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What lies beneath – stories of our cemeteries
Many of us drive past the cemeteries that dot the Sunshine Coast without giving them much thought, but tucked away in those shady enclaves lie countless fascinating stories.
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How you can experience a world of opportunity
Want to find your rhythm in a West African Drumming workshop, learn a new language with tips for using translation apps or join a conversation circle?
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Access The Curated Plate differently with Cérge
The Sunshine Coast’s premier food and drink festival starts today, with a delicious menu of culinary events taking place over the next 10-days.
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Green light for Australia’s first blue carbon trial
Blue Carbon Farming is coming to the Sunshine Coast in an Australian first. So what is blue carbon farming and how does it benefit the community, environment and landholders in our Blue Heart?
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Vandals damage turtle area and much-loved lake
Dozens of trees and shrubs have been destroyed at Buddina Beach Foreshore Reserve, with a similar offence committed at Currimundi Lake.
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Find new travel mode to The Curated Plate
It’s almost time for the Sunshine Coast’s premier food and drink festival to tantalise your taste buds. So get ready to plan your trip – whether you’ll be on wheels or on foot.
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Warning to drivers: Deer on Sunshine Motorway
Drivers are urged to be vigilant on the Sunshine Motorway after a feral deer crossed near Mooloolaba, as caught on dashcam.
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Why investing in this industry is so vital
Sunshine Coast Council has reaffirmed its commitment to the vibrant industry for which our region is famous across the nation and the world.
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Control the speed: Council’s urgent call on e-transport
Sunshine Coast Council is urging the State Government to implement mandatory limiters on e-transport to improve safety.
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Fields of dreams: funds flow for sporting clubs
Sporting fields that play a vital role in developing our young athletes and keeping older ones healthy and happy will continue to be supported by Sunshine Coast Council.
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Land decision secures future for vital youth facility
Council endorsed a proposal at its July 24 Ordinary Meeting to free up a parcel of land for a Police Citizens Youth Club in the future Aura Town Centre.
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Aussie Aussie Aussie: 8 Years To Go
Celebrating 8 Years To Go until Brisbane 2032!
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Council urges State election parties to commit
Council has developed a small number of core commitments we are seeking at the 2024 Queensland State Government election. These will shape the future of Queensland, and the future of our Sunshine Coast.
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‘Clear message’: resident handed big fine over clearing
A magistrate has ordered a Sunshine Coast resident to pay a large fine for illegally clearing vegetation in a case that is a warning to those who fail to comply with regulations.
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Olympics LIVE on the Sunshine Coast
The Olympic spirit will ignite on July 27 at Jack Morgan Park in Coolum Beach with Bonjour Sunshine Coast – Olympics LIVE! A free family event to celebrate the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and mark 8 Years To Go to Brisbane 2032.
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Doctors tackle health issues - and each other
Hundreds of doctors from around the globe will explore new fields in a unique event to be held on the Sunshine Coast.
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Boaties’ dream: run-down ramp gets $4.2m upgrade
From the early morning chatter of eager boaties to the rhythmic strokes of the Panamuna Outrigger Canoe Club – one of our region’s busiest waterways has a major new addition that’s been described as a boaties’ dream.
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‘Tune into nature’ at immersive wetland experience
To commemorate the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem on July 26, Sunshine Coast Council and the University of the Sunshine Coast will partner to host ‘Tuning into Nature’.
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Share your ‘straight to the pool room’ moment
If you have a photo of local sport (we're talking everything from backyard cricket to the school sack race), and it's dated before the year 2000, send it in for a chance to win.
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How to help shape new hinterland district park
Sunshine Coast Council is developing a concept plan for a new district recreation park in Maleny and you're invited to share your ideas.
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Calling all community groups – funding available
Host community events, deliver community projects and programs or upgrade facilities by applying for grant funding from Sunshine Coast Council.
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Rewild your backyard with this workshop series
Back by popular demand, The Backyard Series is proudly hosted by Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Garden and offers practical weekend workshops about how to create beautiful native gardens in any backyard.
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‘Impactful’ cultural project getting kids back in class
This one simple question got kids to stop wagging school
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A new path for exciting hinterland-to-coast trail
The proposed Nambour to Coolum recreation trail will connect the hinterland to the coast and encourage even more people to head outdoors and enjoy our great environment.
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