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The Mayor and Councillors work closely with the Executive Leadership Team and staff delivering a range of plans and strategies guiding the delivery of major projects across the region, and council’s capital works program. Council remains committed to its vision to be Australia’s most sustainable region - Connected. Liveable. Thriving.
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Local laws
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Latest news
Community spirit shines at Grants Networking Evening
It was a full house at the Grants Information and Networking Evening at Maroochy RSL, drawing more than 100 local organisations and volunteers eager to connect with major funding bodies.
Skate and scoot: let the good times roll!
Something smooth, bold and built for speed just landed – and it’s ready for new tricks and fresh kicks.
‘Critical connection’ from CBD to waterfront surges forward
The long‑awaited ‘critical connection’ between the CBD and the waterfront is officially powering ahead with the announcement of works starting along First Ave, Maroochydore.
Flooded? Forget it! - Here’s why
Driving into floodwater is a major cause of flood-related deaths. It can take as little as 15cm of water for a car to lose traction on the road and be swept away in floodwater.
Free parking returns to Caloundra CBD this March
Visiting Caloundra is about to become even more enjoyable, with free parking in the Caloundra CBD from 2 March.
Community spirit shines at Grants Networking Evening
It was a full house at the Grants Information and Networking Evening at Maroochy RSL, drawing more than 100 local organisations and volunteers eager to connect with major funding bodies.
Skate and scoot: let the good times roll!
Something smooth, bold and built for speed just landed – and it’s ready for new tricks and fresh kicks.
‘Critical connection’ from CBD to waterfront surges forward
The long‑awaited ‘critical connection’ between the CBD and the waterfront is officially powering ahead with the announcement of works starting along First Ave, Maroochydore.
Flooded? Forget it! - Here’s why
Driving into floodwater is a major cause of flood-related deaths. It can take as little as 15cm of water for a car to lose traction on the road and be swept away in floodwater.
Free parking returns to Caloundra CBD this March
Visiting Caloundra is about to become even more enjoyable, with free parking in the Caloundra CBD from 2 March.