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Cyclone? Emergency warning? Jet skiers out anyway

Jet skiers have defied a declaration aimed at keeping vessels off Sunshine Coast More

Plan for $10m tavern abandoned in favour of more units

A proposal for a tavern has been discarded to make way for more More

Aged care facility gets $3.5m renovation and cafe

A two-year, $3.5 million upgrade to an aged care facility has been officially More

Residents asked for suggestions on park upgrade

Community members have been invited to help shape the future of a local More

‘Stay at home’: Sunshine Coast residents urged to hunker down

Sunshine Coast locals have been advised to take cover as Tropical Cyclone Alfred More

Jane Stephens: scamming truth will set you free

It is said that a lie will run around the world while truth More

Surfing ace gets airborne as cyclone swell rolls in

A nine-time Australian longboard champion has been filmed high-flying amid huge waves generated by Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Damian Coulter was among those to brave the elements at Alexandra Headland on Wednesday, when he caught some huge waves before soaring skywards. "It was one of those days that was just incredible," he More

B2B: Interest rate reduction improves borrowing capacity

The latest decrease in interest rates by the RBA of 0.25 per cent More

Millions brace for later arrival of cyclone

Residents threatened by Tropical Cyclone Alfred now have extra time to prepare, with More

Dates locked in for rescheduled triathlon

A new date for the Mooloolaba Triathlon has been set, after Tropical Cyclone More

Kangaroos under watch as cyclone takes toll on island

Members of the public have been asked to keep an eye on a More

Planning scheme update receives green light from state

Sunshine Coast Council’s long-awaited updated Planning Scheme is inching closer to adoption, after More

Swim icon’s touching tribute to sporting legend

Tributes have flowed for a local sporting legend and war veteran who passed More

Wedding venue proposed for lakefront site

A Brisbane-based businessman and his wife plan to establish a functions and wedding More

B2B: Excluded children claim it was all mum’s fault

It is not uncommon for parents to exclude children from their will – More

Vast number of Sunshine Coast homes at risk of flooding

Hundreds – and potentially thousands – of Sunshine Coast homes are vulnerable to More

Ashley Robinson: drowning in not so common sense

With my failed attempt at politics in last year’s council election, I try More

Water inches closer as island continues to erode

A 20-metre stretch of grass usually separates the Caloundra Power Boat Club from More

New bar opens just steps from the beach

A new beachfront bar has opened, becoming the third venue for a group More

Schools and transport to shut down as cyclone approaches

Millions of people are finalising preparations before South-East Queensland shuts down as Tropical More

Bank bucks trend by opening new branch

A bank has announced it will open a new branch on the Sunshine More

Greens announce candidates for Coast electorates

The Queensland Greens have officially launched the campaigns of two candidates on the More

B2B: Have you got your workforce plan in place?

Building a workforce plan is essential for businesses. The workforce plan helps align the More

On the way: cyclone heads towards coast

Tropical Cyclone Alfred is bearing down on South-East Queensland, where communities are preparing More

‘Difficult decision’: triathlon rescheduled as cyclone edges closer

One of the Sunshine Coast's premier events has been cancelled because of the More

Photo of the day

“A male king parrot arrives to join his partner and a white-headed pigeon on the seed tray in our backyard early one morning,” writes John Luff of JL Images. 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

Shop shelves stripped as residents sandbag for cyclone

People have been accused of acting like "vultures" as South-East Queensland braces for More

Protection diminished as ocean takes 200m of island

Conditions at the northern tip of Bribie Island have continued to deteriorate with More

‘Buy only what you need’ and ‘prepare for power outages’

A major supermarket chain has urged customers not to panic buy in the More

Why property prices are climbing again on Coast

Property prices are rising once more on the Sunshine Coast and throughout much More

Police investigate counterfeit notes incidents

Police are investigating after counterfeit notes were used at Sunshine Coast businesses. A man More

Map shows cyclone could centre on Coast

Sunshine Coast residents are starting to bunker down as Cyclone Alfred threatens to More

Former MP’s staffer to run as Labor candidate

A staff member from a former state Labor MP’s office will run for More

Report reveals chain of errors in plane crash off Coast

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau has delivered a report into a plane crash More

New centre helping young people navigate life’s challenges

A new mental health centre has been hailed as a vital service for More

Brushstrokes and banknotes: art comp worth $32K

Artists from around Australia will compete at a prestigious Sunshine Coast art competition, More

Coast residents urged to prepare for effects of cyclone

Sunshine Coast locals are being advised to be ready for the impacts of More

Looking back on the Coast’s history of cyclones

Cyclones on the Sunshine Coast have previously brought teeming rain and powerful winds More

Cyclone could hit Sunshine Coast, disaster team on alert

Tropical Cyclone Alfred could make landfall in South-East Queensland later this week, and More

Man suffers head, neck and leg wounds in alleged stabbing

A man has been taken to hospital after an alleged stabbing in Nambour More

South and north of coastal strip most at risk of erosion

Houses and units at two Sunshine Coast locations, plus Noosa, are ranked among More

Girl, 15, dies after car hits parked vehicles

A 15-year-old girl has died after a crash at Sunshine Beach last night. Emergency More

Your say: mountain future, dog beaches and more

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

Cyclone spirals closer, campers urged to leave sites

Powerful waves could cause floods and coastal erosion as a tropical cyclone narrows More

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Vision for second solar farm on Coast

An interstate property firm has designs on establishing a solar project alongside the More

Hinterland B&B up for national recognition

A Sunshine Coast hinterland bed and breakfast is in the running for a More

Boater’s dream: rare low-set waterfront home on market

A waterfront home is on the market after 24 years under its current More

Council

Award-winning festival includes ‘music in unexpected places’

A 10-day festival will return to the Sunshine Coast with a packed program More

Streetscape revamp: lights added along busy stretch

One the Coast’s busiest dining and entertainment precincts has had a streetscape refresh, More

Feedback period extended for dog area changes

Sunshine Coast Council has extended the window to provide feedback on its draft More

Business

Holiday parks turn to new booking system

A handful of the Sunshine Coast’s more than 30 holiday parks have started More

New owners at award-winning tour company

There are new owners of a Sunshine Coast tour group that provides unique More

New stores coming: mall undergoes changes

One of the region’s main shopping centres is in the midst of a More

Learning

Flexible learning hub to receive $520K boost

An education centre that helps secondary school students stay engaged will get a More

Educators honoured with national award

Two academics, instrumental in delivering one of the largest courses at the University More

Growth focus as UniSC unveils plan for next decade

The University of the Sunshine Coast has revealed its four-year strategic plan and More

Community

Defying the odds: Coast dad wins gold after stroke

An inspiring Sunshine Coast father of two has returned home from the Invictus More

Musician seeks Glastonbury spotlight before it’s too late

A Sunshine Coast man and his band are aiming to perform at one More

Reality TV star set for charity trek across Norway

Kaelan Lockhart is about to embark on a journey that few would ever More

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