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Injured man airlifted from remote waterfall

A man has been winched to safety after slipping on a rock and More

Something in the water? Concerns rise after new tests

Fresh concerns have emerged about water quality in a major Sunshine Coast waterway More

Sweet move: ice cream company switches to Coast

A family-owned gourmet ice cream manufacturer, which plans to expand nationally, has chosen to More

‘Feast for the senses’: festival brings world to the Coast

Travel the world without boarding a flight at a vibrant festival celebrating multiculturalism More

ASIC puts super on notice over complaint ‘blind spots’

The corporate regulator has revealed the next steps in its push to fix More

Renowned marine tourism operator charts new course

The Sunshine Coast’s longest-running marine tourism operator is embarking on a new chapter More



Business awards entries hit all time-high

The Sunshine Coast’s longest-running business awards have received the highest number of entries in the program’s 30-year history. The milestone was reached on August 18 when entries closed for the Sunshine Coast Business Awards 2025. A record 263 entries were received, topping the previous record set in 2023 with 250 entries, More


Back-to-back beach rescues keep crew busy

A rescue helicopter crew has been tasked to back-to-back missions in a popular More

Your say: airport plans, caravan storage and more

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

Fresh push for new laws to curb caravan parking

A local council is being urged to consider new local laws that restrict More

Military device detonated at beach

A military device found on a Sunshine Coast beach has been safely detonated, More

Council mulls community hub in city centre

Sunshine Coast Council has set aside $300,000 to investigate a potential community facility More

‘Masterpiece’: what makes this the Coast’s best home

A horseshoe-shaped abode, a multi-generational home inspired by its landscape and a high-end More

Crackdown on feral pests and invasive weeds

Sunshine Coast Council has rolled out two new biosecurity programs targeting invasive weeds More

One hundred defibrillators for Coast ambulances

Scores of new defibrillators are being rolled out to Sunshine Coast ambulances, giving More

Jane Stephens: healing mind with body

When will we embrace the notion that the brain and the body are More

Sunday sesh to deliver nostalgic tunes as festival returns

A much-loved festival will return to the Sunshine Coast next month, promising an More

Driving the future: electric vehicles explained

There is a welter of electric cars in Australian showrooms – some 100 More

New seafood and steak restaurant unveiled

The owners of an acclaimed Italian restaurant have launched a new establishment that More

Group intensifies opposition to planned quarry expansion

A conservation group will today stage a sixth protest against a proposed quarry More

Plans lodged for proposed new PCYC facility

A new Police Citizens Youth Club for a booming area is edging closer More

‘Timely enhancement’: work set to start on park upgrades

Construction is about to commence on two upgrades at a hinterland park. The upgrade More

Workers to strike but bin services set to continue

Union members at the Sunshine Coast’s main recycling processing facility are set to More

Ashley Robinson: we’re dogged by fines

A couple of weeks ago, I was on about caravans and campervans parked More

Crash hotspots pinpointed amid police warning

A new interactive map shows hundreds of Sunshine Coast crash hotspots, as police More


Photo of the day

Stunning sunrise colours at Kings Beach, by Deb Fraser. 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

Tree relocations and removals underway in foreshore facelift

Work on Stage 2 of the Mooloolaba Foreshore Revitalisation Project is progressing, with More

Unit blocks proposed for hinterland hotspot

A collection of units has been proposed for a street in a hinterland More

Forum pushes urgent action on homelessness in town

Key government stakeholders have pledged urgent action on a growing homelessness crisis in More

$100m power project underway on southern Sunshine Coast

Work has started on a $100 million electricity upgrade that is set to More

$14m aquatic centre upgrades to benefit 200,000 a year

One of the Sunshine Coast’s busiest aquatic centres is making a splash with More

Elite mountain bike trail mooted for Mary Valley

A proposed mountain bike trail is undergoing a feasibility study, with residents invited More

Plane makes emergency landing after engine issues

A plane has made an emergency landing at Sunshine Coast Airport following engine More

Crisis talks held as homelessness and safety fears escalate in town

An urgent roundtable will be held in a Sunshine Coast town today after More

Man succumbs to injuries from motorway crash

A man has died almost two weeks after a two-vehicle crash on the More


Par-3 course under lights: club moves ahead with expansion

An acclaimed golf club on the Sunshine Coast is progressing with plans to More

Man dies after incident at business, police investigate

A man has died after he allegedly forced his way into a Sunshine More

‘Cheese Block’ penthouse sells after 40 years

A penthouse in an iconic beachfront building has sold for the first time More

Key pathways and bus stops receive upgrades

Pedestrians and public transport users at the northern end of the Coast can More

Woman charged over alleged hit and run

A 34-year-old woman has been charged after an alleged hit and run that More

Coast construction group marks half a century building legacies

A Sunshine Coast construction group is marking a significant milestone in its history More

Tourist icon up for sale with $80m price tag

A revitalised Sunshine Coast tourist precinct has been listed for sale by its More

Fieldwork and local insights guide huge rail project

Environmental surveys are well underway for a multibillion-dollar rail project on the Sunshine More

Campground visitors decrease despite bumper forward bookings

A collection of caravan parks has recorded fewer visitors over a 12-month period, More


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Upgrade on way to key intersection near estates

A $4.2 million project is expected to improve safety and traffic flow at More

Vision released of person wanted over alleged safe theft

Police are trying to identify a person that may be able to assist More

Free first-hour parking to boost local business

Shoppers, visitors and local businesses will benefit from a parking trial that offers More

Council

Private land, public win: koala conservation efforts pay off

There’s a ‘beary’ encouraging report about a koala population in a small pocket More

Late-night bus trial bids to boost night spots

Added night bus services at the southern end of the Sunshine Coast will More

Foreshore revamp underway as iconic loo nears end

A major makeover is ramping up in the heart of the Sunshine Coast, More

Business

NYC-style sandwich shop to open at plaza

A New York-inspired sandwich shop known for its loaded sangas, signature fries and More

Pickleball brand to open HQ and store on Coast

A fast-growing pickleball brand founded in a Sunshine Coast garage three years ago More

On a roll: Coast supermarkets scoop national awards

Two Sunshine Coast supermarkets have been recognised with national titles at the IGA More

Learning

Principal of new college wins top award

The principal of the Coast’s newest Prep to Year 12 college has been More

New college proposed for former supermarket site

A new college that could accommodate up to 300 students has been proposed More

$11m college stadium expansion takes shape

A new health and fitness precinct at a prestigious Sunshine Coast college is More

Community

Coast volunteers set sights on school upgrades in Laos

A Sunshine Coast-based charity is continuing to make a difference in South-East Asia, More

Charity house construction needs local trades, suppliers

A stunning hinterland home is being built for a charity auction in 2026, More

End of an era: business owners sell up after 22 years

A longstanding landscaping centre, first established in 1975, is closing a 22-year chapter More

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