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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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Organisation and governance
Council's governance framework is a set of systems to help council meet its goal of great governance.
Local laws
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Latest news
From mullets to mâché and everything in between
A papier mâché chicken, a surf carnival and some interesting 80s fashion – you’ll find all this and more in the 2026 Sunshine Coast Heritage Calendar.
‘Proud moment’: Coast’s screen industry steps into spotlight
The Sunshine Coast is emerging as one of Australia’s most dynamic screen destinations, with Netflix hits, national award nominations, and a thriving local industry drawing national attention.
‘Lively’ new heart to unite and supercharge Caloundra
Council welcomes $4 million dollars from the Queensland Government towards the dynamic civic and cultural hub.
Chair Yoga ignites movement, friendship and joy
Chair Yoga, part of Sunshine Coast Council’s Healthy Sunshine Coast program, offers low-cost, inclusive wellbeing classes that improve health, foster social connection, and support residents of all ages and abilities.
Free action-packed Emergency Expo returns
This year’s free, family friendly Expo will be held on Sunday October 19 from 10am to 2pm, at Lake Kawana, Bokarina, in front of the Sunshine Coast Stadium.
From mullets to mâché and everything in between
A papier mâché chicken, a surf carnival and some interesting 80s fashion – you’ll find all this and more in the 2026 Sunshine Coast Heritage Calendar.
‘Proud moment’: Coast’s screen industry steps into spotlight
The Sunshine Coast is emerging as one of Australia’s most dynamic screen destinations, with Netflix hits, national award nominations, and a thriving local industry drawing national attention.
‘Lively’ new heart to unite and supercharge Caloundra
Council welcomes $4 million dollars from the Queensland Government towards the dynamic civic and cultural hub.
Chair Yoga ignites movement, friendship and joy
Chair Yoga, part of Sunshine Coast Council’s Healthy Sunshine Coast program, offers low-cost, inclusive wellbeing classes that improve health, foster social connection, and support residents of all ages and abilities.
Free action-packed Emergency Expo returns
This year’s free, family friendly Expo will be held on Sunday October 19 from 10am to 2pm, at Lake Kawana, Bokarina, in front of the Sunshine Coast Stadium.