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More details revealed on approved five-star resort

More information has been unveiled about the region's first five-star resort in three More

New school set to give students another option

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

Plan to add extra sites to $35m creekside tourist park

The family pushing for a new festival site on the Sunshine Coast is More

Road to recovery starts at landslip sites

Works have started on repairing two sections of a key inland road damaged More

Coffee plantation nears first commercial harvest

A coffee plantation that opened earlier this year will soon begin processing and More

Latest news: teenager falls 20m at popular mountain

Friday, October 18, 7.50am: A male in his early teens suffered significant head, More

Architecturally designed waterfront oasis up for auction

A Minyama property auction is expected to turn heads this weekend as an agent urges people to get into the “hot market” as quickly as possible. The residence at 124 Mooloolah Drive is north-facing, ensuring year-round use of the recently renovated undercover alfresco dining area. Next Property Group listing agent Richard More

Sami Muirhead: finding avocado perfection

Holy guacamole! I bring you exciting news if you love your Mexican food and More

Owner appeals order to decommission tiny homes

A Sunshine Coast property owner has lodged an appeal to keep two tiny More

Pest fish sighted at previously clear waterway

One of the few water bodies in South-East Queensland thought to be free More

Pledge made for permanent moorings off renowned isle

The LNP has committed to a conservation and education package that would include More

Key intersections earmarked for upgrades

Significant junctions, including a "tricky" inner-town intersection, are in line for upgrades after More

Dive squad, dogs search for missing Coast man

Police are continuing to coordinate a search near Murgon for a 27-year-old Sunshine More

More guest houses planned as ‘home away from home’

A disability accommodation provider has announced a proposal to build more guest houses More

Ashley Robinson: the dark side of daylight saving

This is my yearly column that always appears in October (and has been More

Long-awaited bypass opens to traffic

The $1.162 billion Gympie Bypass has opened to motorists. The 26km section of four-lane More

Why new speed limits have been rolled out

The brakes have been put on motorists along several well-used Sunshine Coast roads. Reduced More

Unusual pontoon to be installed beside popular park

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

Your say: waterfront camping issue stirs debate

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

Serving up $6.8m for food and beverage hub

The LNP has guaranteed $6.8 million to help deliver a collaborative food and More

Supermarkets tight-lipped on Tim Tam price discrepancy

Coles and Woolworths executives have dunked a sticky question on why Tim Tams 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

Prime land could be club’s home for decades

A large slice of state land could remain the home of a golf More

Election commitment to build bypass within four years

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

Photo of the day

“Amazing pre-dawn colours overlooking Shelly Beach,” writes Lesley Evans. 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

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

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

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

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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

Council

Aerodrome expansion set to bring $75m economic boost

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

Timeless moments: classic photos captured in calendar

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

Esplanade glows ahead of major foreshore works

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

$30m schools boost: building opens, upgrades promised

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

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

Community

Coast cellist helps unearth 300yo ‘missing’ instrument

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

Soaring legacy: Coast’s aviation pioneer remembered

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

On a roll: Coast designer’s creations go global

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

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