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Salvage attempts fail as river claims latest houseboat

Another houseboat has fallen victim to a well-known waterway, with salvage attempts to More

Developer wins $19m bidding war for prime site

Further details have been revealed about the sale of a prime parcel of More

National park eco-retreat unveils upgrades

An eco-resort in the Sunshine Coast hinterland has unveiled a series of upgrades More

Telco launches satellite texting service

Telstra has begun rolling out the nation's first satellite-to-mobile texting service, a move More

Ready to roll: skate park work set to start

Work is about to commence on upgrades at a popular hinterland skate park. The More

Hotel seeks approval to add short-stay cabins

A prominent hospitality group is seeking approval to introduce 32 cabins on vacant More



$4.6m Coast estate on offer as prize home

Time is running out to secure a chance at winning a $4.6 million prize home on the Sunshine Coast. Entries for the latest Mater Prize Home draw are open until June 20, with the lucky winner to receive the keys to a luxurious country estate at Eumundi. Proceeds from ticket sales More


B2B: A growing strategy for optimising long-term wealth

More Australians are turning to self managed super funds (SMSFs) to invest in More

Coast seafood showcased during trade mission

Sunshine Coast seafood exporters have taken part in a trade mission that could More

Health service with free walk-in support relocates 

A mental health service that offers free walk-in support and care has reopened More

B2B: Financial advice vital when going through divorce

It’s the question I hear most from women going through divorce: "Will I More

Airlines cash in on lack of competition since Bonza demise

Australia's sole budget carrier has cashed in on the lack of competition in More

Motorbike rider allegedly travelling at 134km/h in 60 zone

A man has been fined after allegedly riding at more than double the More

Plans rejigged for 96 apartments within beach resort

Revised plans for an integrated tourism accommodation development with almost 100 units at More

Loo-ming upgrade: toilets on way to favourite mountain trail

Public toilets will soon be installed at the entrance to one of the More

Op shop relocates to expanded premises

One of the most beloved op shops in the region has relocated and More




Landscape limelight: Coast creations vie for public praise

A selection of Sunshine Coast projects are in the running for a major More

Musos celebrated with ‘golden pineapples’ at inaugural awards

Rising music stars and industry legends have been lauded at a breakthrough awards More

Partnership ensures safe haven for pets after RSPCA closure

A new collaboration between two local councils will help find homes for lost More

Region set for ‘unusual’ winter with possible records

The Sunshine Coast’s winter forecast has been revealed and the season could be More

Man airlifted to hospital after crashing into tree

A man has been flown to hospital after a vehicle collided with a More

Your say: seawall works, speed limits and more

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

House destroyed by blaze, crime scene declared

A house and truck have been torn apart by a fire near a More

New 24-hour servo proposed for demolished fuel stop

The site of a former service station that has been left vacant since More

Multi-storey over-50s village with 242 units planned

A retirement community provider has applied to add another facility to its rapidly More


Photo of the day

Peter Eaton took this photo looking across canefields towards Mount Coolum. 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


‘Biggest and best yet’: bakery brand expands to Coast

A growing French bakery chain known for its artisanal pastries and decadent desserts More

Teen walks free after stabbing stepfather 35 times

A teenager who stabbed his stepfather 35 times has walked free after a More

Emergency repairs for weather-beaten roads

More than $4 million in repairs are being rapidly rolled out across one More

‘Completely urgent’: plea for action on active transport project

A prominent community group has called on the local council to "get on More

Man sentenced after exotic animal trafficking gang exposed

Noticing a strange smell, officials opened a package from overseas to discover snakes, More

Jane Stephens: listen here, we need to connect

"Hello!” I said breezily. “Good, thanks!” the woman on my bus replied, her eyes More

Six-storey development proposed for holiday park

Plans for an 18-metre-tall development with 60 apartments at a popular holiday park More

Notorious stretch of major road gets $25m overhaul

Major upgrades to a section of road with a “significant crash history” are More

‘Chopped it in half’: snake catcher’s fury over illegal act

A snake catcher says “enough is enough” following an incident where a venomous More



Renewable, sustainable energy top focus at national event

The region is set to host an important national event that will focus on the "state of play" of Australia's energy and economic future. The Noosa Power and Energy Conference (NPEC) 2025 will bring together some of the country’s top minds in energy, economics and clean technology. Over two days, leaders More


Going green: trees project transforms street

In a leafy leap forward for a Sunshine Coast street, 44 new trees More

Coast loses mantle as top location for regional migration

The Sunshine Coast has long been the top destination for regional migration but More

Member spotlight: optimising workplace culture

In partnership with the Maroochydore Chamber of Commerce, Sunshine Coast News is featuring More

Ashley Robinson: a cut above the rest in caring

Last week, I was chopping the fat off brisket bones for George, as More

Police charge duo over alleged graffiti spree

Two men have been charged after allegedly committing more than 20 graffiti offences More

Stranded vessels spark safety call at treacherous bar

Boaties have been urged to be wary of a dangerous bar off the More

Work set to start on $200m retirement resort

A developer has launched its latest $200 million retirement community, with work set More

Coast MP promoted in new-look shadow cabinet

The man who spearheaded the coalition's nuclear push will take charge of economic More

Historic show returns with one-of-a-kind wedding

Fireworks, entertainment, livestock and a unique wedding will be among the highlights of More



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Two dead, carer charged after car crashes into tree

A professional carer has been accused of deliberately crashing a car into a More

‘Speedway track’: appeal for action along edge-of-town road

Residents of a Sunshine Coast town have called on the local council to More

Historic former school on market after transformation

A former country school has been reimagined as an off-grid lifestyle estate and More


Council

Playgrounds renewed at riverside park

Two playgrounds have received $380,000 of improvements at a popular riverside park. The upgrades More

Arts festival confirmed for three more years

The Sunshine Coast's premier arts and cultural event has been locked in for More

Seawall work set to begin after design finalised

Work is about to commence on a new seawall that will replace the More

Business

Former AFL star opens wellness hub

An ex-AFL player who kicked more than 300 goals has opened a new More

Tech startup wins international innovation award

A local financial technology company has scooped a prestigious international award, adding to More

Restaurant team relocates and adds cocktail lounge

The team behind a beloved hinterland tapas restaurant has relocated and opened a More

Learning

Program set to connect young entrepreneurs with their dreams

Applications have opened for an innovative program to connect young Sunshine Coast entrepreneurs More

New principal settles in at independent school

A new principal has been welcomed to an independent school on the Sunshine More

College breaks ground on expansion

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

Community

Brave 7yo girl at risk of becoming paralysed

A brave Sunshine Coast girl is preparing for urgent brain surgery in a More

Revived and renamed: bus to provide homeless relief again

A service that provides a safe place to sleep for those experiencing homelessness More

Club makes last-ditch effort to save struggling venue

The president of a 50-year-old hinterland club has given a “blunt” message as More

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Photo of the day: foggy morning

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