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.
Entertainment
The Noosa Eat and Drink evolves in 2021
Noosa’s signature foodie festival, the Noosa Eat & Drink Festival will look a little different in 2021, evolving from the annual four-day event in May to a series of events throughout the year.
Bindi Irwin announces she’s pregnant.
Bindi Irwin and husband Chandler Powell expecting a baby in 2021.
Gallery receives record entries for art prize in anniversary year
Artists have been doing it tough during COVID-19, but their passion and creativity hasn’t stopped, with the Sunshine Coast Art Prize 2020 receiving a record 711 entries.
Guinness World Record for Australia Zoo’s Giraffe
Australia Zoo’s male Giraffe, Forest, has claimed a world record for being the World’s Tallest Living Giraffe.
Sunshine Coast Council preserves infamous wave mural
Almost 20 years ago, local surf artist Owen Cavanagh painted a large mural of Mudjimba Island on the side of an old cane shed next to the Sunshine Motorway. In the coming weeks the mural will carefully propped up with metal framing set in a concrete footing.
Bindi Irwin celebrates 22nd birthday, Australia Zoo style
WATCH: A lot has happened for Bindi over the past year. Today the Irwins celebrated her 22nd birthday with cake and croc feeding. Watch the highlights.
Food and artisan stallholders required for new Maroochydore CBD market
An experienced market operator who established and operates a number of successful markets in San Diego is set to commence a weekly food and artisan market from Sunday 23 August at The Metropolitan (MET) within the new Maroochydore CBD.
New mural complements Landsborough’s rich history
WATCH: As works on Sunshine Coast Council’s $3.3 million Cribb Street Upgrade in Landsborough continue, local artist Claire Matthews (known as Fuzeillear) has completed a stunning mural.
No sign-in, no entry to Sunshine Coast Council venues
Mandatory sign-in measures are in place at Sunshine Coast Council venues to keep the community safe and ensure the implementation of COVID-safe plans.