The Queensland Government are reminding the Sunshine Coast of more than $20 million in infrastructure projects are underway to upgrade the South East Queensland Water Grid and boost the water supply security of the Sunshine Coast. Minister for Natural Resources, Mines and Energy Dr Anthony ... more
Maleny
The Sunshine Coast launches new art gallery trail
Finding a local art gallery just became easier thanks to the launch of the Sunshine Coast Art Gallery Trail website at one of the trail locations, Caloundra Regional Gallery. The trail includes more than 40 public galleries, private (commercial) galleries, artisan galleries, artists’ studios, ... more
Maleny STP wetlands, focus of new environmental study
A four-year research project has been launched to understand the types of wildlife that have been attracted to the rehabilitated wetlands at the Maleny Sewage Treatment Plant (STP). The project will look for and then monitor all the species that return to the area, including those that are ... more
Green Army descends on Maleny Community Precinct
A Green Army has descended on Maleny Community Precinct to continue conservation efforts at the 125 ha site. The Green Army, an Australian Government initiative, provides an opportunity for young Australians aged 17-24 years to gain training and experience in environmental and heritage ... more
Maleny boardwalk build on track
Construction of a new pedestrian and cycle link with scenic outdoor dining opportunities is underway in Maleny. Division 5 Councillor Jenny McKay said stage one of the Maleny Riverside Boardwalk project included installation of concrete footings, removal of pavers and laying of concrete behind ... more
Mayor and Minister line up again for cook-off
Queensland Environment Minister, Andrew Powell will go head-to-head with Sunshine Coast Mayor Mark Jamieson in the ultimate decider at the Real Food Festival cook-off on Saturday, 13th September. ‘The Mayor & The Minister’ cook-off will start at 11.30am in the Kunara Real Food ... more
One month countdown to Real Food Festival 2014
The 2014 Real Food Festival organisers will start the month countdown to the big event over an exclusive long table lunch for Festival stakeholders at Spicers Clovelly Estate. The menu will be designed and presented by Spicers’ own two-hat chef, Cameron Matthews of The Long Apron restaurant, who ... more
Best and brightest in Glass House recognised
Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell MP, today congratulated Maleny Cheese and Mr Clem O’Mara from Glass House Mountains for being named regional finalists in the Queensland Training Awards. Mr Powell said the Queensland Training Awards recognised the state’s top apprentices, trainees, trainers ... more
New Maleny Sewage Treatment Plant Officially Opened
To mark World Environment Day, Unitywater today officially launched the new Maleny Sewage Treatment Plant at a community event celebrating the completion of this $17 million investment. The Maleny Sewage Treatment plant was officially opened by Unitywater CEO George Theo at an event attended by ... more
Hinterland Connect Services Safe Pending Council Funding
Hinterland Connect passengers are the winners of a Queensland government decision to extend their bus service for a further twelve months pending council funding. Member for Glass House Andrew Powell said the decision to keep the service operating for another year follows extensive lobbying by his ... more