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Crime scene declared after man found dead

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Union calls for action after alleged attack on bus driver

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State intervenes on controversial festival site plan

The state government will decide whether to approve a 150-hectare festival site on More
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League of its own: top-end property market charges on

The ultra-prestige property sector at an iconic Queensland beach town continues to surge More
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Thieves target antique store in $50k heist

The owner of a Sunshine Coast antique store has been left reeling after More
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Assault ship joins war games after turning heads

An imposing assault ship that cruised past the Sunshine Coast is now among More
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Retirement village set to triple in size

The only retirement village in a hinterland tourism town has officially announced its plans for a major expansion. Maleny Grove, which was acquired by a specialist operator of retirement communities last year, is planning to increase its number of residences from 28 to 94. The retirement village at 9-11 Palm Street, More
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Baby boy drowns at campsite lake in ‘unexplained death’

A baby has drowned at a popular campsite near Gympie, prompting police to More
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Six-foot python surprises rowers on island

A large python has shocked Sunshine Coast rowers who spotted it curled up More
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Brewery appeals to court in trading hours dispute

A brewery has taken its battle over trading hours to the Planning and More
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Cyclists call for veloway alongside huge rail and bus project

A local cycling advocacy group is calling for a dedicated veloway to be More
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Watchdog ‘cuts down’ non-compliant horticulture businesses

Sunshine Coast horticulture employers have been targeted as part of a three-year campaign More
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Charges laid after bus driver allegedly stabbed

A man has been charged after allegedly stabbing a bus driver following a More
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Mother of a whale tale: calf protected in wild encounter

Whale watchers have witnessed a dramatic chase off a Sunshine Coast beach as More
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Garden show grows into major tourism drawcard

One of Australia's most iconic horticultural events is expected to deliver an $11 More
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Coast jumpers join record attempt amid Olympic push

Sunshine Coast skydivers will help launch a global world record attempt this weekend More
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Crew winches injured men from cargo ships

The Sunshine Coast’s LifeFlight rescue helicopter crew has plucked injured seafarers from two More
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Your say: camping crackdown, council budget and more

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Serious crash involving bike and e-bike

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision involving a cyclist and More
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Developer seeks more time for resort project

The developer behind a major resort and tourist attraction is asking the local More
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Changed parking restrictions rolled out in CBD

Parking changes have been introduced in the heart of a Sunshine Coast town, More
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Report reveals options for future of bustling precinct

A report has provided insight into potential options on striking a balance between More
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Weather-worn bridges to get long-awaited revamp

Two ageing wooden bridges to the north of the Sunshine Coast are set More
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Going strong: popular parkrun notches milestone

Runners residing in one of the Coast’s newest residential estates have hit a More
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Jane Stephens: surprises in store for second-class shoppers

“The customer comes first” is a business philosophy that puts clientele at the More
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Member spotlight: legal know-how and community connection

In partnership with the Maroochydore Chamber of Commerce, Sunshine Coast News is featuring More
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Bumper payday: woman stunned by $1m win

A Sunshine Coast woman's regular morning commute took an unexpected turn when she More
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Tribunal delays retirement village closure for review

The closure of a retirement village has been put on hold following concerns More
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Huge new ‘gompa’ proposed for hinterland retreat

One of Australia’s most prominent Buddhist centres has lodged plans for a new More
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‘Risky’ parking spaces prompts call for accessibility audit

Residents are backing a call for a review of accessible parking options, claiming More
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New bin tax dumped on local councils

The state government has hit local councils with a bin tax, meaning ratepayers More
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Ashley Robinson: level of pain on another plane

I have a couple of allergies. I am dead-set allergic to pain, which More
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‘Tough spot’: why cup of coffee could soar to $10

A blend of cost-of-living pressures and an increase in demand for one of More
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High-tech trolleys to be rolled out at major supermarket

Shoppers at a major supermarket will have a “revolutionary” way to purchase groceries, More
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Locals fume as van dwellers overrun town’s beach car parks

Illegal camping is testing the patience of a beachside town’s residents, who claim More
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Safe passage: new pedestrian bridge opens

A much-anticipated pedestrian bridge has opened, allowing residents to safely traverse a narrow More
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Life-saving machine to be welcomed to region

A Sunshine Coast woman who suffered a bleed on the brain five years More
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Council pushes ahead with bypass despite review calls

Plans to begin work on unlocking a major traffic chokepoint are forging ahead, More
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Your say: illegal camping crackdown prompts debate

The Sunshine Coast News inbox has been flooded with letters about Noosa Council's More
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Property boom continues but affordability slows growth

Sunshine Coast real estate prices are continuing to climb, placing more pressure on More
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Airport powers ahead with solar scheme

A key regional aviation hub has unveiled its first large-scale solar project, with More
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B2B: Why trust minutes are so important for good governance

Preparing trust minutes is a critical part of good governance and compliance for More
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Tough calls and tighter belts in council budget shake-up

Sunshine Coast Council has launched a major financial overhaul in its annual budget, More
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Pub out, wellness in: revised plan up for feedback

Residents are being invited to have their say on proposed changes to a More
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Builder proposes 24 terraces for growth suburb

A new residential development with 24 community-titled dwellings across three separate blocks has More
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Application lodged to open Saturdays at vacant childcare site

A childcare group has applied to open six days per week at the More
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Every project: what your area gets from council budget

Sunshine Coast Council has handed down its budget for 2025-26, with mayor Rosanna More
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Riders ‘pumped’ as new track opens

A new pump track, designed with community input, is now open for families More
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‘Missing link’ complete as $14m motorway overpass opens

A “missing link” that connects two suburbs over one of the region’s busiest More
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Popular pub gets top regional dining gong

A hinterland pub has received the top regional dining gong at the prestigious More
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Long-running beachside retailer listed for sale

A well-known beachside homewares and fashion store has been listed for sale after More
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No thyme to waste: herb giant expands with eco upgrade

A leading herbs and spices company has opened a high-tech waste treatment system More
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Public urged to help in race to save endangered species

The Sunshine Coast’s marine environment could provide valuable clues to help save a More
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School grounded in history to celebrate milestone

A Sunshine Coast school that was established to serve the families of the More
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New school to rise in region’s fastest-growing area

A new state primary school will be built in a rapidly expanding community More
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Low-cost supermarket to relocate to renowned site

A charity that provides low-cost food and vital community support is set to More
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Forever Harry’s: lane named after young boy

The private road to a new water reservoir has been named after a More
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Gym among businesses on long road to recovery after flood

The owners of a gym devastated by flooding more than three months ago More
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