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Peregian Beach is just a short distance from Noosa, but far more laid back.

The Sunshine Coast’s underrated, laid-back beach town

Just 11 kilometres south of Noosa, Peregian Beach offers an untouched shoreline, a village atmosphere and a vibrant local scene.

  • Kerry Heaney

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Meaghan Louise Rose’s body was found at the bottom of the cliffs in 1997.

Man arrested over murder of partner after nationwide manhunt

The body of Meaghan Louise Rose, 25, was found at the base of cliffs on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Keith Lees has been apprehended in Sydney.

  • Jessica McSweeney and Clare Sibthorpe
Ms Bernard’s family criticised the police investigation into her disappearance.

Missing girl found safe and well, man charged with abduction

The girl was found 40km away after police asked for urgent public help.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt
Clive Palmer outside his old childhood home on the election trail in 2013.

Clive Palmer wanted to build on his boyhood, but did he need a permit?

A new builder and a curious council are just two notable developments at the billionaire’s newly repurchased childhood home in Melbourne.

  • Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
The head of Australia’s consumer watchdog Rod Sims has pointed out the dangers posed by button batteries.

Dozens of children X-rayed after button batteries lost at childcare centre

A broken toy at a Sunshine Coast daycare prompted a sweep of the grounds and 64 children sent off for X-rays.

  • Catherine Strohfeldt
Driza-Bone advertisement featuring John Bjeke-Petersen and Gina Rinehart.

Holy Gruen Transfer! Gina Rinehart stars in bush apparel ad with Bjelke-Petersen’s son

Australia’s richest person has been particular about her image management recently.

  • Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
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Caloundra’s Music Festival is a “cultural success”, but needs to be reimagined outside peak tourism period to help local businesses.

Another music festival cancelled as government looks for expert help

After 17 years, the Caloundra Music Festival has been scrapped due to rising costs. One industry veteran says it’s time to reconsider the role of such events.

  • Tony Moore
Newcastle’s property market was becoming unaffordable to locals.

The regional property markets tipped to hit fresh records in the next year

The COVID-era tree- and sea-change boom is over, but some states can expect to see their regional house price markets improve in the next year.

  • Jim Malo
Queensland is the most popular state for interstate migrants, but there are questions over the infrastructure and housing needed to support them.

Billions of dollars to bolster SEQ, but migration and Olympics loom large

The Albanese government underestimated how many Australians would move to Qld and will now face criticism that it has short-changed the state.

  • Sean Parnell
Cool off in pristine rock pool Booloumba Creek.

10 undiscovered Sunshine Coast highlights that most people miss

You may need a 4WD to access some, but this diverse region has some truly wonderful attractions that aren’t obvious, unless you know where to look.

  • Angela Saurine

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