
How roadie, mechanic and weatherman became Dr Karl
He’s Australia’s favourite scientific storyteller, but how he evolved into the smartest person around is a fascinating tale.

He’s Australia’s favourite scientific storyteller, but how he evolved into the smartest person around is a fascinating tale.

Two exhibitions go on show this week at Caloundra Regional Gallery featuring an exciting range of public programs.
Bronwyn Edinger AM has worked across the performing arts, leading producing companies, venues and sector service organisations to create and program arts activities that are valued by their audiences and celebrated by their communities.
Sun orchids are named as they open on sunny days (in combination with warmth and humidity) and close at night.
The Sunshine Coast citizen science program is growing, and council is calling on our community for their ideas.

The Sunshine Coast Marine BioBlitz project has been announced as a finalist in the prestigious 2025 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes.
The Sunshine Coast Solar Farm took out the top gong at the National Federation Awards last night in Canberra (August 23), winning the national award for Environmental Leadership and Sustainability.

We conduct research, collaborate with others, and share our knowledge for turtle conservation.



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Award-winning not-for-profit organisation combining education & research to protect reefs & oceans reef health data, marine debris data and to share meaningful reef education resources to build awareness and action through public programs. Interested to find out how you can help? Head to www.reefcheckaustralia.org for details on events, training and ways to get involved.
How to get involved with citizen science activities within the Sunshine Coast.
Regular monitoring of the area through beach surveys along Golden Beach to provide a long term and reliable source of data is used as a base for decisions.
This beautiful flowering species primarily in open swampy areas or heath.

The Sunshine Coast International Dark Sky Reserve (the Reserve) extends across more than 870 km² in the Sunshine Coast hinterland.
Standing out in a crowd of waste warriors, eco-champions, and sustainability superheros was never going to be an easy feat.
Sunshine Coast Council has reassured the community it is watching the changes in the Pumicestone Passage closely and has been preparing for a breakthrough at North Bribie Island since 2014, with a plan already in place to protect Golden Beach.

A fascinating trial aimed at boosting life within an artificial lake is a first for the Sunshine Coast.
Emeritus Professor Jennifer Radbourne has extensive experience in performing arts, arts governance, philanthropy and academia.

The Sunshine Coast Biosphere Awards are closing soon: enter now or nominate someone to celebrate people, groups, businesses and organisations building sustainability and driving change.
Chocolate wattled bats occupy a diverse range of habitats and roosts, including Sunshine Coast tree hollows.

The Sunshine Coast Biosphere Awards 2026 will showcase excellence in sustainability and recognise those driving positive change in our Biosphere.