Sunshine Coast Council

Mayor Mark Jamieson has welcomed new statistics which show employment opportunities in the region are on the increase and unemployment figures are amongst the lowest in the state at 4.8%.

Following its announcement in May of 100 new jobs for the Sunshine Coast, Langs Building Supplies has officially celebrated the opening of its new $20 million Caloundra warehouse and trade store during a ceremony with Mayor Mark Jamieson today (September 25).

Did you know the Sunshine Coast was originally called the Near North Coast? Or, that four men and a cat travelled from Ecuador to the Sunshine Coast on a man-made raft? Or, that in 1967 a three-bedroom house in Kawana Waters cost $9700?

John Gallina, the man at the helm of Sunshine Coast’s disaster management program, has been hailed a visionary, a logistical expert, a calming influence under high pressure, a man of compassion, a consummate professional and a gentle giant. Mr Gallina passed away unexpectedly yesterday (Sunday, September 24),

With this weekend bringing a forecast heatwave and a high risk of bushfires, the Sunshine Coast Local Disaster Management Group has moved to alert status in support of Queensland Fire and Emergency Services’ (QFES) Wildfire Level 3 warning.

Practical advice is just one element of council’s local First 5 Forever program which, throughout October, will focus on the importance of talking with children under five.

Those in need will find comfort thanks to the Friends of Beerwah Library Knitting Circle’s generous donation of colourful knitted rugs and teddy bears to Sunshine Linus Inc. this month.

In partnership with council, community facilities across the Coast have opened their doors to residents in need.

To launch Mental Health Week from October 8-14, council invites the community to join Fusion Sunshine Coast’s 4.8km Walk/Run for Wellness from Maroochydore Rotary Park, Cotton Tree, on Sunday, October 8.

Council has unanimously endorsed a new organisational structure to ensure it is fit to meet the future growth challenges in the region.