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Latest news
‘Come together, plant trees and grow a legacy’
Celebrate National Tree Day at the Doonan Planting Festival on July 5. Plant trees, enjoy live music, wildlife displays, and fun for all ages!
Festive cheer: funding flows for seasonal favourites
A comprehensive Festive Season Program, with a budget of almost $1.2 million, endorsed by Sunshine Coast Council will run over the Christmas holidays and into the New Year with community-led Christmas and New Year's events across the region and the annual Council-delivered New Year’s Eve celebration at Mooloolaba.
How we’re charting the future of coastal areas
Council has endorsed two plans to help manage erosion and keep our coastal areas healthy into the future.
‘More than an event’: cultural showcase gains support
Sunshine Coast Council has reaffirmed its commitment to the region’s premier arts and cultural event, endorsing the Horizon Festival for three-years off the back of the success of the 2025 festival.
‘Acting now’ to protect our coastline and communities
Construction is about to start on a vital project to protect a beloved foreshore and make beach access even better for everyone to enjoy safe sport and recreation activities.
‘Come together, plant trees and grow a legacy’
Celebrate National Tree Day at the Doonan Planting Festival on July 5. Plant trees, enjoy live music, wildlife displays, and fun for all ages!
Festive cheer: funding flows for seasonal favourites
A comprehensive Festive Season Program, with a budget of almost $1.2 million, endorsed by Sunshine Coast Council will run over the Christmas holidays and into the New Year with community-led Christmas and New Year's events across the region and the annual Council-delivered New Year’s Eve celebration at Mooloolaba.
How we’re charting the future of coastal areas
Council has endorsed two plans to help manage erosion and keep our coastal areas healthy into the future.
‘More than an event’: cultural showcase gains support
Sunshine Coast Council has reaffirmed its commitment to the region’s premier arts and cultural event, endorsing the Horizon Festival for three-years off the back of the success of the 2025 festival.
‘Acting now’ to protect our coastline and communities
Construction is about to start on a vital project to protect a beloved foreshore and make beach access even better for everyone to enjoy safe sport and recreation activities.