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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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Latest news
Where beach, park and town connect
Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy a refreshed public space in one of the Sunshine Coast’s most popular spots, with a new streetscape upgrade on a section of Park Street now complete and open to the community.
Dive back in: saltwater pool reopens following upgrade
Swimmers can dive back in following a major upgrade to one of the Sunshine Coast's favourite coastal swimming pools.
Cooking up beachside picnic fun at Kings Beach
Families are invited to roll out the picnic blanket and enjoy a spectacular day of food, fun and entertainment when Picnic on Kings brings the Kings Beach Amphitheatre alive on Saturday 25 July.
Help is at hand for rural landholders
Applications for Landholder Environment Grants are open. The program offers a practical next step for rural landholders looking to make environmental improvements on their property.
Effie Zahos headlines annual business resilience expo
Sunshine Coast businesses looking to seize opportunities, navigate a changing business environment and learn from the country’s best, shouldn’t miss Council's annual business expo, Thriving Through Change, on Wednesday 5 August 2026 at Maroochy RSL.
Where beach, park and town connect
Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy a refreshed public space in one of the Sunshine Coast’s most popular spots, with a new streetscape upgrade on a section of Park Street now complete and open to the community.
Dive back in: saltwater pool reopens following upgrade
Swimmers can dive back in following a major upgrade to one of the Sunshine Coast's favourite coastal swimming pools.
Cooking up beachside picnic fun at Kings Beach
Families are invited to roll out the picnic blanket and enjoy a spectacular day of food, fun and entertainment when Picnic on Kings brings the Kings Beach Amphitheatre alive on Saturday 25 July.
Help is at hand for rural landholders
Applications for Landholder Environment Grants are open. The program offers a practical next step for rural landholders looking to make environmental improvements on their property.
Effie Zahos headlines annual business resilience expo
Sunshine Coast businesses looking to seize opportunities, navigate a changing business environment and learn from the country’s best, shouldn’t miss Council's annual business expo, Thriving Through Change, on Wednesday 5 August 2026 at Maroochy RSL.