Living and community

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  Waste and recyclingWaste and recycling

  Council operates 8 waste facilities, weekly kerbside collection, and the Recycle Mate search tool - your guide to waste-free living on the Sunshine Coast.

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  Animals and petsAnimals and pets

  Find information about your responsibilities as a pet owner, pet registration and regulations, and places to exercise your pets.

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  Roads and transportRoads and transport

  Find information on road closures, road safety, public transport and parking regulations.

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  First Nations First Nations

  Sunshine Coast Council acknowledges the Sunshine Coast Country, home of the Kabi Kabi peoples and the Jinibara peoples, the Traditional Custodians, whose lands and waters we all now share.

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  Sunshine Coast Citizens' PanelSunshine Coast Citizens' Panel

  Sunshine Coast Council has established a new Citizens’ Panel to hear from a wide range of perspectives and voices in our community.

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  Community engagementCommunity engagement

  Through council's community engagement program, you can stay informed or have your say on a range of council projects and activities.

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  Community safetyCommunity safety

  Council is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of Coast residents and visitors.

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  Community supportCommunity support

  The Sunshine Coast is a great place to live and work. One of the main reasons for this are its people. Council works to support communities through programs, projects and campaigns. Working alongside community will ensure our region is strong because, Together we thrive.

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  Community facilitiesCommunity facilities

  Council manages a range of community facilities including libraries, community halls and showgrounds.

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  ParkingParking

  Drivers on the Sunshine Coast should be aware of the local parking rules.

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  Grants and fundingGrants and funding

  Council offers a range of grants and funding for community projects and artistic development.

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  Awards and ceremoniesAwards and ceremonies

  Find out about council's Citizenship Ceremonies, Community Awards and other council awards

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  VolunteeringVolunteering

  Council appreciates and values the time and dedication of all its volunteers. Find out what volunteering opportunities council offers and how to get involved.

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  New residentsNew residents

  Overview of council services and other useful information for new residents to the Sunshine Coast.

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  Sunshine Coast QuarriesSunshine Coast Quarries

  High‑quality basalt and rhyolite sourced from quarries at Image Flat and Dulong support regional government projects and private sector developments.

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  Sunshine Coast LibrariesSunshine Coast Libraries

  Council's library service includes eight branches and two mobile libraries. Membership is free and you can read, watch, listen and learn.