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‘Very difficult situation’: patisserie forced into liquidation

A popular cafe known for its French bread and pastries has closed its doors suddenly, triggering a heartfelt statement from its owners. Often described as bringing a slice of the French Quarter to the Sunshine Coast, the long-standing cafe is More

Coast leads again as regional migration hits two-year high

Moving to the country has become more than just a quaint More

‘Enemy of joy’: council panned for scrapping fireworks

The Sunshine Coast mayor says she will push for the return More

Ashley Robinson: making good on election promises

I promised myself I wouldn’t write about politics as the feedback More

New school planned for up to 1140 primary students

Details about a planned new state primary school on the Sunshine More

Lifesaver-in-training rescues pair with empty beer keg

A man who turned up a day early for lifesaving training More

Latest news: four-vehicle crash; highway rollover

Thursday, December 5, 1.15pm: A stable patient has been transported to More

Hope for more local input on state-led developments

New legislation has given hope that local councils will have a More

B2B: Time for a business health review

When was the last time you reviewed the health of your More

Coast welcomes airline’s first flight from tropical hub

A low-cost airline’s inaugural flight between the Sunshine Coast and one More

Ferry service to add new stop as interest grows

A new ferry service on the Sunshine Coast is quickly expanding More

Drugs and guns seized after police follow up false plates

A car that allegedly failed to stop for police has led More

Property fund aims to raise $150m for luxury hotel

A new property development fund is seeking to raise $150 million More

Ticket sales dip as folks struggle to make ends meet

The cost of living has begun to bite the Woodford Folk More

B2B: Benefit delays cause significant distress

I noted with interest the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) More

Wetter, warmer and possible cyclone: Coast’s wild summer forecast

Unusually intense summer conditions are expected on the Sunshine Coast during More

New $80k sports facilities unveiled at leisure centre

A new outdoor sporting space has been unveiled at a popular More

Path blocked? Residents oppose mountain trails plan

Scores of locals have signalled their opposition to a proposal for More

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Lesley Evans took this photo of the morning sun reflecting off the water at Happy Valley, Caloundra. 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

Tavern patron celebrates big Keno win

A Sunshine Coast man's pockets are jingling all the way after More

Little joy for residents in court quarry rulings

Opponents of a hinterland quarry have been left disappointed by a More

Buyers have 50 per cent fewer properties to choose from

Prospective property buyers on the Sunshine Coast have become “seagulls fighting More

B2B: The new trend in investment borrowing

Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are gaining traction in Australia as a More

Buyers have 50 per cent fewer properties to choose from

Prospective property buyers on the Sunshine Coast have become “seagulls fighting More

B2B: The new trend in investment borrowing

Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are gaining traction in Australia as a More

Brazilian smokehouse opens amid plans to expand

The co-owner of a new smokehouse within the region’s main shopping More

Levy leads to conservation of 4235 hectares

Sunshine Coast Council has revealed that its environment levy has led More

Council

New playground celebrates ocean legends

The Sunshine Coast's newest playground has opened just in time for More

‘Hybrid’ seawall design aims to save beloved pine trees

The Sunshine Coast Council has released a design option for the More

Historic town’s new-look streetscape unveiled

A Sunshine Coast town's main street has a new look. Landsborough's Cribb More

Council app puts local information at fingertips

An upgraded app is making it easier for Sunshine Coast locals More

Business

‘Sausage kings’ snag awards for Aussie BBQ classics

A Sunshine Coast butcher shop can boast the title of sausage More

‘You don’t like to see it’: vacancies dot business hub

More than a dozen store fronts are sitting empty in one More

Making a splash: region’s business of the year crowned

The Sunshine Coast's business of the year has been revealed at More

Celebrated culinary trio’s latest restaurant proves a hit

The region’s newest restaurant is proving a hit with customers as More

Learning

Class act: Year 12s applauded after finishing school journey

A host of Sunshine Coast students have been fondly farewelled by More

University receives top marks from students

The University of the Sunshine Coast has been ranked Queensland’s best public More

A for effort: award-winning teachers a class above the rest

A handful of Sunshine Coast teachers have been recognised with major More

New school set to give students another option

A new school campus for students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder More

Community

Not saying ‘no’ pushes animal charity to brink

The founder of a Sunshine Coast animal rescue charity that was More

Men to trek for 14 hours to put mental health on right path

A host of Sunshine Coast men are ready to take part More

State ‘hero’ to use new status as catalyst for change

A Sunshine Coast conservationist who won a major Queensland award plans More

Thrifting hobby becomes booming vintage business

Sifting through the Bli Bli warehouse of pre-loved clothes and picking More

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