Latest News

Looking for some helpful tips on being a responsible pet owner? Wondering where you can exercise your dog or how to address barking? Visit us at a pop-up booth near you.

Sunshine Coast Council is proud to announce the appointment of Beau Vernon as the Sports Inclusion Officer as a part of the national Sport4All (S4A) Program.

Celebrate the season with a touch of magic as the Sunshine Coast lights up with a spectacular display of festive trees.

Did you know native vegetation covers 57 per cent of our region? Find out more about our vegetation, species and ecosystems in the third Sunshine Coast Biodiversity Report.

You are invited to the 11th annual Clean up for the Hatchlings event on Saturday, February 1, 2025.

We all know Summer on the Sunshine Coast is special with our stunning beaches, brilliant sunshine and friendly locals. The word is spreading with Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex once again the pick of locations for summer AFL training camps.

Doctor, anaesthetist, Australia’s first full-time helicopter rescue doctor, medevac officer and medical pioneer Dr Ken Wishaw has taken up a very different mission in retirement.

Two exhibitions go on show this week at Caloundra Regional Gallery featuring an exciting range of public programs.

Have your heard about the new program promoting healthier lifestyles and saved almost 60 tonnes of CO2 emissions?

A new design guide for apartments and townhouses has been created by Sunshine Coast experts to encourage design and development that ensures great homes for residents and attractive, shady and safe streets for the community.

It’s a resounding thumbs up for the revitalised streetscape of historic Landsborough, with the community joining in the celebrations at the official opening on November 23, 2024.

To prepare for our region's growth, combat traffic congestion and protect our lifestyle, Council is implementing travel change programs and future transport solutions, with funding provided from the Transport Levy.

The latest Sunshine Coast Council Annual Report provides a snapshot of the many services, facilities, projects and events Council has delivered in the last financial year.

One of the best new playgrounds in one of the Sunshine Coast’s most popular parks is ready for fun in time for school holidays – and comes with a special twist!

Want to keep the kids or grandkids entertained during the holidays? Check out this boredom-busting guide packed with things to do.

A new book is showcasing unique wildlife like Rocky the Mary River turtle, bringing excitement and inspiring kids to care for our natural environment and native species.

Sunshine Coast Council is ready to submit its application to seek approval for an alignment of the reconstructed Moffat Beach seawall that attempts to retain the much-loved Norfolk pine trees.

The Sunshine Coast, NEXTDC and Google will partner on developing a new landing point in Australia, read more.

Revegetation, education, wildlife: see what your Environment Levy achieved in 2023-24.

The Sunshine Coast is powering up to develop an exciting new industry.

Sunshine Coast Council is pumping up the fun for Coolum with plans for a new pump track, and your feedback is invited!

Caloundra’s festive season is lighting up with a trio of exciting events that will capture the spirit of Christmas for all ages.

The Sunshine Coast has an urgent need for four- and five-star, full-service hotels. Council has decided to proceed with a proposed Temporary Local Planning Instrument (TLPI) aimed at providing short-term planning incentives to encourage the development of upscale hotels.

Find out how your Arts and Heritage Levy helped preserve, develop and support our region's arts and cultural heritage.