Backward Glance Fort Bribie and the grim days of World War ll - Part 1
In about 1940, Bribie Island assumed a vital role in Australia’s coastal defences, especially in the protection of the Port of Brisbane.
In about 1940, Bribie Island assumed a vital role in Australia’s coastal defences, especially in the protection of the Port of Brisbane.

A new parking initiative in the Caloundra CBD is set to benefit shoppers, visitors and local businesses by offering the first hour free.
Rooms and the whole venue available for hire. Suitable for meetings, training, functions (including childrens parties), workshops and seminars. Kawana Forest Meeting Place is located in Meridan Plains near the Kawana health precinct.
A $1.5 million investment to upgrade Cotton Tree Holiday Park, a further $12.9 million to continue the road upgrades in Mooloolaba, $2.1 million to start upgrading First Avenue at Maroochydore and significant upgrades to parks are among some of the Sunshine Coast Council 2022–23 Budget highlights for Division 4.

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

Water carriers used to cart water for human consumption require a licence under the Act.
Supporting residents and the local economy is the focus of Sunshine Coast Council’s 2020/21 budget allocation for Division 8.


View a summary of the adopted amendments to the former Maroochy Plan 2000 after December 2006.


Council adopted the 2020/21 council budget at a special meeting on 25 June 2020
Hidden in the hinterland of the Sunshine Coast in the scenic Blackall Range, Kondalilla National Park is a cool mountain retreat.
Since undergoing a $380,000 upgrade in July last year, Albany Lakes Park in Sippy Downs is the place to be to let the kids run wild and free.
We continue our story from last week where we are taking a trip down memory lane to peek through shop windows on the Sunshine Coast.


Located on the Ground Floor of Sunshine Coast Council City Hall, 54 First Avenue Maroochydore. The venue entrance is via Lightning Lane.


Ground Floor of the Sunshine Coast Council Eddie De Vere Building, corner of Currie and Bury Streets

If you’re buying, building or renovating a Sunshine Coast home, then get your hands on the Cool Homes booklet and compass to help you discover what makes a comfortable home all year round.
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.
In earlier times the Mapleton district was a very different landscape than it is today.
Yandina is celebrating its 150th birthday with a street fair on August 19.