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Police appeal following infant’s serious injuries

A nine-week-old boy remains at the centre of a police investigation after being More

Police issue dozens of fines in beach safety crackdown

A major police operation has resulted in dozens of fines being issued and More

Readers invited to have their say in SCN audience survey

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

Contracts awarded for first stage of The Wave

Design and pre-construction contracts have been awarded for a multibillion-dollar rail line on More

Not a social housing tower: developer explains project

The developer behind a planned five-storey unit block with communal facilities, in the 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



Council to consider petition over dog access rules

A petition calling for an urgent review of new dog access rules affecting the Lake Weyba foreshore has been formally tabled at council. The petition was presented during the Sunshine Coast Council’s May 21 ordinary meeting and relates to amendments to Subordinate Local Law No.1 (Animal Management) 2026 concerning access More


‘Unique recipe’: Italian gelato offering a first for Coast

A new gelato and coffee bar is drawing on traditional Italian techniques to More

Parent-led petition calls for urgent playground upgrades

A petition to upgrade ageing playgrounds in a Sunshine Coast suburb is gaining More

Sleeper Bus service extended after funding boost

A homelessness support service will continue operating in a Sunshine Coast town until More

Older Australians reframe ageing through photography

Older Australians are seeing themselves through a new lens – while some are More

Your say: bulk-billing shortfall, co-op closure and more

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

Record sale for island home

An island home near the Sunshine Coast fetched a record-breaking $2.65 million at More

Man charged after alleged armed home invasion

A man has been charged following an alleged armed burglary in the Noosa More

Camping and caravan park hits the market

A Sunshine Coast camping and caravan park with a connection to Australia’s transport More

Main street upgrade set to get underway

Construction on a major upgrade of a hinterland town's CBD is set to More

Airport CEO to depart amid ongoing growth

The Sunshine Coast Airport's chief executive officer will step down later this year, More

New firefighting capability faces years-long certification wait

A dispute over the certification of a new aerial firefighting capability is continuing More

Engines ready to roar at beachside event

The sound of rumbling engines and classic rock has rolled into the Coast More

Sami Muirhead: our sanctuary under threat

The dogs are barking very aggressively. “I think someone is in our house.” More

‘Confronting’: group officially told to make way for car park

A historic local group has received formal notice that its renowned store and More

Discount giant opens store amid grand expansion plans

A renowned discount variety chain has opened another shop on the Sunshine Coast More

Man charged after teenager hit by vehicle

A man has been charged after a teenage cyclist was struck by a More

Search is on for missing time capsule

A decades-old mystery has sent former students, teachers and locals digging through memories More

Falcons defy the odds to lead Qld rugby league comp

The Sunshine Coast Falcons have strung together eight straight wins to claim top More


Photo of the day

Photographer Helen Browne captured the rich hues of dawn magnificently reflected in the sand at Mooloolaba Beach. 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.

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Construction progresses on school’s new campus

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

Ashley Robinson: age has a degree of difficulty

Maybe it’s not too late for me to become smarter by earning some More

Masterplanned community gets federal environment tick

A major new Sunshine Coast housing project has cleared a key hurdle, with More

Appeal to be lodged over store owner attack sentences

The Acting Attorney-General has instructed the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions More

Urgency grows for major island bridge

The state government has signalled urgency around building a proposed large-scale bridge between More

Design revealed for billion-dollar rail upgrade

Detailed designs have been released for a major rail upgrade, including track duplication, More

Calls for reform as GP bulk billing falls short

Sunshine Coast residents still face limited bulk billing GP options, despite major federal More

Council takes high-tech approach to weed battle

Drones, artificial intelligence and environmental DNA are among the tools being used by More

Researchers and distillers blend nature, sound and story

A local collaboration is turning one of the Sunshine Coast’s biggest environmental stories More


Tiny newcomers create a splash

Two endangered eagle ray pups are already stealing attention after making their public More

Regional publishers body pushes back on NBI changes

Country Press Australia (CPA) has called for the Federal Government’s News Bargaining Incentive More

Push for clearer warnings after tragedies on popular peaks

An ecolodge operator in the Glass House Mountains is calling for clearer safety More

Hinterland subdivision nears construction date, land sales

A major housing estate planned for the Sunshine Coast hinterland is reigniting debate More

Contract awarded for inclusive amenities upgrade

Construction of a new accessible public amenities building at a popular river foreshore More

Twilight markets set for monthly return

Twilight markets featuring food trucks, local produce and live entertainment are set to More

Local NGO marks 25,000 rescues in 25 years

A global child anti-trafficking charity founded on the Sunshine Coast has marked a More

Local defends title in marathon festival’s biggest edition

A hometown runner is relishing back-to-back victories at an increasingly popular marathon festival. Alex More

Residents urge for calm after ‘rare’ youth disturbances

Recent youth disturbances in Mudjimba have prompted community leaders to call for calm More


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Renewal works well underway at beachside landmark

A major upgrade is being made to a popular and rare seaside swimming More

Dessert truck grows into two Coast stores

A small Brisbane dessert truck has expanded to the Sunshine Coast, opening two More

New tech set to transform cancer treatment on Coast

Cancer treatment on the Sunshine Coast is set to take a major step More

Council

Council moves to sell properties over unpaid rates

Sunshine Coast Council is set to begin the process of selling properties with More

Boardwalk beckons as upgrade of popular path progresses

A boardwalk and viewing platforms will soon be installed along a popular stretch More

Thrillseekers ‘pumped’ by two new attractions

Two new Coast attractions set to test the skills of scooter, skateboard and More

Business

Landmark beachfront hotel’s first guests welcomed

A new 12-storey tower that offers a "new level of accommodation and dining" More

Surf Farm set to partner with wave park specialists

A Sunshine Coast surf park is set to partner with a specialist company More

Fast-food chain confirmed, retail giant rumoured for plaza

A fast-food chain is poised to open a store at Sunshine Plaza, amid More

Learning

Construction training hub planned

A new purpose-built construction training facility on the Sunshine Coast is set to More

Schools shortlisted for national honours

Two Sunshine Coast prep-to-Year 12 independent schools are in the running for national More

$11m school precinct opens

A new health and fitness precinct has officially been unveiled at a prestigious More

Community

Disability peer-support network moves office

A peer-support network for Queensland families of children with disabilities is moving from More

Community-led exchange initiative thrives

A grassroots community exchange is gaining momentum on the Sunshine Coast. What began as More

Construction starts on $15m youth and rec hub

Work is underway on a new centre for youth programs, sport and community More

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