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Safety fears grow over traffic in suburban streets

The chair of an apartment block residents’ group is calling on authorities to More

Creature comforts: pet resort with pool, aircon proposed

Plans for a high-end pet resort featuring a pool, air-conditioning and lounge have More

Council moves to protect iconic surf break

An iconic local surf break could soon receive greater protection after council endorsed More

Marina joins region-wide boat storage campaign

A Sunshine Coast marina has joined a boat storage campaign aimed at making More

Ashley Robinson: palming off a problem

I am sick of dealing with Syagrus romanzoffiana. It is driving me mad More.

First lots in new 6000-home suburb scheduled for release

The first lots in a 6000-home Sunshine Coast suburb are about to hit More



Virtual support systems provide genuine partnerships

For some Sunshine Coast business owners, the idea of working with a virtual accounting office can raise immediate concerns. Will the service feel impersonal? Who do you call when something goes wrong? And can someone who isn’t physically down the road really understand the pressures of running a local business? According More


‘Welcoming’ beach town earns international recognition

A popular South-East Queensland tourist destination has been acknowledged as one of the More

Buyer found for embattled caravan company

Coolum-based caravan manufacturer Zone RV is set to continue operating after terms for More

Camping caps and curfews set under festival site green light

The full details of a major festival site have been revealed after the More

Former landfill site to deliver social housing

A former landfill site – unused since the 1950s – is set to More

Work about to start on toilet block at iconic mountain

Construction of new toilet amenities for visitors to Mount Coolum National Park is More

New recruits set for rescue missions after intensive training

Four new critical care doctors are about to take up roles with LifeFlight More

Man charged with 31 sexual assault and harassment offences

Detectives from the Sunshine Coast Criminal Investigation Branch have charged a man who More

Discount loans to fuel electric car spend

Finance on electric vehicles from two big brands will be subsidised by a More

‘End of an era’: renowned nightlife venue set to close

A prominent nightlife venue in the heart of the Sunshine Coast is set More

Two dead, two injured after UTV crash on private property

Two people have died and two others have been seriously injured following a More

Council addresses reports of dead vegetation on foreshore

A local council has looked into locals’ concerns about a stretch of foreshore More

Speed limit under review on crash-prone road

Concerned residents are calling for action on a road that has had nine More

Buyer’s agency identifies trends driving property market

A local buyer's agency has highlighted the key forces and trends driving the More

Builder, battler, believer: Coast visionary remembered

The Sunshine Coast has lost a true pioneer. Bob Melville Robert Marshall passed away More

GPS trackers for more youth offenders on bail

Children as young as 10 could have their location tracked 24/7 under new More

Hospitality group calls for overhaul of ‘outdated’ trading laws

A leading body for hospitality businesses has urged the state government to change More

Blood test could bolster brain cancer survival rates

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

Local clubs shine at youth carnival as seniors event moved

Sunshine Coast clubs have produced strong showings at the Queensland Youth Surf Life More


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“On a gloomy day on Bribie Island, a couple of eastern grey kangaroos found the Glasshouse Mountains of great interest," photographer Sandy Gillis writes. 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

Injured man airlifted from side of mountain

A man in his 20s has been winched from Mount Coolum after suffering More

Govt exploring ‘range of vehicles’ for grand transport plan

The state government has revealed three types of vehicles it is assessing for More

‘Unique character’: town refresh works commence

A streetscape revitalisation plan for a rural town is swinging into gear, with More

Sports venue changes hands after two decades

After more than two decades as a hub for active Coast residents, Kawana More

New eatery offers flavours of the Middle East

The doors have opened to a new cafe in the centre of a More

‘I’ll finally do it’: man plans adventure with lotto win

A Sunshine Coast man is rejoicing after being informed he's a Lucky Lotteries More

Cheaper bills and cooler homes for community housing

Cheaper bills and cooler homes are on the way to community housing tenants, More

Benched MP flew with Palmer during coalition split

A benched Nationals frontbencher flew on an Australian billionaire’s private jet to have More

Woman fighting for life after reported disturbance

A woman is fighting for life after a wounding incident on Friday afternoon. A More


Applications open for community talks with government

The first state government-driven Community Cabinet for 2026 is set to take place More

Coast median home value soars to be on par with Sydney

With the prospect of paying at least $1m for a home in many More

Research confirms Aussie attraction to Coast

Queensland is doubling down on its reputation as one of the country’s most More

Special units combine to arrest man facing 20-odd charges

Multiple police units have been involved in the arrest of a man on More

Your say: hotel plan, festival site and more

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

Camping operator seeks funds for approval after complaint

The operator of a creekside campground has set up a crowdfunding campaign to More

Development of iconic farm set for council vote

Councillors will next week determine whether to approve a development plan for an More

Beloved family cafe closes after more than a decade

A family-owned cafe that had operated in the Sunshine Coast hinterland for more More

‘Missing piece in the puzzle’: mayor hails streetscape project

Sunshine Coast mayor Rosanna Natoli says a $27 million streetscape project will provide More


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NRL stars on show: big names set to feature in trial

Several high-profile rugby league players are poised to showcase their wares in a More

Butt it out: cigarettes dominate yearly litter count

Australians have been urged to bin their butts as the plastic ends of More

Sami Muirhead: a cup full of quirky tastes

I was making a cup of tea for my mate Ash when I More

Council

Council introduces speed limit change in residential area

Speed limits on council-controlled roads in Pacific Paradise will be reduced to 40km/h More

Parking changes proposed for headland street after complaints

Concerns about antisocial behaviour have prompted Sunshine Coast Council to propose new parking More

Mobile ‘sleeper’ extends its service reach

A mobile homeless shelter will extend its services next year, offering rough sleepers More

Business

New retail stores signal strong confidence

Ten new stores and a series of major expansions have opened at Sunshine More

Market favourite finds permanent base

A popular Sunshine Coast coffee van has officially opened a permanent base in More

‘Culinary legacy’: new eatery a multi-generational affair

A family with a strong culinary legacy has brought generations of Indian cooking More

Learning

Social media shutdown rocks kids’ program

A Sunshine Coast-based children’s mentoring program has been left scrambling after its Instagram More

Coast-led study sheds new light on exercise and ageing

New research led by University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) academics is examining More

Local scientists confirm rare minke whale presence

Acoustic data captured by local scientists has confirmed the presence of an elusive More

Community

Intergenerational garden grows national recognition

Gardens and friendships are growing as an intergenerational project at a Buderim aged More

Council axes $800k worth of meters as free parking returns

Just 16 months after $800,000 worth of new parking meters were installed along More

Sports voucher program returns for active kids

With back-to-school expenses out of the way, Queensland families are now facing another More

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