Sunshine Coast News

Sunshine Coast News is a thriving local media company founded by seasoned publishers Darryl Olson, Noel Olson, Michael Kramer, and Anar Higgins. This innovative project started over 12 years ago and is best known for its high-quality magazine, My Weekly Preview (MWP), which focuses on news, lifestyle, and real estate in southeast Queensland. MWP has become a staple in the community, showcasing the lively spirit of the region. In addition to MWP, the company also produces the beautiful quarterly Salt magazine and the popular Your Time Magazine, aimed at the Plus 55 demographic, both available on the Sunshine Coast and in Brisbane. The launch of the daily digital news platform, Sunshine Coast News, marks an exciting new chapter for the business. This platform will enhance the company's offerings and represents a crucial commitment to independent journalism, especially as larger media corporations move away from serving our local community.

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appeal for action along edge-of-town road

1 month ago | sunshinecoastnews.com.au | Steele Taylor

Residents of a Sunshine Coast town have called on the local council to help address safety concerns along an increasingly busy road. Locals in Yandina appealed to Sunshine Coast Council to consider its options at Steggalls Road, a 1.3km route that connects the town's main street, Farrell Street, to Cooloolabin Road. A council spokesperson said the road was being monitored and the speed limit was reduced last year.
Plan for more nets and drumlines sparks backlash

1 month ago | sunshinecoastnews.com.au | Steele Taylor

An $88-million plan that includes the expansion of nets and drumlines off South-East Queensland beaches has drawn fire from conservationists. The Queensland Government last week announced its largest investment in shark management: a four-year project including a roll-out of nets, drumlines, drone surveillance, whale-deterrent measures and expanded research.
Coast masterpiece named Australia's best home

1 month ago | sunshinecoastnews.com.au | Chris Gilmore

A bold pavilion-style Sunshine Coast home has been recognised as the best in Australia - and it's up for sale. Sarah Waller Building's 'Blackwood' claimed the prestigious Home of the Year gong at the 2025 HIA-CSR Australian Housing Awards, held in Melbourne last weekend. The Doonan residence is set on 7365sqm and boasts five bedrooms, six bathrooms and five car spaces.
Decision on 150ha festival site could be taken off council

1 month ago | sunshinecoastnews.com.au | Chris Gilmore

The state government could decide on whether to approve plans for a 150-hectare festival site on the Sunshine Coast, after a "call-in notice" for the project was proposed. The application to develop the land at Coochin Creek into Australia's largest outdoor event site was submitted to Sunshine Coast Council in June by the Comiskey Group.
Tide of concern rises over island break

1 month ago | sunshinecoastnews.com.au | Steele Taylor

Droves of people have expressed their concerns about the impacts of a tidal breakthrough at an island off the Sunshine Coast. Almost 1200 submissions were made to the state government during a community consultation phase for the Bribie Island breakthrough review. Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie said many people were worried about the area, after the ocean split the isle in early 2022 and created a volatile environment that included changed tides and shifting sands.
exclusive beachside address like a 'luxury lodge'

1 month ago | sunshinecoastnews.com.au | Caitlin Zerafa

A "meticulously designed" home in a tightly held beachside enclave has reached the market offering a blend of coastal lifestyle and functionality. Known as Vale E Waitui, which is Fijian for home by the sea, this Yaroomba Beach property delivers an "exceptional level" of luxury living. Located at 21 Goongilla Street, the 640sqm residence is less than three years old and has been designed to suit multi-generational living.
Fashion brand owes more than $13m, report reveals

1 month ago | sunshinecoastnews.com.au | Chris Gilmore

The financial problems of a Noosa-based women's activewear business have been revealed, with the company owing creditors an estimated $13 million. Exotic Athletica Pty Ltd, which operates the e-commerce clothing business Exoticathletica, appointed administrators on April 9. A first meeting of creditors was held on April 23, with the minutes from the meeting stating four creditors had claims totalling $647,454.
Ex-prize home auction to help family abroad

1 month ago | sunshinecoastnews.com.au | Chris Gilmore

A former prize home that has been virtually vacant since it was raffled off is set to go to auction - with the proceeds to go to an amazing cause. The Buderim home is set to go under the hammer this weekend but it's the backstory of the property that has captured attention. Originally built in late 2021, the home was in 2023 acquired by Surf Life Saving Australia as a prize home for a lottery that was open to people across the country at $25 a ticket.
Midnight fireworks still undecided as festive budget locked in

1 month ago | sunshinecoastnews.com.au | Chris Gilmore

Sunshine Coast Council has endorsed a budget of almost $1.2 million for its 2025 festive celebrations, but whether midnight fireworks at Mooloolaba on New Year's Eve will return is still up in the air. The festive season program includes community-led Christmas events across the region and New Year's Eve celebrations at Coolum, Caloundra and Mooloolaba. The $1,195,563 program - up $182,431 on last year - represents a spend of $3.26 per Sunshine Coast resident.
bus to provide homeless relief again

1 month ago | sunshinecoastnews.com.au | Chris Gilmore

A service that provides a safe place to sleep for those experiencing homelessness is set to return to the Sunshine Coast. In January it was revealed that Sleepbus, which offered people a private, comfortable pod within a reconfigured bus, had been forced to wind up. Then in March the Maroochy Neighbourhood Centre said it was working with Sleepbus and its founder Simon Rowe on resuming the service.