The Latest Breaking News from the Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast Council to speed up plans for up to 100 affordable rental properties as crisis mounts

The Sunshine Coast Council, frustrated over the housing shortage as its population booms, takes planning matters into its own hands and pushes for state and federal support.

ABC News · May 15, 2023

Man charged with alleged stabbing murder of 69yo Conondale man Christopher Gwin

The body of 69-year-old Christopher Gwin was found at his Sunshine Coast hinterland home on Saturday. A 68-year-old man has been charged with his alleged unprovoked stabbing murder.

ABC News · May 14, 2023

Sunshine Plaza security officer goes into cardiac arrest after alleged attack, calls for more police patrols

The workers' union is calling for more police patrols in shopping centres while hitting out at the "outrageous" work conditions of security officers following an alleged violent attack on a guard on the Sunshine Coast.

ABC News · May 7, 2023

First flight from Newcastle to Whitsundays takes off

Bonza has already launched its service from Newcastle to the Sunshine Coast.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 30, 2023

Onboard for first direct flights from Newcastle to the Sunshine Coast

'Market disruptor' airline offers budget flights from Newcastle to holiday hotspots.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 28, 2023

Concerns over major rail project brushed off

Concerns over the potential delay of a major Queensland rail project have been brushed off as "hysteria" by the state's transport minister.

AAP · Mar 27, 2023

Woman dies, two men rescued from Glasshouse Mountains in 'extremely rare' weekend, says paramedic

A hiker dies after falling 40 metres during a climb at the Glasshouse Mountains on the Sunshine Coast, while two other men are injured in separate incidents.

ABC News · Mar 26, 2023

Laughter yoga classes offer stress relief in the Sunshine Coast hinterland

In a community hall in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, 40 women are cackling with raucous laughter and it is making them feel great.

ABC News · Mar 22, 2023

University program to address registered nurse shortage expands

The staffing crisis plaguing the aged care sector could be solved by the national adoption a new placement program, a University of the Sunshine Coast lecturer says.

ABC News · Mar 10, 2023

Calls for 'no-fishing' zone and new marine park around Mudjimba Island

A long-time mariner and diver is calling for a popular fishing spot off the Sunshine Coast to eventually be made off-limits to anglers.

ABC News · Mar 10, 2023