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

A motorist has captured alarming footage of an e-scooter rider travelling along the More
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Plan to lift hotel to 70m faces public scrutiny

A development group has doubled down on its offer to deliver the final More
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Coast projects added to fast-tracked Olympic list

Two Sunshine Coast mega-projects will be among those fast-tracked by the state government More
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Land leased to Kabi Kabi for expanded ranger program

Sunshine Coast Council has voted unanimously to grant a 10-year lease to the More
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Jane Stephens: kindness shakes off the hate

When a world leader says he is done with prioritising peace because he More
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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
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Intergenerational garden grows national recognition

Gardens and friendships are growing as an intergenerational project at a Buderim aged care facility blossoms into national recognition. Lutheran Services’ Immanuel Gardens’ intergenerational gardening program has been recognised as a finalist in the 2026 Australian Institute for Intergenerational Practice Awards, in the category of Intergenerational Innovation and Contribution. Launched in More
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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
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First stage of airport upgrade completed

The first phase of Sunshine Coast Airport's $170 million transformation has finished with More
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CCTV appeal over incidents at beach lifeguard tower

Police have released CCTV images of a man they believe may be able More
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Romance scams cost Queenslanders millions

New figures reveal millions of Queenslanders' dollars have been lost to online scammers More
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Decades-long fire study shows benefit of planned burns

Researchers have commenced collecting samples from a Sunshine Coast state forest to help More
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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
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Govt to decide if interchange plan requires detailed review

The federal government will soon determine if a state government–proposed interchange upgrade requires More
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Home park issued order over ‘ponding’ effluent

An environmental enforcement order has been issued to a hinterland home park after More
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Market favourite finds permanent base

A popular Sunshine Coast coffee van has officially opened a permanent base in More
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Talks underway to host major national championships

A national sports body is in talks with the local council to host More
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‘Humbled’: firefighter honoured on top national level

Robert Frey, station officer at Noosa Heads Fire Station, has been awarded the More
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Australia’s biggest ever prize home on offer

A luxury house, the biggest prize of its kind in Australia, is now More
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Proposal for 39 townhouses lodged after aged care plan scrapped

A townhouse complex with 39 three-bedroom units is being planned for a high-growth More
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Tourism industry says ‘thank you’ with top locals-only deals

The Sunshine Coast tourism industry is opening the doors to its biggest local More
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Highway bridge strike prompts review of penalties

A Bruce Highway crash that caused peak-hour chaos on the Sunshine Coast has More
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Community

Social media shutdown rocks kids’ program

A Sunshine Coast-based children’s mentoring program has been left scrambling after its Instagram More
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Regional Queensland home prices hit new peak

Regional Queensland home values have climbed to new heights. A PropTrack Home Price Index More
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Is there a pot of gold waiting at the end of the rainbow? Well More it's a nice thought. Photographer Sandy Gillis 'caught' this rainbow over Wappa Dam reflected among the lily pads and pond weed. 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.
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Australia’s prison population hits eight-year high

Sentencing and bail crackdowns may be costing billions of extra dollars in taxpayer More
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‘Strength and courage’: Rob Brough mourns loss of daughter

The beloved daughter of a long-time Channel Seven newsreader who became a familiar More
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Council acquires land to resolve road encroachment

Sunshine Coast Council has unanimously approved the acquisition of more than 2500sqm of More
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Call for town’s main street to be revamped

A Sunshine Coast urban design firm says a town's main street needs a More
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Business

‘Change for good’: cafe owner ditches single-use cups

Jam Espresso at UniSC Arena has gone single-use-cup free, introducing a reusable deposit-return More
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Coast to host Maroons’ training and fan days

The Sunshine Coast is expected to be the perfect place for the Queensland More
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Locals to comment on region’s liveability

Residents will help a local council plan for the future, by sharing their More
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Starlink policy update sparks user concerns over AI

SpaceX has revised its Starlink privacy policy to allow the use of customer More
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Beach to snow: Meila features in final at Winter Olympics

Sunshine Coast snowboarder Meila Stalker has finished 10th in the final of the More
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Letters

Your say: highway land sale, road upgrade and more

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Bruce Highway speed limit reduction after truck collision

The southbound lanes of the Bruce Highway have reopened at the Ilkley Road More
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Multiple traffic crashes, forest rescue

Emergency services have responded to a multivehicle collision on the Sunshine Motorway southbound More
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Decades-old caravan park earmarked for expansion

Plans to expand and “reinvigorate” a long-standing caravan park have been submitted to More
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Erosion puts future of popular beach access under review

Ongoing coastal erosion has put the future of Beach Access 252 at Wurtulla More
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Council introduces speed limit change in residential area

Speed limits on council-controlled roads in Pacific Paradise will be reduced to 40km/h More
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‘Disappointing’: Falcons step back from new A-grade side

The Sunshine Coast Falcons have announced they will pause plans to field an More
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‘Culinary legacy’: new eatery a multi-generational affair

A family with a strong culinary legacy has brought generations of Indian cooking More
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Sami Muirhead: destiny awaits, no ‘yolk’

When it comes to self-help and discovery, I am your classic all-in-or-all-out kind More
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B2B: Shares vs property – which is best?

Shares versus property is a question I am often asked about. And the More
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‘Nowhere else to go’: artist at dead end under new river rules

A renowned artist who lives and paints aboard his sailboats on the Noosa More
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Landmark property reno application exceeds suburb height limit

A development application has been lodged with Sunshine Coast Council to complete a More
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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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Couple brings taste of Okinawa to Coast

A husband and wife have opened a new Japanese restaurant where guests can 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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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

A selection of not-for-profit groups impacted by wild weather on the greater Sunshine More
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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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Intergenerational garden grows national recognition

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