WATCH: Ted O’Brien MP – Federal Member for Fairfax today joined Queensland Minister for Transport and Main Roads Mark Bailey to turn the sod on the Sunshine Coast’s next major infrastructure upgrade, which will revamp the Maroochydore Road and Mons road interchanges to tackle safety and major congestion issues in the area while supporting hundreds of jobs.
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Storm front coming for Sunshine Coast Stadium
Melbourne Storm has locked in its next three NRL home games with Sunshine Coast Stadium to be club’s “home away from home” for the upcoming matches against Gold Coast, Newcastle and Canterbury.
Home grown gardening event cancelled for 2020
COVID restrictions force cancellation of one of Australia’s biggest and longest running gardening events. A virtual Facebook event will be held in its place.
Flights resume back into the Sunshine Coast with passengers subject to strict monitoring
WATCH: Passenger flights have resumed into the Sunshine Coast Airport with passengers subject strict monitoring for compliance with COVID 19 restrictions.
Armed robbery – Maroochydore
WATCH: Police body worn camera footage captures the moment officers arrest a man over the alleged armed robbery of a pharmacy in Maroochydore last night.
Sunshine Coast celebrates the launch of first Indigenous eco cruise
WATCH: Today was the official launch of Saltwater Eco Tours, a new, highly anticipated, water based, Indigenous visitor experience on the Sunshine Coast.
Queensland signs national partnership agreement on Homebuilder
WATCH: Last night the Palaszczuk Government signed up to the National Partnership Agreement which will allow Queenslanders to reap the job saving benefits of the Federal Government’s $688 million HomeBuilder stimulus package.
Forest Glen sand extraction appeal withdrawn by applicant
Plans to construct a 105 hectare sand extraction facility at Eudlo Flats Road and Maroochydore Road, Forest Glen have ceased with the applicant, Maroochydore Sands Pty Ltd, discontinuing the appeal against Sunshine Coast Council.
Damning flight path report vindicates residents
Community groups claim a damning report from the Aircraft Noise Ombudsman vindicates the massive outcry by northern Sunshine Coast residents in 2019 in response to proposed new flight paths linked to the new Sunshine Coast Airport runway.
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Warming Up the Coast with Free Dance Workshops for Kids and Adults
Dance Energy Studios is hosting a series of dance workshops for free in the hopes of bringing back a sense of community.
Caloundra Music Festival cancels for 2020
This week the Caloundra Music Festival joins the list of local and global event organisers that have made the decision to cancel event plans for this year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Launch of Live. Love. Share: Visit Sunshine Coast’s largest ever community-driven tourism campaign
WATCH: Visit Sunshine Coast (VSC) is launching its largest ever community driven tourism campaign, calling on Sunshine Coast locals to help support the region’s tourism industry by inviting their friends and family to come and visit.
Sunshine Coast Airport ready to reopen terminal, resume flights
Sunshine Coast Airport is gearing up to reopen its terminal and recommence selected domestic services from next week.
Restrictions eased, border plan in place
The Queensland Government today announced a further and faster easing of restrictions across Queensland from 12 noon, Friday July 3, including a clear plan to manage our borders going forward.
Sneak peak at Nambour’s new tram depot
Nambour’s newest attraction has moved a step closer to completion, with the $840,000 works on the highly anticipated Nambour Heritage Tramway Depot (terminus) building complete and works underway on the tramway tracks.
Huge ferris wheel takes Caloundra for another spin
Sunshine Coast residents and visitors are on top of the world as Australia’s tallest travelling portable observation wheel starts to spin again in Caloundra today.
Virgin to remain Queensland’s national airline
Virgin Australia will remain the national carrier of Queensland after Queensland fended off attempts from other states to attract the airline. Queensland Treasurer Cameron Dick confirmed today that Bain Capital had been selected by administrator Deloittes as the preferred bidder for the airline.
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New federal funding to allow people living with disabilities to access competitive sport
WATCH: People living with quadriplegia and other disabilities will have access to competitive sport on the Sunshine Coast, some for the very first time, following a six figure Federal Government grant for Sippy Downs club Suncoast Spinners.
Council’s Venue 114 achieves international EarthCheck verification for sustainability
As music artists and performers increasingly request the sustainability credentials, Venue 114 – the Sunshine Coast Council owned and operated community venue at Bokarina – has had its sustainability commitment recognised by the world’s leading scientific benchmarking certification and advisory group for travel and tourism.
Storm resigned to an extended stay on the Sunshine Coast
At today’s press conference ahead of Thursday’s clash with the Roosters as Suncorp Stadium, Melbourne Storm Coach Craig Bellamy is steeling himself, players and families for an extended stay on the Sunshine Coast and is keen to see home games played on the Sunshine Coast.
Noosa kerbside collection deferred due to COVID-19, residents to be given a say
The impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic has forced Council to defer the annual kerbside rubbish collection. For more visit:
Region’s largest First Nations public art sculpture transforms Bli Bli
Have you caught a glimpse of the three-metre high First Nation’s warrior’s shield in Bli Bli? The stand-out attraction is part of a new series of eye-catching Kabi Kabi artworks.
Twelve schools in Fisher to benefit from $200,000 in grants
WATCH: More than 1500 primary school students at Chancellor State College in Sippy Downs will now be happier and safer following the completion of Federally funded upgrades to their ‘tired and dangerous’ playground.
Agreement reached for the Brisbane Road Car Park site
Sunshine Coast Council has endorsed KPAT Asset Management Pty Ltd as the preferred respondent to the extensive procurement process to develop the parcel of land fronting Brisbane Rd and First Ave, Mooloolaba.
International family affair kicks off LifeFlight’s Run to Rescue
A woman has recounted the day her father would have died, had it not been for the efforts of an RACQ LifeFlight Rescue aeromedical team.
Sunshine Coast Council delivers its 2020-2021 budget.
This morning the Sunshine Coast Council delivered its 2020-2021 budget. Click for details of the budget and to watch the Mayor’s media conference.
Federal funding flows for Wildlife HQ
Support from the Federal Government is now flowing to Wildlife HQ to help cover the operational costs of caring for their animals will also go a long way to ensuring the zoo’s continued success.