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Police clarify rules on in-car touchscreens as concerns grow

As vehicle touchscreens become increasingly bigger in modern cars, questions are being raised More

Firm competition for $5.8m wellness hub

A private investor has paid $5.8m for a wellness hub in a prime More

Major lift for golf club’s long-awaited clubhouse

A major milestone has been reached for a long-running community project. At the Maleny More

Massive sand boost for coastal stretch

Around 10,000 truckloads of sand, equating to 100,000 cubic metres, will be pumped More

Ashley Robinson: what a ‘joke’ government is

As comedian Laurel said to Hardy back in the 1930s: “Well, here’s another More

Major development to deliver homesites and open space

A 104-hectare masterplanned housing development will deliver 450 new homesites on the Sunshine More



Busy bridge set for overhaul

A bridge that carries more than 20,000 vehicles a day is set for a major upgrade. Noosa Council is set to appoint a contractor to deliver major works on the Doonella Lake Bridge at Tewantin. Mayor Frank Wilkie said the upgrade would extend the structure's life by about 50 years. “Reinforcing the More


Beachgoers get a glimpse of what seawall will look like

Work is ramping up on the revitalisation of one of the Sunshine Coast’s More

Council defends picnic shelter works amid criticism

Sunshine Coast Council has defended an estimated $36,000 upgrade to a picnic shelter More

Tourist town’s liveability comes into focus

More than 2300 residents within one of Australia's top holiday destinations have revealed More

Apartments hit by spate of basement car park break-ins

Police are investigating a string of break-ins targeting basement car parks at apartment More

Renewable energy facility opens as part of clean energy push

A new renewable energy facility will turn landfill gas into clean energy and More

‘Deep sense of community’: volunteers honoured for contribution

This week highlights the contribution more than 4,000 volunteers make to the Sunshine More

Man charged over alleged taxi driver assault, robbery

A man has been charged after an alleged late-night assault and robbery at More

Hiking event returns to Coast

The Sunshine Coast community is being asked to ‘step up’ to raise money More

Massage therapist jailed after rape conviction

A Sunshine Coast massage therapist has been jailed after pleading guilty to rape More

Community mourns passing of beloved business identity

The Sunshine Coast community is mourning the loss of Colin James Erbacher, a More

Eight-storey apartment block proposed at height limit

A new apartment complex is proposed to replace two houses and could tower More

‘Ten-to’ suburb steps out of the shadows

A “traditionally overlooked” suburb on the Sunshine Coast is starting to turn heads More

Council set to endorse major active transport strategy

Walking, riding and rolling are set to become a greater focus across the More

Dozens of boats removed from river under new rules

Many boats have been taken off a popular waterway under new anchoring restrictions, More

Charity reveals most luxurious prize home yet

A long-running charity has unveiled its most expensive prize home package. Endeavour Lotteries is More

Business council questions federal budget impact

The Sunshine Coast’s peak business body has questioned whether the federal budget will More

Beach works delay adds to business pain

A major Sunshine Coast foreshore project has been delayed by at least six More

Traffic lights proposed for two key intersections

Traffic lights are set to be installed at two busy Sunshine Coast intersections More


Photo of the day

Photographer Nick Cowling said: “I captured these amazing thrill seekers taking off from the Point Cartwright cliffs late afternoon. They were mesmerising to watch.” 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

Push grows to save vital Coast service

A renewed fight to save a struggling Sunshine Coast palliative care hospice has More

New waterways authority to begin operations

A new authority tasked with managing and maintaining Sunshine Coast waterways will begin More

Market stalls credited with launching national business success

A Sunshine Coast distillery now stocked in the Qantas Brisbane Business Lounge has More

Coast bee discovery to take the ‘sting’ out of scars

A discovery by Sunshine Coast scientists could change how scars are treated, after More

Schools shortlisted for national honours

Two Sunshine Coast prep-to-Year 12 independent schools are in the running for national More

Your say: federal budget, proposed service station and more

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

Future skyline takes shape in Coast growth corridor

One of the Sunshine Coast’s largest undeveloped urban projects has taken another step More

Motorway interchange plan gains momentum

Plans for new ramps on the Sunshine Motorway have progressed, with a contract More

Rail network disrupted, major road closed after fatal vehicle rollover

A man has died after a vehicle rolled onto railway tracks at Kulangoor, More


Coast man dies in early morning crash

A Sunshine Coast man has died following a crash west of Gympie overnight. Emergency More

Hinterland tourism development faces key council vote

A controversial farm-stay tourist park proposed for the hinterland is set to go More

Council moves to sell properties over unpaid rates

Sunshine Coast Council is set to begin the process of selling properties with More

Restaurant chain opens eatery in food hub

A popular restaurant chain has opened a venue near four other Japanese diners More

Budget changes spark warning over Coast housing supply

Housing shortages on the Sunshine Coast could face further pressure, with the building More

Miles apologises again over Coast property claim

A former state premier has been forced to apologise to parliament for a More

Sami Muirhead: horsing around in exotic places

The thing I love about travel is the fact that horrible memories get More

Vehicle identified after teenager struck

Police have released vision of a vehicle believed to be linked to a More

‘Overlooked’: region’s mega projects dealt major blow

Sunshine Coast MPs have expressed their dismay after the region's major projects were More


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Landmark CBD site eyed for four-tower overhaul

The transformation of one of the region’s major CBDs is accelerating, with a More

Esplanade upgrade plans open for public feedback

Noosa Council is calling for community feedback on proposed upgrades to a busy More

Mexican fast-food chain opens drive-thru restaurant

A prominent Mexican fast-food chain has opened a venue within one of the More

Council

Police investigate vandal attack at council park

Vandalism at a Sunshine Coast park this month has left newly laid turf More

New dog access rules locked in 

Changes to dog access areas have been rubber-stamped by local authorities, paving the More

Demolition of former council building starts

The tear-down of a former Sunshine Coast Council chambers and administration building is More

Business

Italian offering from successful Indian restaurant owner

A local restaurateur known for building three successful Indian eateries has taken a More

Coast businesses eye 2032 Olympic opportunities

More than 500 Sunshine Coast business representatives have gained insight into joining the More

Prominent Australia Post facility to close

A large decades-old Australia Post complex on the Sunshine Coast is set to More

Learning

New rhythm tackling classroom behaviour

A simple classroom routine built on rhythm and movement could help reduce behavioural More

Work starts on $98 million state school

Construction has started on a new state-of-the-art primary school in one of the More

UniSC team part of global breakthrough in safer medical implants

A team of scientists from the University of the Sunshine Coast and around More

Community

Construction starts on $15m youth and rec hub

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

Coast businesses called up in fight for food relief

The Everyday Foundation is calling on generous local businesses to join with them More

‘Privilege’: charity celebrates 40 years of service

A local mobile food delivery service for seniors, people with a disability and More

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