Sunshine Coast Council hikes rates, slashes 130 jobs as costs spiral
By Josh Dye, Olivia Sanders, and Alex Easton

Residents are angry after copping another 10 per cent rate rise as the council grapples with how to provide services for the fast-growing region.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-03/sunshine-coast-council-rates-rise-10-per-cent-job-cuts/106749138

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Sunshine Coast Council hikes rates, slashes 130 jobs as costs spiral

Residents are angry after copping another 10 per cent rate rise as the council grapples with how to provide services for the fast-growing region.  

Man charged over alleged hit--run crash after 13yo boy critically injured
By Josh Dye

The young cyclist was riding at dusk when he was hit by a ute that allegedly failed to stop and left him with critical leg injuries.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-05-28/man-charged-over-buderim-alleged-hit-run-13yo-boy/106733094

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Man charged over alleged hit and run crash after 13yo boy critically injured

The young cyclist was riding at dusk when he was hit by a ute which allegedly failed to stop and caused him to suffer critical leg injuries.