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Aussies want electric cars to save cash, not the planet

More Australians will switch to an electric car if petrol prices continue to More
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Council seeks to expand dredging and nourishment program

Sunshine Coast Council has applied to expand dredging and nourishment operations for two More
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Plans lodged to lift approved development to 28m

A developer has submitted plans to add an extra level to an already-approved More
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Property prices jump amid supply strain

House and unit prices have climbed sharply amid chronic supply constraints, according to More
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Rescue crew winches injured man from cruise ship

A Sunshine Coast-based aeromedical crew has helped a man from a cruise ship, More
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State’s largest youth foyer set to be built on Coast

The state government has announced plans for a large accommodation complex with wraparound support for vulnerable young people on the Sunshine Coast. A youth foyer, including 50 self-contained units, for young people facing housing insecurity is set to be built at a site identified in Maroochydore. Youth foyers offer people aged More
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Health

Robotic surgery expands at Coast hospital

A high-tech surgical robot that has helped 100 Sunshine Coast Health patients get More
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Sami Muirhead: brave souls share the love

Having a child with autism brings heartache at times, but also incredible joy More.
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Vehicle bursts into flames on highway

A utility caught fire on the Bruce Highway in peak-hour traffic, causing delays More
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Residents raise alarm over machinery dealership near koala habitat

A machinery dealership is under fire from residents who say it is putting More
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Revamped intersection to form gateway to new community

A busy intersection is about to be upgraded to improve traffic flow and More
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Man dies after mower incident

A man has died after an incident involving a mower on the Sunshine More
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Business

First luxury self-serve gelato opens on the Coast

Australia’s first luxury self-serve gelato concept has arrived on the Sunshine Coast, with More
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Community

Turtle hatchlings’ chances bolstered by volunteers

Thousands of turtle hatchlings from the northern beaches of Bribie Island have made More
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Massage therapist charged with more alleged sex offences

A man has been charged with additional sex offences following an appeal launched More
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Ashley Robinson: the deaf leading the deaf

I have openly said, over many years, that if I was going to More
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Career switch pays off as Coast agent hits $300m

A Sunshine Coast real estate agent has surpassed $300 million in property sales More
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Council

Proposal to sell council-owned car park scrapped

A move to sell a council-owned car park to a community housing provider More
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Highway overpass reopens after notable crash

A bridge over the Bruce Highway has reopened after it was struck by More
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Residents along congested road call for parking review

Homeowners and tenants along a busy street in the middle of the Sunshine More
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Hate speech stickers target trans people in Coast suburb

Hate-filled stickers targeting transgender people have been discovered across a Sunshine Coast suburb, More
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Business

‘True local pub’: tavern reopens after makeover

A hotel in one of the Coast's busiest precincts has reopened after a More
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Round-the-clock dam works begin after milestone reached

A temporary dam has been completed as part of the Lake Macdonald Dam More
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‘Warning sign’: Coast venue closures spark new campaign

Alarm is growing for the Sunshine Coast’s live music and hospitality scene as More
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Photographer Chris Holland snapped this photo of a lone surfer in an orb of golden light at Alexandra Headland. 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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Man taken to hospital after near-drowning at beach

A young man has been taken to hospital after a near-drowning at a More
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Serious crash shuts down highway lanes

A man has been airlifted to hospital after a crash that closed the More
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Property

TV stars put hinterland dream home on market

A Noosa hinterland property owned by two Australian television personalities has hit the More
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New Coles supermarket approved after court appeal

Approval to build a Coles supermarket in Palmwoods has been granted, after the More
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The harbour entrance proposals that were put aside

The state government put some options on the backburner, including an extended rock More
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Motorbike rider pops wheelie in front of police

A motorbike rider's stunt through a main intersection has been captured on film More
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New park with three play precincts officially opens

A new 1.5-hectare park co-designed by local school students has opened at a More
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Renewed landmark in running for heritage honour

A prominent Sunshine Coast attraction is in the running for a state heritage More
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Man who blamed partner’s death on roo fronts court

A man who allegedly told police his girlfriend was injured after they crashed More
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Seminar targets aged care system confusion

A free community seminar aimed at helping seniors navigate Australia’s new aged care system, the Support at Home program, is being offered to the local community. Led by Sunshine Coast gerontologist Tanya Dave, the seminar will be held on April 17 from 10am-noon at Beerwah Neighbourhood Centre. It will address concerns More
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Moorings set to be installed around island within months

The state government is investing more than $1 million to install several moorings More
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Key details revealed for planned surfing venue

A planned Sunshine Coast surfing facility that is set to feature dozens of More
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Lifestyle

Australia’s largest Jetts gym up and running

The country's biggest Jetts Fitness gym is now established on the Sunshine Coast. Jetts More
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Cafe favourite expands with new CBD hospital outlet

A popular Sunshine Coast cafe has expanded into its third location, opening a More
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Passport to funds: why one bank is changing ID rules

One of Australia's biggest banks will no longer require several identity documents every More
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Family’s backyard caravan rental turns into $2.5m company

A Sunshine Coast woman has turned a modest side hustle into a thriving More
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Four rescued after boat capsizes off coast

Four people have been rescued by a helicopter after their boat capsized off More
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Letters

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Developer’s tribute to iconic farm ahead of construction

A developer has revealed a lasting tribute to a renowned farm that will More
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Murder charge after woman dies in ‘crash with kangaroo’

A man is accused of murdering his partner after allegedly telling police she More
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Youths arrested after alleged stolen car stopped on highway

Police have arrested three teenagers on the Sunshine Coast after an incident involving More
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Call for authorities to address ‘raceway’ in heart of Coast

A long-time local is urging officials to address speed and noise concerns at More
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Long-time local claims top acquisitive art prize

An artist who has been living on the Sunshine Coast since the mid-1980s More
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Council weighs changes in response to overnight camping issues

The community is being asked to weigh in on potential parking changes at More
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Bold skate park revamp for hinterland

Something smooth, bold and built for speed just landed – and it’s ready More
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Details of rooftop restaurant atop new hotel revealed

A new rooftop restaurant and bar will boast modern Australian dining with expansive More
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Cult dessert chain expands on Coast, creating 40 jobs

A cult-favourite frozen yogurt chain has expanded on the Sunshine Coast, with Yo-Chi More
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More retailers revealed for new town centre

Major national retailers have been confirmed as an $80 million Sunshine Coast town More
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Learning

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Rural property proposed as nature-based learning hub

A development application has been lodged seeking to establish an outdoor education centre More
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Australia’s oldest-known dinosaur fossil identified

Australia's oldest dinosaur fossil has been identified more than 60 years after a More
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Blood test could bolster brain cancer survival rates

A simple blood test could improve the lives of brain cancer patients and More
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From ICU to the podium: Alexa Leary meets her rescuers

Paralympic gold medallist Alexa Leary AOM says reuniting with the two doctors who More
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Queensland’s fastest container counter crowned

A young Sunshine Coast man has been named Queensland’s fastest manual container counter More
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Free repair days to cut waste, save cash

Locals will soon be able to fix broken household items for free, under More
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Photographer Ruth Fiechtner said: “We watched quietly as three kangaroos hopped back towards More
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“This aptly-named blue triangle butterfly (Graphium sarpedon choredon) takes time out for a More
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“Although wary, this family of kangaroos from Bribie (Island) braved people close to More
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Photographer Ruth Fiechtner captured the golden light of the early morning while walking on More
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From July 1 this year, employers will need to pay superannuation guarantee contributions at More
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