers have been recognised as being among the country’s most More
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Flood-affected groups bolstered by grants

A selection of not-for-profit groups impacted by wild weather on the greater Sunshine More
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Coast CEO to lead international aid organisation

Sunshine Coast local Paul Mergard has been named the new chief executive officer More
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‘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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Junction revamp escalates with land clearing and road closures

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Migrant workers among 14 affected in strawberry farm pay dispute

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