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Sunshine Coast Council established a new Citizens’ Panel to hear from a wide range of perspectives and voices in our community.

A new cohort of experienced creatives will soon join the Sunshine Coast Regional Arts Development Fund assessment panel and provide funding recommendations to help shape the flourishing arts ecology of the Sunshine Coast.

A diverse panel or residents is helping Council explore some of the big questions facing our growing region.

Invitation letters are on their way to 10,000 lucky households who are invited to register their interest for the first Sunshine Coast Citizens' Panel.

Did you receive an invitation in the mail to the first Sunshine Coast Citizens' Panel? Respond by August 17!

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

Business and tourism operators are invited to a panel discussion aimed at shaping the Sunshine Coast as a more accessible and inclusive destination.

From solar panel drones to attached reel systems for ECG machines and a device that makes it easier to shop, the Sunshine Coast’s brightest young entrepreneurs and innovators are rising to the challenge. The Mayor’s Telstra Innovation Awards are hotting up with a record 13 finalists named in Years 9 to 12 across multiple Sunshine Coast schools.

Sunshine Coast businesses looking to seize opportunities,  navigate a changing business environment and learn from the country’s best, shouldn’t miss Council's annual business expo, Thriving Through Change, on Wednesday 5 August 2026 at Maroochy RSL.

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.

Entry rules and conditions for the 2027 Sunshine Coast Australia Day Community Awards

Sunshine Coast Council’s annual First Nations supplier event is back, find out more.

A fascinating trial aimed at boosting life within an artificial lake is a first for the Sunshine Coast.

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.

Learn more about the background to the Sunshine Coast Planning Scheme 2014

What does it take to turn a dream into a global brand?

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