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Property expert reveals predictions for holiday hotspot

A real estate guru has outlined her 2025 expectations for one of Queensland's More

Collaborative effort set to address e-scooter issues

A proactive take on the region’s worsening e-scooter crisis is expected to increase More

Liftoff: work starts on new aeromedical base

Work has officially started on a new $18.5 million Sunshine Coast base for More

Waste not: councils gain funding for recycling initiatives

Sunshine Coast and Noosa councils have received state government funding to support waste More

Approval wrangle puts subdivision and buyers on pause

Land buyers have been left in "distress and financial strain" after the Sunshine More

Latest news: near drowning; motorcycle crashes

Monday, November 25, 5.40pm: One stable patient has been transported to Sunshine Coast More

Plan for intersection upgrade rebuked by long-term local

A plan to revamp a section of road has been knocked by a long-term local who says it would lead to safety concerns and the removal of trees. Sunshine Coast Council has outlined a plan to upgrade the Ferntree Creek Road and Upper Ferntree Creek Road junction – an unsealed More

Childcare centre rejection prompts court appeal

An appeal has been lodged against the Sunshine Coast Council’s refusal of a More

‘Sausage kings’ snag awards for Aussie BBQ classics

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

Tiny hooves, huge news: micro donkey welcomed

A pint-sized donkey is making a big impression after being welcomed to the More

Wooden ark proves playground builder’s ‘trickiest’ task yet

A 13m long, 3m high, 4m wide wooden ark has been built at More

Chocolatier expands to iconic shopping mall

A renowned artisan chocolate brand has opened a new store in one of More

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

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

Your say: housing estate, ageing boardwalk and more

Do you have an opinion to share? Submit a Letter to the Editor More

Victorians buy up entire unit block as southern surge continues

The recent sale of a Noosa unit for a jaw-dropping $12.5 million means More

Council votes to refuse next stage of housing estate

Sunshine Coast councillors have voted to refuse a proposal to develop the third More

Coast home recognised as Queensland’s best

A Sunshine Coast home has been recognised as the best in Queensland at More

Historic town’s new-look streetscape unveiled

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

Jane Stephens: the unwitting harm of social media

Comparison is said to be the thief of joy. And while it might not More

‘Immaculate’ home steps from the beach an ‘entertainer’s dream’

A modern home less than 100 steps from the beach in a sought-after More

Feedback split but council gives nod to luxury hotel relaxations

The Sunshine Coast Council has approved a temporary local planning instrument allowing height More

Rebuild forces cancellation of popular Christmas festival

An annual Christmas event that draws tens of thousands of people to a More

‘I just wanted to do something different, so I built a chateau’

A man’s home is his castle – or a chateau, in the case More

Car found after grandmother’s mysterious death

The bizarre disappearance and death of a Queensland grandmother who was last seen More

Three-term MP re-endorsed as candidate for federal election

A Sunshine Coast MP who has held his seat since 2016 has been More

Photo of the day

Ruth Fiechtner captured this photo and said: "I watched this crow in amazement". "This highly intelligent bird species made a deliberate intent to come and place its dry cracker into the water to soak and soften for a short while before removing it to eat and enjoy." 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

Tsunami test: key groups take part in disaster exercise

Emergency services and essential groups have taken part in a disaster exercise to More

Investigation into alleged copper cable theft produces arrest

A man has been charged over the alleged theft of copper wire in More

Third stage of housing estate recommended for refusal

Plans for the next stage of a housing estate that would include more More

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

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

Junior doctors cite safety, fatigue issues at main hospital

Several junior doctors at the Sunshine Coast’s main hospital have expressed safety and More

State bracing for another week of torrential rain

Queensland is staring down another week of storms, with parts of the state's More

Digital meter prevents toilet-flushing fiasco

Digital water meters have helped the region's residents save $3.8 million during the More

Take a virtual tour of planned three-storey community space

Sunshine Coast residents can now take a virtual tour of a planned three-level More

Completion on horizon for dream home started in 1984

A mysterious home which has been under construction for nearly 40 years is More

Serious crash involving car and truck on highway

A significant crash involving a car and a crane truck has left a More

Bigger NYE fireworks promised but midnight show fizzles out

Fireworks fans can look forward to a brighter display on the Sunshine Coast More

Draft plan for upgraded park includes range of features

A central Sunshine Coast park is in line for a significant upgrade, with More

Pub transforms into Asian-inspired dining spot

A pub at a lawn bowls site has been relaunched as a modern More

Meal team and mentoring program receive $20K boosts

A community organisation that provides food relief and a mentoring program for kids More

Resort concedes responsibility for ageing infrastructure

The mystery of who is responsible for a boardwalk and jetty linking a More

Beach-inspired luxury apartments on the horizon

Plans have been submitted for a seven-storey luxury development featuring 36 apartments, which More

Class act: Year 12s applauded after finishing school journey

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

Owners decide to rebuild home in exclusive precinct

The knock down and rebuild trend has spread to one of the Sunshine More

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Teen does her bit for diabetes research

A teenager will fly to Canberra this week to push for funding for More

Latest news: highway crash; snake bites

Friday, November 22, 1.20pm: Three stable patients were transported to Sunshine Coast University More

Luxury B&B claims coveted state tourism gong

A five-star bed and breakfast on the Sunshine Coast has been recognised with More

Council

Council app puts local information at fingertips

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

New council CEO appointed from 138 applicants

An experienced leader renowned for his 'dedication to community' has been selected as More

Proposal to increase town centre building limit to 15 storeys

Community consultation has opened regarding a proposal to amend the planning framework to More

Business

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

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

Celebrated culinary trio’s latest restaurant proves a hit

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

‘Hidden gem’: new ‘cosy’ distillery serving up gin and pizza

A former firefighter turned award-winning distiller is enjoying the taste of success after More

Learning

University receives top marks from students

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

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

A handful of Sunshine Coast teachers have been recognised with major industry accolades. Rebecca More

New school set to give students another option

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

Community

Thrifting hobby becomes booming vintage business

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

Triathlete preparing for emotional milestone race

When Maureen Cummings lines up for the Noosa Triathlon next month, the race More

Popular attraction adds bush tucker gardens

Bush tucker gardens have been created at a hinterland attraction in partnership with More

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Photo of the day: crow cuisine

Ruth Fiechtner captured this photo and said: "I watched this crow in amazement". "This More

Waste not: councils gain funding for recycling initiatives

Sunshine Coast and Noosa councils have received state government funding to support waste More