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‘Lacking in facilities’: brigade concerned over planned relocation

Volunteer firefighters in Beerwah have raised concerns about a planned station relocation, questioning More

Council awards $2.5m contract to stabilise landslip-affected area

Noosa Council has moved to secure the long-term safety of a landslip-affected area More

International investors show interest in vast property

Property buyers from around the world have signalled their interest in a huge More

Elite coach opens new golf academy

A new purpose-built golf academy has opened on the Sunshine Coast, offering coaching More

‘More accessible’: major op shop relocates

In a case of revolving doors, a major local charity is set to More

Classic beach shack makes way for exclusive residences

A well-known 1960s beach cottage has been demolished, with construction of luxury residences More



New $15m bus depot unveiled amid patronage increase

A transport depot with a capacity for 32 buses and more than 80 staff has officially opened. The unveiling of mass transit operator Kinetic’s $15 million Noosaville depot comes as the region experiences record public transport patronage growth. The Production Street facility has been designed to improve operational efficiency and service More


B2B: trust law aims to avoid cost, delays

Queensland has recently passed new trust laws designed to solve the surprisingly common problem of More

Climbers rescued after night on Mount Tibrogargan

Multiple emergency services personnel have been called to the Glass House Mountains to More

Sites identified for proposed 6000-seat sports centre 

Two sites have been identified for a proposed indoor sports centre that could More

Boutique RV and caravan park planned for Gympie

A new RV and caravan park near a notable Gympie landmark is expected More

Petition calls for safety upgrades to pathway after fatal crash

A petition calling for pedestrian safety upgrades along along a Mooloolah Valley road More

Airport CEO appointed to tourism board

The chief executive officer of Sunshine Coast Airport is joining the board of More

Unique island event to mark surfing club’s milestone

A landmark one-off surfing event will be held to celebrate a surfing club's More

‘Hitting the road’: MP steps up to support homeless facility

It’s not every day a federal MP bankrolls a frontline homelessness service – More

Your say: brewery closure, Wises Farm and more

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‘Exceptionally rare’: iconic fisheries site for sale

One of the Sunshine Coast’s most recognisable and strategically significant waterfront assets is More

Liquidator appointed after closure of entertainment precinct

A liquidator has been appointed to the company behind an entertainment precinct, weeks More

Surf club chef’s new venue a rare delicacy on the Coast

The executive chef behind one of the Sunshine Coast’s busiest surf clubs has More

‘Relentless pressure’: brewery announces closure

Terella Brewing has announced it is set to close next month, ending a More

Council takes over delivery of growing city centre

Sunshine Coast Council will take over the delivery the Maroochydore city centre, bringing More

Local tuna brand ‘takes on the big guys’

A Sunshine Coast tuna brand is set to expand its reach on the More

New bill sends message to ‘apprehensive’ local community

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli says new laws targeting antisemitism and access to weapons More

Jane Stephens: the price is not right

In 2017, with celebrity chef Curtis Stone at the fore, grocery giant Coles More

Wises Farm development plan approved unanimously

Sunshine Coast councillors have voted unanimously to allow the development of about 420 More


Photo of the day

Competitors were put to the test at the senior state surf life saving championships at Mooloolaba during the weekend. Northcliffe claimed overall honours. The open Iron events were won by Northcliffe’s Zach Morris and Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park’s Carla Papac. Picture by Surf Life Saving Queensland. 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

Local talent to headline food and wine festival return

The Noosa Food & Wine Festival will return this year, with organisers unveiling More

Council moves to protect iconic surf break

An iconic local surf break could soon receive greater protection after council endorsed More

Airport details new retail and food plans

Sunshine Coast Airport has announced a new retail, food and beverage partnership that More

Virtual support systems provide genuine partnerships

For some Sunshine Coast business owners, the idea of working with a virtual More

Safety fears grow over traffic in suburb’s side streets

The chair of an apartment block residents’ group is calling on authorities to More

Creature comforts: pet resort with pool, aircon proposed

Plans for a high-end pet resort featuring a pool, air-conditioning and lounge have More

Cultural festival marks 10 years of creativity

Marking a decade of championing people, place and possibility, Horizon Festival 2026 will More

Marina joins region-wide boat storage campaign

A Sunshine Coast marina has joined a boat storage campaign aimed at making More

New election rules for prisoner voting, donations and ads

Queensland’s electoral laws have changed to restrict some prisoner voting, adjust donation rules More


Ashley Robinson: palming off a problem

I am sick of dealing with Syagrus romanzoffiana. It is driving me mad More.

‘Welcoming’ beach town earns international recognition

A popular South-East Queensland tourist destination has been acknowledged as one of the More

Buyer found for embattled caravan company

Coolum-based caravan manufacturer Zone RV is set to continue operating after terms for More

First lots in new 6000-home suburb scheduled for release

The first lots in a 6000-home Sunshine Coast suburb are about to hit More

Camping caps and curfews set under festival site green light

The full details of a major festival site have been revealed after the More

Former landfill site to deliver social housing

A former landfill site – unused since the 1950s – is set to More

Work about to start on toilet block at iconic mountain

Construction of new toilet amenities for visitors to Mount Coolum National Park is More

New recruits set for rescue missions after intensive training

Four new critical care doctors are about to take up roles with LifeFlight More

Man charged with 31 sexual assault and harassment offences

Detectives from the Sunshine Coast Criminal Investigation Branch have charged a man who More


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Discount loans to fuel electric car spend

Finance on electric vehicles from two big brands will be subsidised by a More

‘End of an era’: renowned nightlife venue set to close

A prominent nightlife venue in the heart of the Sunshine Coast is set More

Two dead, two injured after UTV crash on private property

Two people have died and two others have been seriously injured following a More

Council

‘Missing piece in the puzzle’: mayor hails streetscape project

Sunshine Coast mayor Rosanna Natoli says a $27 million streetscape project will provide More

Consultation open for multi-sports court at popular park

Public consultation has opened on a proposed multi-sports half court in Landsborough, with More

Council introduces speed limit change in residential area

Speed limits on council-controlled roads in Pacific Paradise will be reduced to 40km/h More

Business

Beloved family cafe closes after more than a decade

A family-owned cafe that had operated in the Sunshine Coast hinterland for more More

What next for Coast milk factory after Brisbane site closure?

It remains unclear how operations could change at a Sunshine Coast milk factory More

Local creperie takes over popular patisserie

The team behind French restaurant Flo’s Creperie has expanded into the world of More

Learning

Coast hospital a world-leader in robotic-assisted surgery

A Sunshine Coast hospital has completed the highest number of robotic-assisted shoulder replacements More

Social media shutdown rocks kids’ program

A Sunshine Coast-based children’s mentoring program has been left scrambling after its Instagram More

Coast-led study sheds new light on exercise and ageing

New research led by University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) academics is examining More

Community

Local clubs shine at youth carnival as seniors event moved

Sunshine Coast clubs have produced strong showings at the Queensland Youth Surf Life More

Intergenerational garden grows national recognition

Gardens and friendships are growing as an intergenerational project at a Buderim aged More

Council axes $800k worth of meters as free parking returns

Just 16 months after $800,000 worth of new parking meters were installed along More

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