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The harbour entrance proposals that were put aside

The state government put some options on the backburner, including an extended rock More

TV stars put hinterland dream home on market

A Noosa hinterland property owned by two Australian television personalities has hit the More

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

Renewed landmark in running for heritage honour

A prominent Sunshine Coast attraction is in the running for a state heritage More

Man who blamed partner’s death on roo fronts court

A man who allegedly told police his girlfriend was injured after they crashed More

Moorings set to be installed around island within months

The state government is investing more than $1 million to install several moorings More



Australia’s largest Jetts gym up and running

The country's biggest Jetts Fitness gym is now established on the Sunshine Coast. Jetts has about 130 venues across Australia but none are larger than the one at Peregian Springs. The relocated facility, which opened amid significant fanfare in late February, is the biggest in size and membership. It boasts a new More


Key details revealed for planned surfing venue

A planned Sunshine Coast surfing facility that is set to feature dozens of More

Cafe favourite expands with new CBD hospital outlet

A popular Sunshine Coast cafe has expanded into its third location, opening a More

Passport to funds: why one bank is changing ID rules

One of Australia's biggest banks will no longer require several identity documents every More

Family’s backyard caravan rental turns into $2.5m company

A Sunshine Coast woman has turned a modest side hustle into a thriving More

Four rescued after boat capsizes off coast

Four people have been rescued by a helicopter after their boat capsized off More

Your say: motorway plan, waste solution and more

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

Developer’s tribute to iconic farm ahead of construction

A developer has revealed a lasting tribute to a renowned farm that will More

Murder charge after woman dies in ‘crash with kangaroo’

A man is accused of murdering his partner after allegedly telling police she More

Youths arrested after alleged stolen car stopped on highway

Police have arrested three teenagers on the Sunshine Coast after an incident involving More

Call for authorities to address ‘raceway’ in heart of Coast

A long-time local is urging officials to address speed and noise concerns at More

High-profile commercial landmark sells for $9.4m

A fully leased commercial landmark in Noosa Heads has sold for $9.4 million, More

Man charged with drug driving amid fatal crash probe

Police have charged a man following investigations into a fatal traffic crash on More

Buddhist temple planned for former horticulture site

Plans have been lodged to establish a Buddhist temple on a rural hinterland More

Health service announces its new board members

The board that oversees the performance and delivery of local public health services More

Jane Stephens: a peek inside the manosphere

Listen more than you talk. Nobody learnt anything by hearing themselves speak. So More

Last residential blocks near CBD hit market

The developer of a master-planned community near the CBD centre said it has More

Woman charged after alleged near-collision with police car

A motorist has been charged with multiple offences after allegedly almost colliding with More

Towing company employee awarded $2.5m after bus incident

A tow truck driver has been awarded more than $2.5 million in damages More


Photo of the day

“There’s nothing quite as thrilling as catching the eye of a platypus. This guy posed nicely for the tourists,” said photographer Sandy Gillis. 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

Condition of water catchment sinks to record low

A Sunshine Coast water catchment has received its lowest ever rating in a More

Stretch of properties for sale in coastal business area

Three adjoining properties have hit the market in a coastal commercial precinct. Numbers 8, More

Council issues plea after another fire at waste facility

A second battery fire in just over a week at a local resource More

High fuel prices drive ‘massive spike’ in e-bike sales

Electric bike sales are surging as rising fuel costs push commuters to find More

Ashley Robinson: love at third sight

The yearly column about my long-suffering partner was due last week. But Old More

Man rushed to hospital after surf incident

A man has been taken to hospital after a serious incident in the More

Teens face court over alleged stolen vehicles

Police have charged two teenagers following an alleged break-in on the Sunshine Coast. It More

Popular cafe left exposed after ‘senseless’ vandalism

A popular cafe in Cotton Tree was left reeling over Easter after a More

‘Lot more to do’: MP’s pledge in booming electorate

A rookie MP and mother of four, who has experienced a whirlwind 18 More


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

Six-year-old earns international golf invite

A six-year-old Sunshine Coast golfer has been selected for an invitation-only international tournament, More

MP calls for targeted approach in new e-mobility laws

Noosa MP Sandy Bolton says new Queensland legislation on e-mobility safety must focus More

Modern waterfront home stands out amid shortage

A 2018-build with waterfrontage is drawing strong attention amid a chronic shortage of More

Beach blitz: scores fined during Easter holidays

Almost 100 fines have been handed to unruly drivers along three popular beaches More

Golf club submits plans for expansion

Plans to reconfigure and expand the facilities at a renowned golf course have More

Proposal lodged for 147-place childcare on undeveloped land

Plans for a childcare centre with almost 150 places in a yet-to-be-developed part More

Restored 19th-century homestead hits market

A sprawling heritage home with its own art gallery is for sale, offering More

Coast trial aims to unlock more energy from network

The state government is starting an Australian-first trial in the Sunshine Coast region More

Smart meters to help detect hidden leaks earlier

Unitywater is rolling out new digital water meters, prioritising older areas where customers More


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Nation’s elite paddlers to compete on Coast

Thousands of the nation’s best paddlers will converge on the Sunshine Coast this More

Prime office site listed for almost $15 million

A fully leased office building in the heart of the Sunshine Coast, anchored More

Draft concept for new motorway ramps revealed

New motorway ramps are a step closer to becoming reality after the state More

Council

Long-time local claims top acquisitive art prize

An artist who has been living on the Sunshine Coast since the mid-1980s More

Council weighs changes in response to overnight camping issues

The community is being asked to weigh in on potential parking changes at More

Bold skate park revamp for hinterland

Something smooth, bold and built for speed just landed – and it’s ready More

Business

Details of rooftop restaurant atop new hotel revealed

A new rooftop restaurant and bar will boast modern Australian dining with expansive More

Cult dessert chain expands on Coast, creating 40 jobs

A cult-favourite frozen yogurt chain has expanded on the Sunshine Coast, with Yo-Chi More

More retailers revealed for new town centre

Major national retailers have been confirmed as an $80 million Sunshine Coast town More

Learning

Rural property proposed as nature-based learning hub

A development application has been lodged seeking to establish an outdoor education centre More

Australia’s oldest-known dinosaur fossil identified

Australia's oldest dinosaur fossil has been identified more than 60 years after a More

Blood test could bolster brain cancer survival rates

A simple blood test could improve the lives of brain cancer patients and More

Community

From ICU to the podium: Alexa Leary meets her rescuers

Paralympic gold medallist Alexa Leary AOM says reuniting with the two doctors who More

Queensland’s fastest container counter crowned

A young Sunshine Coast man has been named Queensland’s fastest manual container counter More

Free repair days to cut waste, save cash

Locals will soon be able to fix broken household items for free, under More

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