Sunshine Coast Council

A pharmaceutical company extracting a substance from shellfish to treat obesity, high cholesterol and Crohn’s disease, to a gourmet pet treats and an award-winning chocolate company – these are just some of the Sunshine Coast products and services that could soon hit international shores.

Be among the first library lovers to experience the vibrant, inviting and contemporary spaces of the council’s newly refurbished Caloundra Library when it reopens on Monday, June 26.

To celebrate NAIDOC Week from July 2-9, council invites the community to head to the Nambour Council Chambers courtyard at 10am on Monday, July 3 for a flag raising ceremony and traditional performance.

The Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Society has launched its “50 Years of Agricultural Goodness” cook book as part of the 50th Anniversary of the Naming of the Sunshine Coast celebrations. 

Last week we focussed on the origin of the name Mons which is named after the Battle of Mons and this week we shine the spotlight on the Mons School.

The Sunshine Coast recorded its highest ever domestic visitor numbers, attracting 3.4 million arrivals to the year ending March 2017, a rise of 6% and contributing $2.06 billion in visitor expenditure to the economy.

Representatives from councils across Australia have supported Sunshine Coast Council’s application for a submarine cable protection zone to be declared offshore from the Sunshine Coast.

Local businesses are encouraged to find out more about upcoming contract opportunities with Sunshine Coast Council by registering for the free supplier briefing forum.

Small halls across the Sunshine Coast will be lighting up as part of the Festival of Community Halls to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Naming of the Sunshine Coast.

Sunshine Coast and the council’s smart city development at Maroochydore have taken centre stage at the annual assembly of the nation’s local governments in Canberra.