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Boat destroyed in highway blaze

A boat being towed along the Bruce Highway was destroyed by fire at More

$300m redevelopment proposed for former bowls club site

A major housing and retail development has been proposed for a prominent former More

Thousands of native plants added during island rebuild

About 6500 native species have been established on a section of island that More

Video cameras installed at beaches for safety

'Smart poles' have been installed at four beaches in the region, as Surf More

Health hub plan for vacant site

A long-vacant commercial building could be converted into a new healthcare facility to More

Driver sought after pedestrian hit-and-run

Police are appealing for public assistance as they investigate a hit-and-run incident that More



Budget set to boost social housing pipeline

The state government has pledged a record investment in social and community housing as part of the 2026-27 Budget. A $5.7 billion investment is set to help deliver 6500 new social and community homes, as part of a commitment for 53,500 social and community homes by 2044, including youth foyers, More


Readers’ voices matter to SCN: have your say

Sunshine Coast News (SCN) is asking our loyal readers to help us deliver More

Antibiotic-resistant horse bacteria linked to humans

Scientists warn bacteria found in some South East Queensland horses underscores a  growing More

Author turns painful past into message of hope

For more than six decades, Buderim resident Jo Wilcox carried a secret she More

Animal welfare charity rectifies staff underpayments

A not-for-profit animal welfare organisation has rectified about $4.3 million in underpayments, including More

Your say: burial plots, incinerator toilet and more

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

Proposed Woolworths supermarket faces community pushback

A proposal for a new Woolworths supermarket in a hinterland town has drawn More

Standout estate combines luxury and potential

A modern Queensland country manor set on acreage, with resort-style amenities and development More

Next stage of tourist attraction revamp unveiled

Plans have been revealed for the next phase of a tourist attraction revitalisation. A More

MPs support statewide petition calling for tougher bail laws

A Sunshine Coast business owner who was the victim of a youth assault More

Trial aims to cut food waste from multi-unit living

Food scraps from apartments, resorts and retirement villages across South-East Queensland will be More

Expo offers home downsizing ideas, advice

A showcase of tiny homes, granny flats, cabins and alternative housing options will More

Jane Stephens: dangerous and everywhere

“Look out, lady! I’ll make you a f*in’ speedbump.” At least, that’s what More

Shire shake-up floated: divisions proposal emerges

Noosa Council could investigate what would be required to introduce divisional boundaries. The proposal, More

‘Connected and contemporary’ retirement village planned

A new retirement living community is being proposed beside an existing aged care More

Major music festival returns after sold-out debut

A major electronic festival is set to return to the Sunshine Coast after More

‘Urgent’: popular attraction seeks volunteers

A much-loved community attraction which draws hundreds of Sunshine Coast residents to its More

Helping hand grows into permanent home

A charity that has spent more than two decades supporting vulnerable Sunshine Coast More

Ashley Robinson: no wonder I’m a head case

I have recently researched the best food for brain fog and memory. Avocado, More


Photo of the day

Photographer Ruth Fiechtner described Lake Weyba as “a gentle, flat bushwalk with a delightful and calming environment”. 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

Request to increase height of 5-star hotel approved

A proposal to increase the height of a planned beachfront hotel has been More

Dog owners urged to prepare for incoming access changes

Dog owners across the Sunshine Coast are being urged to check new rules More

‘Overwhelmingly negative’: transport project under scrutiny

A decision on a $1.6 million transport project may be made tomorrow, after More

Co-op takes major step towards new home

The Beerwah Co-op's plans for a new home have taken a step forward More

Lease renewal planned for property earmarked for road project

Sunshine Coast Council is set to renew the lease of a Maroochydore property More

UniSC-led team discovers new species of walking shark

Scientists on a night dive off Papua New Guinea have made a surprising More

Court imposes six-figure penalty on brewery

Terella Brewing has been fined $150,000 in a decision handed down in Maroochydore More

Council to vote on pricing changes for holiday parks

Sunshine Coast Council will this week consider changes to the way prices are More

Fire ants spread to another Coast suburb

Residents and business owners in and around a Sunshine Coast suburb are being More


Apartment sells for $700k more just months after purchase

A Sunshine Coast apartment has sold for $5.22 million in a swift resale More

Airport invites bids for key precinct sites

Sunshine Coast Airport has launched an expression of interest campaign for the next More

Cyclist on track after ‘grim’ injury

Kristina Clonan did her best superhero impression at the announcement of Australia's cycling More

Teenagers charged after alleged crime spree

An alleged machete-linked crime spree that included the theft of a vehicle from More

Town centre outage forces shops to close

A pole-top fire has caused a major power outage in Nambour's town centre More

Sunshine Plaza stake set to sell in $622m deal

Sunshine Plaza's ownership structure is set to change after a $622 million deal More

Missing woman located deceased

The 57-year-old woman who was reported missing from Diddillibah on June 13 has More

Revised designs released for foreshore revamp

New artist’s impressions and design details have been released for a major project More

Preliminary works begin for major transport project

Preliminary works are underway on the southern end of the Sunshine Coast as More


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$400m investment renews key wastewater link

A key wastewater pipe serving thousands of Sunshine Coast residents has been renewed More

‘Inspired generations’: locals recognised for community efforts

Two Sunshine Coast residents have received state honours for their contributions to emergency More

Seven-day mental health support hub opens

A new crisis support space at a major Coast hospital is changing the More

Council

Council stands by dog fee hike amid backlash

Sunshine Coast Council is defending its proposed changes to dog registration fees amid More

Key coastal protection works completed

A multimillion-dollar project has strengthened defences against erosion and storm impacts along a More

Council takes high-tech approach to weed battle

Drones, artificial intelligence and environmental DNA are among the tools being used by More

Business

‘Unique recipe’: Italian gelato offering a first for Coast

A new gelato and coffee bar is drawing on traditional Italian techniques to More

Discount giant opens store amid grand expansion plans

A renowned discount variety chain has opened another shop on the Sunshine Coast More

Twilight markets set for monthly return

Twilight markets featuring food trucks, local produce and live entertainment are set to More

Learning

Students dive into landmark reef research project

Sunshine Coast students are helping lead a long-term scientific study of an unusual More

Construction progresses on school’s new campus

A college offering an alternative education pathway for disengaged senior high school students More

Researchers and distillers blend nature, sound and story

A local collaboration is turning one of the Sunshine Coast’s biggest environmental stories More

Community

Club rebrand unveiled as $15m venue revamp planned

A long-standing club has rebranded and revealed plans for a major venue redevelopment. Club More

Sleeper Bus service extended after funding boost

A homelessness support service will continue operating in a Sunshine Coast town until More

Local NGO marks 25,000 rescues in 25 years

A global child anti-trafficking charity founded on the Sunshine Coast has marked a More

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