WATCH: With the 2020 State election just six weeks away, Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson has released Council’s priorities for the region – which he is calling on all parties and candidates to commit to prior to October 31.
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Nominate a local legend for a Sunshine Coast Australia Day Award
This year has been a rollercoaster and our Sunshine Coast community has truly shown strength and compassion. We’ve seen and heard many incredible stories of ingenuity, selflessness and giving, which is why the 2021 Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards will be so special. @CouncilSCC
Have your say on the Sunshine Coast Rail upgrade
The Sunshine Coast community is invited to share ideas on proposed rail and commuter parking improvements as part of the jointly funded $550 million Beerburrum to Nambour Rail (B2N) Upgrade.
Senator’s listening tour to provide Sunshine Coast business feedback to Canberra
Senator Gerard Rennick has attended a Sunshine Coast Business Council lunch at USC today to learn more about the real issues currently impacting the region’s economy.
Contract wraps up early Christmas gift for Bruce Highway pinch point
In more roads news for SEQ, the construction contract has just been signed for six-laning the Bruce Highway between Caboolture and Beerburrum, a spot that backs up regularly, particularly after a long weekend. Works should start before Christmas. This project is jointly funded 80/20 by the Australian and Queensland Governments.
Caloundra Men’s Shed begins new chapter of certainty and growth following Morrison Government grant
Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace joined members of the Men’s Shed this morning to turn the first sod on construction of the Federally funded new facility.
Sunshine Coast nurse recognised for excellence in his field
A Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service Mental Health Clinical Nurse Consultant has been recognised as a leader in his field at the annual Queensland Nurses and Midwives’ Union (QNMU) Professional Practice Awards.
A million more reasons to ride Eumundi
Hinterland riders rejoice: the Queensland Government and Sunshine Coast Regional Council are teaming up to build a new $1 million bike path in Eumundi.
Sunshine Coast local shows benefit from grants program
Local shows across the state will continue to delight, entertain and connect communities with 130 show societies and associations receiving more than $2.1 million from the Queensland Government’s Show Societies Grants Program, to help conduct their annual show.
Citizen Scientists hit the Sunshine Coast’s first Climatewatch Trail
Encouraging local families to get outdoors and become ‘citizen scientists’ is a key goal for the Sunshine Coast’s first ‘ClimateWatch Trail’ which has been unveiled just in time for the school holidays.
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It’s playtime for the penguins at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast!
The team caring for the adorable Little Blue Penguins at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast are taking you behind the scenes on a special enrichment session with the birds ahead of the Spring school holidays!
Mooloolaba’s foreshore revitalisation project about to get underway.
WATCH: Experiencing Mooloolaba’s beautiful vistas will get a whole lot easier thanks to a foreshore revitalisation project about to get underway. Local Government Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said work would start on the $11 million upgrades in October.
Yandina’s Rockcote partners with Storm and Lightning
WATCH: Sunshine Coast and national award-winning business, ROCKCOTE, will join the Storm Group as an official partner of both Melbourne Storm and Sunshine Coast Lightning.
Construction of Beach Life Alex carries on through COVID
WATCH: The $70 million luxury development — located in the prime real estate hot spot of Alexandra Parade— commenced construction in late July 2019, creating nearly 200 jobs for tradies during peak times. Construction of Beach Life Alex had come at a great time for the industry given the significant impacts of COVID-19.
Adelaide to Sunny Coast flights resumes following state government support
Tourism Minister Kate Jones today announced Jetstar’s Adelaide to Sunshine Coast service would resume today thanks to support from the Queensland Government.
Super Penthouse finds a buyer
Seven days is all it took to find a buyer for the stunning 400m2 Parkridge Noosa signature penthouse as the award winning mixed use development notches up $9m in sales over the past week.
Sunshine Coast’s public transport future mapped out
Sunshine Coast residents will have a chance to provide further input into a proposed mass transit system with the council unanimously endorsing a community engagement framework.
State government fast-tracks $66 mil in capital works to rebuild Qld’s economy
State Development Minister Kate Jones has today announced the Queensland Government will fast-track eight key projects to create thousands of jobs and leverage more than $330 million in private sector investment in Queensland.
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Messages of hope from World War II veterans
Today Maroochy RSL welcomed 20 World War II veterans to the club as part of its ongoing veterans’ events program, to both celebrate and thank them for their service over a cup of tea and cake.
Official surf patrol season kicks off on Sunshine Coast beaches
WATCH: Sunshine Coast Council and Surf Life Saving Queensland today celebrated the launch of the new Bokarina Beach lifeguard tower which will be staffed by professional lifeguards to keep thousands of beachgoers safe this summer.
Storm reports COVID breach
Melbourne Storm has reported a COVID breach by one of its players to the NRL Integrity Unit overnight.
New Coolum Police Station officially opens
Minister for Police Mark Ryan today joined Commissioner Katarina Carroll to officially open the new Coolum Police Station.
Greens Sunshine Coast campaign launch
WATCH: Senator Larissa Waters and Greens state election candidates launching the Greens campaign for the Sunshine Coast this morning.
Sunshine Coast Council wins national multicultural award
WATCH: Sunshine Coast Council has won a national award for a program which helps migrants new to the region find work. Member for Fairfax Ted O’Brien, joined by Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson, announced the award in front of staff and participants of the program for which Council has been honoured.
Brisbane to host 2020 Suncorp Super Netball Grand Final
The league today confirmed the schedule and venues for the 2020 Final Series, revealing that all matches will be played between USC Stadium on the Sunshine Coast and Nissan Arena in Brisbane (Grand Final).
LNP commitment to Maleny-Kenilworth Road upgrade
Member for Glass House Andrew Powell has announced that an LNP Government will commit an additional $5 million in upgrades for Maleny-Kenilworth Road.
New CEO appointed to Sunshine Coast Council
From an original pool of 126 applicants, Sunshine Coast Council has selected highly credentialed and experienced leader Emma Thomas as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Local cycling star signs long term contract with International World Tour Team
WATCH: Palmwoods local and former Kawana High School graduate Taj Jones has become the first member of the Sunshine Coast based Australian Cycling Academy (ACA) to secure a contract with a World Tour Team.