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Councillors to vote on major overhaul of dog off-leash areas

Dog owners across the Coast could soon face major changes to where their 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

MP urges reporting fuel shortages online

A local MP is urging Coast residents to report to fuel shortages in More

New-look Asian Food Festival to spice things up

A renowned annual Sunshine Coast food event is set to return with a More

UniSC team part of global breakthrough in safer medical implants

A team of scientists from the University of the Sunshine Coast and around More

Dozens charged with drug and weapon offences

A major investigation into drug trafficking across Queensland has led to dozens of More



Demolition of former council building starts

The tear-down of a former Sunshine Coast Council chambers and administration building is under way, as it makes way for a new public precinct. Work has started on the removal of the facility at 77 Bulcock Street, which will be replaced by a town square known as the Caloundra Community and More


Old home site offers 10-storey development option

An ageing house in the heart of the Sunshine Coast has hit the More

Police investigate alleged assault in coastal suburb

Police are investigating an alleged assault along the beachfront of a Sunshine Coast More

Spike in reported number plate thefts prompts warning

A spate of number plate thefts across the Sunshine Coast has police urging More

A cut above: club chef claims coveted state gong

A chef who has worked across some of the Sunshine Coast’s most popular More

Police issue hundreds of fines in blitz on Coast roads

Police have clamped down on misbehaving motorists on Sunshine Coast roads, during a More

Police probe alleged assault and e-bike theft

Sunshine Coast Police are appealing for information after two incidents in the heart More

Locals demand action on speeding in coastal suburb

Residents of a waterfront suburb are calling on authorities to reduce “speeding and More

‘Unprecedented’: expert warns of severe industrial land shortage

The Sunshine Coast could run out of available industrial land as early as More

Coast mums turn dream into vibrant new cafe space

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

‘We don’t want people like you’: rental rejection sparks housing fight

A Sunshine Coast couple has turned their struggle to secure a rental into More

New plastic surgery service aims to reduce wait times

Plastics and reconstructive surgery is now being offered at a local health service, 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

Your say: surfing venue, supermarket approval and more

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

Aussies want electric cars to save cash, not the planet

More Australians will switch to an electric car if petrol prices continue to More

Council seeks to expand dredging and nourishment program

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

Plans lodged to lift approved development to 28m

A developer has submitted plans to add an extra level to an already-approved More

Property prices jump amid supply strain

House and unit prices have climbed sharply amid chronic supply constraints, according to More

Rescue crew winches injured man from cruise ship

A Sunshine Coast-based aeromedical crew has helped a man from a cruise ship, More


Photo of the day

Photographer Prue Henschke captured this evocative picture of a partial rainbow over Mount Ninderry in between showers. 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

State’s largest youth foyer set to be built on Coast

The state government has announced plans for a large accommodation complex with wraparound More

Robotic surgery expands at Coast hospital

A high-tech surgical robot that has helped 100 Sunshine Coast Health patients get More

Sami Muirhead: brave souls share the love

Having a child with autism brings heartache at times, but also incredible joy More.

Vehicle bursts into flames on highway

A utility caught fire on the Bruce Highway in peak-hour traffic, causing delays More

Residents raise alarm over machinery dealership near koala habitat

A machinery dealership is under fire from residents who say it is putting More

Revamped intersection to form gateway to new community

A busy intersection is about to be upgraded to improve traffic flow and More

Man dies after mower incident

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

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

Turtle hatchlings’ chances bolstered by volunteers

Thousands of turtle hatchlings from the northern beaches of Bribie Island have made More


Local firm expands amid rising family disputes

Rising demand for family law support across the Sunshine Coast is driving expansion among local firms as more individuals seek guidance through separation, parenting arrangements and major life transitions. Bli Bli-based firm Thompson Legal has responded to this growing need with the launch of a dedicated family law department, marking More

Massage therapist charged with more alleged sex offences

A man has been charged with additional sex offences following an appeal launched More

Ashley Robinson: the deaf leading the deaf

I have openly said, over many years, that if I was going to More

Career switch pays off as Coast agent hits $300m

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

Proposal to sell council-owned car park scrapped

A move to sell a council-owned car park to a community housing provider More

Highway overpass reopens after notable crash

A bridge over the Bruce Highway has reopened after it was struck by More

Residents along congested road call for parking review

Homeowners and tenants along a busy street in the middle of the Sunshine More

Hate speech stickers target trans people in Coast suburb

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

‘True local pub’: tavern reopens after makeover

A hotel in one of the Coast's busiest precincts has reopened after a More

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

Man taken to hospital after near-drowning at beach

A young man has been taken to hospital after a near-drowning at a More

Serious crash shuts down highway lanes

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

Council

Long-time local claims top acquisitive art prize

An artist who has been living on the Sunshine Coast since the mid-1980s More

Overnight parking banned in bid to end behaviour issues

Overnight parking restrictions will be introduced on an ocean-view street after residents raised More

Community panel helps to shape Games legacy

Sunshine Coast residents are helping to shape the region’s 2032 Olympic legacy through More

Business

Details of rooftop restaurant atop new hotel revealed

A new rooftop restaurant and bar will boast modern Australian dining with expansive More

Gym empire founders serve up new social sport on Coast

The Sunshine Coast is set to gain its first dedicated padel facility, introducing More

Coast’s youngest real estate boss opens doors at 22

A 22-year-old has become Queensland’s youngest real estate business owner, with a new More

Learning

Rural property proposed as nature-based learning hub

A development application has been lodged seeking to establish an outdoor education centre More

Student rock band wins national prize

A Sunshine Coast student rock band has blasted its way to a coveted More

Australia’s oldest-known dinosaur fossil identified

Australia's oldest dinosaur fossil has been identified more than 60 years after a More

Community

From ICU to the podium: Alexa Leary meets her rescuers

Paralympic gold medallist Alexa Leary AOM says reuniting with the two doctors who More

Measures announced to reduce homelessness in town

The state government has unveiled a suite of initiatives to address homelessness in More

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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