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Hit-run appeal and power line electrocution

Two serious incidents on the Coast on Thursday night have left a teenage More
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Fast-food chain confirmed, retail giant rumoured for plaza

A fast-food chain is poised to open a store at Sunshine Plaza, amid More
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Second wave of homesites set for 6000-home suburb

The next batch of lots in the Sunshine Coast’s fastest-growing corridor will be More
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Police target unruly behaviour across bus network

Sunshine Coast police have launched an operation to curb anti-social behaviour and boost More
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Jane Stephens: a possessive case of punctuation

Has the apostrophe become obsolete? Have we butchered it to the point of More
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Thousands of students impacted in school data breach

The personal information of thousands of Sunshine Coast state-school students has been compromised More
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Biosecurity officers appointed to tackle pests on Coast

The state government has tasked five people to help combat invasive species on the Sunshine Coast. The biosecurity officers have been appointed to identify and tackle plant and animal pests and diseases to better protect people, the economy and the environment. They are among 40 officers to be stationed in 21 More
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B2B: this year’s key tax-planning tips

Here are the steps business owners need to take as the end of More
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Fast-food giant intended for proposed shopping hub

A new shopping centre anchored by a fast-food outlet has been proposed for More
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Community saves playground from closure

Community pressure has saved a small Sunshine Coast playground from closure, with plans More
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Teens arrested after disturbance in beachside suburb

Two teenage girls have been arrested after a disturbance in a Sunshine Coast More
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Global superstar locked in for Coast music festival

A Grammy-nominated artist is set to headline the Sunshine Coast’s biggest live music More
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Rising costs in focus as business awards open

Operating costs are front of mind for Sunshine Coast traders, who have gathered More
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Opinion

Ashley Robinson: when glory days were magic

I have the good fortune of doing a short stint on 92.7 Mix More
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B2B: navigating financial independence in the next chapter

For many women, the most significant financial shift in midlife is separation. Whether expected More
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Key phase for tourist park proposal

The public notification period for a proposed expansion to a nature-based tourist park More
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Learning

$11m school precinct opens

A new health and fitness precinct has officially been unveiled at a prestigious More
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Cost-of-living squeeze sparks Coast family’s French chateau move

A Sunshine Coast family has swapped their suburban home for a 22-bedroom centuries-old More
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Community

Candlelight vigil to mark DFV Prevention Month

Sunshine Coast residents and visitors are being urged to “show up’’ and “help change More
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Community

Local service is a gift that keeps on giving

There’s a quiet kind of magic that happens at Bloomhill Cancer Care. It’s More
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B2B: finance options for small businesses feeling the pinch

Right now, many Sunny Coast small business owners are doing it tough. Rising interest More
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Learning

Island birds singing a different tune

Island life appears to shape more than just people, with new research suggesting More
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Nostalgic site proposed for three-lot subdivision

A development proposal has been referred for review after a residents’ petition raised More
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‘Feel-good result’: long-term tenants’ auction delight

A couple who were renting an apartment in a coveted location can breathe More
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Push to subsidise life-changing eczema treatment

The family of an eight-year-old Sunshine Coast girl is petitioning the federal government More
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Adaptive skate frame expands access on Coast

A Sunshine Coast skate business is breaking down barriers, launching a new adaptive More
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Cybersecurity experts to address Coast conference

As cyber criminals accelerate their use of artificial intelligence (AI), industry experts warn More
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B2B: organ donation may return to Qld driver licences

Queenslanders may soon notice a familiar feature returning to their driver licences: the More
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103-year-old credits RSL visits for longevity

A Coast man who recently celebrated his 103rd birthday credits “regular dancing at More
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Hidden retreat tops Aussie wishlist as short escapes surge

A secluded Sunshine Coast hinterland escape has secured its spot as one of More
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Public urged to weigh in on busy Coast intersection

The future of one of the Sunshine Coast’s busiest intersections has opened to More
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Media demand fair pay for local news

Regional news publishers, including Sunshine Coast Publishing Company, have welcomed the release of More
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Your say: post facility closure, park vandalism and more

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Plans lodged for 16-unit apartment complex near town centre

A proposal for a 16-unit apartment development in Caloundra has been submitted for More
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Seminar targets aged care system confusion

A free community seminar aimed at helping seniors navigate Australia’s new aged care system, the Support at Home program, is being offered to the local community. Led by Sunshine Coast gerontologist Tanya Dave, the seminar will be held on April 17 from 10am-noon at Beerwah Neighbourhood Centre. It will address concerns More
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Work starts on $150 million hotel development

Construction has started on a 13-storey hotel development that is set to boost More
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Weapon checks ramp up on Coast under Jack’s Law

More than 4500 people have been scanned on the Sunshine Coast since a More
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Construction starts on $15m youth and rec hub

Work is underway on a new centre for youth programs, sport and community More
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Community

Rising domestic violence strains local services

With around 500 domestic and family violence incidents reported daily in Queensland, SunnyKids More
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Sami Muirhead: a childhood in blossom

I’m writing from Japan, where I’ve been soaking up every minute of a More
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Business leader transforms local security industry

Forty years ago, a young electrician took a leap of faith that would More
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‘Snapped’: man to stand trial for cold case murder

A man accused of murdering his partner and leaving her body at the More
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Police investigate fatal crash

The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating after a fatal traffic crash on the More
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Property demolitions underway for road upgrade

The first of several properties are being removed in the heart of the More
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Italian offering from successful Indian restaurant owner

A local restaurateur known for building three successful Indian eateries has taken a More
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Community battery project underway

Installation is underway on a battery that will store excess rooftop solar power More
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‘Scared for years’: child of cold-case murder accused

A man accused of murdering his girlfriend decades ago pressured his child to More
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Demolition of former council building starts

The tear-down of a former Sunshine Coast Council chambers and administration building is More
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Council seeks to expand dredging and nourishment program

Sunshine Coast Council has applied to expand dredging and nourishment operations for two More
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Proposal to sell council-owned car park scrapped

A move to sell a council-owned car park to a community housing provider More
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Coast mums turn dream into vibrant new cafe space

With viral cold foams and a vibrant design, a new cafe created by More
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First luxury self-serve gelato opens on the Coast

Australia’s first luxury self-serve gelato concept has arrived on the Sunshine Coast, with More
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Australia’s largest Jetts gym up and running

The country's biggest Jetts Fitness gym is now established on the Sunshine Coast. Jetts More
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Work starts on $98 million state school

Construction has started on a new state-of-the-art primary school in one of the More
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Little-known hospitality training hub serving $2.50 coffee

A Noosa-based hospitality training facility is attracting attention for offering coffee at a More
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Rural property proposed as nature-based learning hub

A development application has been lodged seeking to establish an outdoor education centre More
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Big win for Coast grassroots music festival

A Sunshine Coast hinterland festival has claimed one of Queensland’s top music awards, More
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Turtle hatchlings’ chances bolstered by volunteers

Thousands of turtle hatchlings from the northern beaches of Bribie Island have made More
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New park with three play precincts officially opens

A new 1.5-hectare park co-designed by local school students has opened at a More
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