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Man charged with multiple sex offences

Police have charged a man with further offences as part of an ongoing More

‘Incredibly challenging’: popular restaurant closes

A prominent Sunshine Coast restaurant has closed after testing times, while the brewery More

Work underway on facility replacing landmark loo

Construction has started on new amenities beside Queensland's 'best beach', after the renowned More

Restaurant recognised among world’s best for wine

A Mooloolaba dining institution has further cemented its reputation on the national and More

Pedestrian safety project takes a step forward

Remedial works to make the streets of a hinterland town centre safer and More

Key environmental projects to get funding boost

A selection of community groups will share funding to protect and enhance a More



Private hospital opening focuses on shift in care

A $100 million private hospital has officially opened, bringing expanded specialist healthcare services, new jobs and advanced medical facilities. The Maroochy Private Hospital was on Friday formally opened by Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli in the heart of the Maroochydore City Centre. She joined project partners, clinicians and healthcare leaders to mark More


Police charge man over alleged wounding

A man has been charged by police following a wounding incident at Ringtail More

Police investigate two separate crashes

A man has died and a five-year-old boy has been seriously injured in More

Businesses face winter ‘survival’ amid seawall project

Business owners in a popular beachside precinct have reported they are facing a More

Private sanctuary of legendary farmer on market

The home of a respected Sunshine Coast farming identity, designed to overlook generations More

Your say: supermarket development, factory odour and more

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

Two councillors to donate pay rises

Two councillors have pledged to donate their annual wage increases to community and More

Police fraud investigation results in six charged

A Queensland Police investigation into the alleged fraud and computer hacking of a More

Festival site developer appeals $15m council charge

The developer behind a controversial music and event site is challenging a more More

Major road proposal flagged for habitat impacts

A proposed road upgrade has been identified as having potential impacts on native More

Rare waterfront and terraced lots near sellout

The final blocks of freehold land in a masterplanned Coast community close to More

Family fruit shop voted Australia’s best again

A long-running Sunshine Coast family business has been crowned Australia’s favourite fruit and More

Bail denied in murder case after drowning evidence

A man accused of murdering his ex-partner and throwing her body in a More

Patients gain new blood disorder service

Sunshine Coast Health has launched a new specialist service for patients with blood clotting and bleeding disorders. The haemostasis More

Buy Local Day aims to boost region’s jobs and economy

Sunshine Coast residents are being urged to support local businesses by shopping, dining More

Sami Muirhead: keeping my head above water

Vale, Stitch the Fish. Our Siamese fighting fish has no fight left in More

Readers’ voices matter to SCN: have your say

Sunshine Coast News (SCN) is asking our loyal readers to help us deliver More

Surf club access to open for holidays

Visitors will soon be able to walk along a newly opened section of More

Motorists to face detour for bridge upgrade

Essential bridge works will affect thousands of regular commuters for six months. The Doonella More


Photo of the day

Photographer Rachel Martin captured the sun rising over Old Woman Island, also known as Mudjimba Island. 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

‘Dismay’: council rates rise sparks petition

A petition opposing Sunshine Coast Council’s 9.7 per cent average rates increase has More

$50m boost for SEQ’s digital future

A $50m program designed to make South East Queensland entities more digitally adept More

Initiative born from personal promise

The creator of a Coast service providing people in need with free food More

Ashley Robinson: the accidental gardener

I am getting a much clearer picture, looking into the window of possible More

Questions raised over street layout during council works

Residents in a narrow residential street have raised concerns about parking and access More

Early works begin on first stage of The Wave

Design and pre-construction works on The Wave Stage 1 are set to begin More

Former cattle farm transformed into acreage estate

A former cattle farm known among locals for its grazing paddocks has been More

New burger spot headed to Coast

An Australian restaurant chain known for its bold burgers and celebrity following is More

Public invited to have say on housing supply

Queenslanders have been encouraged to have their say as the state government undertakes More


Rates rise as council adopts $200m budget

Noosa Council has delivered its budget for 2026-27, with rates set to rise More

No room in budget for region’s main transport projects

The state government is committed to delivering multibillion-dollar transport projects on the Sunshine More

Buyers scramble for luxury apartments in heart of Coast

Strong demand is driving competition for high-end apartments in a bustling area of More

Global retailer expands to Coast with new store

Japanese apparel giant Uniqlo has announced plans to open its first Sunshine Coast More

Odour concerns prompt intervention at hinterland facility

An organic waste processing facility on the Sunshine Coast has been ordered by More

Veteran basketballer selected for Australian team

A 77-year-old Sunshine Coast veteran basketballer is set to represent Australia on the More

Future takes root with 25-year vision

A nature-inspired playground, new visitor and community hub and expanded lakeside facilities are More

Airport redevelopment reaches new milestone

The next stage of Sunshine Coast Airport's major redevelopment is beginning to take More

Boat destroyed in highway blaze

A boat being towed along the Bruce Highway was destroyed by fire at More


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$300m redevelopment proposed for former bowls club site

A major housing and retail development has been proposed for a prominent former More

Thousands of native plants added during island rebuild

About 6500 native species have been established on a section of island that More

Video cameras installed at beaches for safety

'Smart poles' have been installed at four beaches in the region, as Surf More

Council

Co-op takes major step towards new home

The Beerwah Co-op's plans for a new home have taken a step forward More

Revised designs released for foreshore revamp

New artist’s impressions and design details have been released for a major project More

Council stands by dog fee hike amid backlash

Sunshine Coast Council is defending its proposed changes to dog registration fees amid More

Business

Irish spirit returns to site of iconic pub

Irish hospitality is set to return to a Sunshine Coast beach district after More

Hinterland hotel wins Queensland crown

An historic and iconic hinterland hotel, which recently underwent a $5m renovation, has More

Long-running surf retailer enters administration

A business that helped shape generations of Sunshine Coast surfers, including 2012 world More

Learning

UniSC-led team discovers new species of walking shark

Scientists on a night dive off Papua New Guinea have made a surprising More

Students dive into landmark reef research project

Sunshine Coast students are helping lead a long-term scientific study of an unusual More

Construction progresses on school’s new campus

A college offering an alternative education pathway for disengaged senior high school students More

Community

Helping hand grows into permanent home

A charity that has spent more than two decades supporting vulnerable Sunshine Coast More

Family nearly loses home amid gambling addiction crisis

What started out as a social ‘slap’ on the pokies with friends almost More

Club rebrand unveiled as $15m venue revamp planned

A long-standing club has rebranded and revealed plans for a major venue redevelopment. Club More

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