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Police revoke emergency declaration along section of highway

Police have revoked an emergency declaration along a section of the Bruce Highway. Police More

Construction industry briefed on region’s transport revolution

Members of the construction industry have been informed how they can play a More

Plea for ‘dangerous’ road with ‘constant potholes’ to be fixed

A worried Sunshine Coast resident is urging the local council to take further More

Activewear label enters administration with $640k of claims

A popular women’s activewear business that is headquartered in Noosa has entered voluntary More

New park set to include ‘mega slide’ and lookout

A new district-level recreation park is set to feature a large slide, lookout More

Industrial units sold out in $10m off-the-plan blitz

An industrial development has sold out, off the plan, amid a growing demand More



Flood damage forces partial closure of national park

Parts of a popular national park, including a section of track near a renowned waterfall, are temporarily closed due to damage from flash flooding. Recent heavy rainfall and severe weather in the Blackall Range has resulted in damage to bridges and tracks in Kondalilla National Park. The lower part of the More


Police investigate alleged stolen vehicles and break-in

Police are investigating several incidents involving two reportedly stolen vehicles on the Sunshine More

Another new detection of fire ants on Coast

Fire ants have been detected in another Sunshine Coast suburb, the second new More

Sami Muirhead: giving ‘nesting’ a new meaning

You know what my secret desire is for Mother’s Day? To order a Combination More

Police investigate crash involving reportedly stolen car

Police are investigating a crash that involved a reportedly stolen car and two More

Man arrested for allegedly filming through windows

A man has been charged with 36 offences after police investigated allegations of More

Fewer rooms among proposed changes to resort plans

A controversial five-star resort is back on the agenda following a submission to More

Ageing bridge under repair but no replacement plans

A 93-year-old bridge in the Sunshine Coast hinterland is receiving a facelift. The Department More

Interim car park proposed for former construction site

Plans to turn a vacant gravel lot into a temporary sealed car park More

Officers injured in motorway gel blaster incident

A man has been arrested after allegedly pointing a gel blaster at police. A More




Ashley Robinson: the famous v infamous

I was filling in at Sea FM the other morning while the brekky More

‘Sandstorm’ beach blitz nets over 270 fines

Police have cracked down on dangerous beach driving at a holiday hotspot by More

Work starts on $80m retail centre as tenants revealed

Construction has started on a large retail hub in one of the Sunshine More

$9.3m upgrade to recreation precinct underway

Work is underway on a major upgrade to one of the Sunshine Coast's More

Re-elected MPs reflect as $10m shortfall revealed

The Sunshine Coast’s re-elected federal MPs have thanked voters for their support, as More

$1.6m lotto prize still unclaimed a month later

The winner of a $1.6 million lotto prize remains a mystery, with the More

Key partnership takes root at floodplain

A new partnership has been formed to help foster sustainable floodplain management on More

Car registration and other fees to rise after freeze ends

A raft of government fees and charges will rise, including car registration and More

Developer seeks more time for 286-site resort project

The developer behind a tourist park with 286 sites has lodged an application More


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Animal welfare ‘under investigation’ at horse-riding ranch

The Department of Primary Industries is investigating allegations of animal neglect at a More

‘True landmark’: small kiosk commands big price

A tiny but well-known kiosk has changed hands for more than $1 million. The More

Olympic venues to skirt state laws

Olympic Games sites will be exempt from planning laws as officials race against More

Coastal track at national park gets $1m upgrade

A scenic oceanside trail at a national park that attracts more than 1.4 More

‘Enforcement action’ a ‘last resort’ for homeless in public areas

Sunshine Coast Council has outlined its strategies – including "enforcement" when necessary – More

Coast MPs set to return despite swing against party

With an expanded majority and an increased mandate, Anthony Albanese has pledged to More

Albanese re-elected PM as Coast results emerge

Anthony Albanese has won a second term as prime minister, with Coalition Leader More

Your say: seawall calls, tree dispute and more

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

Final say: candidates outline their priorities for Coast

After five weeks of campaigning, the federal election is here. Saturday’s poll will determine More




Where you can get your democracy sausage

Hordes of Sunshine Coast residents will head to the polling booths on federal More

Thousands push to keep beach off-leash for dogs

A community group hopes a public outcry will be heard by a local More

Boat ramp shortfall: $2.5m confirmed for infrastructure

A promise for funding to upgrade boat infrastructure is set to be fulfilled More

‘All in’: Coast teen nominates for basketball’s biggest stage

Sunshine Coast teen Rocco Zikarsky has joined the list of Australians taking their More

Girl involved in serious bike crash

A girl in her early teens has been taken to hospital after a More

B2B: Why this financial planning tool is essential

When was the last time you did a break-even analysis? This analysis is an More

How next federal govt can do more for region: business identity

The chair of a Sunshine Coast business advocacy group has outlined how the More

Jane Stephens: voters are tired of political blandness

It is said that politicians are like nappies: they should both be changed More

Imagery shows how Alfred changed our coastline

Tropical Cyclone Alfred might now be a distant memory, but beaches on the More



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Fire ants found in growing suburb

Fire ants have been discovered at a burgeoning suburb on the Sunshine Coast. A More

‘Driving like tools’: lane changes to deter ‘undertakers’

Lane changes are set for a busy thoroughfare that connects to a fast-growing More

Service station planned for site of fire-damaged house

Plans for a new service station that would replace a fire-damaged property have More


Council

Rope bridge repaired to help wildlife cross busy road

A 130m long rope bridge that acts as a wildlife corridor for native More

Heart of beach town in line for streetscape refresh

The centre of a bustling beach town is set to be revitalised with More

Berms, seawalls and more considered for beach suburbs

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

Business

Five-storey data centre proposed for city centre

The Coast’s evolution into a digital and commercial hub looks set to continue More

Shopping centre expansion well underway

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

Wine bar owners expand with ‘luxe’ new restaurant

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

Learning

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

Celebration planned to mark school’s 150 years

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

Community

Housing project to support families escaping violence

A Sunshine Coast children's support charity has launched a transitional housing project that More

‘Huge cost’: illegal dumping sparks call for action

A local council is calling on the community for help after a significant More

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

Every year on April 25, Australians and New Zealanders commemorate those who have More

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