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Man charged after pedestrian injured in crash

A man has been charged after a pedestrian was seriously injured in a More

Drilling barge probes seabed for mega project

A drilling barge spotted off the Sunshine Coast has been carrying out work More

Petition seeks major speed-limit reduction

Residents concerned about road safety have taken their call for lower speed limits More

Retirement villages to gain broader home care

Residents and home care clients at two Sunshine Coast retirement villages are set More

Tender opens for youth housing project

A key step has been taken towards a new youth housing facility on More

Family business nets national supermarket deal

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


$40m sale sets new Queensland residential record

A Noosa Heads property has sold for $40 million, setting a new Queensland residential property record. The titles to 32-34 Noosa Parade, Noosa Heads, formally changed hands this week, according to Tom Offermann Real Estate principal Tom Offermann, who negotiated the sale. The 1,222sqm deep-water holding comprises two adjoining waterfront blocks More


Major showcase of local artistic talent

More than 1,000 student artworks are set to be on display at the More

B2B: find out how to become Prep ready

Ask a Kindy teacher what matters most before Prep and they rarely say More

New mum reaches major cancer treatment milestone

Jya Banks had just fallen pregnant when she discovered a lump on her More

Your say: bridge upgrade, holiday park petition and more

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

Traffic light plans take next step on major road

Design work is underway on long-awaited traffic signals at two intersections along a More

Police horses deployed in crackdown along beach strip

Police on horseback are patrolling a Sunshine Coast tourist hotspot amid increased efforts More

First section of Mooloolaba’s new seawall opens

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

‘Stalked my kids’: ex-public servant’s teary claims

A former top public servant has wept as she told an inquiry the More

Fashion label’s new store draws big crowd

More than 200 shoppers lined up for the opening of an Australian fashion More

No NRL stars, no problem: Falcons eye title

The Falcons have conquered the regular season, now they have one question to More

Jane Stephens: being responsible isn’t rubbish

More disgusting than spit strings when people talk, fouler than milk left in More

Shot reportedly fired at police chopper during pursuit

A stolen vehicle was allegedly driven at police before a shot was reportedly More

Congestion-busting fix takes step forward at busy junction

Site work is continuing at a busy Sunshine Coast intersection as planning progresses More

First new store opens in airport revamp

The first new store in Sunshine Coast Airport’s $170 million terminal redevelopment has More

Supermarket explains increased security measures

A supermarket has introduced licensed security personnel as part of initiatives to improve More

Girls rally to kick school soccer ban out

A soccer rule at a Sunshine Coast school has been given the boot More

Coast’s Business Woman of the Year named

The region's businesswomen have been recognised for their achievements at the 27th annual More

Fundraisers invited to splash out for inclusive sport

The Coast community is being urged to take the plunge for a special More


Photo of the day

Photographer Dick Midgely snapped this captivating bird, a striated pardalote, at Birtinya. 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

Ashley Robinson: ramping up the care factor

So, it was an interesting week last week when I had a medical More

Two taken to hospital after crash

Police are appealing for dashcam vision as investigations continue into a traffic crash More

Global sports fashion giant to open store at plaza

An international sports fashion retailer is set to open its first Sunshine Coast More

Major childcare operator enters administration

The operator of three Sunshine Coast childcare centres has entered voluntary administration, after More

Court hears man fatally stabbed, suffered head injury

The husband of a skincare company founder was possibly hit in the head More

Woman airlifted after scuba diving incident

A woman has been airlifted to hospital after becoming unwell while scuba diving More

High-rise proposal wins majority support

Public consultation has now closed on a controversial proposed 18-storey development, with around More

‘It’s a relief’: busy intersection upgraded

One of the Sunshine Coast's most heavily-used intersections has been overhauled in a More

Coast renters among worst hit in nation

Sunshine Coast workers are handing an alarming share of their income to rent, More


Council signals Christmas parking backflip

Noosa Council has opened the door to bringing holiday overflow parking back to More

Bridge to close overnight for traffic switch

A town's main bridge will be closed overnight to allow the next stage More

Apprentice recognised among Queensland’s best

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

Bird flu detected on Sunshine Coast

Bird flu has been detected in a dead shearwater on a Sunshine Coast More

Vandals strike tourist hotspot time and time again

Sunshine Coast Council is counting the cost of a wave of vandalism along More

Aerodrome master plan faces new test as costs climb

A major aerodrome expansion project is facing higher construction costs, prompting a review More

Sportsground set for RV and caravan trial

Overnight stays for self-contained recreational vehicles are set to return to a Sunshine More

Auction sales outperform private treaty as market cools

New data shows the gap between auction and private treaty sales has widened More

Business awards reveal shifting economic trends

The mix of entries in this year’s Sunshine Coast Business Awards is offering More


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Airport marks milestone and broadens horizons

Sunshine Coast Airport has reached 65 years of connecting the region, evolving from More

Police warning over youth beach gatherings

Sunshine Coast police have warned parents and teenagers that antisocial behaviour at large More

Council site in path of transport project

Part of a Sunshine Coast waste and recycling centre could be displaced by More

Council

Council planners back taller hotel plan

Sunshine Coast Council have approved the proposed changes at Thursday's ordinary meeting. Earlier: Council More

New seawall complete as beachfront reopens

A long-running seawall reconstruction is nearing a major milestone, with key parts of More

Eight-year wait ends for major tourism project

A long-running proposal for a First Nations tourism precinct near Aussie World has More

Business

Shopping centre and hotel form partnership

The Sunshine Coast's largest retail complex and a nearby hotel have formed a More

Farm turns scraps into future crops

A Sunshine Coast farm is tackling food waste with its new Feed Your More

Young chef wins state title to earn place in national final

A 22-year-old Sunshine Coast chef has claimed the Queensland crown in a prestigious More

Learning

Dolphins filmed using shells to hunt fish

Sunshine Coast researchers have captured footage of dolphins using seashells to catch fish More

Big support needed for tiny build

From small things, big things grow. This is the premise behind a new More

‘Best in show’: robotic dogs set to impress

University of the Sunshine Coast students have taught robodogs new tricks, developing a More

Community

New coffee venture brews support for families

A new not-for-profit coffee initiative aimed at helping families access vital health services More

Veteran, 106, shares secret to long life

At 106, Sunshine Coast World War II veteran Richard Scott has a simple More

Community rallies behind historic bowls club

A bid to restore a time-honoured bowls club's green has reached the final More

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