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Camping caps and curfews set under festival site green light

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

Former landfill site to deliver social housing

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

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

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



Council addresses reports of dead vegetation on foreshore

A local council has looked into locals’ concerns about a stretch of foreshore at a Sunshine Coast beach town. Authorities were prompted to assess a section of land at Peregian Beach, after beachgoers posted photos to social media, showing what appeared to be decayed vegetation. Maria O’Sullivan said there was a More


Discount loans to fuel electric car spend

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

Speed limit under review on crash-prone road

Concerned residents are calling for action on a road that has had nine More

Buyer’s agency identifies trends driving property market

A local buyer's agency has highlighted the key forces and trends driving the More

Builder, battler, believer: Coast visionary remembered

The Sunshine Coast has lost a true pioneer. Bob Melville Robert Marshall passed away More

GPS trackers for more youth offenders on bail

Children as young as 10 could have their location tracked 24/7 under new More

Hospitality group calls for overhaul of ‘outdated’ trading laws

A leading body for hospitality businesses has urged the state government to change More

Blood test could bolster brain cancer survival rates

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

Local clubs shine at state carnival, snatching a top prize

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

Injured man airlifted from side of mountain

A man in his 20s has been winched from Mount Coolum after suffering More

Govt exploring ‘range of vehicles’ for grand transport plan

The state government has revealed three types of vehicles it is assessing for More

‘Unique character’: town refresh works commence

A streetscape revitalisation plan for a rural town is swinging into gear, with More

Sports venue changes hands after two decades

After more than two decades as a hub for active Coast residents, Kawana More

New eatery offers flavours of the Middle East

The doors have opened to a new cafe in the centre of a More

‘I’ll finally do it’: man plans adventure with lotto win

A Sunshine Coast man is rejoicing after being informed he's a Lucky Lotteries More

Cheaper bills and cooler homes for community housing

Cheaper bills and cooler homes are on the way to community housing tenants, More

Benched MP flew with Palmer during coalition split

A benched Nationals frontbencher flew on an Australian billionaire’s private jet to have More

Woman fighting for life after reported disturbance

A woman is fighting for life after a wounding incident on Friday afternoon. A More


Photo of the day

A solitary surfer out to catch a wave and the sunrise at Happy Valley. Photography by Lesley Evans. 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

Applications open for community talks with government

The first state government-driven Community Cabinet for 2026 is set to take place More

Coast median home value soars to be on par with Sydney

With the prospect of paying at least $1m for a home in many More

Research confirms Aussie attraction to Coast

Queensland is doubling down on its reputation as one of the country’s most More

Special units combine to arrest man facing 20-odd charges

Multiple police units have been involved in the arrest of a man on More

Your say: hotel plan, festival site and more

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

Camping operator seeks funds for approval after complaint

The operator of a creekside campground has set up a crowdfunding campaign to More

Development of iconic farm set for council vote

Councillors will next week determine whether to approve a development plan for an More

Beloved family cafe closes after more than a decade

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

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

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


NRL stars on show: big names set to feature in trial

Several high-profile rugby league players are poised to showcase their wares in a More

Butt it out: cigarettes dominate yearly litter count

Australians have been urged to bin their butts as the plastic ends of More

Sami Muirhead: a cup full of quirky tastes

I was making a cup of tea for my mate Ash when I 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

Italian couple re-opens eatery in former pizzeria space

A cosmopolitan team with a background in private catering has opened a new More

‘Split-second decision’: pedestrian walks in front of moving vehicle

A Sunshine Coast motorist says a split-second decision likely prevented a serious crash More

Coast’s federal MPs involved in Opposition reshuffle

The Sunshine Coast’s two federal MPs are among pollies impacted by a Liberal More

Campsites, cabins and weddings proposal opens to feedback

Public consultation has commenced for a proposed function and accommodation venue in the More

Thousands set for surf life saving championships

Members of surf life saving clubs from around Queensland are ready for action More


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Ashley Robinson: spelling out the details

With just over a month to go to Easter and hot cross buns More

Coast hospital a world-leader in robotic-assisted surgery

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

Alarm sounded on weight-loss medications

While weight-loss medications are often hailed as wonder drugs for improving the lives More

Council

Council introduces speed limit change in residential area

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

Parking changes proposed for headland street after complaints

Concerns about antisocial behaviour have prompted Sunshine Coast Council to propose new parking More

Mobile ‘sleeper’ extends its service reach

A mobile homeless shelter will extend its services next year, offering rough sleepers More

Business

New retail stores signal strong confidence

Ten new stores and a series of major expansions have opened at Sunshine More

Market favourite finds permanent base

A popular Sunshine Coast coffee van has officially opened a permanent base in More

‘Culinary legacy’: new eatery a multi-generational affair

A family with a strong culinary legacy has brought generations of Indian cooking More

Learning

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

Local scientists confirm rare minke whale presence

Acoustic data captured by local scientists has confirmed the presence of an elusive More

Community

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

Sports voucher program returns for active kids

With back-to-school expenses out of the way, Queensland families are now facing another More

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