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Beach flags, warnings confuse international visitors

Australia's beaches continue to pose fatal risks to overseas-born people, with a study suggesting many struggle to understand warnings presented on signs. A Monash University study found beach-related terminology and even the colour of warning signs were regularly misinterpreted by international visitors. The stark research comes as the summer peak drowning More

Woman charged after alleged knife threat in rideshare

A Sunshine Coast woman has been charged after an alleged deprivation of liberty More

Milestone for congestion-busting plan

The design contract for a major interchange upgrade has been awarded as the More

Rangers frustrated by vandalism in national park

Rangers are urging visitors to a national park to respect the rules after More

Hope rises again for vomiting frog

Hope persists that one of Australia's most bizarre frogs, which gave birth by More

Mixed weather forecast for Christmas Day on Sunshine Coast

Christmas festivities on the Sunshine Coast could be interrupted by some unsettled weather. The More

Man airlifted to hospital after truck and utility collide

A man has been airlifted to hospital in a potentially life-threatening condition after More

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Man charged over alleged antisemitic graffiti

Police have charged a man after investigations into a large number of alleged More

Tribunal upholds decision against tiny home grant

The owner of a tiny home that was erected at his Sunshine Coast More

‘Effortlessly cool’: new café and brunch spot opens on Coast

An 'effortlessly cool' espresso and brunch venue has opened at Caloundra’s Bianco Building, More

Shark-spotting drones introduced at two busy beaches

SmartShark drones have been introduced at two prominent Sunshine Coast beaches amid a More

Graduates lauded for efforts after ATAR results released

Queensland students, including from the Sunshine Coast, have been congratulated for "incredible" ATAR More

Aussies’ latest car choices are driving down pollution

The growing popularity of hybrid and electric cars is helping to reduce Australia's More

New trattoria launches at renovated resort

A famous Sydney hospitality family has opened an Italian trattoria at a newly More

Your say: growth area, seawall project and more

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How SCN’s new puzzles can help sharpen your brain

Readers looking for a simple way to sharpen their minds now have a More