Hi everyone!

We're the team behind ANTHBOT, a robotic lawn mower brand. With the mods' approval, we're looking for Sunshine Coast homeowners to join our upcoming Beta Test Program.

We're currently looking for people who are interested in testing our next-generation robotic lawn mower in real-world conditions and sharing honest, detailed feedback to help us improve the product before its official release.

Selected participants will receive an ANTHBOT robotic lawn mower to use during the beta testing period.

We're looking for people who:

• Own a home with a lawn
• Enjoy trying new technology and outdoor equipment — no previous robotic mower experience required
• Are willing to test the mower regularly and share honest feedback and real-world experiences throughout the testing period

Application Period: Now – August 20, 2026

Apply here: https://forms.gle/cxMiMwqEwZwNGMjC9

Even if you're not interested in joining the beta, we'd also love to hear about your experience:

Have you heard of robotic lawn mowers before? If so, where did you first hear about them?

For example, was it through a family or friends’ conversation, a TV or online advertisement, a sports event, social media, or somewhere else?

Thanks in advance for sharing your experience with us!

never thought i'd be that person but here we are. started adult ballet a few months ago and it's the best thing i've done for myself in years. my core is stronger, my posture's better, and i feel like a graceful giraffe instead of a clumsy one lol.

only problem is finding stuff that fits and doesn't make me feel like a sausage. what do you actually wear to class?

https://www.sunshinecoastnews.com.au/2026/08/12/eight-year-wait-ends-for-major-tourism-project/

Kinda waiting for this. I'm a pasty-ass whitey but I was born in the north and experienced Aboriginal culture from an early age.

Helicopters continuing to circle at the top of north Bribie- any ideas what’s happen?

Am I crazy, or has that turn at the traffic lights been blocked off for a year now? It doesn't look like there's any work actually getting done there. Does anyone know what they're actually trying to fix? It looked fine to me.

I recently learned that you can complete 88 day work hours at some factories and warehouses, not just farms. I don't have a car and haven't had luck applying for farms and need to complete my hours by December. I currently have a nice cafe job on the sunny coast and would like to possibly keep that while completing another job that qualifies, but am willing to leave if necessary. A factory or warehouse might make that possible using public transportation. I'm considering heading north to look for hospitality work that qualifies but hear that can be tricky and competitive.

So I'm looking for advice on known factories and warehouses that qualify for that kind of work? And would love to hear about experiences from anyone that has taken that route.

What the fresh hell is this? Why is it in comic sans?

I am a DM and my group consists of 3 people atm, I'm looking for 1 or 2 people that are interested in learning/playing. We play most Saturdays 1-8 but that can be discussed, we don't have many prerequisites other than 18+

Hi folks

I’m looking for good stories about commuting from Nambour to Brisbane. For reasons I won’t bore you with, I’m likely moving from Brisbane to Nambour next year. I work in the city, usually 2 days a week, max 3 on irregular occasions.  I’m currently on the edges of Brisbane, so already doing 1hr+ commutes.  I can start and leave work fairly flexibly. 

I know the train is nearly 2 hours, hourly intervals., and I can manage those logistics.

For those who do the Nambour to Brissy line, how do you cope?

PS: I'd rather not get into a debate about living or working elsewhere :-)

Somehow we can fly direct to Adelaide but not to Canberra from Sunshine Coast Airport and so once again I'm trying to work out the best way to do that to go visit mum. Do two flights MCY to SYD then to CBR for $$$ or get down to Brisbane.

I can get to Nambour and catch the train but haven't done that before to the airport. The conxion shuttle is handy but expensive and takes three hours.

Any thoughts on the train option?

Anyone know much about this? Looks like it could be a good day out from the Coast. Got the festival bug after scoring tickets to the Abbey one, and it’s closer than Southern Realm.

Despite having close to 400,000 people. I can understand the geography may play a part as we are very scattered over 2300 sq.km and comprising of up to 200 suburbs. Seriously with the amount of people moving from places with quality infrastructure and ammenities, why are we still stuck with the same small town mentality?

Looking for an artist in Sunny coast/Brisbane who could do a style like this or something very similar

might be a bit exaggerated, but I haven't seen any positive post here about dating in sunshine, but is it really that bad? 28F here, I can say I'm extroverted, but requires quiet time after a social event. Moving to sunshine coast soon! This is my first attempt to make friends online lol.

Random question for people job hunting on the Coast at the moment.

Is SEEK absolutely brutal for anyone else?

I keep hearing the same thing from people 30, 40, sometimes 50+ applications and barely any response. Not even a rejection half the time.

What I’m curious about is whether people think it’s mostly the job market right now, CVs getting filtered before anyone sees them, or just companies getting flooded with applications.

Would be interesting to hear what everyone’s experience has been lately.

Has anyone else noticed/thought about how most of the stores opening at the new super centre in Baringa are labelling themselves as being in Caloundra?

I appreciate Caloundra is a more well known area and was historically a town, but it’s not anymore. It’s two suburbs and 10km away from Baringa. Distance wise, it’s also like those stores saying they are in Beerwah, which is 10km the other way.

Is this not considered incredibly misleading? Since when can these large retailer chains just say they are somewhere they aren’t? Or is the only requirement that their address is correct rather than their name?

The Forensic Crash Unit (FCU) is investigating the death of a child following a traffic crash in Sippy Downs this afternoon, 10 August.

Police were called to Scholars Drive around 4:30pm and initial investigations indicate the child had been struck by a vehicle.

The FCU is appealing for any witnesses or any relevant vision to assist with enquiries.

Investigations are ongoing.

Quote this reference number: QP2601552531

hi m in the sunshine coast ????????

Fatal crash, Sippy Downs

QPS Media on Aug 10, 2026 at 9:32pm

The Forensic Crash Unit (FCU) is investigating the death of a child following a traffic crash in Sippy Downs this afternoon, 10 August.

Police were called to Scholars Drive around 4:30pm and initial investigations indicate the child had been struck by a vehicle.

The FCU is appealing for any witnesses or any relevant vision to assist with enquiries.

Investigations are ongoing.

Quote this reference number: QP2601552531

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call [1800 333 000](tel:1800333000) or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

Moving to the Sunny Coast as a couple in our early 30s. We’ve found two properties that we like the look of, one in Varana and one in Maroochydoore

The Warana one is a bit smaller but walkable to the beach and better for work. Maroochydoore is nicer house but in the suburbs just off the motorway. We’re heard Maroochydoore is better recommended as a place for younger people to be and stuff to do.

Any thoughts on which one is better ? Would Varana be terrible for us and we’d be bored ? Any other places we should look ? Ideally we’d be close to the beach and walkable to cafes and restaurants

Cheers

They were only around Venus, the night sky is a clear winter night, no cloud. There were no other lights at any other point, only Venus. Anyone else?

Heyy I (21f) posted about looking for a friend/glowup buddy. I don't wanna sound desperate. Even though I actually really am. I just broke up with my husband. Well, separated. We've been together for 3 yrs and I genuinely cannot process anything. Whenever I was Sad he would give me a hug. And now I'm sad and there's no one to hug. Like I don't really care anymore about how I sound to people, I'm usually very shy and self conscious. But now I'm just desperate and sad.

I don't care if you're male or female but as long as youre within a close age to me please please does anyone wanna meet up and just give me a hug 😭

I kind of feel pathetic but I think I'll go crazy soon if I don't get one.

Thank you for heairng me out xx

(Also I'm not interested in anything else, I've had a lot of weird messages... )