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With annual pet registration due soon, Council reveals our region’s most-popular - and funniest - pet names.

Sunshine Coast Council has launched its first Citizens’ Panel, bringing together 53 diverse residents to help guide regional decisions.

A four-time successful grant recipient offers advice for aspiring applicants.

Picture this… A lovely 1km timber boardwalk, alongside Obi Obi Creek, leading you through a stunning subtropical rainforest with many viewing platforms to behold a number of enchanting creatures, including platypuses and turtles. What are you waiting for?!

Sunshine Coast Council joins the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network to support people with non-visible disabilities like autism, anxiety, and chronic pain. Learn how this initiative promotes accessibility and inclusion across community venues.

Whether you support the proposed planning scheme or have concerns, we want to hear from you. Now is the time to make a submission and help shape the future of the Sunshine Coast.

Spring into adventure with Sunshine Coast Council’s latest school holiday guide. Packed with free and low-cost activities, creative workshops and wildlife encounters for kids of all ages.

From October 29 to November 8, the Biosphere Festival 2025 invites you to immerse in the best of our Sunshine Coast Biosphere, from stargazing events and cultural tours to film screenings featuring young leaders of tomorrow.

Two new fishways will be installed on Petrie Creek, Nambour.

Sharpen your business and marketing skills through a free professional development series launching this September.

You’re invited to journey through time on the Sunshine Coast’s newest heritage trail and experience this hinterland gem’s unique character and deep historical roots.

The importance of pet rego: As well as reuniting people with lost pets, registration also provides funding for education programs to promote responsible pet ownership.

Entrepreneurs, small businesses, government teams and industry leaders gathered at Sunshine Coast’s premium Business Expo for an afternoon of bold ideas, practical support and powerful connections.

Learning to ride a bike or scooter is a milestone moment for kids. Luckily, the Sunshine Coast is home to a fantastic range of family-friendly parks designed to help little riders build confidence and master their wheels in a safe and fun environment.

A badge might seem like a small gesture but during Legacy Week, it becomes a symbol of something much greater: the promise to stand beside the families of those who’ve served our country.

Sunshine Coast Council has endorsed two major biosecurity programs to protect our region’s environment, lifestyle and economy.

Council is comprehensively reviewing the 2,530 submissions received during the Dog Exercise Area Regional Plan consultation earlier this year. The feedback will help identify opportunities for improvements to the draft Plan before being presented to Council.

Glass House Mountains is about to get a whole lot more active!

The Nambour Homelessness Response Forum united government leaders to urgently address rising homelessness. Council and the State Government committed to identifying safe locations, prioritising community safety and compassionate support.

Stage 2 will feature 85 trees including 57 new native trees and more than 6,600 shrubs and ground covers.

Discover Library+ Caloundra, a $45.4 million state-of-the-art community hub opening September 22, offering modern library services, interactive spaces, and family-friendly activities in the heart of the Sunshine Coast.

The Sunshine Coast bursts into colour this spring with the return of the Wildflower Festival and a vibrant program of exhibitions, workshops, and guided walks.

Find out the changes to where people can take a dip to ensure their safety and enjoyment!

Sunshine Coast dog owners are invited to join a series of free, expert-led dog training sessions designed to help pets and their people enjoy the outdoors responsibly.