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Community feedback is helping shape active transport corridors on the Sunshine Coast.

Faced with rising costs, Sunshine Coast Council’s 2025–26 Budget takes a measured approach – limiting rate increases, supporting vulnerable residents, and investing in safer roads, parks, and essential services. It’s a budget shaped by community priorities, focused on protecting our lifestyle and planning for a connected, liveable and thriving future.

A fusion of Asian flavours, gourmet picnic and unique experience where the Mediterranean meets Maroochydore are some of the events set to tantalise taste buds this winter.

More than 6,000 young athletes, coaches and supporters will converge on the Sunshine Coast for four days of junior netball fun and community celebration.

Sunshine Coast Council has unveiled a refreshed Executive Leadership Team and a streamlined structure to better serve community priorities. With new faces and fewer departments, this transformation promises sharper focus and greater efficiency.

Come together this July for NAIDOC Week on the Sunshine Coast, with 2025 marking 50 years of honouring First Nations voices, culture and resilience.

The completion of what was a “missing link” spans the Sunshine Motorway and connects Division 6 and 7 communities.

A visual display along a popular Esplanade, a fashion-lover’s shop and style event and footpath trading frenzy … bring on Buy Local Day!

A 17-hectare Cooloolabin property, once degraded by logging and farming, has been transformed into a thriving wildlife corridor thanks to landholder Julia and Sunshine Coast Council’s Landholder Environment Grants. Applications for 2025 grants open July 7, supporting rural landowners in restoring biodiversity and protecting the region’s natural environment.

A new proposed planning scheme for the Sunshine Coast has been carefully drafted – and your chance to help shape the future of our region is just around the corner.

How can we improve our plans for an all abilities beach access ramp next to the Coolum Beach Surf Life Saving Club and Tickle Park?

The Sunshine Coast’s newest pump track is open and ready for action this weekend.

State funding received to go towards construction of a new 900 metre shared pathway to bridge a vital gap between Peregian Breeze estate and surrounding suburbs.

Claire Smith, founder of Wildlife Rescue Sunshine Coast and a passionate advocate for native wildlife has been named the 2025 Sunshine Coast Biosphere Citizen of the Year for her extraordinary contributions to conservation, education, and community leadership.

Amazing food, a hundred free talks from garden gurus and the latest trends that will make your backyard bliss – one of the Sunshine Coast’s premier events is back brighter than ever.

If you’re looking for fun and affordable ways to keep the kids entertained these school holidays, discover what’s on in our guide packed with boredom-busting activities.

Find out more about the region-first initiative to deliver affordable homes for eligible, low-income individuals, couples and families.

From humble beginnings to a thriving conservation movement, this year TurtleCare Sunshine Coast will celebrate its 20 year anniversary.

Council has shared key details on its plan to manage lighting in the proposed Dark Sky Reserve for the Sunshine Coast hinterland. The community is invited to have your say on the plan between June 16 and July 11, providing an opportunity for public feedback in the initiative.

From AI-generated art to deep listening festivals, the latest Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF) grants are backing bold new creative projects across the Sunshine Coast.

Join this free clay workshops at Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary to celebrate local birdlife. Artist Christina Lowry will guide participants in crafting porcelain bird skulls for a community art installation. The project promotes conservation through creativity and includes talks and walks exploring the region’s avian diversity.

Nestled beside Buderim Private Hospital, Iliad Avenue Bushland Reserve is a peaceful haven cared for by dedicated volunteers. Join the Iliad Bushcare Group or find a local group via Council’s website.

A sand renourishment campaign is about the begin at Maroochydore Beach.

From the dramatic peaks of Mt Ngungun to the golden shores of Mooloolaba – the Sunshine Coast is set to take centre stage on screens across Australia and New Zealand, with a powerful new film.