Delivering value for our community, Council has created a guide with 10 ways to live well for less, showcasing free and affordable Sunshine Coast activities to help ease cost-of-living pressures.

The Living End are ready to tear it up live on their ‘I Only Trust Rock n Roll’ Tour. Bringing raw, unrelenting energy to the Sunshine Coast with hit-loaded setlist including new tracks from their latest album, plus the hits that made them household names over the last three decades.

Sunshine Coast entrepreneurs and innovators will connect with some of Australia’s most influential business leaders, as part of the FWD>FEST multi-day business festival this May.  

Mayor Natoli welcomes the Federal Budget’s funding for housing, infrastructure and small business but expresses disappointment at missed local priority projects, reaffirming Council’s commitment to advocate for greater support for the growing Sunshine Coast.

The bushfire management program reduces risk ahead of bushfire season and supports the forests that depend on fire to regenerate.

Step into history on a peaceful, family-friendly rainforest trail that blends natural beauty with stories of a bygone transport era.

A smoother, safer coastal journey is ready for our community to enjoy from Pelican Waters to Moffat Beach.

Half-century milestone brings community together for free day out

Council has been progressing a comprehensive, organisation-wide process to identify efficiencies, prioritise actions and reduce costs. 

Construction is set to begin on a new, modern surf lifesaving facility at a Sunshine Coast beach where patrols date back more than a century. 

An easy, family‑friendly 4km waterfront loop offering peaceful views, shaded rest spots and optional extensions to nearby parks, beaches and cafés.

A soil-borne pathogen is destroying trees across the hinterland and beyond, but everyone can help prevent the spread.

An exciting new attraction for riders of all ages is about to take shape at Coolum.

The iconic QLD State Cup touch football event will be hosted on the Sunshine Coast in 2026, taking place at Sunshine Coast Stadium and Kawana Sports Precinct, drawing teams and supporters from across Queensland and beyond.

Sunshine Coast Council fast-tracks project through Hotel Investment Incentive Scheme to support economic growth and address shortfall ahead of Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympics Games.

Early release tickets are now available for The Curated Plate 2026, the Sunshine Coast’s premier 10‑day food and drink festival running from 24 July to 2 August, showcasing local chefs, producers and venues.

What you can enjoy: live music, film night, dance-a-thon and more

Show up this May for Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month

Like a gift from Midas himself, golden sand is set to again flow onto a stretch of Sunshine Coast beach that is a favourite with residents and visitors. 

More than 500 Sunshine Coast business representatives have gained valuable insight into how to be part of the procurement and supply chain for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, at a dedicated supplier event on April 28 at Venue 114. 

May delivers a full calendar of business, sport, culture and community celebrations across the Sunshine Coast, inviting locals and visitors to connect, explore and experience the region.

This relaxed Coastal Pathway combines ocean views, leafy shade and accessible paths for a feel‑good outdoor escape for everyone to enjoy.

They don’t just pop up overnight… but somehow, they take over before you know it. The 4 Simple Steps process can help by breaking down the work into manageable, bite-sized blocks.   

The City Nature Challenge is a global event that invites everyday people to help document the plants and animals living in their local area – and the Sunshine Coast is once again taking part.