Sunshine Coast Council hatchlings

Race against time to save little miracles

The lives of hundreds of baby turtles were saved by quick-thinking volunteers who rescued the hatchlings just before ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred hit the Sunshine
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Chinese tourism numbers are returning in Queensland - Newsreel

Chinese tourism recovering but historically low

Chinese visitor numbers to Queensland are finally showing signs of recovery but remain well below pre-COVID levels. Australia Bureau of Statistics figures, released
Read more 18 March 2025
Small business have growing confidence despite tough conditions - Newsreel

Confidence growing despite tough business conditions

Queensland businesses are showing rising levels of confidence despite reporting weak profits and tough operating conditions. The Business Chamber Queensland’s Pulse
Read more 18 March 2025
Seafood linked to better social behaviour in children - Newsreel

Seafood linked to children’s social behaviour

Scientists have discovered a link between seafood consumption and the social behaviour of children. New research from the University of Bristol found that children with
Read more 18 March 2025
Queensland car thefts are on the rise - Newsreel

Queensland records sharp rise in car theft claims

Car thefts have risen significantly in Queensland with rural and regional areas experiencing a particularly sharp rise. Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) figures,
Read more 18 March 2025
Many regional air routes have become unprofitable - Newsreel

Threat to viability of regional air services

The peak body representing regional aviation has warned that critical services are at risk due to declining profitability, skill shortages and red tape. In a paper
Read more 18 March 2025
Daintree rainforest in North Queensland - Newsreel

Work begins on $4.5 million Daintree upgrade 

Upgrades to Queensland’s iconic Daintree rainforest area in North Queensland started today with a new 650-metre Boardwalk to enhance the visitor experience. The new
Read more 17 March 2025
Master Builders building approvals for 2024

Construction approvals hit negative territory

Building approvals have dipped in the past three months across the state, except for Central Queensland, according to Master Builders Queensland. The figures taken from
Read more 17 March 2025
Bird numbers are still declining - Newsreel

Decline in bird numbers puts species in ‘peril’

The rapid decline in bird numbers in North America is continuing with 42 species placed on red alert for extinction due to “perilously” low populations. A study
Read more 17 March 2025
Sunshine Coast Council food wastage

Save money and reduce waste with leftovers

Australian households throw away between $2000 and $2500 worth of food each year, with the top five most wasted foods being vegetables, bread, fruit, bagged salad and
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