Meet the changemakers shaping a more sustainable Sunshine Coast and hear about inspiring actions across community, business and the environment, all making a real difference across our UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
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Sunshine Coast hinterland communities treasure star-filled skies. Now, as Queensland’s first Dark Sky Reserve, everyone can help protect dark skies for future generations, as well as for wildlife, lower energy costs, lower emissions and hinterland businesses.
The Sunshine Coast Biosphere Awards are closing soon: enter now or nominate someone to celebrate people, groups, businesses and organisations building sustainability and driving change.
The Sunshine Coast hinterland could soon be home to an internationally recognised Dark Sky Reserve, protecting our precious starry skies for the future.
The Sunshine Coast Biosphere Awards 2026 will showcase excellence in sustainability and recognise those driving positive change in our Biosphere.
As progress continues toward a proposed Dark Sky Reserve in the Sunshine Coast hinterland, 89 per cent of survey respondent say they'd personally change their habits to help protect dark skies from light pollution.
The Biosphere Festival 2025 is now underway with events across the Sunshine Coast. Catch markets, workshops, film screenings and more!
Explore the lives of some of the Sunshine Coast Ecological Park’s avian inhabitants, following bird surveys by staff, consultants and volunteers across the site.
From October 29 to November 8, the Biosphere Festival 2025 invites you to immerse in the best of our Sunshine Coast Biosphere, from stargazing events and cultural tours to film screenings featuring young leaders of tomorrow.
The Living on the Sunshine Coast survey has highlighted once again the close connections between access to the environment, strong communities and quality of life in our Sunshine Coast Biosphere.
Council has shared key details on its plan to manage lighting in the proposed Dark Sky Reserve for the Sunshine Coast hinterland. The community is invited to have your say on the plan between June 16 and July 11, providing an opportunity for public feedback in the initiative.
Council has endorsed two plans to help manage erosion and keep our coastal areas healthy into the future.
Welcoming Traditional Custodians as partners to adaptive Blue Heart project in floodplain brings "deep knowledge and new insights".
With up to 50 meteors per hour, the meteor shower will be a show for the starry-eyed on the Sunshine Coast.
The Living on the Sunshine Coast Survey will run for its fifth year, investigating key liveability factors across our region.
Rupari Hill is now part of Sunshine Coast Council’s protected estate, after the 10.9 hectare site at Tower Lane was purchased for $860,000 through the Environment Levy.
Four major players have pledged a commitment to making our region a better place for future generations as part of the Sunshine Coast Biosphere.
New year, new you? These rewarding resolution ideas make for a healthier, happier lifestyle all while leaving your mark strengthening natural areas, reducing waste or saving wildlife.
Did you know native vegetation covers 57 per cent of our region? Find out more about our vegetation, species and ecosystems in the third Sunshine Coast Biodiversity Report.
On Saturday November 2, BiospHERO Day will bring family fun and inspiration for sustainable living.
Jump into the free and family-friendly celebrations at the BiospHERO Day community event in Caloundra.