A fabulous place to take young kids for an exploration of the natural world these school holidays.
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Gain a better understanding of Sunshine Coast Council announcements, updates and opportunities to have your say.
Sunshine Coast Council has unveiled a refreshed Executive Leadership Team and a streamlined structure to better serve community priorities. With new faces and fewer departments, this transformation promises sharper focus and greater efficiency.
The completion of what was a “missing link” spans the Sunshine Motorway and connects Division 6 and 7 communities.
A 17-hectare Cooloolabin property, once degraded by logging and farming, has been transformed into a thriving wildlife corridor thanks to landholder Julia and Sunshine Coast Council’s Landholder Environment Grants. Applications for 2025 grants open July 7, supporting rural landowners in restoring biodiversity and protecting the region’s natural environment.
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.
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.
Find out more about the region-first initiative to deliver affordable homes for eligible, low-income individuals, couples and families.
Find out the story behind this mural capturing the spirit of our region’s passion for inclusivity.
From humble beginnings to a thriving conservation movement, this year TurtleCare Sunshine Coast will celebrate its 20 year anniversary.
Enjoy a more challenging - but absolutely stunning - part of the Sunshine Coastal Pathway as it winds above cliffs and round Caloundra Head.
Join this free clay workshops at Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary to celebrate local birdlife. Artist Christina Lowry will guide participants in crafting porcelain bird skulls for a community art installation. The project promotes conservation through creativity and includes talks and walks exploring the region’s avian diversity.
Nestled beside Buderim Private Hospital, Iliad Avenue Bushland Reserve is a peaceful haven cared for by dedicated volunteers. Join the Iliad Bushcare Group or find a local group via Council’s website.
A sand renourishment campaign is about the begin at Maroochydore Beach.
The revised Special Meeting date is now July 7, 2025.
A pretty, family-friendly 2km walk or cycle around the lake with a surprise island in the middle.
Council’s next batch of grant support sessions are kicking off this week at local libraries. Find the right funding fit for your not-for-profit, community group and find out how to apply.
The Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show will return from June 13–15 at the Nambour Showgrounds, promising three unforgettable days of family fun, entertainment and community celebration.
A pedestrian bridge has been lifted into place in Eumundi, in the Sunshine Coast hinterland for safer and more convenient pedestrian crossings.
Sunshine Coast Council is inviting young people to help shape a new Youth Plan through events and online feedback.
This gorgeous little hidden gem is a surprisingly quiet and varied bushland reserve just metres from the surf at Alexandra Beach.