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Hundreds have say on troublesome road

More than 350 people have provided feedback on a distinctive road, with safety More
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Future fireworks commitment divides councillors

The future of the Sunshine Coast’s main New Year’s Eve celebration has sparked More
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Residential designer claims state honour

A Sunshine Coast building designer has taken out one of Queensland’s main residential More
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Fishing projects could hook key backing

Fishing groups and community organisations could receive state government support for local projects. Initiatives More
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Sami Muirhead: love comes knocking

Do you ever wonder if the universe is watching? A twist of fate delivered More
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Man charged following Argos investigation

A man has been charged with child sex offences following investigations by specialist More
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Surf club named Australia’s best

A Sunshine Coast surf lifesaving club has capped a standout season with national recognition. Kawana Waters Surf Life Saving Club has been crowned Surf Life Saving Australia’s Club of the Year for 2025/26, after also collecting the honour at Sunshine Coast branch and Queensland levels. The national award follows a period More
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Man taken into custody after residents evacuated

A man in his 50s has been taken into custody without incident following More
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Airport plan enters consultation phase

Public feedback is open on a plan to transform almost 34ha of former More
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Visitors question fee to climb icon

A fee to climb inside one of the Sunshine Coast’s best-known landmarks has More
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Two NYE fireworks shows set to continue

The Sunshine Coast’s main New Year’s Eve celebration could settle into a more More
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Council

Two historic cemeteries soon to reach capacity

A council is limiting reservations for new burial sites at two hinterland cemeteries More
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Opinion

Ashley Robinson: blame it on the weather

Nice work by the weather forecasters once again, where they have predicted the More
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Business

David Jones confirmed to close at plaza

Mass store closures at embattled retail chain David Jones, including at Sunshine Plaza More
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Revised rail plans released after public feedback

Refined plans for a multibillion-dollar rail project have been revealed after years of More
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Tributes flow for pharmacist after diving tragedy

A Sunshine Coast business owner and mother who died following a diving incident More
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Pensioners challenge village rate increases

Hundreds of retirement village residents are pushing for council to reconsider rate increases More
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Beachside restaurant transformation underway

A two-level dining and bar venue is taking shape in a beachside community, More
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Club expansion plan approved by council

A piece of public sporting land is set to be sold to help More
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Court deal changes brewery opening hours

A Sunshine Coast brewery can open earlier on weekdays after reaching an agreement More
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Auctioneer makes history at state awards

A Sunshine Coast auctioneer has claimed a landmark state title, while several other More
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Drive to turn old sheets, towels into resources

Coast households can give unwanted linen a second life at a textile recycling More
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Prominent, popular pub listed for sale

One of the Sunshine Coast’s most renowned pubs has been listed for sale. The More
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Tour group urges respect after guide confronts turtle chaser

A snorkel tour operator is calling on people to give marine life space More
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New church proposed for industrial site

A vacant warehouse could be transformed into a dedicated church facility under new More
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Coast to pause for Remembrance Day

Sunshine Coast residents will gather at services across the region on November 11 More
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Tourism success sends winners to nationals

The Sunshine Coast has collected 10 honours at Queensland’s premier tourism awards, including More
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TV makeover targets charity accommodation

A television renovation team has taken on its biggest challenge yet, transforming an More
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Hundreds charged in high-harm operation

A police crackdown on robbery, break-ins and stolen vehicles has resulted in 405 More
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Diver dies, police test missing equipment

Update: Equipment has been handed in to Water Police and a spokesperson said More
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E-bike battery sparks unit fire

An e-bike battery has caused a fire that left a Sunshine Coast unit More
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Riverfront development scaled back

A prominent riverfront development is set for a significant redesign after servicing and More
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Owners seek court ruling on short-stay rights

Apartment owners have launched a new court case seeking a ruling on whether More
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Community

New lights open greens after dark

A long-standing bowls club can extend play into the evening after switching on More
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Health

Hospital performs first-of-its-kind breast surgery

Sunshine Coast breast cancer patients now have access to a new surgical option More
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New compliance scheme rolls out for e-bikes

Owners of some existing e-bikes have three months to get them inspected and More
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Transport tech firm pursues more global opportunities

A Sunshine Coast company is pushing into overseas markets with technology designed to More
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Apartment eclipses sales record

A two-bedroom apartment has sold for $10.2 million, setting a new Sunshine Coast More
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Pedestrian upgrade to reshape road after crash

A busy Sunshine Coast road will be reduced from two northbound lanes to More
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Your say: cruise ship rescue, pig races and more

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Crime scene declared after sudden death

A police investigation is underway after a woman was found dead at a More
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Transport corridor set to claim forest land

Almost 75 hectares of state forest have been earmarked for removal, to make More
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New bar and dining venue to open within hotel

A new 92-seat wine bar, dining room and take-home cellar will launch at More
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Police launch crackdown on hooning hotspots

A Sunshine Coast-wide police campaign is targeting motorists engaging in dangerous and antisocial More
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‘All shoulders to the wheel’ but Games tensions remain

The federal sports minister has acknowledged tension over who will foot the bill More
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Specialist care draws patients from across state

A new Sunshine Coast private hospital has treated 2000 patients in its first More
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Upgrade to popular holiday park complete

An upgrade to a Sunshine Coast holiday park is expected to make "a More
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Mall idea emerges amid town square transformation

Could a pedestrian mall be constructed in one of the region’s thriving coastal More
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Parking changes divide residents in market area

A community group is calling for a broader rethink of traffic and parking More
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Bagel shop draws strong early demand

A father who swapped the construction industry for a specialist food business has More
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Small business ‘brews’ regional expansion

A finalist in the 2026 Sunshine Coast Business Awards (SCBA) has expanded its More
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Award-winning business prepares for next chapter

A hospitality business which has spent 25 years putting down strong community roots More
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Work starts on $78m training centre

Work is underway on a new facility that will provide training for apprentices More
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Multimillion-dollar performing arts centre unveiled

A $37.5 million facility featuring purpose-built music, drama and performance spaces has opened More
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UniSC study finds tactic that could slow bushfires

A University of the Sunshine Coast study has identified a potential way to More
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Appeal for information after urn with ashes washes ashore

Authorities are looking for the owner of an urn that was found on More
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Legally blind photographer challenges assumptions

A Sunshine Coast photographer with two per cent vision is pursuing his passion More
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‘Enough is enough’: call for action over hooning concerns

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