Second development application for a luxury hotel approved as part of the Accommodation Hotel Incentive Measures. Crowne Plaza Maroochydore construction starts April 2026 – delivering 180 rooms, event spaces and apartments to boost tourism and business.
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Queensland’s leading tourism operators, event organisers and experience providers have been recognised at the 40th annual Queensland Tourism Awards including five Sunshine Coast businesses.
The Sunshine Coast has marked another major milestone in digital connectivity with the landing of the groundbreaking Tabua subsea cable at Maroochydore.
A local food innovator has claimed top honours at the Sunshine Coast’s main business awards event.
A pinnacle event on Queensland’s surf sports calendar, thousands of life savers will visit the Sunshine Coast to celebrate the athleticism and lifesaving skills at the heart of the surf lifesaving movement.
The Sunshine Coast is set to make history, with Jetstar announcing the launch of flights from Sunshine Coast Airport (SCA) to Singapore via Bali. These services will connect the region to the world like never before.
Building a granny flat, carport or something bigger? The new AI Development Assistant gives you instant, tailored advice – anytime, anywhere. Get answers fast and start planning with confidence.
From triathlons and surf competitions to music festivals and culinary showcases, major events on the Sunshine Coast are generating significant economic returns by attracting visitors and offering an exciting calendar of experiences for our residents.
Cyber threats are on the rise and Sunshine Coast businesses are being urged to act before it’s too late.
The Sunshine Coast is emerging as one of Australia’s most dynamic screen destinations, with Netflix hits, national award nominations, and a thriving local industry drawing national attention.
The Sunshine Coast is ready for a wave of cruises this season, with nine luxury vessels scheduled to anchor off Mooloolaba between October 2025 and March 2026.
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.
Sunshine Coast Lightning has announced a change in ownership with Global Sports Fund Management Group who will become the new licence holder beginning October 1, 2025.
Following a record-breaking festival in 2025, The Curated Plate is now calling for Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to be part of the 2026 program.
Whether you support the proposed planning scheme or have concerns, we want to hear from you. Now is the time to make a submission and help shape the future of 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.
Sunshine Coast business, The Laundry Lady, has raised $1 million in seed funding as it eyes international expansion into Canada and the UK.
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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.
A celebration of flavour, innovation and community brought together the region’s most passionate producers and changemakers on Friday, July 25.
A wave of digital transformation continues to sweep the Sunshine Coast, driven by better data services via the arrival of a second subsea cable and data centre.