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Sunshine Coast news — July 2026

Every story we published in July 2026.

1. Community · 25 July 2026

   Sunshine Coast's Top Yoga and Pilates Studios for All Levels

   The best yoga and pilates studios in Sunshine Coast for beginners and experienced practitioners.

2. Finance · 25 July 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.

3. News · 25 July 2026

   Sunshine Coast Leaders Warn Growth Threatens Environmental Sustainability Goals

   From Maroochydore's new CBD to coastal vegetation corridors, local leaders are warning that the region's environmental commitments are being tested by its own growth.

4. News · 25 July 2026

   Sunshine Coast Tightens Short-Term Rental Rules Amid Housing Crisis

   With the Sunshine Coast region under mounting housing pressure, local authorities face critical choices about how far to push short-term rental regulation, and who bears the cost of getting it wrong.

5. News · 25 July 2026

   Sunshine Coast Faces Space Debris, Hospital Expansion, Rental Crackdown This Week

   From mysterious objects washing ashore at Coolum to fresh pressure on holiday letting platforms, it has been a busy seven days across the region.

6. Property · 25 July 2026

   Noosa Seniors Hosts Advanced ChatGPT Workshop for Older Residents Tuesday

   Noosaville's Noosa Seniors is hosting a hands-on workshop on artificial intelligence tools this week, tapping into rising demand among older residents learning to navigate tech.

7. Wellness · 25 July 2026

   Sunshine Coast Reveals 5 Top Walking Trails Ranked by Distance, Difficulty

   Routes across the Sunshine Coast range from short flat loops to longer coastal climbs, with clear ratings for distance and effort.

8. Property · 25 July 2026

   Squeezed on Both Sides: How the Sunshine Coast Rental Market Is Grinding Down Tenants and Landlords Alike

   Vacancy rates remain brutally tight across the region, pushing rents higher while landlords face rising costs that are shrinking their returns.

9. Community · 25 July 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.

10. News · 25 July 2026

    Sunshine Coast Residents Fight Back Against Short-Term Rental Housing Crisis

    As the Sunshine Coast grapples with the impact of short-term rentals on local housing, residents share their concerns and experiences.

11. Wellness · 23 July 2026

    Sun, salt and science: evidence-based wellness tips that actually work for Sunshine Coast conditions

    From UV index spikes at Mooloolaba to winter humidity on the Noosa trails, local health researchers say generic advice often misses the mark for Coast residents.

12. Wellness · 23 July 2026

    Put Pen to Paper: How Journaling Can Become Your Most Powerful Mindfulness Tool

    Forget the meditation app, a cheap notebook and five minutes of honest writing may do more for your mental clarity than you think.

13. Wellness · 23 July 2026

    Your Guide to Group Exercise Classes at Sunshine Coast Council Facilities

    From Mooloolaba to Caloundra, council-run gyms and pools offer structured group fitness at prices that undercut private studios, here's what's on offer and how to get started.

14. Wellness · 23 July 2026

    Forest Bathing Blooms: How the Nature Immersion Trend is Taking Hold on the Sunshine Coast

    From Noosa National Park to wellness workshops in Buderim, locals are embracing 'forest bathing' for mind and body health.

15. Wellness · 23 July 2026

    From Nambour Gardens to Noosa Trails: Sunshine Coast Residents Share Their Paths to Better Health

    Sunshine Coast locals are changing their wellbeing-one garden, group step and surf lesson at a time.

16. Finance · 22 July 2026

    Commodity surge and tourism tailwinds put Sunshine Coast economy in the spotlight

    A broad rally in metals, energy and Asian equities offered Sunshine Coast businesses and investors a more optimistic backdrop than the subdued local bourse suggested.

17. Wellness · 20 July 2026

    Sunshine Coast Residents Access Free Mental Health Support Without Appointments

    Residents on the Sunshine Coast can reach free support programs through established local centres without appointments in many cases.

18. Lifestyle · 20 July 2026

    Plan Your Sunshine Coast Visit: New Facilities and Updated Safety Rules

    Recent council projects, new facilities and regulatory updates supply practical details for organising time around refreshed public spaces and safety requirements.

19. Wellness · 20 July 2026

    University Research Links Evening Screen Time to Reduced Sleep Duration

    University of the Sunshine Coast findings link evening device habits to measurable drops in sleep duration for local adults.

20. Wellness · 19 July 2026

    Sunshine Coast Locals Embrace Wild Swimming Boom for Health Benefits

    From the rock pools at Noosa Heads to the pre-dawn laps at Mooloolaba Beach, locals are ditching the gym for open-water immersion, and the science is starting to catch up with the buzz.