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Coast study links ‘baby talk’ to early language learning

New research from the University of the Sunshine Coast suggests speaking to babies in a high-pitched, exaggerated way may help them learn the building blocks of language. A study led by UniSC researcher Dr Varghese Peter examined if the pitch and speech sounds typical of infant-directed speech (IDS) – often More

Popular club to remove gaming in major renovation

A long-standing waterfront club is making the bold move to remove gaming as More

Houseboat owner warns new rules could put lives at risk

Houseboat owner Rachael Hills says her dream of retiring on the Noosa River More

Traffic change sparks councillor scrutiny

A Sunshine Coast councillor has called for a review of a traffic change More

Platypus sighting a highlight in Coast’s top videos

A rare sighting of a platypus paddling in a hinterland creek was the More

Victim welcomes council action on ‘irresponsible’ dog owners

New signage has been installed along Noosa’s eastern beaches to remind dog owners More

Ashley Robinson: it’s a new year, so keep smiling

What things I would like to change about myself and others in 2026 More

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Region’s first fire warning of summer issued

UPDATE: A fire warning for Glass House Mountains and surrounds has been cancelled. The More

Police appeal after $140K boat stolen from canal

Sunshine Coast Water Police are appealing for public assistance after a luxury boat More

Plans submitted for waterfront campsites on council site

A popular aqua park has lodged plans to add short-term waterfront accommodation to More

Green, smelly ‘sea sawdust’ invades waterways

A colourful and sometimes pungent algae has turned heads at beaches, rivers and More

Authorities highlight need to open beachside creek

The Sunshine Coast Council has outlined why heavy machinery was rapidly deployed to More

Where home prices could take off or crash land this year

History shows it's a brave ploy to bet against the Australian property market. Yet More

NRL trial amid action-packed summer sports calendar

An NRL pre-season game and AFL open training sessions are among an array More

Coast to welcome first LEGO Certified Store

The Sunshine Coast will welcome its first LEGO Certified Store, with the globally More

Coalition calls for federal review after tourist park approval

A coalition of Sunshine Coast community and environment groups has expressed serious concern More