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Former estate owners plan lavish six-level mansion

The former owners of a multimillion-dollar property that was approved for a luxury More

Police fire shots after alleged car ramming and knife threat

A man has been charged after he allegedly rammed a police car and More

Your say: graffiti removal, bowls club site and more

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

Overhaul of landmark precinct poised to start

A multimillion-dollar revamp of a well-known commercial and retail hub on the Sunshine More

Tribunal rejects car owner’s claim over peeling paint

A man’s bid to have a major car manufacturer compensate him over deteriorating More

Man charged over alleged sexual assault and kidnapping

A man has been charged after allegedly sexually assaulting a woman at a More



Historic Queenslander estate hits market for the first time

A rare opportunity has emerged with the first-time offering of a landmark Queenslander that combines heritage significance, modern comfort and sweeping views. Built in 1993 as a homage to late Victorian design, the property sits 450 metres above sea level, capturing north-easterly vistas across farmland to the Sunshine Coast. Known as More


Same roots, different jerseys in NRL decider

Two Sunshine Coast footballers who were at the same school and local club More

Man dies after dirt bike crash

A young man has died after a dirt bike crash in a national More

Expanded childcare centre planned for approved site

A proposal to develop a two-storey childcare centre that could accommodate more than More

Construction sector stable despite crane number drop

Residential projects are doing the “heavy lifting” for the construction sector on the More

‘Entertainer’ home embraces coast luxury and liveability

A striking new residence in Alexandra Headland’s coveted Golden Triangle has hit the More

Jane Stephens: clocking up time in the sun

Time is money. Time flies. Lost time is never found again. Time is More

Popular eatery to close after seven years at tourist hotspot

An American-style restaurant that has given “so many memories, laughs and friendships” is More

Company warns projects could suffer if expansion bid fails

The owners of a Sunshine Coast quarry say major infrastructure projects in the More

Sale of home for almost $30m ‘no surprise’ in hot market

The sale of a Noosa mansion for almost $30 million is indicative of More

Union calls 24-hour strike but bin services set to continue

Recycling workers are set to go on a 24-hour strike on Friday, but More

Nine charged over alleged robberies and shootings

Detectives have charged nine people with a combined 114 offences after investigating alleged More

Ashley Robinson: let’s just agree to disagree

As the great Kamahl said, “Why are people so unkind?” Right now, we are More

Work starts on upgrades of key road in booming area

Improvements are on the way to a major road in the Sunshine Coast’s More

Council backs graffiti removal efforts as resident slams delay

Sunshine Coast Council says it is working hard to remove graffiti around the More

Police investigate after ugly incidents at rodeo

Police are investigating a number of anti-social incidents during and after a rodeo More

Boaties face anchoring cap under new river-wide rules

About 90 vessels have been moved since new “no anchoring” zones were implemented More

Coffee kiosk brews support for healthcare

A new coffee kiosk at a major Coast hospital is the latest fundraising More

Coast researcher films rare leopard sharks mating

A University of the Sunshine Coast academic has filmed a rare leopard shark More


Photo of the day

Paul Vicary captured this atmospheric panoramic view from a hinterland vantage point. 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

Court rejects proposed service centre next to motorway

A judge has upheld the refusal of plans to develop a service centre More

Retreat with two private waterfalls listed for $7m

A 23-hectare hinterland property with two private waterfalls has been listed for sale, More

‘Terror and suffering’: group airs video of dolphin in shark net

An international marine conservation organisation has shared "heartbreaking" footage of a dead dolphin More

Panel of 53 residents to advise council

A lottery has selected 53 residents to act as a community voice to More

‘Still in the dark’: homeowner’s resumption uncertainty

A Sunshine Coast homeowner says he’s frustrated and exhausted, unsure if or when More

Man flown to hospital after meat grinder incident

A man has been airlifted to hospital after he was injured in a More

‘Knead’ to try: bakery on the rise with specialty bread

A “hidden gem” bakery specialising in fermented breads is making a name for More

Renovated 120yo lodge draws strong buyer interest

A country-style retreat featuring a 120-year-old house has attracted the interest of a More

Palmer takes legal stoush with government to Switzerland

Mining magnate Clive Palmer plans to take his legal fight with the federal More


Comedy pairing to replace much-loved radio duo

An award-winning comedy duo has been announced as the replacements for two long-time More

Perspective on housing crisis wins top art prize

A painting highlighting Australia's housing crisis has topped hundreds of entries to win More

Timelapse charts changes at popular coastal hotspot

Timelapse aerial photos have captured striking changes at a scenic headland over the More

Your say: club demolition, tourist park and more

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

Police seize weapons during wanding operations

Sunshine Coast police have confiscated weapons during wanding operations as part of Operation More

Historic cattle station plans expansion into tourist park

A working cattle station that also operates as a weddings and events venue More

‘I was shocked’: slithery intruder gets cosy in bed

A hinterland resident has made a disturbing discovery after an unwanted intruder made More

Billionaire’s company appeals beach mansion refusal

A company linked to Australia’s richest person has filed a court appeal after More

Dredging to begin as $20m island restoration ramps up

Dredging work is about to start as part of a $20 million emergency More


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Coast teen poised for AFL’s biggest stage after rapid rise

Ty Gallop has company at Brisbane as the teenage forward learns his AFL More

‘Appeal of exclusivity’: luxury beachfront home up for auction

A rare beachfront property in one of the southern Sunshine Coast’s most sought-after More

Jane Stephens: embracing the natural remedy

They are called green and blue prescriptions: medical advice to get back in More

Council

Multimillion-dollar ‘library of the future’ opens

The doors have opened to a next-generation library that offers much more than More

‘Stairway to haven’ helps fish migrate, breed

Two new fishways are being installed on a Coast creek to help native More

Region’s newest heritage trail launched

Sunshine Coast Council has unveiled a new heritage walk that showcases a town's More

Business

Vietnamese restaurant chain to expand to Coast

A Vietnamese restaurant brand renowned for its pho and street market vibes is More

Finalists announced for region’s main business awards

The finalists have been revealed for the Sunshine Coast Business Awards, after judges More

Work starts on multimillion-dollar parcel facility

Construction has started on a new Australia Post facility that is expected to More

Learning

‘Warmth and purpose’: school appoints new head of primary

An independent Prep to Year 12 co-educational school on the Sunshine Coast has More

Site secured for $78m training facility

Land has been locked in for a TAFE Centre of Excellence that will More

Don’t ditch sunscreen amid SPF label concerns, researcher urges

A University of the Sunshine Coast PhD researcher is urging people not to More

Community

Surf club rises from the ashes to reach milestone

A club that almost collapsed after its clubhouse was destroyed by fire is More

How heartbreak is inspiring trainer to get people moving

At just 23, Bart Walsh battled a cancer that ravaged his face and More

Much-loved royalist and community stalwart farewelled

One of the Sunshine Coast’s most recognised royal-watchers and dedicated community volunteers has More

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