Latest news from Sunshine Coast.
Property
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.
25 July 2026written 8 July 20263 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): eventbrite.com
Community
A practical, general guide to the public and private hospitals, primary care and emergency options that serve the Sunshine Coast and its hinterland.
25 July 2026written 26 June 20265 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au
Wellness
Routes across the Sunshine Coast range from short flat loops to longer coastal climbs, with clear ratings for distance and effort.
25 July 2026written 11 July 20261 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au
Property
Vacancy rates remain brutally tight across the region, pushing rents higher while landlords face rising costs that are shrinking their returns.
25 July 2026written 5 July 20263 min read
News
As the Sunshine Coast grapples with the impact of short-term rentals on local housing, residents share their concerns and experiences.
25 July 2026written 5 July 20263 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): sunshinecoastnews.com.au, whichrealestateagent.com.au, martinuzzi.com.au +2 more
Wellness
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.
23 July 2026written 4 July 20263 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): sundoctors.com.au, cancer.org.au, theweathernetwork.com
Wellness
Forget the meditation app, a cheap notebook and five minutes of honest writing may do more for your mental clarity than you think.
23 July 2026written 4 July 20263 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): health.harvard.edu, thesupportivecare.com
Wellness
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.
23 July 2026written 4 July 20263 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): assets-au-scc.kc-usercontent.com
Wellness
From Noosa National Park to wellness workshops in Buderim, locals are embracing 'forest bathing' for mind and body health.
23 July 2026written 4 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): reachlink.com
Wellness
Sunshine Coast locals are changing their wellbeing-one garden, group step and surf lesson at a time.
23 July 2026written 4 July 20263 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): anzmh.asn.au
Finance
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.
22 July 20263 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): finance.yahoo.com, finance.yahoo.com, finance.yahoo.com +6 more
Wellness
Residents on the Sunshine Coast can reach free support programs through established local centres without appointments in many cases.
20 July 2026written 10 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): sunshinecoast.health.qld.gov.au, medicarementalhealth.gov.au, adis-staging.bne-clients.growthops.com.au
Lifestyle
Recent council projects, new facilities and regulatory updates supply practical details for organising time around refreshed public spaces and safety requirements.
20 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): abc.net.au, oursc.com.au
Wellness
University of the Sunshine Coast findings link evening device habits to measurable drops in sleep duration for local adults.
20 July 2026written 11 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): medscape.com, pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Wellness
From Mooloolaba to Noosa, locals have long sworn by a morning dip, now a growing body of evidence is catching up with what they already knew.
19 July 2026written 4 July 20263 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): psychologytoday.com, lifestylemedicine.stanford.edu
Wellness
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.
19 July 2026written 4 July 20263 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): scientificamerican.com, onlinelibrary.wiley.com, imj.ie
Wellness
Discover the top yum cha restaurants on the Sunshine Coast for 2026, from traditional dim sum to modern Chinese cuisine. Find authentic venues and must-try dishes in our local dining guide.
19 July 2026written 10 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): lonestarneurology.net, health.harvard.edu, stories.tamu.edu
Sport
The region's national professional sports franchise enters a new era under Global Sports Fund Management Group, while grassroots efforts expand participation across the coast.
18 July 20262 min read
Links to sources include (but not limited to): footballqueensland.com.au, abc.net.au, noosatoday.com.au +4 more