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Busy rubbish tip gets multimillion-dollar upgrade

One of the Sunshine Coast’s main waste facilities is receiving a range of More

First sports fields take shape at $100m precinct

Turf is being laid on the first four fields at a new Sunshine More

Long-running beachside business to close

A popular beachside venue is preparing to farewell its customers after more than More

Threats to council staff spark respect plea

Reports of abusive and aggressive behaviour towards council staff had increased since 2024, More

Inclusive sports event eyes wider reach

A new inclusive sports event launched on the Sunshine Coast is set to More

Service station site up for auction

A prominent corner property operating as a service station for 35 years is More


Eight-storey apartment plan approved

A residential project is set to reshape a site in a busy coastal precinct. Sunshine Coast Council has given the green light to a 16-unit building at 26 Memorial Avenue, Maroochydore, near Cotton Tree. The 1012sqm property currently contains a converted dwelling/office and rear car park, which are to be removed More


Cash rate hits 18-year high in fresh blow for borrowers

The Reserve Bank of Australia has raised interest rates to the highest level More

‘Severe thunderstorm outbreak’ expected in south-east

Severe thunderstorms are likely to hit many parts of South-East Queensland and beyond More

Woman winched from cruise ship

A woman in her 70s has been airlifted to hospital in a critical More

Calls intensify for safety measures at main bus station

The Transport Workers’ Union has called for “immediate action” to improve safety at More

Surf club defends pig racing fundraiser

A Sunshine Coast surf club is standing by plans to hold a pig More

Fireworks a ‘banging’ addition to Christmas tradition

A popular festive season event is set to “go off” this year, with More

Future of $350m tourism project unknown

A long-awaited water park and resort project looks set to be shelved for More

Luxury property owners hit with court order

A high-profile couple has been ordered to restore parts of their multimillion-dollar property More

Golf course estate hits market

A sprawling hinterland property with its own 18-hole golf course, fruit orchards and More

Two hospitalised after crash

A person has been rushed to hospital in a potentially life-threatening condition after More

Brewery seeks change to council conditions

A Sunshine Coast brewery is seeking to amend its existing council approval to More

Irwin, Morcombes among state award nominees

High-profile wildlife advocate Robert Irwin and long-time child safety campaigners Bruce and Denise More

Car donation to help family rebuild

A mother and her children who have escaped domestic violence have received a More

National honours for local disability champions

Three Sunshine Coast businesses and community champions have received national recognition for their More

Hot Hauser dominates shark-hit Noosa Triathlon

Not even a shiver of sharks could stop Matt Hauser cruising to a More

Man dies after motorcycle crash

Emergency crews have responded to a string of serious incidents, including a fatal More

‘Bravery’: young cancer patient returns to school

A Sunshine Coast family is determined to “cherish these moments” as the community More

Your say: town centre, coastal units and more

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


Photo of the day

Photographer Steve Davis said: “I love this time of day!" This photo captured the dawn off Ballinger Beach (or dog beach) along the Currimundi stretch behind the recreation precinct. 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

Rugby league stalwart remembered

A man who dedicated decades to rugby league on the Sunshine Coast is More

Man charged after serious motorway crash

A man has been charged with multiple offences after a serious three-vehicle crash More

Foreshore renewal ramps up as seawall, facilities take shape

Construction is advancing across a $42 million foreshore project that is expected to More

New phase of river mouth works disrupted by barge issue

Fresh works to help shape a solution for a troublesome harbour entrance have More

Unusual roundabout design targets safety concerns

A long-running problem at a Sunshine Coast intersection could be addressed under a More

Spit-roast specialist to open first Queensland eatery

A Canberra-based food business renowned for its slow-cooked roasts and wood-fired spits is More

Safe Phone service expands capacity

A service helping domestic violence victims stay connected to support has significantly expanded More

Sami Muirhead: elixir for the soul

I have a new love language. It is bird song and it is More

B2B: family business succession planning

Here are a few quick tips to consider when starting succession planning: commence More


Iconic Norfolk pines targeted in poisoning

Sunshine Coast Council is working to find those responsible for one of the More

Pedestrian dies after being hit by truck

A man has died after being struck by a truck along a main More

Large-scale earthworks underway at key interchange upgrade

Extensive earthworks are well underway for a huge interchange upgrade that is set More

Fast-food outlet scrapped in site redesign

A proposed 24-hour food and drink outlet with a drive-through has been dropped More

Roads closed as thousands converge on triathlon festival

A "bucket-list" event for triathletes will be held this weekend, when roads will More

Watchdog ‘spent millions’ as billionaire fined $10,000

A marathon legal battle sparked after Clive Palmer's dinosaur-inspired takeover of a championship More

Hospital among projects winning state honours

A $100 million private hospital delivered six weeks ahead of schedule is one More

Ashley Robinson: boo who? Boo you

I thought I had seen everything until a couple of Saturdays ago when More

B2B: stuck between property decisions?

A lot of people assume they only have two options when making a More


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Drone patrols reveal shark sighting hotspots

Shark surveillance drones have recorded widespread activity and multiple evacuations on the Sunshine More

Familiar surf name returns with new store and goodwill deal

A long-running Sunshine Coast surf retail brand has been revived. Beach Beat has opened More

Approval granted for apartment complex

A five-storey apartment development has been given the green light on the Sunshine More

Council

Community heroes sought for awards

Coast residents are being urged to nominate community-minded people doing extraordinary things for More

Council defends tiered seawall amid heat, safety concerns

Sunshine Coast Council has backed the design and construction of a new terraced More

Tree clearing approval comes with fauna rules

Wildlife checks will be compulsory before approved tree clearing and pruning can proceed More

Business

Business domains surge as start-ups go online

Getting a business online is becoming less about juggling a collection of technical More

Food innovator cultivates culture of success

A Sunshine Coast fruit processing company has helped a fast-growing fitness brand turn More

Free AI course to help small businesses

Small business owners will be offered free training in how to use artificial More

Learning

UniSC study finds tactic that could slow bushfires

A University of the Sunshine Coast study has identified a potential way to More

Thousands to benefit from education donation

A Sunshine Coast publisher has donated $1.1 million worth of books to help More

UniSC research helps unlock ‘bee glue’ potential

A Sunshine Coast university is helping put Australia’s bee industry on the map, More

Community

‘Enough is enough’: call for action over hooning concerns

Residents and business owners are urging authorities to clamp down on “anti-social driving More

Survey shows demand for full-service regional banking

A survey has found overwhelming support for face-to-face bank branches in regional areas, More

Properties face costly flood risk as hotspots identified

Sunshine Coast properties could face repeated flooding and mounting damage costs as sea More

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