Council
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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Planning and projects
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Tenders
Details of current and awarded tenders with council and contracts that are now closed.
Budget, financial and annual reports
Copies of council's budget documents, financial reports and annual reports from 2014/15 onward.
Organisation and governance
Council's governance framework is a set of systems to help council meet its goal of great governance.
Local laws
Council administers a range of local laws including parking, keeping animals, bathing reserves and dog off-leash areas.
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Latest news
Watch out London: Labyrinth is coming to town
From local stages to global audiences, Labyrinth heads to the UK and an immersive installation takes shape – thanks to a Regional Arts Development Fund grant.
How to have a fun and safe summer
Stay safe on the Sunshine Coast this summer by preparing for storms, heatwaves and beach hazards using the Disaster Hub and Beach Safe App.
Experience nature through the eyes of young artists
This summer, the Wild HeART Student Art Prize Finalists’ Exhibition Trail will see Maroochy Bushland Botanic Garden come alive with vibrant artworks created by local children and young people.
Infrastructure works begin on Sunshine Coast Olympic precinct
Early works officially started to unlock more than 1,800 new homes in the Maroochydore City Centre.
Secrets of the rainforest revealed in new exhibit
The new Forest Sensing exhibit, at the beautiful Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve at Maleny, invites you to slow down, open your senses, and truly tune into the rainforest.
Watch out London: Labyrinth is coming to town
From local stages to global audiences, Labyrinth heads to the UK and an immersive installation takes shape – thanks to a Regional Arts Development Fund grant.
How to have a fun and safe summer
Stay safe on the Sunshine Coast this summer by preparing for storms, heatwaves and beach hazards using the Disaster Hub and Beach Safe App.
Experience nature through the eyes of young artists
This summer, the Wild HeART Student Art Prize Finalists’ Exhibition Trail will see Maroochy Bushland Botanic Garden come alive with vibrant artworks created by local children and young people.
Infrastructure works begin on Sunshine Coast Olympic precinct
Early works officially started to unlock more than 1,800 new homes in the Maroochydore City Centre.
Secrets of the rainforest revealed in new exhibit
The new Forest Sensing exhibit, at the beautiful Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve at Maleny, invites you to slow down, open your senses, and truly tune into the rainforest.