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
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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.
Public Notices
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Latest news
Origin fever as Sunshine Coast hosts mighty Maroons
Origin fever is set to sweep the Sunshine Coast as the mighty Maroons lock in the region as their high‑performance training hub for 2026.
Bring your projects and events to life
Council’s Community Grant Season is off and running! Grants can help community organisations deliver one-off projects, activities and events. Why not give it a go!
‘Life-changing impact’ of our Australia Day award recipients
The 2026 Sunshine Coast Australia Day Community Awards celebrate our region’s quiet achievers.
How to get funds for your community project.
Council’s grants team run workshops and support sessions to help not-for-profit community groups submit strong applications for grant funding.
Start your project planning the right way
Learn more about Council's tools and resources for every stage of your development.
Origin fever as Sunshine Coast hosts mighty Maroons
Origin fever is set to sweep the Sunshine Coast as the mighty Maroons lock in the region as their high‑performance training hub for 2026.
Bring your projects and events to life
Council’s Community Grant Season is off and running! Grants can help community organisations deliver one-off projects, activities and events. Why not give it a go!
‘Life-changing impact’ of our Australia Day award recipients
The 2026 Sunshine Coast Australia Day Community Awards celebrate our region’s quiet achievers.
How to get funds for your community project.
Council’s grants team run workshops and support sessions to help not-for-profit community groups submit strong applications for grant funding.
Start your project planning the right way
Learn more about Council's tools and resources for every stage of your development.