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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.

Sunshine Coast Council’s Ordinary Meeting next week (July 28) will take place at the Nambour Council chambers in the Eddie De Vere Building on Currie Street.

A community forum bringing together the voices of First Nations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) people with a strong focus on fostering relationships, representation and future wellbeing will be a first for the Sunshine Coast and be held at Novotel Twin Waters on Monday 22 March.

A region-first light installation will soon brighten up Caloundra, making it the final component of the Stage 3 Bulcock Street streetscape upgrade.

Historic 129-year-old S.S. Dicky wreck pieces are undergoing a thorough restoration process to have parts of the iconic vessel preserved and on display in Caloundra and at the Landsborough Museum.

Planning is now underway for next year’s The Curated Plate culinary festival on the Sunshine Coast, with event dates confirmed for July 28-August 6, 2023.

To get a jump start on next year’s event, on November 14 and 15, two information sessions will be held for local businesses and producers seeking to learn about the festival, the benefits for industry and the community and to understand the opportunities available to link into the food tourism market.

Almost $1 million of improvements to Coolum’s Jack Morgan Park are due to be completed in August, creating a vibrant community space in the heart of the town.

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The Caloundra Administration Building is set to be a real page turner if Sunshine Coast Council agrees to move into the detailed design phase for a new green-star, district level library at next week’s (25 March) Ordinary Meeting.

The Hall is located in the middle of Beerburrum and has a fully equipped kitchen with hot water system, commercial stove with oven, two fridges, microwave, electric jug and plenty of crockery and cutlery, all occasion glasses, saucepans etc, outside undercover bbq area with table and stools and plenty of car parking space. We also hire out tables/chairs/crockery/cutlery and electric urn.

‘The hall is the school of arts officially opened in 1918’

Amazing food, a hundred free talks from garden gurus and the latest trends that will make your backyard bliss – one of the Sunshine Coast’s premier events is back brighter than ever.

A Sunshine Coast boat-building company is making global waves with the launch of a world-class catamaran, built using cutting-edge carbon fibre and 3D printing technologies.

Titled 'Island Fire', the opening event for The Curated Plate 2026 has been announced by festival ambassador Peter Kurivita for the Alsahwa Estate on Friday 24 July.

The Curated Plate 2025 has officially wrapped after 10 delicious days across the Sunshine Coast, marking a record-breaking year for one of Queensland’s premier culinary festivals.

Detailed flood mapping can empower property owners to understand the flood risk present at their property and whether a quoted insurance premium reflects that risk.

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Businesses on the Sunshine Coast are receiving international recognition as they export quality goods, services and skills to global markets. The contribution these businesses provide to local industries has seen an influx of skilled workers and innovation.

Enjoying a leisurely drive into the hinterland of the Sunshine Coast, the road takes you through beautiful countryside and picturesque hamlets. One such place is Mapleton.

Voluntary Group that work to improve the Hall and its facilities

Our modern and clean hall is available for hire for meetings, community events and classes.

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.

Rates notices have been issued and are due for payment by 20 February. Learn about flexible rate payment options.

Learn about festivals and events volunteer opportunities at council.

Rates notices have been issued and are due for payment by 21 February. Learn about the range of convenient payment methods available.