Major investment lays groundwork for thousands of homes
Significant funding has been announced for road and stormwater infrastructure expected to support More More
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Your say: AI centre, axed flights and more
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Demolition clears way for beachside tower
Demolition at a prominent beachside site has cleared the way for an 11-storey More More
Pedestrian and cycle bridge officially opens
A $27 million bridge across a lake has officially opened and is expected More More
Plans lodged for affordable housing project
A development application for an accommodation complex aimed at providing more affordable housing More More
Police investigate crash involving pedestrian
Police are investigating a serious crash on a major road that left a More More
Supermarket bakery takes the cake at national awards
A Sunshine Coast grocery store's bakery department has claimed a top honour at More More
Property
Architectural gems’ remarkable modern transformation
A prized luxury hinterland home has hit the market following a multi-million-dollar renovation that reimagined almost every aspect of the property. Completed between 2021 and 2023, the transformation More
‘They saved my life’: 1.30am call delivers organ gift
A Sunshine Coast man who waited almost five years for a kidney transplant More More
Sami Muirhead: sticking to the simple pleasures
Looking for the key to a happy life? According to my 11-year-old, it’s More More
Police investigate serious crash
The Forensic Crash Unit is investigating after a serious traffic crash left a More More
Hospital parking spillover sparks council review
Parking overflow from a major Sunshine Coast hospital is being reviewed, with council More More
Bumper sale highlights appeal of landmark towers
The multimillion-dollar sale of a penthouse has reinforced the lure of a prominent More More
Eighties-inspired venue opens on beach strip
A new cafe has opened on the Coast, bringing a retro-inspired menu and More More
Global company opens solar and battery experience hub
An international solar company has opened an interactive centre that will give Sunshine More More
Coast contingent set for Commonwealth Games
Several athletes with links to the Sunshine Coast are poised to compete at More More
Ashley Robinson: universal differences
“Men are from Mars, women are from Venus”, is probably the most accurate More More
Hack of energy giant could expose data of millions
Millions of Australians may have had data accessed by hackers after Origin Energy More More
Birth trauma change urged after ‘free birth’ inquiry
A coroner has called on the health system to recognise women's birth trauma More More
Fatal shed fire sparks police investigation
Police are investigating after a man was found dead in Nambour on Tuesday More More
Major unit project gets green light
A 126-unit residential development planned for Sippy Downs has received council approval. Sunshine Coast More More
Group pushes for more shark drone patrols
A community group is calling for shark-spotting drones to patrol beaches every day. Oceans More More
Lions Club disappointed after council parking move
A holiday parking program that generated $250,000 for community causes has been scrapped More More
Region’s new biosecurity plan open for comment
A draft plan to help protect a shire from invasive plants, animals and More More
Cellist to make Carnegie Hall debut
A former Montville schoolboy will fulfil a lifelong dream when he performs at More More
Hardest place to leave: suburb is state’s most tightly held
A Sunshine Coast locality has the highest level of long-term home ownership in More More
Major transport link proposed for town centre
A new bridge designed to improve connections and support future growth has been More More
Ocean pool gets smooth new look
A picturesque coastal pool has been revitalised, to the delight of locals and More More
Family concern sparks safety invention
A family's safety worries have inspired a Sunshine Coast man to create a More More
Opposition grows to disaster funding proposal
Another council is pushing back against proposed reforms to the federal government's disaster More More
Workforce mobility scheme targets tourism sector
The Sunshine Coast has been selected for a pilot aimed at helping tourism More More
Coast’s newest AI centre to escape government rules
A $200 million AI-ready data centre already under construction on the Sunshine Coast More More
Suspension of key air service sparks disappointment
The looming suspension of a major international air service is expected to result More More
Young woman dies after unit fire
A woman has died from her injuries after escaping a fire that gutted More More
Upgrades to start on stretch of busy road
Works are about to begin on improving a section of a key road More More
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‘Best chance’: Coast rallies behind teenager amid health battle
The community has rallied behind a 16-year-old Sunshine Coast boy diagnosed with a More More
Prominent hotel unveils new look
A Sunshine Coast hotel has reopened under a new brand after a refurbishment More More
Clinical trials hub to open at private hospital
A major clinical trials facility is set to open at a new hospital, More More
Beachside estate tipped to smash suburb record
An award-winning home on rare beachside acreage is expected to set a new More More
Why responsible journalism matters more than ever
This year, the Australian Press Council marks 50 years since its establishment in More More
Your say: dog access, flooding concerns and more
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Declaration sets stage for up to 12,000 homes
A new Priority Development Area (PDA) has been declared to streamline planning for More More
Fresh plans flagged for key site in town centre
A revised development proposal is expected for a prominent vacant site after plans More More
Longstanding cinema complex for sale
One of the region’s most recognisable entertainment destinations has been listed for sale, More More
Community
‘Amazed we survived’: organisation finds new home
A Sunshine Coast charity and social enterprise has made a vital move after More More
Business
Bank goes against grain with $2m upgrade of branch
A major bank has reinforced its commitment to a Sunshine Coast town and More More
Learning
World-leading turtle rescue efforts recognised
A Sunshine Coast aquarium has been recognised as a global leader in sea More More
Council
Concerns over proposed disaster recovery funding
The mayor of the Sunshine Coast says proposed changes to national disaster recovery More More
Funding for stretch of scenic coastal walkway
More than $1.1 million has been allocated to upgrade a section of beachside More More
Bay reopens after major landslip repairs
A major landslip repair project has been completed, restoring public access and strengthening More More
Business
Pizza operator serves up expansion
An independently owned Queensland pizza business has opened its first Sunshine Coast store, More More
Historic landmark serves up a fresh start
A treasured piece of Sunshine Coast history is welcoming visitors once again. After an More More
Commercial site for sale following fast-food closure
A long-serving Red Rooster has quietly closed its doors, with its former site More More
Learning
UniSC ranks first nationally to tackle hunger
A Sunshine Coast university has been named Australia's best for efforts to reduce More More
New TAFE centres move closer as tenders open
Tenders have been released for stage one of two new TAFE Centres of More More
Venom breakthrough could help save bees
Spider venom may not sound like the obvious way to save honeybees, but More More
Community
Bill relief flows through water pricing changes
Water bills are set to be less of a ‘drain’ on household budgets More More
Pedestrian safety project takes a step forward
Remedial works to make the streets of a hinterland town centre safer and More More
Budget set to boost social housing pipeline
The state government has pledged a record investment in social and community housing More More
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