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Latest news
‘Every action matters’: Target on invasive animals, weeds
Sunshine Coast Council has endorsed two major biosecurity programs to protect our region’s environment, lifestyle and economy.
What community wants most from dog-friendly spaces
Council is comprehensively reviewing the 2,530 submissions received during the Dog Exercise Area Regional Plan consultation earlier this year. The feedback will help identify opportunities for improvements to the draft Plan before being presented to Council.
Bounce into action: new court coming soon
Glass House Mountains is about to get a whole lot more active!
Forum responds to urgent homelessness issues in Nambour
The Nambour Homelessness Response Forum united government leaders to urgently address rising homelessness. Council and the State Government committed to identifying safe locations, prioritising community safety and compassionate support.
Tree works begin for reimagined foreshore
Stage 2 will feature 85 trees including 57 new native trees and more than 6,600 shrubs and ground covers.
‘Every action matters’: Target on invasive animals, weeds
Sunshine Coast Council has endorsed two major biosecurity programs to protect our region’s environment, lifestyle and economy.
What community wants most from dog-friendly spaces
Council is comprehensively reviewing the 2,530 submissions received during the Dog Exercise Area Regional Plan consultation earlier this year. The feedback will help identify opportunities for improvements to the draft Plan before being presented to Council.
Bounce into action: new court coming soon
Glass House Mountains is about to get a whole lot more active!
Forum responds to urgent homelessness issues in Nambour
The Nambour Homelessness Response Forum united government leaders to urgently address rising homelessness. Council and the State Government committed to identifying safe locations, prioritising community safety and compassionate support.
Tree works begin for reimagined foreshore
Stage 2 will feature 85 trees including 57 new native trees and more than 6,600 shrubs and ground covers.