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Council adopted the 2020/21 council budget at a special meeting on 25 June 2020

Buried deep in our household rubbish bin lies an opportunity that could see the Sunshine Coast divert more than half of our household bin waste from landfill, and instead turn it into a valuable resource. Council is seeking community feedback on a proposal to introduce an opt-out third bin for garden waste which could transition to a food organics and garden organics bin service, also known as a FOGO bin.

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.

In the picturesque town of Peachester, a grazing property is gradually being shaped into a more sustainable setting for both agriculture and wildlife.

A congestion-busting road upgrade is set to pave the way for reduced journey time for more than 100,000 people each day experiencing stop-start traffic at the Caloundra Road and Nicklin Way roundabout.

The release of the Sunshine Coast Council 2020 Biodiversity Report today (October 15) shows the region is on track to meet one of its green targets for 2041 with our region’s total amount of native vegetation increasing since 2016.

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.

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.

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.

Council adopted the 2019/20 council budget at a special meeting on 20 June 2019

With wet weather on the horizon, Sunshine Coast Council event organisers were unsure how many community volunteers would help with the seventh annual Clean Up for the Hatchlings.

Voluntary Group that work to improve the Hall and its facilities

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.

Protecting what we love while our region grows.

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

Altitude Nine is your premier boutique Sunshine Coast venue in the heart of the Maroochydore City Centre. A unique space in which to elevate any event.

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.

Nambour residents are in for a treat with lush landscaping and shaded picnic areas in the town’s new parkland providing the perfect place to relax.

It was a picture-perfect moment to mark the start of turtle season on the Sunshine Coast’s southern beaches, with the first nest found at Buddina nesting beach.