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Congestion-busting interchange works awaiting federal approval

A vital Sunshine Coast interchange upgrade is moving through detailed design while a More

More than $50m poured into three over-50s communities

New clubhouses, leisure and wellness facilities are being rolled out across a trio More

State accused of dragging heels on yabby trap

They're often called death traps: cheap collapsible fishing nets with two funnel-shaped entries More

Allergy sufferers count cost of spring

Spring has sprung on the Sunshine Coast, bringing warmer weather and flowering gardens, More

Ashley Robinson: for the love of clowns

I saw a bizarre story on the Sunshine Coast News site that caught More

Pet treat plant approved with conditions

A new pet food manufacturing facility has been given the green light in More


Construction giants to rise above $500m project

Two sky-high machines are set to become prominent features at one of the region’s biggest infrastructure initiatives as it moves into a crucial phase. Two tower cranes about 65m high – roughly equivalent to a 20-storey building – will be assembled in coming months and used at the Lake Macdonald More


‘Never too young’: stroke survivor calls for awareness

A healthy and active concreter who suffered multiple strokes at 39 has made More

‘Nowhere quite like it’: Jones ready for Bathurst test

A Sunshine Coast driver is braced for one of the biggest weekends of More

Keno windfall for Caloundra couple

A Sunshine Coast couple abandoned most of their dinner after discovering a casual More

Academic channels personal loss into community support

A fundraising event on the Sunshine Coast will bring together the community to More

Alleged knife-point car robbery sparks police pursuit

An alleged armed robbery of a vehicle has led to a police pursuit More

Food innovator cultivates culture of success

A Sunshine Coast fruit processing company has helped a fast-growing fitness brand turn More

Liability claim follows pensioner’s fall from seawall

New safety measures have been added to a Coast seawall after a legally More

Health retreat approved with strict operating limits

A hinterland mental health retreat has been given the green light to continue More

Free AI course to help small businesses

Small business owners will be offered free training in how to use artificial More

Online hub for fathers to help prevent tech-based abuse

An Australian-first project is aimed at helping fathers create safer, more respectful digital More

Aussie rock royalty supports teen’s musical story

A Sunshine Coast teenage author has received the backing of one of Australia’s More

B2B: a healthy brain and a healthy plan

I spent an interesting morning at the University of the Sunshine Coast’s Thompson More

Reality TV star behind bars, stood down over DV charges

A former reality TV star is "worried about his family" and will fight More

Clubs shine at surf life saving state awards

Sunshine Coast surf lifesavers have emerged as major winners at Queensland’s premier awards More

WWII shell found on beach

A World War Two artillery shell has been found and destroyed on a More

Games bosses put positive spin on emblem blooper

A minister and a marketing guru have put a brave spin on the More

New era for volunteer marine rescue crews

A new chapter has started for Sunshine Coast volunteer marine rescue units as More

Action taken at ‘epicentre’ of e-bike and e-scooter issues

The Sunshine Coast has recorded more seizures of prohibited e-mobility devices than any More


Photo of the day

Photographer Kelly McKay said: “Whether it’s the golden hour glow of sunset or early morning sunrise, the reflections around the waterways of Sunshine Cove put on quite a show”. 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

Your say: dog rules, data centres and more

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

Grand-scale living in a private, lakefront island enclave

A rare combination of island seclusion, acreage-sized land and absolute lakefront living has More

Work starts on 162-unit project on town’s main street

Early works have started on a two-tower apartment development within the heart of More

Driving range one step closer to reality

A long-planned golf driving range is moving closer to construction, while the company More

Feedback to be reviewed on industrial zone proposal

A plan to rezone two properties near a hinterland town has drawn dozens More

Water police ramp up patrols for long weekend

Sunshine Coast Water Police have increased patrols across local waterways. Increased boating traffic was More

Teenager turns love of sport into new bar

An 18-year-old has teamed up with his mum to open a new sports More

Conference to examine Coast’s economic future

An estimated $20 billion investment pipeline is sharpening questions about whether the Sunshine More

Sami Muirhead: a season of change

“Things can change in a day. A day can change in a season More.


B2B: lending outlook remains strong

There’s been plenty of discussion across the lending industry recently as lenders, brokers More

Tourist park expansion approved with restrictions

A hinterland tourist park has been given the green light to boost its More

Council push to prioritise wastewater for data centres

Queensland’s rapidly growing data centre industry could provide a new market for treated More

Seasonal dog ban starts at popular beach

Dogs have been prohibited from a section of a Sunshine Coast beach for More

Work starts on new route into CBD

Construction has started on a transport upgrade that will provide another route into More

New twilight market set to kick off

A new night market is launching on the Coast, offering visitors a chance More

Beachside bar claims national award

A Sunshine Coast cocktail bar has been awarded a significant accolade at the More

B2B: asset rich but cash flow poor

You may own a valuable home, have a healthy superannuation balance and perhaps More

Development linked to rise in snake encounters

A rapid start to the snake season is seeing activity ramp up across More


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Embracing simple joys after weeks-to-live diagnosis

A young Sunshine Coast woman has been given weeks to live after a More

Popular hinterland lookout gets upgrade

A hinterland lookout has been transformed with new viewing platforms and facilities for More

UniSC research helps unlock ‘bee glue’ potential

A Sunshine Coast university is helping put Australia’s bee industry on the map, More

Council

Councillor blasts development plan for airport’s old runway

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

Luxury retreat proposal tests planning scheme benchmarks

A renowned hinterland retreat could significantly expand with 11 luxury cabins, a fine More

Council officers push for continued checks on regulated dogs

Sunshine Coast Council is expected to continue its annual compliance checks on regulated More

Business

Discount giant joins CBD retail complex

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

Global clothing brand reveals store open date

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

Medical hub proposed for new business precinct

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

Learning

Students make their mark on latest ‘living seawall’

High school students have helped create a marine habitat, designing ceramic tiles for More

School entrance revamp targets pedestrian safety

Work has started on a $1.5 million upgrade to a school entrance, with More

Entrepreneur turns allergy idea into winning venture

An allergy-management app designed to help people navigate everyday situations has taken top More

Community

Mum leads petition to open school grounds after hours

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

Funding for housing facility for young people in need

A planned housing complex for young people facing homelessness is moving closer to More

New food relief facility opens to support families

A new multimillion-dollar centre has opened, bringing several services under one roof for More

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