After 15 years as an Executive leader at University of the Sunshine Coast, – five as Deputy Vice-Chancellor and 10 as Vice-Chancellor – Professor Greg Hill will retire today (Friday 14 August).
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New hinterland trail to create jobs, tourism opportunities
The QueenslandGovernment has announced $6.5 million for new biking and walking infrastructure through the Sunshine Coast hinterland, sparking jobs and new tourism opportunities as the region bounces back from COVID-19.
Funding switched on for two energy efficient community groups
Maroochydore’s Surf Life Saving Club and Nambour’s Vinnies are two very different charities in two very different locations. But they also have two wonderful things in common.
Bindi Irwin announces she’s pregnant.
Bindi Irwin and husband Chandler Powell expecting a baby in 2021.
Coast community to help re-design M2M Cycleway
Stage six of the Mooloolaba to Maroochydore Cycleway will be re-designed after community consultation wrapped up this month.
Sunshine Coast and Noosa projects announced through $50 million stimulus package
Revitalising the Mooloolaba Foreshore, developing a new Beerwah Community Meeting Place, and upgrading the Peregian Beach Boardwalk are just some of the local projects to be funded with the Queensland Government’s $50 million Unite and Recover Community Stimulus Package.
Hatchlings to put emu ‘gender reveal’ to the test
A new technique that could end the gender guessing game for emu and the endangered Southern Cassowary has been put to the test at USC, with the hatching of 10 fluffy chicks.
First stage of Maroochy Groyne Renewal Project complete
Sunshine Coast Council has completed the first stage of work on the Maroochy groyne to help maintain and protect the Cotton Tree coastline from erosion.
COVID-19 community heroes to be recognised in Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards
The COVID-19 pandemic has seen many people across the Sunshine Coast go above and beyond to support our community and this year, the Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards will look to additionally recognise those special people.
New school crossing supervisor to keep students safe
The Queensland Government has announced a new school crossing supervisor for Woombye State School, bolstering road safety for local families.