Arena could host 17,000 people and bring lasting legacy The Sunshine Coast could be in line to host more events at the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics, thanks to the expected delivery of an arena and convention centre in Maroochydore in time for the Games. Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie on Wednesday confirmed that plans for a […]
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Proposal to lure four and five-star hotels to region boosted by decision A Sunshine Coast Council plan to expand luxury hotel offerings has been backed by the state government. The Temporary Local Planning Instrument, which is part of an incentives package designed to attract upscale accommodation, has been approved with conditions. The decision is expected […]
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Why million-dollar homes are the now the norm on Sunshine Coast Property prices are rising once more on the Sunshine Coast and throughout much of Queensland. House values in the region increased 2.65 per cent in the final quarter of 2024, with 1321 homes sold at a median price of $1.077 million, according to CoreLogic […]
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Government grants approval for 251-unit development in emerging city centre A residential development with twin 19-storey towers has been approved, bringing 251 new homes to one of the country’s tightest residential real estate markets. Walker Corporation’s SOL by Walker in the Maroochydore city centre will feature a mix of one- to four-bedroom apartments, townhouses and […]
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Montville and Maleny top website’s Traveller Review Awards for 2025 Two Sunshine Coast hinterland destinations have topped a popular accommodation website’s list of the most welcoming places in Australia. Montville and Maleny secured the top spots in the category in Booking.com’s 2025 Traveller Review Awards, recognising their outstanding hospitality and visitor experience. The awards, which […]
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Family that bought cliffside property for $13,000 sells it for $6.72m A decades-old headland beach shack has been sold for an area-record price at auction. No.29 McIlwraith Street at Moffat Beach was acquired for $13,000 in 1972 and remained in the hands of the same family before it was sold for $6.72 million this month. […]
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Mix of old and new suburbs dominates list of Coast’s top 10 cheapest streets A new list of the Sunshine Coast’s most affordable streets has been revealed, with a mix of addresses in the region’s oldest and newest suburbs among the top 10. With a median sale price of $530,000, Shearer Street at Nambour topped […]
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What improved borrowing capacity means for buyers The Sunshine Coast property market is buzzing with opportunity, but waiting for interest rates to drop could mean missing the boat. While some prospective buyers are sitting on the sidelines, hoping for a more favourable lending environment, the reality is that property prices in this region are unlikely […]
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Two hundred guests try out resort renovations at Palmer birthday bash Clive Palmer and friends have put his partially renovated Palmer Coolum Resort to the test. The billionaire mining magnate flew in to celebrate his 70th birthday party with about 200 guests on the weekend. Mr Palmer’s birthday is in March but a spokesman said […]
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Huge parcel of land touted for tourism and residential development potential A massive parcel of land that has been owned by the same family for generations is for sale. No.222-330 Boyle Road at Belli Park is stretched over 445ha (1009 acres), with 2km of Mary River frontage. The fully fenced property boasts a century-old homestead, […]
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