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WEATHER REPORT AND TIDES Itll be a warmer day on the Coast after patches of rain recently hovered over the region. The sunny conditions will bring a maximum temperature of 27C for Maleny, 29C for Maroochydore, Caloundra and Noosa Heads and 30C in Nambour. There was a slight chance of showers earlier this morning, but residents are expected to enjoy the clear skies throughout the rest of the day. Low tide was at midnight at 0.40m and high tide will reach 1.78m at 6.45am. The next low tide is s...

Severe thunderstorms have the possibility of smashing the Sunshine Coast today after intense rainfall flooded parts of the southeast overnight.

USC Rip's under 18 girls team has made it through to the semi finals of the basketball state championships. LIVE ACTION HERE

Premium Content UPDATE:  The under 18 Sunshine Coast Phoenix played South West Metro Pirates Purple in their final match of the state basketball championships at the Gold Coast on Sunday morning. The Phoenix kept the game close but were unable to overcome their rivals. Watch the replay above for all the action. Replays from the rest of the tournament are available below.      UPDATE: USC Rips under 18 girls team has been defeated in a close game by Northside Wizards. The teams met on...

WARNING: Tongue-in-cheek alert Inspired by comedian Mel Buttles hilarious take-down of Brisbane suburbs, weve delivered a blunt appraisal of many Coast suburbs. Here it is, and sorry, we still love you, we live in these suburbs too.                           BUDERIM: Jaguars in the garage, gloves on to drive. Top of the hill is grey rinse heartland.                                               GLASS HOUSE MOUNTAINS: That...

  Statistics show there are more job vacancies now than before COVID hit, but many unemployed refuse to fill the vacancies. Ive "walked the talk" on this topic when I left family behind and moved from Queensland to remote Western Australia to take up a job in the mines. But many of todays unemployed obviously wont move to get work, even with attractive financial government support on top of JobSeeker. Australia has relied too heavily on backpackers and Pacific Islanders to do seasonal wor...

WATCH LIVE: The Sunshine Coast Phoenix ballers are taking on Gold Coast Waves to contest the pinnacle of junior basketball in Queensland.

By Natalie Wynne Hes a rapper with an infectious positive spirit that just cant be ignored but now he needs your help to continue living an independent life. Nathan Tessman, better known as MC Wheels, is a Sunshine Coast hip-hop artist who has been inspiring others since his career took off in 2011. The rapper has the rare condition, Spinal Muscular Atrophy with Respiratory Distress. Read the full story here By Maddie Manwaring A man who "terrorised" a teenage girl at a Coast bus stop wi...

Residents nearby have been advised to expect an increase in construction noise. This weeks work schedule is weather permitting and outlined below. Caloundra Rd westbound Westbound lanes of Caloundra Rd over the Caloundra Rd interchange will be closed on Tuesday, January 12, from 8pm to 5am. With detours via Roys Rd. Caloundra Rd eastbound Eastbound lanes of Caloundra Rd over the Caloundra Rd interchange will be closed on Tuesday, January 12 to Thursday, January 14, from 8pm to 5am. With de...

Premium Content Subscriber only With a moo-moo here, and a moo-moo there, a unique childcare is set to open on the Sunshine Coast bringing Old McDonald’s farm to life. While there’s no pigs, cows or horses at the brand new Early Learning Centre at Sippy Downs, there is a full barnyard of animals ready for play. They include two miniature goats, silky chickens, parrots, green tree frogs and frill neck lizards with in-house reptile and animal experts on hand. Kids from six months to kindy age...