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Noosa's Hastings Street 'trying to get ahead' of potential hepatitis A outbreak

Health experts are rushing to install a pop-up clinic to stave off a feared hepatitis A outbreak on one of Australia's best-known holiday dining and shopping strips.

ABC News · May 23, 2023

Police crackdown on nudity at Noosa beach sparks legalisation discussion

Queensland is the only mainland state where nudist beaches are illegal, but a recent police blitz has sparked a discussion about legislative change.

ABC News · May 13, 2023

Airbnbs, short-stay homes not to blame for Noosa housing shortage, affordable housing lobby group says

Two of Queensland's most sought-after regions have an estimated 10,000 properties locked up as short-stay accommodation, but affordable housing advocates say holiday lets are not the driving force behind the rental shortage.

ABC News · May 8, 2023

Noosa workers staying in hostels as tourists return to Sunshine Coast

Tourism industry workers in Noosa are sharing eight-bed rooms in hostels, as restaurants, cafes and hotels in the resort town fill with visitors.

ABC News · Jun 6, 2022

Sunshine Coast Council says Maleny Estates property deal 'in public interest'

A sprawling block of residential land in one of Queensland’s most desirable hinterland locations is set to be sold by a council to a property developer for a modest sum – and not put out to public auction – as part of a land-swap deal.

ABC News · May 25, 2022

Home renovation spending soars to $12b as locked-down Aussies extend, beautify their houses

The repeated pandemic lockdowns and closed borders meant Australians stayed close to home in 2021 — making it the biggest year for renovations in history. But at what cost?

ABC News · Apr 15, 2022

Queensland will have 'glut' of COVID-19 rapid antigen tests within weeks, Pharmacy Guild says

Two of Australia's biggest retail groups have flagged pressure on the supply of RATs will ease from next week.

ABC News · Jan 21, 2022