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Woman fined $20K for unlawful possession of wildlife

A Sunshine Coast woman has been fined $20,000 for illegally possessing an array of reptiles and eggs. The Nambour woman received the penalty for four offences of keeping native wildlife reasonably suspected to have been unlawfully obtained or taken from More

Increased height proposal describes plan scheme limit as ‘error’

A developer aims to exceed the height limit with an 11-storey More

Adventurer hitting new heights on Antarctic expedition

A Sunshine Coast local is continuing his preparations for an incredible More

Man charged with sexual assaults on footpaths

A 20-year-old man has been charged with sexual offences after reports More

Ashley Robinson: a strange set of coincidences and engagements

Trains, Planes and Automobiles was a great movie, and I starred More

ATO offered $150,000 for almost $1 million restaurant debt

The company behind two well-known Sunshine Coast restaurants has offered 15 More

Latest news: thunderstorms roll through

Thursday, November 14, 4.20pm: Storms have struck parts of the Sunshine More

View with a chew: helicopter tour offers picnic on a peak

A Sunshine Coast helicopter company has launched a unique new tour More

Dog beach sand project scores major industry accolade

A sand nourishment project at a dog off-leash beach has been More

Council app puts local information at fingertips

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

Premium $100 million hotel planned for bustling street

An upscale hotel featuring 153 rooms could be built in the More

Roadside copper cable theft interrupted amid statewide issue

Communications cabling has been torn out of trench pipes on the More

Drone technology used to track e-scooter and e-bike offenders

Police have used drone technology to target personal mobility device offenders, More

‘Ultimate in deep waterfront living’: prized property sold

A large riverside estate has been snapped up for $7.5 million More

‘Landmark in urban planning’: city centre project hailed

A city centre venture on the Sunshine Coast has been acknowledged More

University receives top marks from students

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

How revived cinema venue is set to delight movie lovers

The owner of a revitalised cinema venue is optimistic it will More

Planned Olympic venues face scrutiny after cost blowouts

Plans for Olympic venues on the Sunshine Coast will be re-assessed More

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Sunshine Coast Forecast

Restaurant aims to be the place where they know your name

A café in a prime beachfront location has a new owner, More

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

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

Creek rehabilitation restores platypus habitat

A restoration project at a heavily-impacted section of creek has revived More

‘Remember to remember’: your guide to services

Sunshine Coast residents are being encouraged to pause to remember the More

Creek rehabilitation restores platypus habitat

A restoration project at a heavily-impacted section of creek has revived More

‘Remember to remember’: your guide to services

Sunshine Coast residents are being encouraged to pause to remember the More

Motorbike racer who cheated death inks major deal

A talented motorbike rider from the Sunshine Coast who was once More

Your say: shipwreck removal, ferry service and more

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

Council

New council CEO appointed from 138 applicants

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

Proposal to increase town centre building limit to 15 storeys

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

Aerodrome expansion set to bring $75m economic boost

The Sunshine Coast Council has put out the call for tenants More

Timeless moments: classic photos captured in calendar

Treasured images from around the region have been included in the More

Business

Celebrated culinary trio’s latest restaurant proves a hit

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

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

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

Coffee plantation nears first commercial harvest

A coffee plantation that opened earlier this year will soon begin More

Popular cafe preparing to expand into restaurant scene

The owner of a much-loved suburban cafe is preparing to open More

Learning

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

$30m schools boost: building opens, upgrades promised

A Sunshine Coast school has a new $20 million building with More

Sports injury to success: next gen of entrepreneurs recognised

Channelling their own experience, two young entrepreneurs are on track to More

Community

Triathlete preparing for emotional milestone race

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

Popular attraction adds bush tucker gardens

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

Record turnout as charity walk raises $50k

More than 900 people have helped raise a record-breaking $50,000 for More

Coast cellist helps unearth 300yo ‘missing’ instrument

In an almost unbelievable chain of events, a 300-year-old cello that More

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