7NEWS Sunshine Coast

Sunshine Coast Riding for the Disabled is looking for more volunteers to help the organisation. The not-for-profit says you don't even need to be a horse lover to pony up. @sameeldeoji

The Coast community is rallying behind a local father who's just discovered he has brain cancer. Doctors say thousands of people were diagnosed last year. The chance of survival is slim. @sameeldeoji

Long time trainer Paul Jenkins moved to the Sunshine Coast from New Zealand in 2012 and says he hasn't regretted a thing.

Two annual sporting events on Friday will kick off a big four days of Coast sport as part of the Australia Day Long weekend. One of those is the Suncoast Clippers Basketball Carnival which will celebrate its 54th year.

Teachers from Coolum State High School have had a lesson by one of Australia's top adolescent psychologists. Doctor Michael Carr-Gregg is aiming to arm teachers with the ability to help teens navigate the social media ban once school returns.

Beerwah residents and community action groups have met to find solutions to save the Co-Op and service station. The state government plans to demolish the site for a carpark and locals aren't happy. @SaavanahB

A Maryborough man has faced court, after a dramatic police chase from Kawana to Noosa @SaavanahB

A Coast local is running 100 kilometres to raise money for 'Make a Wish', 10 years after he was diagnosed with Leukaemia. @SaavanahB

Spencer Hitchen has won the People’s Choice award in the Crikey! Magazine Photography Competition. The photographer says he uses his talent to raise awareness about threatened species.

The Sunshine Coast is being considered for an Olympic event, one with the chance to bust a few new moves. Dance sport raised a few eyebrows at the 2024 Paris Games, but organisers say they're moving forward. @sameeldeoji

People cleaning out unwanted Christmas gifts and clutter are being asked not to dump rubbish at op shops. @SaavanahB

Less than a week into the new year and the Coast has recorded its first fatality, following a devastating road toll across the state in 2025. @SaavanahB

It's the silly season for many but it's down to business for Sunshine Coast tourism operators. Many visitors are in town to bring in the New Year, booking out accommodation and activities. But, the boom times are far from over. @sameeldeoji

A two and a half metre coastal python has made her home in the bushes at Alex Headland, as she prepares to lay dozens of eggs.

New Year's Eve is just one sleep away with midnight celebrations set to return to the Mooloolaba foreshore.

It's the tree that keeps on giving and allows Sunny Coasters to support sick people not just during Christmas. The Wishlist Giving Tree has taken root at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital to fund the services and equipment it provides. @sameeldeoji

Ryan Brown has brought his One Round Wars movement to the Sunshine Coast with fights taking place at The Station tonight. It's all about raising awareness for men's mental health.

Police are appealing for information after a 33-year-old Wurtulla woman died following a single e-scooter crash at Aroona on Sunday, 7 December. The woman was transported to Sunshine Coast University Hospital with life-threatening injuries however has since died.

Is this the most elaborate workplace prank? A Sunshine Coast towie gave his boss quite the shock after dumping a giant chicken in his carpark. Sam Hughes hauled the chook all the way from Brisbane to Nambour. #Prank #GiantChicken #Boss #Australia #Queensland

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