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Woman dies after plunging down waterfall

A woman has died after falling about 80 metres down a popular waterfall More

Flood rescue and lightning strike after night of heavy rain

A person has been rescued from floodwaters and another was struck by lightning More

Lest we forget: Coast pauses to remember on wet ANZAC Day

Across the Sunshine Coast this morning community members have gathered to pay heartfelt More

Easter feast: python devours possum at busy beach

A slithery creature has enjoyed quite the Easter feast while stunning visitors at More

‘Ongoing challenge’: group works towards reliable harbour access

The state's waterways authority says it is doing what it can to address More

Builder ordered to pay clients who backed out of contract

An award-winning builder who brought his clients before a tribunal after they pulled More



80+ PHOTOS: Coast pays tribute on ANZAC Day

Photographers Grant Richards and Brian Walsh were on hand during ANZAC Day commemorations for the Maroochy RSL and at Mooloolaba respectively. Related story: Lest we forget: Coast pauses to remember on wet ANZAC Day Scroll down to see all the photos from the events, which marked 110 years since the ANZAC More


Never forgotten: veteran’s mission to keep ANZAC spirit alive

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ANZAC Day: where you can attend services on the Coast

This Friday the country will stop to remember the sacrifice and bravery of More

Party pledges to provide free school meals for kids

A federal election candidate on the Sunshine Coast says free school meals would More

Sami Muirhead: it’s a howl new world

My tiny mind was blown this week when I read about the fact More

Ashley Robinson: a sign of the times

I usually write a heartfelt column about the Easter holidays and what it More

Carjacking, shooting accused to remain behind bars

A man accused of carjackings, a fatal crash and shooting a good Samaritan More

Shopping centre expansion well underway

A shopping complex expansion in a booming suburb is expected to be completed More

Landmark defaced: prominent structure targeted by vandals

A renowned water tower by the sea has been tarnished by vandals. The Point More

Coast cashes in with another million-dollar win

Rays of fortune are shining on the Sunshine Coast, where a local woman More




Mexico trip on the line as experienced chef opens eatery

A chef with more than a decade in the industry is aiming to More

Candidates outline why they should get your vote

Pre-polling for the May 3 federal election has opened, with candidates continuing to More

Ex-Test star’s domestic violence jail term suspended

Former Australian Test cricketer Michael Slater has been handed a prison term for More

Man charged after multi-car crash and alleged shooting

A man is under police guard in a hospital after being accused of More

‘So fast I was shocked’: meteor lights up night sky

Sunshine Coast residents have taken to social media to share their sightings of More

Congestion-busting road hits environmental delay

The future of a road project that has been in planning for more More

Beachside blocks on track to hit market after disagreement settled

The developer of a beachside site with a controversial past hopes to release More

‘Unique and intimate’ retreat hits the market

A large hinterland sanctuary that boasts three living areas and an expansive studio More

Dogged devotion: how hydrotherapy is changing canine health

A passion project turned profession is making a splash in the world of More


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Developer fined $150,000 for not paying into trust account

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Updated: Man arrested after alleged shooting and fatal crash

A woman is dead and a man has been seriously injured following an More

Dad plans wedding surprise after winning $100K

A Sunshine Coast man who won more than $100,000 plans to put the More

Motorcyclist involved in serious crash

A motorcyclist has been flown to hospital after a severe crash at a More

New facilities planned for one of Coast’s oldest hotels

The owner of a historic hotel has put a proposal to Sunshine Coast More

‘Surreal’: surfing club savours national crown

A long-running Sunshine Coast club is the toast of the national surfing scene More

Man hurt in reported 20m fall at mountain

A man appears to have fallen 20 metres at a popular peak in More

Man injured in gyrocopter crash on island

A man has suffered multiple injuries in a gyrocopter crash on K'gari. The LifeFlight More

Police renew appeal for help over mum’s alleged homicide

Detectives have released more information about the alleged homicide of a Noosa mum More




Palmer blows horn for campaign launch on Coast

Clive Palmer and his Trumpet of Patriots party will officially launch their campaign More

Your say: sewage overflow, rise of AI and more

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State-facilitated 40-unit project officially scrapped

A proposal to build a four-storey, 40-unit project via the controversial State Facilitated More

Boy airlifted in critical condition after being hit by vehicle

A primary school-aged boy has been flown to hospital in a potentially life-threatening More

Island breakthrough review opens to public feedback

Public consultation for the Bribie Island erosion and breakthrough review has officially opened.   The More

Two men suffer potentially life-threatening injuries in crash

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating after two men sustained significant injuries in More

Woman bitten on hands by dingo on K’gari

A woman has been treated by ambulance officers after she was bitten on More

Man gets stunning wake-up call after syndicate wins $70m

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Demand for multiple lanes at motorway choke point

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Further industrial action set to impact garbage collections

There is set to be further interruptions to garbage collections in Noosa Shire More

Urban terraces to waterfront blocks: final release in ‘premier’ estate

A residential development combining inner-city and coastal lifestyle is nearing completion as it More

Jane Stephens: the power of rituals

Wearing odd socks when giving a presentation, because thinking of something silly helps More


Council

Berms, seawalls and more considered for beach suburbs

Sunshine Coast Council is examining the potential for revetment walls, landscaped berms, seawalls More

Plan to attract luxury hotels endorsed

A Sunshine Coast Council plan to expand luxury hotel offerings has been backed More

Three projects put beachside suburb’s future in focus

Community members and visitors have been invited to help shape the future of More

Business

Wine bar owners expand with ‘luxe’ new restaurant

A Mediterranean-style wine bar has expanded its offering next door with a new More

Hospitality group with four Coast hotels sold off

A Sunshine Coast hospitality group that owns four local hotels has been sold More

Restaurant workers allegedly underpaid

The Fair Work Ombudsman has started legal action alleging workers in a restaurant More

Learning

College breaks ground on expansion

Work has started on an expansion of a Sunshine Coast school that supports More

Celebration planned to mark school’s 150 years

Past students will return from around Australia to join present students in celebrating More

School community lines up to farewell special principal

A Sunshine Coast school has given its long-standing principal a send-off usually reserved More

Community

Driving change: local charity earns state honour

A community group that hosts an annual car rally to raise money for More

Record $292k raised at rescue service gala

A night of dining, dancing and auctions for more than 500 guests has More

Surf clubs and RSL recognised among best in state

A club on one of the Sunshine Coast's busiest beach strips has received More

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