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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.

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.

Council welcomes $4 million dollars from the Queensland Government towards the dynamic civic and cultural hub.

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.

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.

A free tree, a cooler street and a say in shaping a leafy future for your neighbourhood are all on offer through a community project to green the Sunshine Coast.

The message this year is clear: be ready for anything. Sunshine Coast and Noosa Councils are urging residents to act now, get ready and to protect their families, homes and businesses.

The lives and deaths of local pioneers reveal gripping stories of hardships and hangings, triumph and tragedy, ingenuity and innovation, mischief and murder.

An increase in aggressive behaviour toward Council staff, contractors and volunteers has prompted a plea for respect.

The Sunshine Coast is ready for a wave of cruises this season, with nine luxury vessels scheduled to anchor off Mooloolaba between October 2025 and March 2026.

Council is working to make our active transport network more inclusive and is committed to making walking, riding and wheeling a real option for everyone. Give your feedback on the Draft Active Transport Plan before November 3.

With annual pet registration renewals now overdue, Council reveals the region's favourite breeds.

Searching for Sunshine Coast community heroes. Nominations are open for the 2026 Sunshine Coast Australia Day Community Awards

From bushfoods and technology to strategy and creative arts – a celebration of First Nations enterprise, excellence and economic prosperity will take place on the Sunshine Coast as part of Indigenous Business Month.

A treehouse-inspired home, a reimagined railway shed and lush landscaped gardens are among the highlights of a vibrant program showcasing the Sunshine Coast’s most fascinating buildings and gardens.

Get ready to say those magic words, “let’s go for a run!” to your beloved pet and road-test our region’s newest fenced dog exercise area.

Brisbane artist David Wells has won the 2025 Sunshine Coast National Art Prize, taking home $25,000 for his painting ‘Dream house with a galah’.

Whether you’re a newbie, looking to make a cycling comeback or pedal-pushing pro here’s a challenge that’s sure to get your wheels turning.

The Library+ Caloundra multi-level facility is now ready for readers, creators and curious minds to explore.

Applications are now open for the latest round of Council's Minor Grants. Not-for-profit community groups can apply for up to $3,000 as part of a total pool of $160,000.

Council's annual, regulated dog inspection program will run between November 14, 2025, and November 13, 2026.

As the days get warmer, many locals and visitors just can’t wait to get to the beach and hit the surf… it’s such an exciting and exhilarating experience. However, in the rush to cool off or take a relaxing dip, we can miss signs that, unfortunately, put us at risk.

Following a record-breaking festival in 2025, The Curated Plate is now calling for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to be part of the 2026 program.

With population growth and the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games on the horizon, being a Welcoming City helps position the region as a destination for international visitors, skilled migrants and investors.