The Latest Breaking News from Sunshine Coast

Police allege Sunshine Coast man scammed out of $30,000 by New South Wales trio

Police allege three people travelled from New South Wales to target a Sunshine Coast man in an elaborate scam.

ABC News · Dec 20, 2022

Sunshine Coast tourism operators get an early Christmas present as waves of tourists arrive

Sunshine Coast hotel operators welcome an early Christmas bounce with "record numbers" of travellers flocking to the region before the traditional peak period.

ABC News · Dec 13, 2022

Severe thunderstorms hit Sunshine Coast, south-east Queensland on alert after night of wild weather

Severe thunderstorms bringing hail and strong winds passes over parts of south-east Queensland after wild weather kept people awake and brought down powerlines overnight.

ABC News · Dec 8, 2022

NightQuarter entertainment and hospitality precinct closes on Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast's recovering music industry has been dealt a major blow with the largest live music venue in the region suddenly shutting its doors permanently.

ABC News · Nov 29, 2022

Sunshine Coast schoolies reflect trend toward less alcohol, more health-conscious choices

The class of 2022 say they "don't want to waste a day being hungover" and just want a "chill, fun time", reflecting a trend among young people towards drinking less.

ABC News · Nov 25, 2022

Proposed corridor for western alternative to Bruce Highway raises Moreton Bay resident concerns

The unfunded, 60-kilometre route would connect Brisbane's north to the Sunshine Coast through rural Moreton Bay, but residents say the route is not right.

ABC News · Nov 25, 2022

Tasmanian family forced to move to Sunshine Coast to access autism specialists for 3yo son

When Jessica was told she would have to wait 18 months to get her three-year-old autistic son into a specialist, she made the desperate decision to move states to get early intervention support.

ABC News · Nov 24, 2022

Mooloolah River Interchange's compulsory acquisitions leave residents fearing for future

Residents in the path of a major road upgrade on the Sunshine Coast say they are preparing to be homeless as a deadline for property resumptions looms.

ABC News · Nov 20, 2022

Queensland property 'hotspots' no longer resisting dip in house prices, new data reveals

Sunshine Coast house prices record the biggest fall in regional Queensland, down 7.1 per cent, followed by the Gold Coast, where prices dropped by 6.4 per cent.

ABC News · Nov 14, 2022

Barramundi with tags in Brisbane River could be due to impact of climate change, says biology professor

Climate change in Far North Queensland and migration from the Sunshine Coast may be responsible for a population of barramundi living in the Brisbane River.

ABC News · Nov 11, 2022