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Road upgrade plan under federal assessment

An upgrade to an “important link” between towns is progressing, with the design More
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Flying club proposal revised as public feedback opens

An application to establish a model aircraft flying facility on a rural property More
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Long-held beach shack up for sale

A characterful beach shack has gone on the market for the first time More
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Pool operation confirmed after trial

A hinterland community will have access to its local swimming pool for another More
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Lifestyle

Show gardens to open for weekend celebration

A garden club is set to celebrate a ‘blooming impressive’ milestone anniversary this More
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Five-level development planned for key site

A prominent commercial site on one of the Sunshine Coast’s busiest coastal routes More
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Sleep patterns put bedding choices in spotlight

There is a good chance a person shares a bed with someone whose body clock is nothing like theirs. One person is up at 5.30 am without an alarm, cheerful, already thinking about breakfast. The other surfaces at 9am, resentful, then does their best thinking after 10pm. Both people sleep under More
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B2B: find out how to become prep ready

Ask a kindy teacher what matters most before prep and they rarely say More
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Police seek footage of serious highway crash

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam vision as they investigate a Bruce More
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Teenagers charged after vehicle fire on beach

Two teenagers have been charged after an allegedly stolen vehicle was found burning More
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Security boosted near junction upgrade, alarm issue resolved

Security has tightened around properties acquired for key transport works after reports of More
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Council

Petition challenges data centre expansion

A petition calling for a halt to new AI data centre developments on More
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Council

New flood guide outlines safer home design

Sunshine Coast homeowners planning to build or renovate in flood-prone areas can now More
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Learning

Dolphin’s sneaky feeding trick uncovered

A thieving dolphin has astonished Sunshine Coast researchers by repeatedly chasing fish until More
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Community

Community gardens cultivate connections

Sunshine Coast community gardens are proving fertile ground for more than plants, giving More
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Shark alerts to reach smart watches

Sunshine Coast surfers are set to get shark alerts on their wrists as More
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Business

Businesses chase state tourism glory

Fourteen Sunshine Coast businesses have been named as finalists in the 2026 Queensland More
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Your say: nursery closure, road duplication and more

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Police step up patrols at bus station amid safety concerns

Police have increased patrols and are scanning for weapons at a bus interchange More
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Community

Ghost town: abandoned homes line streets

An eerie quiet has descended on a once-bustling Sunshine Coast neighbourhood, where dozens More
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Council

Four-month road closure draws concern

A hinterland road will be closed for about four months while major landslide More
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Business

Water faults keep control room on alert

More than 10,000 urgent jobs were tackled by Unitywater across the Sunshine Coast More
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Community

Hospital link to be funded after ‘years-long’ push

A hospital connection for pedestrians and cyclists is closer to reality after levels More
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Lifestyle

Quick getaways linked to better wellbeing

Frequent short getaways, even close to home, could improve wellbeing and resilience, according More
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Opinion

Jane Stephens: the height of rudeness

We live in an age of linguistic caution. We think before commenting on More
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Simple window changes to beat summer heat

Modern Coast homes and classic Queenslanders both use large glass windows for natural More
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Police investigate suspicious vehicle fire

Queensland Police have declared a crime scene after responding to a vehicle fire More
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Buddhist temple approved on rural-zoned land

Plans for a new place of worship have been approved on the Sunshine More
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Council

Dog owners rally against ‘complex’ rules

More than 1100 people have backed a petition challenging what organisers describe as More
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Sport

Falcons’ unfinished business in ‘David and Goliath’ final

The Sunshine Coast Falcons will finally return to the Queensland Cup grand final More
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Enterprises celebrated for years of success

A handful of select businesses will soon reach the pinnacle of a regional More
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Lifestyle

New park with large playground and pump track opens

A five-hectare park featuring a play tower and pump track has opened in More
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Ashley Robinson: old age needs adjustments

If you have been kind enough to be reading my column over the More
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Heavy smoke spreads across southern Coast

Heavy smoke from a hazard reduction burn is affecting parts of the southern More
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Dead whale washes up on beach

A juvenile humpback whale that washed ashore on the Sunshine Coast has been More
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Business

Discount giant joins CBD retail complex

A major discount retailer is preparing to open at a central Maroochydore shopping More
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Council

Councillor blasts development plan for airport’s old runway

A Sunshine Coast councillor has voiced his objection to a proposal for a More
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Direct flights between coastal locations extended

Thousands more travellers will be able to fly directly between two Queensland holiday More
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Security stepped up at shopping centre

Extra security has been put in place at a Sunshine Coast shopping complex More
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Property

Pressure builds on industrial land

Recent research has highlighted the growing strain on the Sunshine Coast’s industrial sector. The More
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Council funding expands charity’s reach

A council has bankrolled a new paid position at a charity, whose job More
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Lifestyle

Coast to stage epic dance competition

The Coast is set to host hundreds of young dancers as they converge More
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Gallop takes surprise positional switch in stride

Ty Gallop has a simple cue to remain grounded as the versatile Brisbane More
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Preferred option revealed for key intersection upgrade

A busy junction is set for an overhaul aimed at improving safety, easing More
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Luxury retreat proposal tests planning scheme benchmarks

A renowned hinterland retreat could significantly expand with 11 luxury cabins, a fine More
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Learning

Revamp starts on bus zone with ‘significant safety issues’

An upgrade to improve safety and traffic management is underway on a school More
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Council officers push for continued checks on regulated dogs

Sunshine Coast Council is expected to continue its annual compliance checks on regulated More
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Precinct moves forward as new stage reaches council

Detailed plans lodged with Sunshine Coast Council reveal how a major new urban More
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Hotel defends new cabins after ‘eyesore’ criticism

A Sunshine Coast hotel has defended a row of new accommodation cabins after More
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Discount retailer to shut doors despite growing trade

A discount retailer is preparing to close one of its two Sunshine Coast More
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New CEO named for fast-growing airport

A new chief executive officer has been announced for Sunshine Coast Airport, bringing More
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Auto retail giant opens first new-format store

The managing director of a prominent auto retailer says the Sunshine Coast is More
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Entrepreneur turns allergy idea into winning venture

An allergy-management app designed to help people navigate everyday situations has taken top More
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Major childcare operator enters administration

The operator of three Sunshine Coast childcare centres has entered voluntary administration, after More
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Apprentice recognised among Queensland’s best

A young Sunshine Coast apprentice has been honoured with a significant regional award. Aircraft More
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New food relief facility opens to support families

A new multimillion-dollar centre has opened, bringing several services under one roof for More
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Couple’s legacy shines through $450,000 in grants

The legacy of a late Sunshine Coast couple is being felt through grants More
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Wheelchair user stranded after taxi no-show

A wheelchair user missed his grandson’s baptism after a pre-booked taxi failed to More
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