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.
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.