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Sunshine Coast news — June 2026

Every story we published in June 2026.

1. Lifestyle · 30 June 2026

   Renting on the Sunshine Coast 2026: Costs, Bond and Your Tenant Rights Explained

   What it costs to rent on the Sunshine Coast in 2026, how the bond and lease system works, and your rights as a Queensland tenant.

2. Lifestyle · 29 June 2026

   Sunshine Coast jobs 2026: Where to find work

   Explore growing industries, top employers, and competitive salaries across the Sunshine Coast job market in 2026.

3. Community · 28 June 2026

   Live Music Sunshine Coast: Gigs and Concerts

   Discover live music events happening this week across Sunshine Coast venues. Find gigs, concerts and local performances in your neighbourhood.

4. Federal · 26 June 2026

   Reserve Bank's inflation focus creates employment trade-off that affects Sunshine Coast job market

   The RBA's prioritisation of controlling inflation over preserving jobs is creating headwinds for workers and job seekers across the Sunshine Coast economy.

5. Finance · 26 June 2026

   Australian sharemarket volatile as commodity prices and banking sector weigh on local investor confidence

   Weakness in mining stocks and banking shares is creating volatility in the ASX, affecting regional investors and superannuation holdings across Sunshine Coast households.

6. Community · 26 June 2026

   Brisbane property market heats up as hospitality and hospitality sector signals confidence

   High-profile acquisitions and heated auctions in Brisbane's CBD suggest broader investor confidence that could influence regional property markets, including Sunshine Coast hinterland investments.

7. Finance · 26 June 2026

   Supermarket price monitoring begins as Coles and Woolies face new scrutiny

   From July 1, Australia's dominant supermarket chains face price monitoring for 'significantly excessive' pricing, creating uncertainty for regional grocers competing for Sunshine Coast shoppers.

8. Community · 26 June 2026

   Queensland planning review poses risk to Sunshine Coast flood resilience, experts warn

   As Queensland government considers downgrading flood hazard assessment in planning policy, Sunshine Coast developers and residents face potential weakening of protections for vulnerable coastal and low-lying areas.

9. Finance · 26 June 2026

   NRL media windfall could boost regional broadcast infrastructure on Sunshine Coast

   The $5 billion broadcast deal between Nine and Foxtel signals sustained investment in Australian sports, with potential flow-on effects for regional media and streaming capacity.

10. Finance · 26 June 2026

    Local sharemarket edges higher as precious metals rebound, offering respite to diversified portfolios

    Gold's recovery provides relief to Australian investors, though equity weakness persists across the broader market.

11. Finance · 26 June 2026

    Dateline Resources chairman doubles down on US gold and rare earths bet with $1.95M injection

    The ASX-listed company's leader has backed the company's US mineral assets with a significant personal investment, signalling confidence in critical minerals demand.

12. Finance · 26 June 2026

    Australian sharemarket edges higher as precious metals rebound; local investors eye commodity recovery

    Gold's bounce from eight-month lows lifts broader market sentiment, though local shares still recorded losses for the week.

13. Finance · 26 June 2026

    ASX mining and banking stocks lose ground as commodities weaken

    Australian sharemarket closed in the red as weak commodity prices and banking sector setbacks drag down investor sentiment.

14. Community · 26 June 2026

    Healthcare in Sunshine Coast: Hospitals, Services and Where to Go

    A practical, general guide to the public and private hospitals, primary care and emergency options that serve the Sunshine Coast and its hinterland.

15. Community · 26 June 2026

    Schools and Education in the Sunshine Coast: Universities, Schools and Training

    A general guide to how universities, schools, TAFE and vocational training fit together across the Sunshine Coast, and how families and students find their way through it.

16. Community · 26 June 2026

    Getting Around the Sunshine Coast: Roads, Public Transport and Connections

    A plain-English guide to how people travel across the Sunshine Coast's spread-out towns, from the Bruce Highway and coastal buses to the airport and the long-awaited rail line now in planning.

17. Finance · 26 June 2026

    Sunshine Coast's Property and Housing Market: Prices, Rents and What Drives Them

    A plain-language guide to how housing works on the Sunshine Coast, why demand stays strong and where affordability pressures bite.

18. Finance · 26 June 2026

    Sunshine Coast’s Economy Explained: Tourism, a Booming Health Precinct and the Maroochydore City Bet

    How visitors, a fast-growing hospital and health sector, a brand new city centre and steady population growth shape one of Australia's fastest-changing regional economies.

19. Finance · 25 June 2026

    Sunshine Coast hiring managers warned to tread carefully with AI screening tools

    Local businesses adopting automated candidate screening are being cautioned about the hidden costs of efficiency.

20. Sport · 22 June 2026

    School Holidays and Come-and-Try Sport on the Sunshine Coast: Where to Keep Kids Active All Year

    Sunshine Coast councils, clubs and associations run a packed calendar of holiday sport programs and free come-and-try events that make it easy for kids to discover a new sport any time of year.