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‘I just wanted to do something different, so I built a chateau’

A man’s home is his castle – or a chateau, in the case More

Car found after grandmother’s mysterious death

The bizarre disappearance and death of a Queensland grandmother who was last seen More

Three-term MP re-endorsed as candidate for federal election

A Sunshine Coast MP who has held his seat since 2016 has been More

Tsunami test: key groups take part in disaster exercise

Emergency services and essential groups have taken part in a disaster exercise to More

Ashley Robinson: nursing a bruised ego

I have always banged on about passing people on my morning walk who More

Investigation into alleged copper cable theft produces arrest

A man has been charged over the alleged theft of copper wire in More

Third stage of housing estate recommended for refusal

Plans for the next stage of a housing estate that would include more than 500 homes could be in trouble, with the proposed project being recommended for refusal. The agenda for Thursday’s Sunshine Coast Council meeting includes a determination on the proposed third stage of the Parklakes development on 51 More

‘You don’t like to see it’: vacancies dot business hub

More than a dozen store fronts are sitting empty in one of the More

Junior doctors cite safety, fatigue issues at main hospital

Several junior doctors at the Sunshine Coast’s main hospital have expressed safety and More

State bracing for another week of torrential rain

Queensland is staring down another week of storms, with parts of the state's More

Digital meter prevents toilet-flushing fiasco

Digital water meters have helped the region's residents save $3.8 million during the More

Take a virtual tour of planned three-storey community space

Sunshine Coast residents can now take a virtual tour of a planned three-level More

Completion on horizon for dream home started in 1984

A mysterious home which has been under construction for nearly 40 years is More

Serious crash involving car and truck on highway

A significant crash involving a car and a crane truck has left a More

Bigger NYE fireworks promised but midnight show fizzles out

Fireworks fans can look forward to a brighter display on the Sunshine Coast More

Draft plan for upgraded park includes range of features

A central Sunshine Coast park is in line for a significant upgrade, with More

Pub transforms into Asian-inspired dining spot

A pub at a lawn bowls site has been relaunched as a modern More

Meal team and mentoring program receive $20K boosts

A community organisation that provides food relief and a mentoring program for kids More

Resort concedes responsibility for ageing infrastructure

The mystery of who is responsible for a boardwalk and jetty linking a More

Beach-inspired luxury apartments on the horizon

Plans have been submitted for a seven-storey luxury development featuring 36 apartments, which More

Class act: Year 12s applauded after finishing school journey

A host of Sunshine Coast students have been fondly farewelled by schools after More

Owners decide to rebuild home in exclusive precinct

The knock down and rebuild trend has spread to one of the Sunshine More

Teen does her bit for diabetes research

A teenager will fly to Canberra this week to push for funding for More

Latest news: snake bite; crash into parked car

Thursday, November 21, 12.05pm: A stable patient was transported to Sunshine Coast University More

Luxury B&B claims coveted state tourism gong

A five-star bed and breakfast on the Sunshine Coast has been recognised with More

Photo of the day

Helen Browne took this shot of the Mooloolah River at dawn. 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

Your say: revamped intersection, e-scooters, city centre and more

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

Emergency declaration revoked after police station incident

UPDATED: An emergency declaration under the Public Safety Preservation Act, at Nambour, has More

Residential development triggers relocation of rare species

The relocation of a threatened rainforest species has begun as a once-controversial site More

Air of excitement: attack planes thrill

A couple of impressive Royal Australian Air Force jets have dazzled Sunshine Coast More

‘Pioneering’ ecological park takes out national award

A master plan that focuses on the ecological outlook of the region has More

Application lodged for Queenslander-style units

A set of Queenslander-style units has been proposed for a hinterland town. An application More

Sami Muirhead: technicoloured dreamcoat

I am smitten with a new bloke in my life. He is gorgeous. A More

Increased height proposal describes plan scheme limit as ‘error’

A developer aims to exceed the height limit with an 11-storey block of More

Adventurer hitting new heights on Antarctic expedition

A Sunshine Coast local is continuing his preparations for an incredible journey to More

Woman fined $20K for unlawful possession of wildlife

A Sunshine Coast woman has been fined $20,000 for illegally possessing an array More

Man charged with sexual assaults on footpaths

A 20-year-old man has been charged with sexual offences after reports multiple women More

Ashley Robinson: a strange set of coincidences and engagements

Trains, Planes and Automobiles was a great movie, and I starred in my More

ATO offered $150,000 for almost $1 million restaurant debt

The company behind two well-known Sunshine Coast restaurants has offered 15 cents in More

‘Last original Mooloolaba beach shack’ set for auction

An old home dubbed the 'last original Mooloolaba beach shack' is poised to More

View with a chew: helicopter tour offers picnic on a peak

A Sunshine Coast helicopter company has launched a unique new tour that showcases More

Dog beach sand project scores major industry accolade

A sand nourishment project at a dog off-leash beach has been recognised with More

Premium $100 million hotel planned for bustling street

An upscale hotel featuring 153 rooms could be built in the heart of More

Roadside copper cable theft interrupted amid statewide issue

Communications cabling has been torn out of trench pipes on the Sunshine Coast, More

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Drone technology used to track e-scooter and e-bike offenders

Police have used drone technology to target personal mobility device offenders, as part More

‘Ultimate in deep waterfront living’: prized property sold

A large riverside estate has been snapped up for $7.5 million amid renewed More

‘Landmark in urban planning’: city centre project hailed

A city centre venture on the Sunshine Coast has been acknowledged with a More

Council

Council app puts local information at fingertips

An upgraded app is making it easier for Sunshine Coast locals and visitors More

New council CEO appointed from 138 applicants

An experienced leader renowned for his 'dedication to community' has been selected as More

Proposal to increase town centre building limit to 15 storeys

Community consultation has opened regarding a proposal to amend the planning framework to More

Business

Making a splash: region’s business of the year crowned

The Sunshine Coast's business of the year has been revealed at an annual More

Celebrated culinary trio’s latest restaurant proves a hit

The region’s newest restaurant is proving a hit with customers as it forms More

‘Hidden gem’: new ‘cosy’ distillery serving up gin and pizza

A former firefighter turned award-winning distiller is enjoying the taste of success after More

Learning

University receives top marks from students

The University of the Sunshine Coast has been ranked Queensland’s best public university for More

A for effort: award-winning teachers a class above the rest

A handful of Sunshine Coast teachers have been recognised with major industry accolades. Rebecca More

New school set to give students another option

A new school campus for students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder is on More

Community

Thrifting hobby becomes booming vintage business

Sifting through the Bli Bli warehouse of pre-loved clothes and picking out what More

Triathlete preparing for emotional milestone race

When Maureen Cummings lines up for the Noosa Triathlon next month, the race More

Popular attraction adds bush tucker gardens

Bush tucker gardens have been created at a hinterland attraction in partnership with More

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Photo of the day: calm waters

Helen Browne took this shot of the Mooloolah River at dawn. If you have a More