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Air of excitement: attack planes thrill

A couple of impressive Royal Australian Air Force jets have dazzled Sunshine Coast locals during training exercises. Two Boeing EA-18G Growler aircraft and crews from More

‘Pioneering’ ecological park takes out national award

A master plan that focuses on the ecological outlook of the region has received a major national award. The Sunshine Coast Ecological Park Master Plan More

Application lodged for Queenslander-style units

A set of Queenslander-style units has been proposed for a hinterland town. An application for a Material Change of Use for multiple dwellings has been More

Photo of the day: somewhere under the rainbow

Norfolk pines at Moffat Beach, by Salita Matthews. If you have a photo of the day offering, email photo@sunshinecoastnews.com.au. Photos must be horizontal/landscape and may More

Increased height proposal describes plan scheme limit as ‘error’

A developer aims to exceed the height limit with an 11-storey block of units and shops on a prime beachfront site. A 10-storey building comprising More

Adventurer hitting new heights on Antarctic expedition

A Sunshine Coast local is continuing his preparations for an incredible journey to Antarctica in December. James McAlloon will be skiing from the coast and More

“I just took this pic of what I think is a Christmas beetle in the rain here at Palmwoods. Very vibrant. Probably 3cm long. I’m not sure if the rain has brought this one out. I also have seen two snails recently, which I had never seen in more than 20 years living here,” writes Richard Bruinsma. He later discovered it is a rainbow stag beetle.

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