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Sunshine Coast news — August 2026

Every story we published in August 2026.

1. Sport · 8 August 2026

   Gina Rinehart Funds 125 Athletes Across Swimming and Rowing

   Around 75 swimmers and 50 rowers receive direct financial support from Gina Rinehart, in disciplines where commercial sponsorship is thin.

2. Finance · 4 August 2026

   ASX runner Norwood Systems surges on UK telco validation for local AI platform

   Sunshine Coast tech sector gains profile as Norwood Systems' OpenSpan AI platform attracts international interest from telecommunications partners.

3. Finance · 4 August 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.