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Sunshine Coast Council approve mosque at Maroochydore

A proposed Maroochydore mosque previously opposed by more than 200 protesters has received approval by the Sunshine Coast Council. The Sunshine Coast's Islamic community bought the two-storey house in Church Street from Uniting Care last year ... >> view original

Sunshine Coast woman finds 2m snake under car bonnet

A Sunshine Coast woman received the fright of her life this week, when she lifted the bonnet of her boyfriend's ute to find a two metre carpet python sleeping underneath. Snake catcher Richie Gilbert posted a video to his business's Facebook page on ... >> view original

New heart for Maroochydore begins in Sunshine Coast budget

The first stage of a new Maroochydore begins before Christmas, Sunshine Coast mayor Mark Jamieson said as he presented the Sunshine Coast's 2015-16 Budget on Thursday. The project could create 10,000 jobs over the 20-year life of the development. >> view original

Tributes to Ackerman to flow at local games

RUGBY LEAGUE: The Sunshine Coast rugby league community will this weekend pay tribute to fallen Sunshine Coast Falcons player James Ackerman, at grounds across the region. There is a series of initiatives scheduled for a host of local matches, ... >> view original

Foodies sure to drool at local festival

THE fifth annual Sunshine Coast Real Food Festival will host an impressive line-up of chefs celebrating Coast produce in an array of international styles. One of those chefs is the force behind Brisbane's Moda Restaurant and Moda Events Portside Javier ... >> view original

Police warn: lock up after thefts increase in Coolum

Cars have been broken into at homes and out and about on the Sunshine Coast. Valuables have been left on display or easily accessible and doors left unlocked making them an easy target. The following tips will help reduce the risk of vehicle theft:. >> view original

Awards recognise our local business

THE business community's most celebrated opportunity for local recognition, the annual Sunshine Coast Business Awards, is drawing close. More than 130 members of the local business community attended the launch at Lily's on the Water, Novotel Twin ... >> view original

Coast fights being sucked into Brisbane 'megacity'

A PREDICTED "200 kilometre" megacity running from Noosa to the Tweed will never happen if Sunshine Coast leaders get their way. But Professor Peter Spearritt, who first made the startling prophecy in 2000, has suggested the mammoth urban sprawl is ... >> view original

Girls access all areas in four-wheel-drive at Fraser

Photojournalist Kristy Muir visited Fraser Island in March for a four-wheel driving adventure. There was so much to see and do. Pictured: 75 Mile Beach. Photo Kristy Muir / Sunshine Coast Daily Kristy Muir ... >> view original

Top Draw carnival lures lawn bowls champs

Neil Fisher and Steve Cox (NZ) have already made their presence felt on the Sunshine Coast, notching up four wins in the Sunshine Coast Bowls Carnival, including the Buderim Prestige Men's Fours. David Eckersley (Mooloolaba) and John Simmons (NZ) ... >> view original