The Sunshine Coast has an urgent need for four- and five-star, full-service hotels. Council has decided to proceed with a proposed Temporary Local Planning Instrument (TLPI) aimed at providing short-term planning incentives to encourage the development of upscale hotels.
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A diverse portfolio of Sunshine Coast Council-sponsored events has achieved the highest economic windfall on record, reaping an estimated $112.6 million for our region. The outstanding outcome was highlighted in the recently released Sunshine Coast Events Board 2023-24 report.
Nestled not far from the heart of Coolum, the trail leads to Lows Lookout, which offers breathtaking 360-degree scenic views on a clear day.
Breathtaking waterfalls and stunning smaller cascades, in a hidden tropical forest less than five minutes from central Buderim.
The long and curved heritage listed tunnel on this trail makes this a very unusual and entertaining adventure for all the family!
Delays caused by a 100-day review may put Sunshine Coast’s Brisbane 2032 Games venues at risk.
It's time to say thank you to those delivering for our sustainable region.
A walk, run or ride over David Low Way Bridge, past sugar cane fields, parks and the glorious Maroochy River.
Council is planning to upgrade Sugar Road and Maud Street, which together form one of the main routes into the Sunshine Coast's growing city centre. After listening to community feedback, Council has released an Updated Concept Design.
What day is my bin day? Spotted a pothole? Repairs required at your local playground? There’s an app for that!
The Sunshine Coast’s passion for innovation, growth and commitment to community has been highlighted with three major international awards. Read more.
This stunning 4.1km conservation park circuit, which encompasses the shoreline of Currimundi Lake, the ocean and coastal bushland, may be known to some lucky residents, is a hidden gem for many!
You will commonly find these creatures in tidal pools or rock pools.
Our region has 81 priority invasive plants and animals. This is how we can all help to manage them and protect our environment, economy and communities.
In response to the Bribie Island breakthrough in January 2022, Sunshine Coast Council engaged a coastal engineering consultancy to develop an updated Storm Tide Study.
Council’s newly appointed CEO is an experienced leader with a strong track record in both public and private sectors and a commitment to community engagement and financial acumen.
See our region's progress and multitude of projects for our environment, economy and communities.
Choose to reuse and join the garage sale trail on two weekends in November.
Street, carpark and toilet lights at Shelly Beach have been changed to be more wildlife-sensitive and create a darker night sky and better conditions for critically endangered Loggerhead turtles that nest on the beach.
A unique culinary festival that puts the wonders of the Sunshine Coast on a platter has won a prestigious national title in the 2024 Australian Event Awards.
Have your say on the draft Shorebird Conservation Plan 2025-2030 before November 15, 2024.
Make this iconic 2.4km trail featuring a waterfall and rock pools top on your list of adventures to explore!
Community consultation is underway on a proposal to encourage more residential development in Birtinya. Have your say by 12 November 2024.
A spectacular section of the Sunshine Coast Coastal Pathway, linking Mudjimba Beach to Marcoola Beach, with unbeatable views of Old Woman Island!