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Four-month road closure draws concern

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

Water faults keep control room on alert

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

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

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

Quick getaways linked to better wellbeing

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

Jane Stephens: the height of rudeness

We live in an age of linguistic caution. We think before commenting on More

Police investigate suspicious vehicle fire

Queensland Police have declared a crime scene after responding to a vehicle fire More


Simple window changes to beat summer heat

Modern Coast homes and classic Queenslanders both use large glass windows for natural light. Through humid summer months all that glass lets in serious heat and glare. It's easy to focus just on colour and fabric, but the right window blinds and curtains can do far more for daily comfort. That's More


Buddhist temple approved on rural-zoned land

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

Dog owners rally against ‘complex’ rules

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

Falcons’ unfinished business in ‘David and Goliath’ final

The Sunshine Coast Falcons will finally return to the Queensland Cup grand final More

Enterprises celebrated for years of success

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

New park with large playground and pump track opens

A five-hectare park featuring a play tower and pump track has opened in More

Ashley Robinson: old age needs adjustments

If you have been kind enough to be reading my column over the More

Heavy smoke spreads across southern Coast

Heavy smoke from a hazard reduction burn is affecting parts of the southern More

Dead whale washes up on beach

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

Discount giant joins CBD retail complex

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

Councillor blasts development plan for airport’s old runway

A Sunshine Coast councillor has voiced his objection to a proposal for a More

Direct flights between coastal locations extended

Thousands more travellers will be able to fly directly between two Queensland holiday More

Security stepped up at shopping centre

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

Pressure builds on industrial land

Recent research has highlighted the growing strain on the Sunshine Coast’s industrial sector. The More

Council funding expands charity’s reach

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

Coast to stage epic dance competition

The Coast is set to host hundreds of young dancers as they converge More

Gallop takes surprise positional switch in stride

Ty Gallop has a simple cue to remain grounded as the versatile Brisbane More

Preferred option revealed for key intersection upgrade

A busy junction is set for an overhaul aimed at improving safety, easing More

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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Photographer Cilla Skinner captured the sunrise at Golden Beach recently. 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

Revamp starts on bus zone with ‘significant safety issues’

An upgrade to improve safety and traffic management is underway on a school More

Auction event signals confidence in Coast market

The Ray White Coastal Living Network’s flagship auction event has celebrated its 11th More

Global clothing brand reveals store open date

A Japanese clothing giant has announced the opening date for its highly anticipated More

University and NBL club join forces

The University of the Sunshine Coast and a National Basketball League club have More

Caravan park expansion plans open for public feedback

Plans to expand and transform a long-standing Sunshine Coast caravan site have reached More

Mum leads petition to open school grounds after hours

A Sunshine Coast mother is behind a push for Queensland state school grounds More

Town centre site pitched for development

A prominent town centre site has attracted interest from developers and investors, with More

Whale alarm trial on shark nets underway at main beach

New acoustic devices are being tested at a renowned holiday beach to determine More

Apprentice wins heavy vehicle skills title

A diesel mechanic apprentice has proved his ability across a series of challenging More


Emotional ties shape recreational spending habits

A venue’s sense of belonging could be just as important as the event More

Decades-old home with one owner nets hefty sum

A rustic old house on the riverfront has fetched a premium price at More

Man dies after early-morning crash

A man has died and another has been injured after a single-vehicle crash More

Property blitz: region set for biggest auction day ever

More than 100 properties are set to go under the hammer at the More

Your say: circus promotion, road closures and more

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

Holiday blitz begins amid alleged 151km/h intercept

Queensland police are stepping up enforcement across the state as families take to More

Shark attack plans ‘adequate’ despite teen girl’s death

A volunteer lifeguard's shark-attack death will not face an inquest after a coroner More

‘Massive logistical exercise’: works progress on CBD street

A key phase of a $28m project is underway along one of the More

Medical hub proposed for new business precinct

A health hub, early learning centre and green space could form the “village More


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Retirement village expansion ramps up

A retirement complex is progressing its expansion with the release of a new More

Bridge rebuild project shortlisted for award

A significant bridge project that restored a key transport link is in the More

Fans’ chants show faith restored in bulked-up Hipwood

Long a target of the "armchair warriors", Chris Fagan labelled it a sign More

Council

Paid parking required in planning for major precinct

Parking meters are set to form part of a major new urban centre, More

Council responds over new beach shelter

A new shelter has been delivered at a popular beach access point. The shelter More

First section of Mooloolaba’s new seawall opens

A significant section of Mooloolaba’s new terraced seawall has opened to the public, More

Business

Auto retail giant opens first new-format store

The managing director of a prominent auto retailer says the Sunshine Coast is More

Indian eatery with a difference earns rave reviews

A relatively new and unusual Indian restaurant on the Sunshine Coast has attracted More

Family business nets national supermarket deal

A Sunshine Coast family seafood business has taken a major step onto the More

Learning

Apprentice recognised among Queensland’s best

A young Sunshine Coast apprentice has been honoured with a significant regional award. Aircraft More

Hidden signal in videos could help solve crimes

Technology being refined on the Sunshine Coast could help solve some of the More

School library used as classroom amid enrolment growth

Members of a school community have backed a call for more space after More

Community

Wheelchair user stranded after taxi no-show

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

New retail site helps fund vital services

A not-for-profit organisation, which supports individuals and families affected by cancer, has opened More

New truck strengthens local storm response

A new vehicle designed specifically for storm damage and severe weather operations has More

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