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‘Crown jewel of the region’: 160-room hotel to be built

A multi-storey, 160-room hotel is set to be built in the heart of More

Three people charged after alleged stabbing in park

Detectives have charged three people with multiple offences following an incident at a More

Businesses to collaborate and celebrate at events

Sunshine Coast business community members are set to share their stories and recognise More

Petition calling for action on hospital labelled ‘insulting’

A candidate for October’s state elections has begun a petition to ensure the More

How budding entrepreneurs can turn ideas into a business

An innovative challenge that supports young entrepreneurs and aims to tackle unemployment is More

Latest news: missing girl found; smoke warnings cancelled

Thursday, April 18, 9.05am: Fire warnings issued yesterday, to avoid smoke in Ninderry, More

Plans and details revealed for rail line to coast

The state government has announced its next steps and provided further details for a heavy rail line from the Sunshine Coast hinterland to the coast. A total of $5 million has been fast-tracked to further develop design and planning for the $5.4 billion Stage 1 of the Direct Sunshine Coast More

Community notes: art prize winners named

A painting by Tewantin artist Jo Hawkins has received the Seeing the Soul More

Coast man charged over alleged wounding

Detectives have charged a 23-year-old Marcoola man following an alleged wounding incident at More

Child bitten by collared dingo on K’gari

Rangers on K’gari are attempting to identify a collared dingo that bit a More

Waterfront restaurant’s new owners make impact

A prominent waterfront restaurant, bar and function venue has new owners, who have More

Fares from $49: sale entices southern getaways

Sunshine Coast Airport and Visit Sunshine Coast have joined forces with Jetstar in More

Teams to tackle testing terrain for local youth programs

More than 1000 people are set to take on "Australia's toughest team endurance More

New wheels for animal shelter after fundraising campaign

A local animal shelter will now have a more convenient way to transport More

Former Test cricketer Slater refused bail

Former Australian Test cricketer Michael Slater will remain behind bars after being refused More

Music festival ‘put on hold’ as costs rise

A local music festival that provides an estimated annual economic benefit to the More

‘Waterside oasis’ on the market for $25m

A huge parcel of lakeside land just minutes from Noosa is on offer More

‘Pioneering’ food and beverage precinct attracts overseas interest

A forthcoming food and beverage manufacturing complex has attracted the attention of international More

Social housing nears completion with more on the way

The finishing touches are being applied to 40 new social housing units on More

Ex-cricket star charged with assault, stalking

Former Australian Test cricketer Michael Slater has been remanded in police custody after More

Award-winning art created during partner’s last days

Susan Schmidt has claimed the Sunshine Coast's top art prize, with an emotional More

Tourist park plans lodged for popular camping spot

An application to create a 181-site tourist park has been lodged after the More

Attempts to identify man broaden with overseas inquiries

Sunshine Coast detectives are appealing to the public for assistance as investigations continue More

Building milestone marked with rooftop symbol

A construction milestone has been reached at a luxury residential project at Maroochydore. Cube More

Attempted murder sentence halted over safety concerns

Sentencing was brought to a halt for a man who attempted to murder More

Photo of the day

Early birds enjoying the waves at Kings Beach. Lesley Evans captured this picture. 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

Sami Muirhead: when life isn’t buckets of fun

Bucket lists are things you want to do at least once in your More

Interactive images show changes to sports and rec venues

The Sunshine Coast has rapidly evolved as a sports and recreation hub during More

Your say: cafe closure, camping fines and more

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

‘Hallmark event’ attracts competitors from 222 clubs

The Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships gets underway on the Sunshine Coast today, for More

Man shot by police following fatal stabbing west of Gympie

Police are investigating following an alleged homicide and subsequent police shooting in Kilkivan, More

Fishing report: Jasper’s big reef haul

We've finally enjoyed a run of good weather, with beautiful sunny days and More

Major bank to relocate town’s only branch

A big four bank is set to relocate its only remaining branch in More

Upgrades for three busy intersections on main road

Works have started on improving a trio of intersections on bustling Nicklin Way. The More

Crane arrival marks new heights for hospital construction

The skyline of new Maroochydore CBD is transforming with the arrival of a More

Jane Stephens: why I prefer positivity

Happiness is only real when shared. A candle’s light is not dimmed by More

Residents waiting years on claims after 2022 floods

Two years on, some Queenslanders devastated by floods are still waiting on their More

‘Desperate’ rail plan criticised but what’s the alternative?

The state Opposition has pilloried the state government for its ‘off-track’ plan for More

‘Game-changer’: 11km of upgraded highway officially opens

A $662 million upgrade of the Bruce Highway between the Sunshine Coast and More

Plans revealed for ‘vibrant’ new farmers markets

The developer of a booming masterplanned community has announced plans to open a More

Why our region is obsessed with camping and caravanning

The director of one of the region’s biggest expos has revealed why he More

Teen motorcyclist killed in highway crash

Police are investigating a fatal motorbike crash at Yandina this morning. Initial investigations indicate More

Paws and pints: popular tavern welcomes dogs

A Sunshine Coast tavern has set tails wagging after opening its beer garden More

Coast man ‘shaking’ after claiming $50m Lotto win

A Sunshine Coast man has swapped his morning cereal for champagne to celebrate More

‘Heartbroken’: roadside cafe closes its doors after council battle

The owners of a roadside coffee shop say they are “heartbroken” after being More

Calls to release findings on ‘over-loved’ beach hotspot

There are growing calls for the release of a long-awaited study that will More

$15m wave: visitors to The Aussies set to boost businesses

The country's biggest surf lifesaving carnival is expected to give the local economy More

Council

New deputy mayor appointed as Natoli makes first address

The new Sunshine Coast Council has held its post-election meeting, with Councillor Maria More

New pool opens as centre upgrade continues

A new purpose-built indoor heated pool has opened at one of the region's More

Locals to have their say on array of projects

Sunshine Coast residents will be able to provide feedback on a variety of More

Business

Water sports store to close after 15 years

A long-standing local water sports equipment business at a high-profile location has announced More

Development groups merge and welcome new board

Development groups from the Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay have merged and formed More

Growing sportswear label opening new Coast store

A popular Australian-owned and operated sportswear brand is set to open on the More

Learning

Triplets make history as first enrol at new school

A set of triplets have become the first students to enrol at the More

UniSC researchers share tips for a grounded childhood

Two University of the Sunshine Coast education experts have urged parents not to More

$24m coup for UniSC to lead new research centre

A Queensland-based research collaboration, led by the University of the Sunshine Coast, has More

Community

‘Positive’ little boy prepares for latest cancer battle

A four-year-old Sunshine Coast boy is preparing to head into the fight of More

Inspirational amputee prepares to launch debut book

An inspirational Sunshine Coast figure known for her resilience and business success following More

Funding on way to health, hospice and youth projects

Nine Sunshine Coast charities will share in almost $139,000 in grants from the More

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