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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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
Four simple steps to managing weeds
They don’t just pop up overnight… but somehow, they take over before you know it. The 4 Simple Steps process can help by breaking down the work into manageable, bite-sized blocks.
Help us celebrate those creating a better future
The Sunshine Coast Biosphere Awards are closing soon: enter now or nominate someone to celebrate people, groups, businesses and organisations building sustainability and driving change.
Clearing the way for Caloundra’s new town square
The transformation of Caloundra’s heart is taking another step forward, with a contractor appointed to undertake early works on the new town square.
Warning: buried beach fire temps exceed 350°C
That sunrise stroll can turn dangerous fast with last night's fire still scorching beneath the sand.
Campfires, Country Music, Good Food: The Curated Plate
Introducing the Kenilworth Ember & Harvest Weekend - bringing together three signature events celebrating fire-cooked food, local produce and country hospitality in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.
Four simple steps to managing weeds
They don’t just pop up overnight… but somehow, they take over before you know it. The 4 Simple Steps process can help by breaking down the work into manageable, bite-sized blocks.
Help us celebrate those creating a better future
The Sunshine Coast Biosphere Awards are closing soon: enter now or nominate someone to celebrate people, groups, businesses and organisations building sustainability and driving change.
Clearing the way for Caloundra’s new town square
The transformation of Caloundra’s heart is taking another step forward, with a contractor appointed to undertake early works on the new town square.
Warning: buried beach fire temps exceed 350°C
That sunrise stroll can turn dangerous fast with last night's fire still scorching beneath the sand.
Campfires, Country Music, Good Food: The Curated Plate
Introducing the Kenilworth Ember & Harvest Weekend - bringing together three signature events celebrating fire-cooked food, local produce and country hospitality in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.