Daily Network editorial team

Articles from the Daily Network editorial team

• Politics

  Sunshine Coast Votes on Development Rules Funding Airport and Hospital

  The referendum asks Sunshine Coast residents to decide on changes to coastal development rules that would direct revenue toward projects including Maroochydore airport international routes and Sunshine Coast University Hospital expansion.

  25 July 2026, 10:00 am

• Politics

  Sunshine Coast Council Mandates Holiday Rental Registration Starting 2027

  Property owners and visitors in areas such as Maroochydore and Caloundra will face new annual registration requirements and fees from January 2027 under the updated local government rules.

  25 July 2026, 9:59 am

• Politics

  Sunshine Coast Council to Study New Light Rail Linking Hospital, Airport

  Residents commuting between Maroochydore suburbs and the Sunshine Coast University Hospital or airport precinct will see the next stage of planning for dedicated public transport corridors begin later this year.

  25 July 2026, 9:56 am

• Politics

  Sunshine Coast Upgrades Begin Late 2026: Here's What Changes First

  Sunshine Coast locals will see staged road, transport and public space improvements begin rolling out from late 2026, with timelines set to affect commute times, access to services and neighbourhood amenities.

  25 July 2026, 9:53 am

• Politics

  Sunshine Coast Voters Decide Short-Term Rental Rules This October 2026

  The October 2026 ballot will set rules that start to reshape rental supply in Maroochydore and coastal suburbs from mid-2027 onward.

  25 July 2026, 9:52 am

• Politics

  Sunshine Coast Short-Term Rental Rules Reshape Housing Supply in Maroochydore

  Changes to short-term rental rules are projected to alter the number of properties available for long-term tenants across Sunshine Coast suburbs.

  25 July 2026, 9:52 am

• Politics

  Bruce Highway Duplication Sunshine Coast: 2027-28 Timeline

  Federal funding confirms Bruce Highway duplication between Caloundra and Maroochydore won't finish until 2027-28. Here's what Sunshine Coast residents need to know about upcoming transport infrastructure upgrades.

  25 July 2026, 9:46 am

• Politics

  Sunshine Coast Tightens Short-Term Rental Rules, Reshapes Maroochydore Housing Market

  Sunshine Coast residents in tourism-dependent suburbs face new limits on holiday lets that alter rental availability and local costs.

  25 July 2026, 9:46 am

• Politics

  Sunshine Coast Council Reveals Growth Plan Balancing Housing and Environment

  The policy sets new development priorities aiming to balance housing growth and environmental preservation, affecting rates, infrastructure, and housing availability across the region.

  11 July 2026, 10:35 pm

• Politics

  Senate Passes Aged Care Algorithm Bill: Sunshine Coast Home Care Gets Human Review

  A new legislative safeguard could restore human judgment in how federal funding is allocated to older Sunshine Coast residents receiving home support services.

  2 July 2026, 4:25 pm