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Landmark beachfront hotel’s first guests welcomed

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

‘Exceptional diversity’: Coast music awards finalists announced

Contenders for regional music awards celebrating the best artists, live music venues and More

Motorcyclist seriously injured after crash

A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital after a serious crash involving an More

Service station beside motorway proposed

A new development application has been lodged for a service station alongside a More

Private park opens to public after planning dispute

A privately owned park near Maleny that was at the centre of a More

Thrillseekers ‘pumped’ by two new attractions

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



MP pushes funding for ‘must-have’ projects

A Sunshine Coast MP has called on the Australian government to back the Sunshine Coast in the Federal Budget, or the region "will continue to fall behind". Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace urged Canberra to provide significant funding, after detailed discussions with Sunshine Coast Council about key projects in the More


Local author up for international prize

An emerging Sunshine Coast author stands a real chance of winning a large More

Surf Farm set to partner with wave park specialists

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

Woman airlifted after horse incident

A woman has been airlifted to hospital in a serious but stable condition More

Beachside apartment block to be won

A home lottery offering a luxury apartment complex and gold bullion has been More

Your say: road upgrade, traffic safety and more

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

Hit-run appeal and power line electrocution

Two serious incidents on the Coast on Thursday night have left a teenage 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

Second wave of homesites set for 6000-home suburb

The next batch of lots in the Sunshine Coast’s fastest-growing corridor will be More

Police target unruly behaviour across bus network

Sunshine Coast police have launched an operation to curb anti-social behaviour and boost More

Work to start on replacement lifesaving facility

Construction is about to start on a new surf lifesaving facility at one More

Biosecurity officers appointed to tackle pests on Coast

The state government has tasked five people to help combat invasive species on More

Jane Stephens: a possessive case of punctuation

Has the apostrophe become obsolete? Have we butchered it to the point of More

B2B: this year’s key tax-planning tips

Here are the steps business owners need to take as the end of More

Thousands of students impacted in school data breach

The personal information of thousands of Sunshine Coast state-school students has been compromised More

Fast-food giant intended for proposed shopping hub

A new shopping centre anchored by a fast-food outlet has been proposed for More

Community saves playground from closure

Community pressure has saved a small Sunshine Coast playground from closure, with plans More

Teens arrested after disturbance in beachside suburb

Two teenage girls have been arrested after a disturbance in a Sunshine Coast More

Global superstar locked in for Coast music festival

A Grammy-nominated artist is set to headline the Sunshine Coast’s biggest live music More


Photo of the day

Photographer Dick Midgley captured this lively Kingfisher possibly eyeing off prey at Noosa Spit. 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

Rising costs in focus as business awards open

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

Ashley Robinson: when glory days were magic

I have the good fortune of doing a short stint on 92.7 Mix More

B2B: navigating financial independence in the next chapter

For many women, the most significant financial shift in midlife is separation. Whether expected More

Key phase for tourist park proposal

The public notification period for a proposed expansion to a nature-based tourist park More

$11m school precinct opens

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

Cost-of-living squeeze sparks Coast family’s French chateau move

A Sunshine Coast family has swapped their suburban home for a 22-bedroom centuries-old More

Candlelight vigil to mark DFV Prevention Month

Sunshine Coast residents and visitors are being urged to “show up’’ and “help change More

Local service is a gift that keeps on giving

There’s a quiet kind of magic that happens at Bloomhill Cancer Care. It’s More

B2B: finance options for small businesses feeling the pinch

Right now, many Sunny Coast small business owners are doing it tough. Rising interest More


Island birds singing a different tune

Island life appears to shape more than just people, with new research suggesting More

Nostalgic site proposed for three-lot subdivision

A development proposal has been referred for review after a residents’ petition raised More

‘Feel-good result’: long-term tenants’ auction delight

A couple who were renting an apartment in a coveted location can breathe More

Push to subsidise life-changing eczema treatment

The family of an eight-year-old Sunshine Coast girl is petitioning the federal government More

Adaptive skate frame expands access on Coast

A Sunshine Coast skate business is breaking down barriers, launching a new adaptive More

Cybersecurity experts to address Coast conference

As cyber criminals accelerate their use of artificial intelligence (AI), industry experts warn More

B2B: organ donation may return to Qld driver licences

Queenslanders may soon notice a familiar feature returning to their driver licences: the More

103-year-old credits RSL visits for longevity

A Coast man who recently celebrated his 103rd birthday credits “regular dancing at More

Hidden retreat tops Aussie wishlist as short escapes surge

A secluded Sunshine Coast hinterland escape has secured its spot as one of More


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Public urged to weigh in on busy Coast intersection

The future of one of the Sunshine Coast’s busiest intersections has opened to More

Media demand fair pay for local news

Regional news publishers, including Sunshine Coast Publishing Company, have welcomed the release of More

Your say: post facility closure, park vandalism and more

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

Council

New dog access rules locked in 

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

Demolition of former council building starts

The tear-down of a former Sunshine Coast Council chambers and administration building is More

Council seeks to expand dredging and nourishment program

Sunshine Coast Council has applied to expand dredging and nourishment operations for two More

Business

Prominent Australia Post facility to close

A large decades-old Australia Post complex on the Sunshine Coast is set to More

Pub marks new era with culinary expansion

A new food offering has opened at one of the Sunshine Coast’s busiest More

Coast mums turn dream into vibrant new cafe space

With viral cold foams and a vibrant design, a new cafe created by More

Learning

New rhythm tackling classroom behaviour

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

Work starts on $98 million state school

Construction has started on a new state-of-the-art primary school in one of the More

Little-known hospitality training hub serving $2.50 coffee

A Noosa-based hospitality training facility is attracting attention for offering coffee at a More

Community

‘Privilege’: charity celebrates 40 years of service

A local mobile food delivery service for seniors, people with a disability and More

Big win for Coast grassroots music festival

A Sunshine Coast hinterland festival has claimed one of Queensland’s top music awards, More

Unique $2 million memorial precinct planned

An Australian-first memorial precinct recognising three vital groups could be built by Anzac More

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