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Work on retirement village enters final phase

Work has commenced on the final stage of villas at a Sunshine Coast More

‘No approval’: agent faces fine over free community trailer

A local real estate agent has been ordered to relocate a "free service" More

‘Long road’: new bar space to open in beachside suburb

A rooftop bar overlooking the ocean will open ahead of the Easter long More

Museum officials appeal for help in milestone year

A “much-loved” Sunshine Coast museum needs more volunteers to ensure it can stay More

Ashley Robinson: raising key parenting issues

There are plenty of books on parenting that people think make sense. In More

Knives seized at shopping centre in police operation

Police have seized four knives in a week as part of increased wanding More



First Coast flight to popular Asian destinations takes off

Flights linking the Sunshine Coast to two of Asia’s most desirable tourism and business hubs are underway. The first Jetstar plane from Sunshine Coast Airport to Singapore via Bali took off today. The service will operate three times per week. Airport CEO Chris Mills said more than 200 passengers boarded the More


Critics slam ‘ham-fisted’ plan to crack down on e-bikes

A national electric bike crackdown has gathered pace but some critics say it More

Police target youth behaviour in coastal suburbs

Police are increasing high-visibility patrols and weapon detection efforts to tackle youth antisocial More

Terraced seawall starts to take shape, first section to open soon

A new seawall at a Sunshine Coast main beach is coming together, with More

‘High risk’: Bruce Highway rated state’s worst road

The Bruce Highway is the state’s most dangerous road, according to new data. The More

Petition opposes proposed land sale for affordable housing

An online petition has been created to oppose the proposed sale of a More

‘I felt sick’: mayor apologises for conflict of interest

Noosa Mayor Frank Wilkie has apologised for a conflict of interest linked to More

Drones to take wildlife rescue to new heights

The acquisition of drones is expected to help a local conservation group's wildlife More

New e-scooter laws to hit state parliament

The state government will introduce sweeping new e-mobility laws to parliament this week, More

‘Devastated’: waterfront restaurant to close amid lease issue

A long-standing waterfront restaurant has announced its imminent closure after it said it More

Professionals embracing ‘bleisure’ travel trend

Professionals are increasingly turning short work trips into extended getaways, with global connectivity More

Residents’ group forms to oppose Buddhist ‘gompa’

A community group opposing plans for a five-level Buddhist centre has been formed, More

Global interest builds for new hinterland offering

A newly built luxury hinterland estate is drawing international attention. The sprawling 49-acre property More

Developments fuelling rise in injured wildlife, say rescuers

Wildlife rescuers on the Sunshine Coast have reported a surge in injured and More

Student rock band wins national prize

A Sunshine Coast student rock band has blasted its way to a coveted More

Council to decide on sale of land for affordable housing

Sunshine Coast councillors are set to decide whether to sell a key parcel More

Early works start on train station near planned tunnel

Preliminary works are underway on a train station in Sunshine Coast suburbia. Site investigations More

Beverage brand now worth $22m after humble start

A Sunshine Coast company that is now exporting coconut water to more than More

Council backs temporary Easter overflow parking plan

Noosa Heads’ Lions Park will be used as a temporary overflow parking facility More


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Sunshine Coast Forecast

Hatchery breakthrough for giant prawns

A custom-built hatchery developed by University of the Sunshine Coast scientists has achieved More

Community’s new display home reaches new heights

A masterplanned Sunshine Coast community will unveil its first luxury three-storey display home More

Queensland’s fastest container counter crowned

A young Sunshine Coast man has been named Queensland’s fastest manual container counter More

‘First and only service’: advanced cancer treatment expanded

New specialist cancer services are set to be delivered on the Sunshine Coast, More

Your say: tourist park, land valuations and more

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

Officials consider filling tidal breach as dredging wraps up

The state government has started environmental investigations and planning assessments to explore filling More

Million-dollar boost for new clubhouse

A growing sports group is set to get a new clubhouse that could More

Property crime operation nets 13 in fortnight

Sunshine Coast police have charged 13 people with a combined 31 offences during More

Coast woman shocked by hidden melanoma in private area

A Sunshine Coast woman has revealed the frightening moment she was told she More


Cult dessert chain expands on Coast, creating 40 jobs

A cult-favourite frozen yogurt chain has expanded on the Sunshine Coast, with Yo-Chi More

Beachfront restaurant site sells for $15.3m

A beachfront property that is home to one of the region’s most prestigious More

Rare retail spaces announced in booming Coast precinct

With the beach just steps away and a thriving lifestyle precinct taking shape, More

Sami Muirhead: farewell, Jamie and Agro

Jamie Dunn has left behind a wave of sadness. The comedian was bold and More

Coast electorates in line to be renamed and reshaped

Sunshine Coast electorates are in line for some significant changes for the next More

Council weighs changes in response to overnight camping issues

The community is being asked to weigh in on potential parking changes at More

More retailers revealed for new town centre

Major national retailers have been confirmed as an $80 million Sunshine Coast town More

Zone RV deal offers relief to staff owed $3.4m

Staff left out of pocket when a Coolum-based caravan manufacturer collapsed could soon More

Rescue service’s $18.5m base officially opens

A rescue helicopter service's new Sunshine Coast base has been launched, boosting aeromedical More


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Local students gear up for national ride initiative

Thousands of students across the Sunshine Coast will ride, scoot and walk to More

Ashley Robinson: no crystal ball necessary

It is very easy to blame the current government for whatever is wrong More

Warning in place from fire near highway

Firefighters have contained a storage tank fire near the Bruce Highway, opposite Aussie More

Council

Aussie World’s $60m waterpark expansion approved

The Sunshine Coast is set to be home to a new waterpark after More

Community feedback open on key hinterland green space

Residents are being asked to have their say on the future of a More

Wises Farm development plan approved unanimously

Sunshine Coast councillors have voted unanimously to allow the development of about 420 More

Business

End of an era as restaurant chain’s last local outlet closes

The last Sunshine Coast outlet of a once-iconic restaurant chain has announced its More

First look inside landmark luxury hotel as bookings open

The Sunshine Coast's first full-service internationally-branded hotel in more than four decades has More

‘More accessible’: major op shop relocates

In a case of revolving doors, a major local charity is set to More

Learning

Australia’s oldest-known dinosaur fossil identified

Australia's oldest dinosaur fossil has been identified more than 60 years after a More

Blood test could bolster brain cancer survival rates

A simple blood test could improve the lives of brain cancer patients and More

Coast hospital a world-leader in robotic-assisted surgery

A Sunshine Coast hospital has completed the highest number of robotic-assisted shoulder replacements More

Community

Veteran to represent Australia at Anzac Day service in France

A Sunshine Coast veteran is set to represent Australia at the Anzac Day More

Free water service on tap at community events

Thirsty locals and visitors have filled the equivalent of 70,000 reusable water bottles More

Local talent to headline food and wine festival return

The Noosa Food & Wine Festival will return this year, with organisers unveiling More

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