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Future of rail land uncertain after track realignment

The state government is unsure what will become of rail land after a More

Health retreat seeks approval after council letter

An application to formalise an existing mental health retreat in the Sunshine Coast More

Consultation open for multi-sports court at popular park

Public consultation has opened on a proposed multi-sports half court in Landsborough, with More

22-year-old ‘living fossil’ fish caught at Coast dam

A rare 22-year-old saratoga has been caught and released at Ewen Maddock Dam, More

Local creperie takes over popular patisserie

The team behind French restaurant Flo’s Creperie has expanded into the world of More

Land protected for Moreton Motorway after route refined

Key land has been protected for a section of planned motorway between Brisbane More



‘Growth is coming’: Coast eyes 500,000 residents

With the Sunshine Coast set to surpass 500,000 residents by 2041, experts are examining how the region can grow without losing its “essence and vibe”. As one of Australia’s fastest growing regions, the area is at a critical juncture, balancing rapid population growth with protecting its character, liveability and identity. Sunshine More


New $400k fire truck boosts frontline firefighting capability

A $400,000 state-of-the-art fire truck has been delivered to a Sunshine Coast rural More

‘Business as usual’: Coast store unaffected by retailer’s collapse

The Sunshine Coast franchise of long-running retailer Barbeques Galore will continue to trade More

Legal fight looms over roadside billboard refusal

Plans to install a 10m-high electronic advertising sign beside one of the Coast’s More

Data shows shift in ambulance ramping at main hospital

A Sunshine Coast MP says ambulance ramping has decreased at the region's main More

Working farm with luxury living hits the market

A hinterland estate known as Tera Alta, which blends productive farming capability with More

New gun laws target drive-by shootings and extremism

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has announced major gun law reforms aimed at cracking More

Traffic crash knocks out power, blocks road

Emergency services attended the scene of a two-vehicle traffic incident this morning that More

Two taken to hospital after e-bike battery fire

Two people have been transported to hospital after an overnight house fire caused More

Path considered beside road where boy was fatally hit by car

A footpath could be constructed beside a winding edge-of-town road where a teenager More

Residents petition council to halt childcare capacity increase

A petition against the proposed expansion of an already-approved childcare centre in a More

Wastewater plant set for upgrade, faces enviro review

A Sunshine Coast wastewater treatment plant has been earmarked for an upgrade and More

Former Wallabies coach to vie for council seat

An ex-national team coach and recipient of an Australia Day honour has revealed More

Reduced speed limit, pedestrian crossings on way to town

A suite of safety measures is set to be introduced along roads in More

New retail stores signal strong confidence

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

Police investigating altercation

Police are investigating a disturbance in Mooloolaba after two women were allegedly involved More

Man runs marathon in main shopping centre

A Sunshine Coast man has run the distance of a marathon within the More

Turbine food and beverage pilot project will not proceed

The Turbine food and beverage pilot project proposed for the Sunshine Coast Industrial More

Air Force conducts ‘Exercise Diamond Seas’ on Coast

The Royal Australian Air Force has launched a two-week training exercise at five More


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Photographer John Luff captured this moment of stillness of two friends witnessing the dawn of a new day at Mudjimba Beach. 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

Heavy rain triggers flash flooding, power outage fears

A severe weather warning has been issued for a sodden state as a More

Your say: festival site, caravan park expansion and more

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

Major music festival and exhibition site approved

The development of a controversial outdoor music festival and exhibition site on the More

Fight against illegal dumping steps up as figures reveal extent

Sunshine Coast and Noosa councils hope to clamp down on illegal dumping with More

‘So dangerous’: e-scooter rider captured on motorway

A motorist has captured alarming footage of an e-scooter rider travelling along the More

Plan to lift hotel to 70m faces public scrutiny

A development group has doubled down on its offer to deliver the final More

Coast projects added to fast-tracked Olympic list

Two Sunshine Coast mega-projects will be among those fast-tracked by the state government More

Land leased to Kabi Kabi for expanded ranger program

Sunshine Coast Council has voted unanimously to grant a 10-year lease to the More

Intergenerational garden grows national recognition

Gardens and friendships are growing as an intergenerational project at a Buderim aged More


Stovetop fire leads to evacuation of apartment block

Emergency services have attended a kitchen fire that led to the evacuation of More

Jane Stephens: kindness shakes off the hate

When a world leader says he is done with prioritising peace because he More

Dredger to deepen channel in next stage of emergency works

A two-month dredging campaign is expected to improve navigation and water quality in 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

First stage of airport upgrade completed

The first phase of Sunshine Coast Airport's $170 million transformation has finished with More

CCTV appeal over incidents at beach lifeguard tower

Police have released CCTV images of a man they believe may be able More

Romance scams cost Queenslanders millions

New figures reveal millions of Queenslanders' dollars have been lost to online scammers More

Decades-long fire study shows benefit of planned burns

Researchers have commenced collecting samples from a Sunshine Coast state forest to help More

Ashley Robinson: I never oppose good opposition

One thing I have learned in my 68 years is that you are More


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Police investigate alleged baton assault at beach-side motel

A confrontation at a Marcoola motel has left a woman injured, with police More

Govt to decide if interchange plan requires detailed review

The federal government will soon determine if a state government–proposed interchange upgrade requires More

Home park issued order over ‘ponding’ effluent

An environmental enforcement order has been issued to a hinterland home park after 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

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

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

Family entertainment centre up for sale

The Sunshine Coast’s largest indoor family entertainment and adventure centre is up for More

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

Learning

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

College opens state-of-the-art facility

Caloundra Christian College has opened a major new facility designed to give students More

Community

Sports voucher program returns for active kids

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

New community garden sprouts on Coast

The Sunshine Coast has a new community garden, providing residents of Meridan Plains More

Flood-affected groups bolstered by grants

A selection of not-for-profit groups impacted by wild weather on the greater Sunshine More

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