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Surf club rebuild plans detailed

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Height increase sought for approved unit complex

A proposal for an over-height block of five whole-floor apartments has been submitted More
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Fleeing feline flies nearly 2000km to get home

A Sunshine Coast family has experienced a Christmas miracle, reunited with a beloved More
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Boutique patisserie expands to second location

A French patisserie that has established a loyal following in the hinterland has More
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Mosquito season ramps up after heavy rains

Recent rainfall has sparked a surge in mosquito activity across the Sunshine Coast, More
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Community helps bring joy via ‘Adopt a Family’ campaign

Community members have rallied to help bring joy to struggling families this Christmas, after Sunshine Coast Publishing Company relaunched its annual Adopt a Family campaign. In partnership with Sunshine Toyota, the campaign is as simple as choosing a family from the list of one (or more) of our participating charity More
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Regional bank defends new tech alliance amid job cuts

A bank board has faced shareholder questions about its decision to bring in More
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Sami Muirhead: Let’s reverse the road rage trend

’Tis the season for road rage!  I was in my car at the More
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Early works start on 1800 homes and athletes’ village

Site works have started on enabling infrastructure to unlock more than 1800 new More
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Strawberry farmer ordered to pay $1.1m by court

The operator of a Sunshine Coast strawberry farming business that went into liquidation More
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Renowned chef takes on ownership at new Asian eatery

A former executive chef of one of the region’s most acclaimed restaurants has More
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Major clean-up launched to protect creek ecosystem

A large-scale environmental clean-up is underway in the Burgess Creek catchment, with almost 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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Man in serious e-scooter crash

A man has been rushed to hospital after a serious e-scooter crash in More
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Online retail giant blocks rodent poison sale to save birds

A form of rodent poison that inadvertently kills possums, eagles and owls has More
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Ashley Robinson: Good memories help goodbyes

December is a significant month when you have a birthday and Christmas all More
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Long-awaited 85m pedestrian bridge opens

A new pedestrian and cycle bridge has opened as part of a developer’s More
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Cameras catch campers flouting rules in hinterland parks

Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service rangers are cracking down on unlawful and antisocial More
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Rare waterfront residence fetches record $6.1m

A $6.1 million off-market sale of a half-floor apartment has shattered price records More
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Council claws back extra $200k after $2.3m fraud loss

Noosa Council says it has recovered some of the $2.3 million it lost 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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Lifestyle

Airport boosts seat capacity for holiday travel

With one major airline set to add eight additional flights per week and More
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Woman among eight victims of alleged car attack dies

A woman has died after being struck by a car in an alleged More
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‘The damage is done’: businesses slam seawall project

Business owners say lengthy seawall works have left them struggling, with construction taking More
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Restaurateurs reopen former marina bar site

An experienced hospitality couple, backed by an acclaimed chef, have taken over a More
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$2.9m claim launched after 5yo swallows battery

A Sunshine Coast mother has commenced court proceedings against a local childcare provider More
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Buyer competition helps drive $30m in auction sales

Nearly $30 million in property has changed hands at a major Sunshine Coast More
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‘We stand together’: Coast’s solidarity after Bondi attack

The leader of the Jewish community on the Sunshine Coast says they are More
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Possible charge upgrade after car ploughs into walkers

A 38-year-old Brazilian man has been remanded in custody after allegedly ploughing his More
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Council looks to spare bedrooms to ease housing crisis

Noosa Council is exploring ways to put the shire’s thousands of unoccupied bedrooms More
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State insists plan for 3200 hectares of housing on track

The state government says it is committed to unlocking more than 3200 hectares More
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Plan revealed for 87-bed hostel on nightlife street

A development application has been submitted for an 87-bed hostel on one of More
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Teen girl dies after falling from cliff

A report will be prepared for the coroner following the sudden death of More
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Tourist charged with attempted murder over hit-and-run

An international tourist has been charged with eight counts of attempted murder after More
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Your say: tree removal, erosion works and more

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Postal uncertainty as operators step down after 18 years

The long-time operators of a hinterland post office outlet are stepping down, but More
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First look at new town centre as builder appointed

A builder has been appointed to construct a booming community's new town centre, More
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Elite AFL teams lock in Coast training plans

Some of the biggest names in Aussie rules will once again visit the More
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Police seize firearms, drugs and cash in rural raid

A man has been charged with 15 drug and weapons offences following investigations More
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Business

Investment firm settles $20m deal for two office buildings

A Sunshine Coast investment management company has finalised the purchase of two commercial More
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New bus services to link Coast with major cities

A long-distance budget-friendly coach operator is spruiking $9.99 fares to coincide with the More
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Caravan company sheds 240 staff amid $40m debt

About 240 employees of a Sunshine Coast-based caravan manufacturer have been made redundant More
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Jane Stephens: dangerous drivel

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Council defends tree removal amid seawall construction

The first stage of a seawall reconstruction project is on track for completion More
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Coffee cup phase-out plan enters next stage

A local council has endorsed a plan to further explore a transition away 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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Key council building for lease, residential use ruled out

A prominent Sunshine Coast commercial building is being made available for lease, offering 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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Coast pickleball brand recognised for global impact

A Sunshine Coast-based company specialising in pickleball equipment has won a major national More
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Coast caravan builder with 250 staff in administration

A Sunshine Coast-based caravan manufacturer with about 250 employees has entered administration. Restructuring advisory 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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Climate extremes ‘normal’ for oceans by 2040: UniSC expert

New research conducted by the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) has found 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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Music to return to popular venue as construction works begin

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