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Landmark property reno application exceeds suburb height limit

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‘Aussie battlers’ lose everything in fire caused by e-bike battery

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Beachside pine tree to be removed due to pathogen

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Sports voucher program returns for active kids

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Ashley Robinson: trying times, but a big score

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Teenage P-plater allegedly clocked doing 189km/h

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Site investigations to start for metro transit corridor

Preliminary work on a high-capacity, high-frequency metro transit route is about to start on the Sunshine Coast. Site investigations will soon begin for Stage 3 of The Wave, which is set to include a new public transport connection between Birtinya and Sunshine Coast Airport, and five new stations. The state government More
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B2B: New year, new pricing strategy

Many businesses price their products and services incorrectly. The problem is that when More
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Woodchipper murder appeal dismissed by court

A man's appeal against a 2022 murder conviction has been dismissed by a More
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New clubhouse on course for mid-2026 completion

A club that has operated out of two shipping containers for more than More
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Family entertainment centre up for sale

The Sunshine Coast’s largest indoor family entertainment and adventure centre is up for More
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Holiday rentals shift back to long-term market in tourist town

Almost 200 short-stay properties in a renowned tourist area have been shifted into More
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Palmer’s $200m splurge: top political spenders revealed

Hundreds of millions of dollars were poured into Australia's 2025 federal poll, with More
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B2B: Healthy cashflow should be priority

As small businesses launch into the new year, maintaining healthy cashflow will be More
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‘Infectious smile’: community pays tribute to ski tragedy victim

Brooke Day is being remembered for her 'infectious smile and zest for life' More
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Man injured after car crashes into house

A man has been taken to hospital after the SUV he was driving More
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Dual 55m towers proposed next to major shopping hub

Plans for a twin-tower development with 258 units next to the Sunshine Coast’s More
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Noosa to Nambour: every suburb’s median house value revealed

House prices in almost every Sunshine Coast town and suburb have soared above More
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Nurse loses court challenge to vaccine suspension

A nurse has failed in a Supreme Court bid to overturn her suspension More
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New officers to bolster frontline policing

New police have officers have been deployed to stations around Queensland, including the More
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‘Dreaming of this moment’: Ironwoman savours series win

A Sunshine Coast surf life saver is celebrating a dream come true after More
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B2B: The lawyer, the iPhone and $13m – the sequel

You might recall my article in June 2025 about whether a digital note More
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Coast snowboarder dies in Japan ski lift accident

A Sunshine Coast woman has died after a ski lift accident in a More
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Surfer dies after being pulled from water

A man has died in the surf at Alexandra Headland. Surf Life Saving Queensland More
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Man seriously injured in pedestrian incident

A man has suffered potentially life-threatening injuries in a vehicle and pedestrian incident last More
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Experienced climbers winched down from mountain

Two rock climbers were rescued from Mount Beerwah after becoming stranded on a More
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Telco appeals council rejection of proposed phone tower

A court appeal has been launched against Sunshine Coast Council’s refusal of a More
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Viral cookies turn mum’s market stall into three-store success

A Sunshine Coast family business that began as a humble market stall has More
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Land beside highway sells for $318 million

A 181-hectare development site just south of the Sunshine Coast has changed hands More
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Hospice suspends patient admissions amid financial strain

A not-for-profit hospice has made the "difficult decision" to suspend patient admissions due to More
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Mayor urges federal govt to get behind key projects

The Sunshine Coast mayor has called on the federal government to back a More
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Two people rescued in Glass House Mountains

Two people were safely brought down from the Mountain View Lookout Track in More
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Desperate race to resurrect ‘zombie’ tree in hinterland town

A newly identified Queensland tree species, dubbed the “zombie tree”, is at risk More
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Fire engulfs two-storey unit

A two-storey unit was left heavily damaged after a fire broke out at More
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Long-time chairman steps down from Falcons board

Sunshine Coast Falcons chairman Ashley Robinson is stepping down from the rugby league More
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Police finish assault investigation after identifying teenager

Police have wrapped up their investigation into the assault of a man on More
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Climbers winched to safety from side of mountain

Two rock climbers have been rescued from the edge of a mountain on More
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New 40-unit affordable complex planned near rail corridor

A new affordable housing proposal with 40 units – half of them designed More
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Renowned structure at main beach set for overhaul

A prominent facility at one of the Sunshine Coast’s busiest beaches is set More
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Markets pump $54m into Coast economy each year

The Eumundi Markets have been confirmed as a tourism powerhouse for the Sunshine More
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Crushed turtles prompt warning to stay off dunes

Drivers are being asked to show care on beaches after turtle hatchlings were More
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Coast to host trans-Tasman Test on Anzac Day

The Sunshine Coast is set to host a historic Test match featuring the More
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Jane Stephens: feeding our pet peeves

There are countless seemingly harmless things others do that can trigger strong reactions More.
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Prominent lawyer hits career milestone ‘for six’

After 25 years of dedicated service to the Sunshine Coast community, respected local More
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Drivers charged after late-night RBT blitz

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Parking changes proposed for headland street after complaints

Concerns about antisocial behaviour have prompted Sunshine Coast Council to propose new parking More
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Mobile ‘sleeper’ extends its service reach

A mobile homeless shelter will extend its services next year, offering rough sleepers More
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Beach stays off-leash as council signs off on dog plan

A new dog exercise area plan for the Sunshine Coast has been approved, More
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Coast to lose bank branch amid widespread closures

The Sunshine Coast branch of a bank with more than 700,000 members is More
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Popular Thai eatery expands with second venue

A Thai restaurant that launched five years ago has expanded its footprint, opening More
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Builder celebrates 40 years and nearly 2000 homes

An award-winning residential builder has marked 40 years in business on the Sunshine More
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Coast-led study sheds new light on exercise and ageing

New research led by University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) academics is examining More
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Local scientists confirm rare minke whale presence

Acoustic data captured by local scientists has confirmed the presence of an elusive More
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College opens state-of-the-art facility

Caloundra Christian College has opened a major new facility designed to give students More
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New community garden sprouts on Coast

The Sunshine Coast has a new community garden, providing residents of Meridan Plains More
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Flood-affected groups bolstered by grants

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Coast CEO to lead international aid organisation

Sunshine Coast local Paul Mergard has been named the new chief executive officer More
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