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$30m schools boost: building opens, upgrades promised

A Sunshine Coast school has a new $20 million building with modern facilities, More

Unusual pontoon to be installed beside popular park

A new pontoon is set to be installed next to one of the More

Serving up $5.8m for food and beverage hub

The LNP has guaranteed $5.8 million to help deliver a collaborative food and More

Your say: waterfront camping issue stirs debate

The Sunshine Coast News inbox continues to be flooded with letters about rows of More

Aerodrome expansion set to bring $75m economic boost

The Sunshine Coast Council has put out the call for tenants to occupy More

Latest news: three-vehicle crash

Tuesday, October 15, 4.55pm: Paramedics have transported a stable patient to Sunshine Coast More

Prime land could be club’s home for decades

A large slice of state land could remain the home of a golf club for another 115 years. The Opposition last week committed to renew the Beerwah Golf Club's tenancy at 24 Biondi Crescent for 99 years after the current agreement expires in late 2040. The LNP also stated that it More

Property prices on the Coast among highest in nation

The Sunshine Coast is the most expensive real estate market to buy into More

Steps taken after bridge strike jolts train services

Measures have been taken at the site of a bridge strike that caused More

Election commitment to build bypass within four years

The LNP has gone one better than the ALP on the Tewantin Bypass, More

Region’s first five-star resort in decades approved

The region’s first five-star resort in more than 30 years has been unanimously More

Details revealed for region’s first regular ferry service

The Sunshine Coast’s first regular ferry service is about to add another dimension More

Resort amends plans for refused cabins as court battle continues

Updated site plans have been lodged as a major resort fights to build More

Election Q&A: Candidates outline their top priorities

Nominations for candidates in the state election have closed, and the vote is More

More land hits the market in master-planned community

The first lots in a new residential precinct at the southern end of More

Coast cellist helps unearth 300yo ‘missing’ instrument

In an almost unbelievable chain of events, a 300-year-old cello that went missing More

Timeless moments: classic photos captured in calendar

Treasured images from around the region have been included in the annual Sunshine More

Soaring legacy: Coast’s aviation pioneer remembered

A pioneer of aviation on the Sunshine Coast is being remembered for his More

Your say: $220m project, beach campers, dog fine and more

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

Trophy home: region’s house of the year revealed

A sophisticated and luxurious hinterland residence has been recognised with a host of More

Rows of campervans by waterfront draw ire from locals

A packed public car park at sunset has sparked angst from residents of More

Major parties on collision course over rail project

The Opposition has doubled down on its promise to deliver a rail line More

New five-star resort recommended for approval

A new five-start resort has been recommended for approval after significant changes were More

Huge crowd expected as festival makes long-awaited return

A packed house is expected at a music festival that will be held More

Hours extended at clinic in response to high demand

A bustling healthcare clinic will keep its doors open for longer to cater More

Photo of the day

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Sunshine Coast Forecast

Jane Stephens: where are all the doctors?

Getting medical help right now causes all kinds of pain. It is a pain More

Snakes alive! Catcher bags nine in one hour on the job

It was the gift that kept on giving for a Sunshine Coast snake More

Concerns raised over ‘unsafe’ bus stop on ‘mini highway’

Parents have aired their concerns over a dangerous bus stop along a “mini More

Alleged outlaw motorcycle gang members arrested

Three men who police will allege are members of an outlaw motorcycle gang More

Developer releases more homes in newest over-50s resort

More homes in a land-lease community designed for over-50s have been launched, with More

Shark warning after dead whale found on Bribie beach

A humpback whale has washed up near a popular Bribie Island beach, prompting More

Police officers honoured for bravery after fire

A selection of Sunshine Coast District police officers have been acknowledged for their More

$220m development proposal for city centre

An application has been lodged for a $220 million development comprising two 19-storey More

Ashley Robinson: joy, love and a league jersey

When you get to 67 (well, I am nearly there), nothing much should More

‘In the dark’: vow to scrap 195-unit proposal

Plans for a 195-unit, six-storey development under a state government scheme designed to More

Former MP bids to return as independent

A former three-term member of State Parliament and One Nation Queensland leader is More

Main street to be safer after locals back petition

A key thoroughfare in a Sunshine Coast town will get a safety upgrade More

Making waves: a third of boaties break rules

A school holidays clampdown on boaties has revealed that about a third of More

‘Sky’s the limit’: young runner prepares for Chicago race

A 16-year-old Sunshine Coast local is gearing up to run in the Chicago More

Woman killed in head-on motorway crash

A woman has died after a two-vehicle crash at Coolum Beach yesterday. About 2.35pm, More

Five hospitalised after fire in townhouse

Five patients, including a man in a potentially life-threatening condition, have been transported More

Town’s historic supermarket site hits the market

A supermarket premises that has played a key role in a Sunshine Coast More

Expansion plans for wedding venue

The owners of a wedding setting dubbed the ‘Sunshine Coast’s best secret’ have More

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Fire ant treatment opponents face police action

Recalcitrant property owners who refuse to comply with mandatory treatment for fire ants More

‘In principle’ hospital contract extension slammed

An “in principle” agreement has been reached to extend the lease on a More

B2B: In separation, who gets the fur baby?

When couples separate, deciding who retains the family pet can become a contentious More

Council

Esplanade glows ahead of major foreshore works

Decorative lights have been installed in more than 30 trees along a main More

Fresh new look for popular seaside park

Significant upgrades are being made to a popular beachside park. The first stage of More

Lifesaving season starts in shadow of grim statistics

The Sunshine Coast has been identified as a “black spot” for coastal fatalities, More

Business

Popular cafe preparing to expand into restaurant scene

The owner of a much-loved suburban cafe is preparing to open a new More

Tools specialist joins expansion of business park

A rapidly growing industrial and commercial hub continues to welcome new retailers. The Aura More

Lights, coffee, action: actor pursues new venture

A Sunshine Coast actor has opened his first local coffee shop and has More

Learning

Sports injury to success: next gen of entrepreneurs recognised

Channelling their own experience, two young entrepreneurs are on track to turn their More

World’s brightest young minds bound for Coast

Some of the globe's sharpest young minds will converge on the Sunshine Coast More

‘Nightmare’ school bus bay set for overhaul

A bus parking area at one of the Sunshine Coast’s busiest schools is More

Community

On a roll: Coast designer’s creations go global

A Sunshine Coast local’s unique creations are taking the world by storm, including More

A leash in the hand is worth more than one under foot

An $806 fine handed to a woman who had pinned her pet’s leash More

Grandmother ‘on cloud nine’ after $500K lotto win

A Sunshine Coast woman's tranquil morning in the garden blossomed into excitement when More

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$30m schools boost: building opens, upgrades promised

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Your say: waterfront camping issue stirs debate

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