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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

Residents urge for calm after ‘rare’ youth disturbances

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

Renewal works well underway at beachside landmark

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



New tech set to transform cancer treatment on Coast

Cancer treatment on the Sunshine Coast is set to take a major step forward with the arrival of a cutting-edge machine. Wishlist and the Sunshine Coast Health Institute (SCHI) have unveiled the Chromium IX Single-Cell Analysis System. Earlier this month, clinicians and researchers had their first training session with the equipment, 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

Dessert truck grows into two Coast stores

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

Teenager steps onto state stage

A Sunshine Coast teenager is pushing to bring housing affordability into focus for More

Robot turns heads on main street as tech divide narrows

A humanoid robot strolling past shoppers on the main street of a Sunshine More

Construction training hub planned

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

Your say: boats removed, seawall and more

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

Sprawling sand fence installed to help protect coastline

A 2.7km sand erosion fence has been built along an island off the More

Roads to close as marathon festival draws record field

Several main roads will be closed this weekend for an annual marathon festival More

Homes line up to host Olympic visitors amid hotel crunch

Mum-and-dad home owners are set to strike 2032 Olympic gold, turning spare rooms More

Sisters’ sandwich store sells out in opening weeks

Three sisters who recently opened a Sunshine Coast sandwich shop say they have More

Olympic pathway concerns spark call for sports facility overhaul

The Sunshine Coast’s only deep-water diving facility is facing calls for a major More

Fans invited to Maroons training as series beckons

Queenslanders have been invited to watch the Maroons train on the Sunshine Coast More

Jane Stephens: the common spud is no dud

It is easy to take the simple potato for granted. It sits in More

Iconic eco retreat changes hands

A renowned eco-tourism destination has been acquired by one of Australia’s biggest regional More

Long-awaited amenities block opens at popular mountain

Visitors to one of the Sunshine Coast’s most popular walking tracks can now More

State govt commits to bold projects despite funding blow

The state government is pushing ahead with Sunshine Coast projects worth billions of More

Police clarify rules on in-car touchscreens as concerns grow

As vehicle touchscreens become increasingly bigger in modern cars, questions are being raised More

Firm competition for $5.8m wellness hub

A private investor has paid $5.8m for a wellness hub in a prime More


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Sunshine Coast Forecast

Major lift for golf club’s long-awaited clubhouse

A major milestone has been reached for a long-running community project. At the Maleny More

Police investigate alleged burglary with violence

A man has been taken into custody after an alleged armed break-in at More

Massive sand boost for coastal stretch

Around 10,000 truckloads of sand, equating to 100,000 cubic metres, will be pumped More

Ashley Robinson: what a ‘joke’ government is

As comedian Laurel said to Hardy back in the 1930s: “Well, here’s another More

Major development to deliver homesites and open space

A 104-hectare masterplanned housing development will deliver 450 new homesites on the Sunshine More

Beachgoers get a glimpse of what seawall will look like

Work is ramping up on the revitalisation of one of the Sunshine Coast’s More

Council defends picnic shelter works amid criticism

Sunshine Coast Council has defended an estimated $36,000 upgrade to a picnic shelter More

Tourist town’s liveability comes into focus

More than 2300 residents within one of Australia's top holiday destinations have revealed More

Busy bridge set for overhaul

A bridge that carries more than 20,000 vehicles a day is set for More


Apartments hit by spate of basement car park break-ins

Police are investigating a string of break-ins targeting basement car parks at apartment More

Renewable energy facility opens as part of clean energy push

A new renewable energy facility will turn landfill gas into clean energy and More

‘Deep sense of community’: volunteers honoured for contribution

This week highlights the contribution more than 4,000 volunteers make to the Sunshine More

Man charged over alleged taxi driver assault, robbery

A man has been charged after an alleged late-night assault and robbery at More

Hiking event returns to Coast

The Sunshine Coast community is being asked to ‘step up’ to raise money More

Massage therapist jailed after rape conviction

A Sunshine Coast massage therapist has been jailed after pleading guilty to rape More

Community mourns passing of beloved business identity

The Sunshine Coast community is mourning the loss of Colin James Erbacher, a More

Eight-storey apartment block proposed at height limit

A new apartment complex is proposed to replace two houses and could tower More

‘Ten-to’ suburb steps out of the shadows

A “traditionally overlooked” suburb on the Sunshine Coast is starting to turn heads More


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Council set to endorse major active transport strategy

Walking, riding and rolling are set to become a greater focus across the More

Dozens of boats removed from river under new rules

Many boats have been taken off a popular waterway under new anchoring restrictions, More

Charity reveals most luxurious prize home yet

A long-running charity has unveiled its most expensive prize home package. Endeavour Lotteries is More

Council

Thrillseekers ‘pumped’ by two new attractions

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

Police investigate vandal attack at council park

Vandalism at a Sunshine Coast park this month has left newly laid turf More

New dog access rules locked in 

Changes to dog access areas have been rubber-stamped by local authorities, paving the More

Business

Fast-food chain confirmed, retail giant rumoured for plaza

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

Rising costs in focus as business awards open

Operating costs are front of mind for Sunshine Coast traders, who have gathered More

Italian offering from successful Indian restaurant owner

A local restaurateur known for building three successful Indian eateries has taken a More

Learning

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

New rhythm tackling classroom behaviour

A simple classroom routine built on rhythm and movement could help reduce behavioural More

Community

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

Coast businesses called up in fight for food relief

The Everyday Foundation is calling on generous local businesses to join with them More

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