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Applications for Landholder Environment Grants are open. The program offers a practical next step for rural landholders looking to make environmental improvements on their property.

Sunshine Coast businesses looking to seize opportunities,  navigate a changing business environment and learn from the country’s best, shouldn’t miss Council's annual business expo, Thriving Through Change, on Wednesday 5 August 2026 at Maroochy RSL.

The Sunshine Coast is set to come alive this July with a dynamic program of major sporting events, cultural celebrations and community experiences, reinforcing the region as a premier winter events destination.

The Sunshine Coast will welcome more than 1,200 athletes, officials, volunteers and supporters from across Australia and the Pacific for the 2026 Australian Deaf Games from 4–11 July, 2026.

Meet the Sunshine Coast Biosphere Awards winners, from ocean defenders to collaborators for inclusive sport, all inspiring action for sustainability across our UNESCO-designated Sunshine Coast Biosphere.

These school holidays, the Sunshine Coast is buzzing with family-friendly fun, offering everything from outdoor adventures and creative workshops to wildlife encounters and free, hands-on activities for all ages.

Sunshine Coast residents are being encouraged to shop, dine and spend locally as part of Buy Local Day on Saturday, 27 June 2026 – a region-wide initiative supporting the more than 39,000 small and medium businesses that power the local economy and provide local job opportunities.

Major landslip repairs and stabilisation works have been completed along a stretch of coastline severely damaged by weather events.

As Chair of the Sunshine Coast Local Disaster Management Group, Mayor Rosanna Natoli is raising the alarm that proposed changes to disaster recovery funding could leave communities exposed.

Young people can build confidence and discover how their ideas and energy can create real momentum and change through the Mayor's Telstra Innovation Masterclass Two: Future Leaders – IMPACT, designed especially for students in Years 8 to 10.

A touch of snow is heading to the Sunshine Coast as Caloundra prepares to transform into a magical winter playground for the much-loved Winter Wunderland Street Party.

The Sunshine Coast community loves getting out and about with their dogs, whether it is a beach walk, a park visit or a run along local paths.

Council’s next Community Grant round is now open for applications. Whether you’re a creative arts group, heritage society, local hall, chamber network, sporting group, or another not-for-profit, Council offers grants that can help community organisations deliver one-off projects, activities and events.

Sunshine Coast hinterland communities treasure star-filled skies. Now, as Queensland’s first Dark Sky Reserve, everyone can help protect dark skies for future generations, as well as for wildlife, lower energy costs, lower emissions and hinterland businesses.

A vital project strengthening one of Golden Beach’s most loved foreshore areas is now complete, delivering greater protection from coastal hazards and more ways for locals and visitors to enjoy the water safely.

The Active Transport Plan 2026 supports a connected, safe and efficient transport system, as the region plans for the future.

June is the perfect time to embrace the Sunshine Coast’s crisp winter days, with a vibrant calendar of sport, festivals and community events on offer.

Food lovers are being urged to lock in their winter plans, with the full program for The Curated Plate 2026 now officially revealed.

Shaping a brighter future

Excitement is building as the upgrade of a much-loved Sunshine Coast hinterland town’s main street moves closer, strengthening the connections that make it special.

High school students, university and TAFE students can get a head start on their career through Sunshine Coast Council’s 2026 work experience program.

Fish are already returning to Petrie Creek thanks to a fish staircase that allows native fish to move upstream.

A five‑year Invasive Weeds Project is helping landholders to restore ecosystems, reduce herbicide use and protect biodiversity across the region.

Climbers, walkers and nature lovers can now enjoy a more comfortable visit to Mount Coolum, with new public amenities officially complete and open to the community.