wellness
Forest Bathing Blooms: How the Nature Immersion Trend is Taking Hold on the Sunshine Coast
From Noosa National Park to wellness workshops in Buderim, locals are embracing 'forest bathing' for mind and body health.
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finance
Commodity surge and tourism tailwinds put Sunshine Coast economy in the spotlight
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.
lifestyle
Plan Your Sunshine Coast Visit: New Facilities and Updated Safety Rules
Recent council projects, new facilities and regulatory updates supply practical details for organising time around refreshed public spaces and safety requirements.
wellness
University Research Links Evening Screen Time to Reduced Sleep Duration
University of the Sunshine Coast findings link evening device habits to measurable drops in sleep duration for local adults.
wellness
Sunshine Coast Ocean Swimming: Science Reveals Real Health Benefits
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.
culture
Sunshine Coast's Best Local Experiences: What's New Right Now
Recent appointments, events and changes shape cultural life across the Sunshine Coast.
culture
Sunshine Coast Arts Venues Launch Fresh July Lineups Drawing Residents Across Region
New performances and installations opening this month are drawing residents to venues from Caloundra to Noosa.
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.
Technology
Beforepay's Wage-Streaming Service Reshapes How Sunshine Coast Workers Access Pay
Beforepay's embedded wage-streaming product is quietly reshaping how Coast workers access their own money, and local credit unions are paying close attention.
Technology
Sunshine Coast Coworking Spaces Fuel Growth, But Workers Face Surveillance and Burnout
Sunshine Coast's thriving remote-work hub culture is attracting talent and investment, but workers and operators are grappling with issues the brochures don't mention.
Technology
Coworking Spaces Transform Sunshine Coast Work: What You Must Know
Hot desks, hybrid contracts and a surge in purpose-built flex spaces are reshaping what work looks like on the Sunshine Coast, and the choices you make now could define your career for the next decade.
Technology
Sunshine Coast Coworking Spaces Get AI Tech and New Micro-Hubs
From AI-integrated hot desks to neighbourhood micro-hubs, the next wave of remote work infrastructure is already being built across the Coast.
Technology
Sunshine Coast Tech Firms Reveal Ambitious 2027 Product Roadmaps Beyond AI
From Maroochydore's innovation precinct to Birtinya's health-tech corridor, local companies are betting big on what comes after the current wave of AI tools.
Technology
AI Adoption Surges on Sunshine Coast Amid Job Loss Concerns
Local operators are racing to adopt artificial intelligence tools, yet mounting concerns about job losses, data privacy and algorithmic bias are forcing hard conversations across the region's tech community.
Technology
Sunshine Coast Fintech Startups Raise Millions as Venture Capital Floods Region
A surge of venture funding is landing on Sunshine Coast's financial technology sector, reshaping how locals bank, invest, and move money.
wellness
From Nambour Gardens to Noosa Trails: Sunshine Coast Residents Share Their Paths to Better Health
Sunshine Coast locals are changing their wellbeing-one garden, group step and surf lesson at a time.
wellness
Sunshine Coast Residents Access Free Mental Health Support Without Appointments
Residents on the Sunshine Coast can reach free support programs through established local centres without appointments in many cases.
wellness
Sunshine Coast Locals Embrace Wild Swimming Boom for Health Benefits
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.
wellness
Yum Cha Sunshine Coast 2026: Best Spots and Dining Guide
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.
sport
Sunshine Coast Lightning Shifts to New Ownership, Expands Regional Sports
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.
finance
Tourism Coast Feels the Chill as Global Sell-Off Rattles Visitor Economy Stocks
A broad retreat across world markets puts pressure on the travel and hospitality sectors that underpin the Sunshine Coast's economic heartbeat.
finance
Tourism Season Meets Turbulent Markets: What Today's Global Moves Mean for the Sunshine Coast
As the region's tourism and property economy hums along, offshore volatility in tech, commodities and crypto is reshaping the financial backdrop for local businesses and households.
finance
Tourism Tailwinds and Tightening Margins: What Today's Markets Mean for the Sunshine Coast
From Noosa's holiday strips to Caloundra's cafes, a mixed global session delivers cautious optimism for the region's tourism-driven economy.
Technology
Sunshine Coast Grapples With AI's Data Privacy Risks, Family Impact
Local adoption of household AI tools brings fresh scrutiny to data use and family impacts in the region.
Technology
AI Startups Boom on Sunshine Coast as Founders Double Down
From Maroochydore's tech hubs to Noosa's boutique agencies, local founders are betting heavily on artificial intelligence tools in the second half of 2026.
lifestyle
Sunshine Coast Parking Fees Rise: What Changed This Month
Sunshine Coast residents planning winter outings face updated parking fees and entry rules at key spots starting this month.
culture
Sunshine Coast Artists Reveal Months of Work Behind New Exhibition
Sunshine Coast artists and organisers detail the months of work that shaped a new exhibition opening this month across two regional venues.
Technology
ReefGuard Launches Updated Call-Filtering Platform Amid Rising Spam Complaints
Maroochydore startup ReefGuard rolls out its updated call-filtering platform amid rising spam complaints across the Sunshine Coast.
sport
Grassroots Sports Networks Draw Thousands Monthly Across Sunshine Coast
Residents in neighbourhoods from Maroochydore to Buderim have built their own networks of weekly games and low-cost clubs that now draw thousands each month.