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Coast fashion stores closing after company’s collapse

Several stores around the Sunshine Coast are closing their doors after the fall More

New ‘fast and scenic’ parkrun sets the pace

A new parkrun on the Sunshine Coast is fast becoming a favourite. The first More

What council wants from federal election

Sunshine Coast Council has called on political parties to provide significant support to More

Basketball bonanza: national teams to clash on Coast

The Australian and New Zealand men's and women's basketball teams are set to More

Hinterland towns top list of most welcoming places

Two Sunshine Coast hinterland destinations have topped a popular accommodation website’s list of More

‘Happiest place’: shark attack victim loved the ocean

More than 2000 heartbroken members of a quiet beachside community have gathered for More

Award-winning architect’s cliffside home for sale

A former Queensland Architect of the Year's notable range residence is for sale. Edwin Codd's The Montville House, in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, has been listed by Re/Max Hinterland. Mr Codd built the five-bedroom, three-bathroom, two-garage home in 2012. It's set on 4107sqm at 65-69 Main Street, Montville. Mr Codd, who is renowned More

B2B: I’ve started dating again, how can I protect my assets?

After a relationship separation and division of assets, many people are reluctant to More

Planning well underway to address junction as petition launched

The state government says it has almost finished priority planning to address one More

Mayors set for overseas fact-finding mission

The region’s two mayors are set to undertake a whirlwind overseas trip this More

Construction begins on ‘Euro summer’ rooftop bar

The Coast’s newest rooftop bar is under construction, with scaffolding now visible above More

Teen charged over alleged violent burglary

A teen boy from the Sunshine Coast has been charged following an alleged More

B2B: Updating your estate plan an important task

As we welcome the new year, many of us take time to reflect More

Shark attack off island claims teenager’s life

A teenage girl has reportedly died following a shark attack at Bribie Island. The More

Golfers eye $20K hole-in-one prize at ‘shootout’

Golfers will take aim at a $20,000 hole-in-one at a new event on More

Croc sighted near Inskip camping area

A ranger has spotted a crocodile in front of a camping area at More

Police investigate alleged assault outside shopping centre

Police have released images of a man who may be able to assist More

Footpath funding a step closer thanks to network plan

A walking network plan has been greeted as a step in the right More

Live-aboard vessels under scrutiny in sensitive waterway

Concerns exist about the number of vessels moored in a sensitive area, but More

Corn ribs to fried chicken: tapas bar brings taste of Spain to Coast

A new restaurant has opened on the Sunshine Coast, inspired by Spanish cuisine More

Brewery co-owner joins panel to boost night-life economy

A Sunshine Coast brewery co-owner has been included on an expert panel that More

Council rejects club’s application for new headquarters

A club is considering its options after the Sunshine Coast Council knocked back More

‘Awe-inspiring’: Antarctic adventurer reflects on 250km trek

“Incredible, breathtaking, raw.” That is how adventurer James McAlloon describes Antarctica, after he completed More

Your say: tree removal, transport funding and more

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

Bank to close two Coast branches as numbers drop

A bank has announced the impending closure of two of its six branches More

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Sunshine Coast Forecast

Rail project in doubt amid $20b claim; group proposes alternative

A major Sunshine Coast rail project is in doubt amid fears of a More

Vintage charm meets modern mixology at ‘speakeasy’ van

A former carpenter has transformed a vintage campervan into a place where he More

Tick of approval for higher buildings in town centre

The Sunshine Coast Council has approved a planning change that will allow 15-storey More

B2B: Debt consolidation offers savings with faster repayments

Managing (bad) debt can be a challenge, especially after the festive season. But it More

‘Justice’ after man jailed for killing wife at resort

The daughter of a woman strangled at a Sunshine Coast resort on Valentine's More

‘Visually obtrusive’: accommodation proposal knocked back

A development application to establish short-term accommodation in a scenic location has been More

Sami Muirhead: not quite poetry in motion

You can officially call me ‘The Woman From Snowy River’ after I survived More

Leafy landmark gone: notable tree removed from roundabout

A prominent tree has been felled from the middle of a well-used roundabout More

Motorway favourite to be back on show after four years

A mural that has become a Sunshine Coast landmark will return to public More

Plans for 30-unit social housing complex revealed

A 30-unit social housing complex has been proposed for a Sunshine Coast growth More

‘Come on Larry’: Coast beer voted among best in Australia

A Sunshine Coast brewery has been recognised among the best in Australia during More

Teenager in serious e-scooter incident

A teenager has been involved in a serious e-scooter crash on the Sunshine More

Man faces siege charges after 12-hour incident

A man has been charged after a protracted incident on the Sunshine Coast. Police More

B2B: How to maximise value of your business

Many owners run their business to fund their lifestyle and that of family More

Council approves plan to remediate landfill site for units

Formerly unusable council land will be freed up for new social housing and More

Ashley Robinson: pets trump politics any day

I was going to write about Donald Trump, what I think of the More

Surf club begins $2.4m reno, with more works planned

A section of a local surf club is being demolished to make way More

Action organised in bid to keep post office doors open

A campaign to stop a Sunshine Coast post office from closing is ramping More

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Vintage cart a ‘Tru Blu’ hit for coffee lovers

Selling fresh coffee and flowers from a vintage caravan is a dream come More

Plea for funds after key transport projects cut from priority list

The Sunshine Coast mayor is urging the federal government to help deliver "desperately More

Dam operator to meet locals ahead of major works

South-East Queensland's bulk water authority will meet with locals before it starts key More

Council

Mayor renews plea for Games venues

The Sunshine Coast mayor has urged the state government to stand by plans More

Upgrade plan for popular park revealed

A draft landscape plan for a well-used neighbourhood park has been released for More

Cliff repair works to start after landslip

A section of cliff face will be repaired and stabilised after a landslip More

Business

‘Gold standard’: 19 Coast restaurants make coveted list

A handful of Sunshine Coast restaurants have been recognised among the best in More

Businessman fires up over power loss in face of price hike

The boss of a popular seafood business that was forced to shut during More

Brewing company expands with new waterside venue

A Sunshine Coast craft brewer combining its beer with food has opened in More

Learning

Small but mighty: Keira’s inspiring journey to start Prep

Starting school is a big step for any child, but for four-year-old Keira More

Historic study highlights alcohol’s links to disease and death

Australians increase their likelihood of alcohol-related cancer by 12 per cent for every More

Study aims to improve treatment of chronic lung disease

A new study is aiming to more effectively diagnose and treat infections associated More

Community

‘Service to our nation’: athletes and community leader recognised

Two Sunshine Coast Paralympians and a community champion who has helped people with More

‘Run out of money’: homeless charity forced to fold

A charity that provided temporarily relief to those impacted by the continuing housing More

New night markets to be held by the ocean

New 'interactive and hyperactive' night markets are on their way to the Sunshine More

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