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Mystery surrounds reported sightings of ‘thousands’ of dead fish

A Sunshine Coast beach was reportedly strewn with small dead fish last weekend, More

Club’s plan for new headquarters opens for public comment

A rugby club’s “ambitious” plans for a new clubhouse are now open to More

Dozens of graduate doctors join Sunshine Coast Health

Seventy-six graduate doctors have launched their careers on the Sunshine Coast. The interns have More

Dire warning over native species conservation funding

A series of significant environmental recovery projects could be in jeopardy without continued More

Sami Muirhead: another great holiday stitch-up

They say lightning cannot strike twice. Well, I just returned from a very More

Controversial tourist park proposal approved

A contentious plan for a 150-site tourist park has been given the green More



Navigating technology and overseas travel hurdles in 2026

Overseas travel has changed dramatically since the 2010s, when booking a holiday often meant visits to travel agents, printed tickets and expensive international roaming charges. In 2026, travellers are increasingly relying on digital tools to book trips, navigate foreign cities and stay connected overseas, making international travel easier, faster and More


Two toddlers in serious conditions after multi-vehicle crash

Two young children are in life-threatening conditions after a truck collided with multiple More

Push to save historic local store from rail project

More than 2600 people are urging the state government to save a 90-year-old More

Tourism plan at iconic mountains has ‘great potential’

Plans are underway to create an extensive trail network at one of the More

Homeowner cops $9000 water bill due to leak

The Sunshine Coast's water provider is urging homeowners to be vigilant after thousands More

Road safety advocates call for urgent action after horror year

Queensland's peak motoring body and some of Australia's leading road safety advocates have More

Ashley Robinson: a brush with danger

I hope you had a nice New Year’s Eve and made a great More

Local fruit growers planning ‘world-first’ robot operation

A local strawberry producer is planning to revolutionise its Maroochy River operation with More

Court action launched over alleged unlawful clearing

A local council has launched court action against a couple who allegedly cleared More

New highway fast food drive-thru in full swing

A fast food giant has opened a new outlet along a busy stretch More

Shift in property trends in coastal hotspot

Regulatory changes, tightening supply and strong interstate demand are expected to reshape how More

Lakeside parkrun prepares to launch

A new flat and fast parkrun featuring a picturesque lake will be up More

Early lung cancer checks detect surprising results

More than 5000 Australian smokers have been diagnosed with lung cancer since free More

Developer plans 18-storey tower on main road

A development application has been submitted to build a 63-metre mixed-use project in More

Teen to face court after allegedly spitting at police

A teenager is set to face court after she was charged with allegedly More

$5.3m waterfront community hub changes hands

A landmark waterfront property has sold for $5.3m in one of the Sunshine More

Charges and changes: electric car shifts coming this year

Motorists can expect to see more electric utes, sports cars, hatchbacks and vehicles More

Tick bite cases surge on Coast as summer heat sets in

Sunshine Coast residents are being urged to brush up on tick safety this More

Police investigate fatal motorbike crash

Police are investigating a fatal traffic crash in North Arm on January 5. At More


Photo of the day

Surfers, swimmers and beach walkers enjoy the morning at Happy Valley, as crewmembers work aboard a fishing trawler off the coast. This photo was taken by Lesley Evans. If you have a photo of the day offering, email photo@sunshinecoastnews.com.au. Photos must be horizontal/landscape and may need to be cropped to fit the website.

Sunshine Coast Forecast

Two men airlifted after light aircraft crashes near airstrip

Two men have been airlifted to hospital after the light aircraft they were More

Illegal camping sparks safety concerns at council site

Mounting complaints about illegal camping and rubbish dumping at the Caloundra Aerodrome have More

Iconic beachfront building undergoes major upgrade

One of Noosa’s most recognisable beachfront addresses has had a top-to-bottom revitalisation. The full More

Coast professor details warning signs of PTSD

Feeling stressed after a traumatic event is normal, but a global post-traumatic stress More

Park upgrades help users overcome communication barriers

Ten Sunshine Coast parks are now home to communication boards designed to make More

Fast-tracked degree to meet demand for engineers

The University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) is addressing Australia’s demand for highly More

New habitats underway for endangered native fish

Trees will be used to create underwater habitat structures for endangered native fish More

Your say: car choices, seawall works and more

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

Police helicopter service enhanced

Police helicopter operations have been strengthened on the Sunshine Coast and extended to More


Popular river island under threat as council flags ‘transition’

A renowned Sunshine Coast island is likely to be swamped by water in More

Final blocks near CBD a last-chance opportunity

A master-planned community near the CBD has only a handful of blocks remaining More

2026 brings higher energy bills, cheaper medicines

Changes to government payments and policies will impact the finances of millions of More

Summer safety alert following alarming fatality statistics

The community is being urged to put safety first this summer, after 15 More

Botanic garden transforms into open-air art showcase

Maroochy Bushland Botanic Garden has been transformed into an outdoor art gallery, with More

Coast property 2026 outlook: one suburb set to boom

Property pundits have outlined their expectations for the Sunshine Coast in 2026, with More

Shark spotted at popular Coast swimming spot

A shark has been spotted close to shore at a popular swimming spot More

Popular Coast live music venue announces surprise closure

Fresh off hosting a popular music festival, a major Sunshine Coast entertainment and More

Coast man rings in new year with six-figure scratchie win

A Sunshine Coast man is celebrating a major win on an Instant Scratch-Its More


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With no campfire skills, Aussies playing with fire

Who doesn't enjoy a barbie or a get-together around the warmth of open More

Flood-affected groups bolstered by grants

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

Annual NYE event navigates construction and road closures

The countdown to 2026 is officially on, and the Sunshine Coast is getting More

Council

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

Key council building for lease, residential use ruled out

A prominent Sunshine Coast commercial building is being made available for lease, offering More

Business

New family-run ‘pantry’ to open on beachfront

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

Coast pickleball brand recognised for global impact

A Sunshine Coast-based company specialising in pickleball equipment has won a major national More

Coast caravan builder with 250 staff in administration

A Sunshine Coast-based caravan manufacturer with about 250 employees has entered administration. Restructuring advisory More

Learning

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

Climate extremes ‘normal’ for oceans by 2040: UniSC expert

New research conducted by the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) has found More

Community

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

Music to return to popular venue as construction works begin

Work will begin this week on a major upgrade to the Maleny Lane More

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