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Birtinya housing boost: community consultation now open

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Birtinya housing boost: community consultation now open

Sunshine Coast Council is inviting residents to provide feedback on a proposed Temporary Local Planning Instrument (TLPI) aimed at increasing housing and accommodation options in the growing Birtinya Town Centre. The initiative seeks to address the region’s housing crisis by amending the current planning framework, allowing for higher-density residential

Council seeks community input on shorebird conservation plan

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Council seeks community input on shorebird conservation plan

Sunshine Coast residents are being encouraged to contribute to the future of shorebird protection by participating in a survey on the region's Shorebird Conservation Plan. The Council is reviewing the draft plan for 2025-2030, which focuses on safeguarding both migratory and resident shorebirds that inhabit the area’s

FestEVIL is back to haunt the Sunshine Coast

FestEVIL is back to haunt the Sunshine Coast

Aussie World’s iconic Halloween FestEVIL is back for two seriously spooky days of wicked fun, trick or treating, dress ups and terrifying entertainment. Halloween FestEVIL is a must-do event for anyone who enjoys this eerie holiday that continues to grow in popularity each year on the Sunshine Coast, and

Curated Plate named finalist for national award

Curated Plate named finalist for national award

The Curated Plate, a unique culinary festival showcasing the best of Sunshine Coast’s regional produce and culinary talent, has been named a finalist in the 2024 Australian Event Awards. The event, supported by Sunshine Coast Council, is in the running for the prestigious title of Best Small Regional Event.

Stadium to remain open amid construction delay

Stadium to remain open amid construction delay

The Sunshine Coast Stadium will continue to operate for another 12 months due to a delay in awarding the construction delivery contract, the Sunshine Coast Council announced today. Early works for the stadium upgrade are now expected to commence in mid to late 2025. Despite the setback, the Council emphasised

Economic turbulence after Bonza Airlines collapse

Economic turbulence after Bonza Airlines collapse

Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli is urging the Queensland Government to address the extensive economic fallout from the sudden collapse of Bonza Airlines. Mayor Natoli has reached out to Premier Steven Miles, seeking a meeting to discuss strategies to mitigate the impacts, which she estimates could exceed $100 million. Bonza

Tourism and business unite for sustainability on the Coast

Tourism and business unite for sustainability on the Coast

In celebration of World Environment Day, the first batch of 10,000 trees purchased through the Sunshine Coast Sustainability Program was planted. This initiative, a collaboration between Visit Sunshine Coast (VSC), Reforest, and the Sunshine Coast Council, aims to offset carbon impacts and restore natural habitats by encouraging local businesses

Queensland expands FairPlay Vouchers to boost youth sports participation

Queensland expands FairPlay Vouchers to boost youth sports participation

The Queensland Government is enhancing access to organised sports for Queensland children by expanding the FairPlay vouchers program. Starting July 1, 2024, the value of each voucher will increase from $150 to $200, and the program will be available to all Queensland children aged 5 to 17. The number of

Robotics all the RAVE on the Sunshine Coast

Robotics all the RAVE on the Sunshine Coast

Excitement is mounting as the Sunshine Coast gears up to host the RoboRAVE World Championships for the first time in Australia. The event, set to take place on July 13-14 at UniSC, will draw over 4,000 participants and is expected to inject an estimated $1.3 million into the

Caloundra Music Festival to take a break in 2024

Caloundra Music Festival to take a break in 2024

The Caloundra Music Festival (CMF), a beloved event on the Sunshine Coast since 2007, will be taking a hiatus in 2024 due to soaring operational costs and increased living expenses impacting ticket sales. This festival, recognised with a People’s Choice Award for Festival of the Year at the Queensland

First meeting for new council

First meeting for new council

In her inaugural address at the post-election Sunshine Coast Council meeting, newly elected Mayor Rosanna Natoli outlined her commitment to turning the Sunshine Coast into "a better place for us all." During the session held on April 11, Mayor Natoli emphasised her dedication to community priorities, promising to

Fox on the run

Sunshine Coast Council's Coastal Fox Control Program, aimed at protecting native wildlife by controlling the population of invasive European red foxes, has reported significant success. Since its initiation in 2015, the program has removed 217 foxes, potentially saving over 45,000 native animals. This estimate includes approximately 8,

Book locker beckons book lovers

Book locker beckons book lovers

Residents of Baringa in the Sunshine Coast are celebrating the launch of a unique library service, a first for the region. The new Book Locker, housed within the Baringa Community Centre at 20 Edwards Terrace, offers an innovative way to access a wide range of reading materials. Operating like a

Stage one of aquatic centre upgrade now complete

Stage one of aquatic centre upgrade now complete

The Sunshine Coast has taken a significant leap forward in enhancing its aquatic facilities with the completion of Stage One of the Kawana Aquatic Centre's major upgrade. This new development introduces a purpose-built, 20-metre, five-lane indoor heated pool, marking a new chapter for swimming enthusiasts and learners in

Sunshine Coast begins fresh chapter as new council sworn in

Sunshine Coast begins fresh chapter as new council sworn in

The Sunshine Coast's, newly elected Mayor and Councillors officially took their Declarations of Office, marking the commencement of their term for the years 2024 to 2028. This pivotal event signals the beginning of a fresh chapter for the region, under the leadership of Mayor Rosanna Natoli and her

Meet the Sunshine Coast’s new home birth team

Meet the Sunshine Coast’s new home birth team

The Sunshine Coast is set to pioneer a new publicly funded homebirth service in the second half of 2024, as announced by the Queensland Government. This innovative service is a result of collaborative efforts from a project team including obstetricians, midwives, medical staff, Queensland Ambulance Service, and maternity patients, aiming

Council backs volunteers with sports field maintenance funding

Council backs volunteers with sports field maintenance funding

Eddie Muller, a 42-year-old local of the Sunshine Coast, has been a staple in the area's soccer community for over three decades. Starting his journey in the sport at 12, Muller now holds the roles of Vice-President of the Bli Bli United Football Club and President of the

New mayor for Sunshine Coast

New mayor for Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast finally knows who will be the new mayor with the Electoral Commission of Queensland declaring Rosanna Natoli the winner. Results have also been declared for Divisions 1,2,3,4,5,6,and 9 with Divisions 7,8 and 10 still to be declared.

Community advised stay off unstable Moffat Beach seawall

Community advised stay off unstable Moffat Beach seawall

Sunshine Coast Council is urging people to stay away from the Moffat Beach Seawall due to the risk of falling rocks and injury. It comes as another section of the seawall has been damaged due to the persistent rain, large swell and beach erosion. Cracks have appeared at the top

Tasty treat from Bonza

Tasty treat from Bonza

In a tasty development for Australian travellers, Bonza, the nation's sole independent low-cost airline, has inaugurated a new direct flight route between the Sunshine Coast and Launceston, just in time for the Easter holidays. This route, operating on Mondays and Fridays at a starting price of $89 one-way,

What's more Aussie than Bruce

What's more Aussie than Bruce

Bonza, the Australian low-cost airline, has announced the naming of its sixth aircraft as 'Bruce', a choice influenced by the popularity of the name among Australians and a nod to the country's cultural heritage. CEO Tim Jordan emphasised the significance of the name, highlighting its resonance

Maiden journey for Sunshine Coast’s largest all-carbon catamaran

Maiden journey for Sunshine Coast’s largest all-carbon catamaran

In a landmark development for maritime innovation, Cure Marine, a Sunshine Coast boat-building company, has launched the 'Cure Custom 70', a pioneering 70-foot all-carbon fibre catamaran, from Mooloolaba. This vessel marks the first of its kind constructed in Australia in the last five years and represents a significant

Helping to save marine wonders

Helping to save marine wonders

In November, during an evening walk in Wurtulla, a local and her father encountered a critically endangered loggerhead turtle about to lay her eggs. This event led to the turtle, now named Mib’ir—a Kabi Kabi word for “saltwater turtle”—being equipped with a GPS tracking device by TurtleCare

Council launches young leaders academy

Council launches young leaders academy

Sunshine Coast Council has launched the inaugural Young Leaders Academy this month. Purposes of the Young Leaders Academy include: * nurturing a generation of leaders to actively contribute to the betterment of their communities * gaining a deeper understanding of community and participatory leaderships practices * understanding and navigating Council operations. Eight Sunshine

Construction starts on youth detention facility at Woodford

Construction starts on youth detention facility at Woodford

The Queensland government has initiated the construction of a new 80-bed youth detention centre in Woodford, part of a broader initiative to enhance community safety through prevention, intervention, and detention strategies. This facility, one of three being developed, represents a significant investment in infrastructure designed to address youth justice challenges