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Drone patrols reveal shark sighting hotspots

Shark surveillance drones have recorded widespread activity and multiple evacuations on the Sunshine More
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Familiar surf name returns with new store and goodwill deal

A long-running Sunshine Coast surf retail brand has been revived. Beach Beat has opened More
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Approval granted for apartment complex

A five-storey apartment development has been given the green light on the Sunshine More
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‘Cool your jets’: waterways blitz finds widespread breaches

A majority of people stopped by waterways authorities on the Sunshine Coast during More
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Scholarship targets top school-leavers

High-achieving Queensland school-leavers are being offered a $5,000 scholarship under a new university More
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‘Devastating’: fire shuts popular bakery

A popular Sunshine Coast bakery has been forced to temporarily close after an More
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Tourist park application hits hurdle

Plans for a 254-site tourist park have hit a significant assessment hurdle, with a state agency advising the developer the current development application is invalid. The State Assessment and Referral Agency told Danseur Pty Ltd on October 12 it would cease assessing the proposed Arcoona Road tourist park at Yandina More
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B2B: we don’t talk anymore

They say blood is thicker than water, but when money and inheritance enter More
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New eatery takes over landmark restaurant site

A prominent waterfront restaurant site left vacant by the closure of a once-iconic More
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Property linked to pioneering family hits market

A property with deep ties to the Sunshine Coast’s agricultural past is being More
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Appeal for information after urn with ashes washes ashore

Authorities are looking for the owner of an urn that was found on More
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Fire brigade set for upgrade

A rural fire brigade could move into a new purpose-built station immediately beside More
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Community

Finalists named for biosphere awards

Local champions of the environment including individuals, social groups, businesses and schools have More
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Man charged after alleged theft

A man has been charged with three offences after police allegedly apprehended him More
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Sports and events precinct in firing line of The Wave

A well-used sports and events venue is projected to make way for a More
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Church applies to broaden venue use

A 400-person church facility could be opened to a much wider range of More
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Upgrade to popular holiday park complete

An upgrade to a Sunshine Coast holiday park is expected to make "a More
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Community

Legally blind photographer challenges assumptions

A Sunshine Coast photographer with two per cent vision is pursuing his passion More
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Lifestyle

Hinterland restaurants contest national finals

Three Sunshine Coast restaurants are national finalists in the hospitality industry’s leading awards More
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Event governance strengthened under new plan

A council has adopted a five-year strategy for events as it takes a More
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Police investigate serious single-vehicle crash

Two women have been critically injured after a car left a Sunshine Coast More
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Health

Family sounds warning after pet’s snake bite

A family has a warning for other dog owners after their pet spent More
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Work starts on town centre with up to 2600 homes

Construction has started on a new 28-hectare town centre that is set to More
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Letters

Your say: bank rebrand, hooning concerns and more

Do you have an opinion to share? Submit a Letter to the Editor More
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Health precinct approved in masterplanned community

A health and commercial development that will form the centrepiece of a new More
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Work starts on $78m training centre

Work is underway on a new facility that will provide training for apprentices More
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Community group pushes for new indoor pool

A community group is pressing ahead with plans for a multimillion-dollar indoor aquatic More
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Innovators secure funding for ecotourism trials

Two Sunshine Coast companies will trial new technology aimed at improving waste management, More
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Reality TV star Sam Wood makes fresh bail bid

Former Bachelor star Sam Wood will make another bid to be granted bail More
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New All-Abilities Games kickstarts opportunities

An inclusive sporting initiative launching on the Sunshine Coast is set to expand More
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Opinion

Jane Stephens: a religion for the modern ages

Running is the religion of our era, with footpaths being pounded by more More
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Roads inundated as heavy rain hits region

Heavy rain has battered the Sunshine Coast, with flash flooding, road closures and More
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Riverfront demolition clears way for development

Demolition is set to get underway at a prominent Maroochydore riverfront site, paving More
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Vacant entertainment site gets new life

An entertainment precinct left vacant for nine months is set to be transformed More
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Dog owners renew call for secure park

More than two years after councillors received a 400-plus-signature request for a fenced More
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Overflow parking ruled out for holiday season

A foreshore park will remain public open space this Christmas rather than being More
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Health

Pharmacist named Queensland’s best

A Sunshine Coast pharmacist has been recognised for expanding local healthcare services and More
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Opinion

Ashley Robinson: America and its baffling contradictions

I really struggle to get my head around the US being described as More
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Mall idea emerges amid town square transformation

Could a pedestrian mall be constructed in one of the region’s thriving coastal More
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Business

‘Grateful’: meat shop to close retail doors

A long-running butcher shop is preparing to close after its owners struggled to More
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Lifestyle

Huge line-up revealed for folk festival

More than 450 acts are set to feature at a long-running festival that More
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Property

Riverside home claims state House of the Year title

A Sunshine Coast luxurious riverside residence has taken out the House of the More
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Camera concern prompts shopping centre review

Questions have been raised about the privacy of shoppers using change rooms near More
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Multimillion-dollar performing arts centre unveiled

A $37.5 million facility featuring purpose-built music, drama and performance spaces has opened More
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Teenager charged with 62 driving offences

A Sunshine Coast teenager has been charged with 62 offences following a police More
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Apartment tower approved above height limit

An 18-storey residential development beside a main road has been approved despite significantly More
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Tree clearing approval comes with fauna rules

Wildlife checks will be compulsory before approved tree clearing and pruning can proceed More
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Approval clears path for coastal unit project

An apartment development has been given the green light in a beachside community, More
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Liability claim follows pensioner’s fall from seawall

New safety measures have been added to a Coast seawall after a legally More
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Free AI course to help small businesses

Small business owners will be offered free training in how to use artificial More
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Teenager turns love of sport into new bar

An 18-year-old has teamed up with his mum to open a new sports More
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Beachside bar claims national award

A Sunshine Coast cocktail bar has been awarded a significant accolade at the More
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UniSC research helps unlock ‘bee glue’ potential

A Sunshine Coast university is helping put Australia’s bee industry on the map, More
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Dolphin’s sneaky feeding trick uncovered

A thieving dolphin has astonished Sunshine Coast researchers by repeatedly chasing fish until More
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University and NBL club join forces

The University of the Sunshine Coast and a National Basketball League club have More
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Mystery surrounds ‘gold metal bar’

Police are trying to track down the owner of a 'gold metal bar' More
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Online hub for fathers to help prevent tech-based abuse

An Australian-first project is aimed at helping fathers create safer, more respectful digital More
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Aussie rock royalty supports teen’s musical story

A Sunshine Coast teenage author has received the backing of one of Australia’s More
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