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Driver sought after pedestrian hit-and-run

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Animal welfare charity rectifies staff underpayments

A not-for-profit animal welfare organisation has rectified about $4.3 million in underpayments, including More
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Your say: burial plots, incinerator toilet and more

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Proposed Woolworths supermarket faces community pushback

A proposal for a new Woolworths supermarket in a hinterland town has drawn More
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Next stage of tourist attraction revamp unveiled

Plans have been revealed for the next phase of a tourist attraction revitalisation. A More
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Expo offers home downsizing ideas, advice

A showcase of tiny homes, granny flats, cabins and alternative housing options will More
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Standout estate combines luxury and potential

A modern Queensland country manor set on acreage, with resort-style amenities and development potential, has hit the market just north of Noosa. Known as Calico Lodge, the fully-fenced 9.27ha (22.9-acres) estate at 420 Mary Valley Road, The Dawn, is being offered for sale at $3.3m. Positioned in a tightly-held acreage enclave, More
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Readers’ voices matter to SCN: have your say

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MPs support statewide petition calling for tougher bail laws

A Sunshine Coast business owner who was the victim of a youth assault More
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Community

Trial aims to cut food waste from multi-unit living

Food scraps from apartments, resorts and retirement villages across South-East Queensland will be More
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Opinion

Jane Stephens: dangerous and everywhere

“Look out, lady! I’ll make you a f*in’ speedbump.” At least, that’s what More
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Council

Shire shake-up floated: divisions proposal emerges

Noosa Council could investigate what would be required to introduce divisional boundaries. The proposal, More
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‘Connected and contemporary’ retirement village planned

A new retirement living community is being proposed beside an existing aged care More
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Lifestyle

Major music festival returns after sold-out debut

A major electronic festival is set to return to the Sunshine Coast after More
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‘Urgent’: popular attraction seeks volunteers

A much-loved community attraction which draws hundreds of Sunshine Coast residents to its More
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Helping hand grows into permanent home

A charity that has spent more than two decades supporting vulnerable Sunshine Coast More
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Opinion

Ashley Robinson: no wonder I’m a head case

I have recently researched the best food for brain fog and memory. Avocado, More
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Request to increase height of 5-star hotel approved

A proposal to increase the height of a planned beachfront hotel has been More
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Dog owners urged to prepare for incoming access changes

Dog owners across the Sunshine Coast are being urged to check new rules More
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‘Overwhelmingly negative’: transport project under scrutiny

A decision on a $1.6 million transport project may be made tomorrow, after More
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Co-op takes major step towards new home

The Beerwah Co-op's plans for a new home have taken a step forward More
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Lease renewal planned for property earmarked for road project

Sunshine Coast Council is set to renew the lease of a Maroochydore property More
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UniSC-led team discovers new species of walking shark

Scientists on a night dive off Papua New Guinea have made a surprising More
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Business

Court imposes six-figure penalty on brewery

Terella Brewing has been fined $150,000 in a decision handed down in Maroochydore More
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Council to vote on pricing changes for holiday parks

Sunshine Coast Council will this week consider changes to the way prices are More
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Photo of the day

This stunning photo of the sun setting over the Mooloolah River was taken from the vantage point of La Balsa Park. Photographer Nick Collins said: “It’s perhaps most colourful sunset I've seen!” 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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Fire ants spread to another Coast suburb

Residents and business owners in and around a Sunshine Coast suburb are being More
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Apartment sells for $700k more just months after purchase

A Sunshine Coast apartment has sold for $5.22 million in a swift resale More
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Airport invites bids for key precinct sites

Sunshine Coast Airport has launched an expression of interest campaign for the next More
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Cyclist on track after ‘grim’ injury

Kristina Clonan did her best superhero impression at the announcement of Australia's cycling More
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Teenagers charged after alleged crime spree

An alleged machete-linked crime spree that included the theft of a vehicle from More
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Town centre outage forces shops to close

A pole-top fire has caused a major power outage in Nambour's town centre More
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Sunshine Plaza stake set to sell in $622m deal

Sunshine Plaza's ownership structure is set to change after a $622 million deal More
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Missing woman located deceased

The 57-year-old woman who was reported missing from Diddillibah on June 13 has More
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Revised designs released for foreshore revamp

New artist’s impressions and design details have been released for a major project More
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Preliminary works begin for major transport project

Preliminary works are underway on the southern end of the Sunshine Coast as More
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$400m investment renews key wastewater link

A key wastewater pipe serving thousands of Sunshine Coast residents has been renewed More
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‘Inspired generations’: locals recognised for community efforts

Two Sunshine Coast residents have received state honours for their contributions to emergency More
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Seven-day mental health support hub opens

A new crisis support space at a major Coast hospital is changing the More
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Most-spotted birds across Coast revealed

The Aussie Bird Count has revealed the most commonly seen birds across the More
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Recycled materials to be turned into runway spectacle

Recycled and salvaged materials will be turned into striking runway creations at a More
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Man charged after alleged police pursuit across Coast

A 23-year-old Mountain Creek man has been charged after allegedly leading police on More
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Major upgrade completed at sporting hub

Upgraded facilities at a popular recreation venue have been completed as part of More
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Unused cemetery plots to be reclaimed under new policy

A new policy could see hundreds of long-unused cemetery plots returned for community More
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‘Premier destination’: tourism operators earn Queensland acclaim

A record number of Sunshine Coast tourism businesses have been recognised among the More
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Search underway after alleged knife attack

Police are appealing for information after a 20-year-old Buderim man was wounded at More
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Council takes high-tech approach to weed battle

Drones, artificial intelligence and environmental DNA are among the tools being used by 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
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Massive sand boost for coastal stretch

Around 10,000 truckloads of sand, equating to 100,000 cubic metres, will be pumped More
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Twilight markets set for monthly return

Twilight markets featuring food trucks, local produce and live entertainment are set to More
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Sisters’ sandwich store sells out in opening weeks

Three sisters who recently opened a Sunshine Coast sandwich shop say they have More
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Mexican fast-food chain opens drive-thru restaurant

A prominent Mexican fast-food chain has opened a venue within one of the More
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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
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Teenager steps onto state stage

A Sunshine Coast teenager is pushing to bring housing affordability into focus for More
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Robot turns heads on main street as tech divide narrows

A humanoid robot strolling past shoppers on the main street of a Sunshine More
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Local NGO marks 25,000 rescues in 25 years

A global child anti-trafficking charity founded on the Sunshine Coast has marked a More
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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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Push grows to save vital Coast service

A renewed fight to save a struggling Sunshine Coast palliative care hospice has More
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From July 1 this year, employers will need to pay superannuation guarantee contributions at More
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