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For two decades, Venue 114 has been the Sunshine Coast’s stage for memories that last a lifetime.

Mapleton’s much-loved Lilyponds Park is now even better.

Building a granny flat, carport or something bigger? The new AI Development Assistant gives you instant, tailored advice – anytime, anywhere. Get answers fast and start planning with confidence.

A touring exhibition celebrating women artists and the resilience of native flora is open now and on show at Caloundra Regional Gallery.

Council is planning to extend Buderim’s Goshawk Boulevard to give locals easier access to local shops, schools and businesses, provide more walking and riding pathways, and reduce traffic congestion.

Do you walk or ride a bike to travel about your community? You’re using active transport and now’s the time to help shape some new active transport projects connecting more people in our community.

The Biosphere Festival 2025 is now underway with events across the Sunshine Coast. Catch markets, workshops, film screenings and more!

Artists nationwide are being offered the luxury of time, space and support via three unique Sunshine Coast residencies.

Get your wings ready and prepare to soar into a night of fun, education and adventure as the beloved Australasian Bat Night returns for its 11th year!

The Sunshine Coast’s flagship arts event, Horizon Festival, is set to enter a bold new chapter with the appointment of internationally acclaimed arts leader Bec Martin as Festival Lead for 2026.

More than 1,000 young people across the Sunshine Coast have already played a role in shaping our future and now it’s time to check back in.

From triathlons and surf competitions to music festivals and culinary showcases, major events on the Sunshine Coast are generating significant economic returns by attracting visitors and offering an exciting calendar of experiences for our residents.

This spring, don’t just declutter, transform your tired textiles into something meaningful for the environment.

The latest round of Major Grants recipients has been announced.

Ready to roll up your sleeves and dig in to make a difference? Tree planting volunteers are needed for new fodder trees in Kureelpa (between Nambour and Mapleton) which will help nourish sick and orphaned koalas.

Sunshine Coast Council’s five motions, including a call for State Government action on recreational vehicle storage, received strong support at the LGAQ AGM to address safety, parking, and amenity concerns across Queensland.

One man's quiet acts of kindness and resilience are transforming a community—meet Peter Tutin, the local hero with a heart as strong as his spirit.

Sunshine Coast locals with a lived experience of disability and their families are invited to share their experiences of their favourite accessible and/or inclusive places.

This Dog Safety Week we are reminding people to always keep your dog safely enclosed on your property - no matter how friendly or well-behaved your dog is.

Applications are now open for the Sunshine Coast Young Leaders Academy intake for 2026, giving 16–24-year-olds the chance to build leadership skills, connect with peers and make a real impact in their communities.

The Queensland Government and Sunshine Coast Council are investing more than $5 million to support the delivery of the Nambour (Namba) Place Plan.

Sunshine Coast Council adopts the 2025–30 Shorebird Conservation Plan to protect endangered shorebirds.

The free, family friendly Emergency Expo is on this Sunday, October 19, from 10am to 2pm at Lake Kawana, Bokarina – right in front of Sunshine Coast Stadium.

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.