Community

Council's annual flag raising brings together our community, check out the gallery and learn more about NAIDOC Week.

Community feedback is helping shape active transport corridors on the Sunshine Coast.

Australian report reveals milestone for a program that can help transform the way our kids get to school across the nation and founded on the Sunshine Coast. 

Faced with rising costs, Sunshine Coast Council’s 2025–26 Budget takes a measured approach – limiting rate increases, supporting vulnerable residents, and investing in safer roads, parks, and essential services. It’s a budget shaped by community priorities, focused on protecting our lifestyle and planning for a connected, liveable and thriving future.

Get the kids off the couch/ phone/ Xbox these school holidays and explore Buderim Falls (also known as Serenity Falls), for a truly breathtaking experience. 

Today marks the one-year countdown to the 2026 Australian Deaf Games (ADG), set to take place on the Sunshine Coast from 4–11 July 2026.

A fusion of Asian flavours, gourmet picnic and unique experience where the Mediterranean meets Maroochydore are some of the events set to tantalise taste buds this winter.

It's the perfect time to explore First Nations culture through a free art exhibition and our curated collection of books, music, films and more.

More than 6,000 young athletes, coaches and supporters will converge on the Sunshine Coast for four days of junior netball fun and community celebration.

A fabulous place to take young kids for an exploration of the natural world these school holidays.

Australia’s premier winter lawn bowls event returns to the Sunshine Coast from July 4–18, uniting bowlers from across the country for two weeks of competition, camaraderie and coastal charm.

A visual display along a popular Esplanade, a fashion-lover’s shop and style event and footpath trading frenzy … bring on Buy Local Day!

A new proposed planning scheme for the Sunshine Coast has been carefully drafted – and your chance to help shape the future of our region is just around the corner.

How can we improve our plans for an all abilities beach access ramp next to the Coolum Beach Surf Life Saving Club and Tickle Park?

Discover stunning Lake Baroon (aka Baroon Pocket Dam), tucked away in the Obi Obi Valley, between Maleny and Montville in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland.

The Sunshine Coast’s newest pump track is open and ready for action this weekend.

State funding received to go towards construction of a new 900 metre shared pathway to bridge a vital gap between Peregian Breeze estate and surrounding suburbs.

Claire Smith, founder of Wildlife Rescue Sunshine Coast and a passionate advocate for native wildlife has been named the 2025 Sunshine Coast Biosphere Citizen of the Year for her extraordinary contributions to conservation, education, and community leadership.

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.

STEM wall! Coffee shop! Quiet spaces (shh)! As the packing begins, this is what staff are most looking forward to at the new Library+ at Caloundra.