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A dedicated group of Maleny locals showed up once again today to show their opposition to the service station and fast food outlet being proposed directly opposite the Maleny State School.

Councillor Jenny McKay was presented with over 600 letters to be sent to Roads and Transport Minister Mark Bailey requesting his intervention to…

The region’s most vulnerable patients are in safe hands with the commencement of services in the paediatric critical care unit at Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH).

A first for the region, the unit provides care for critically ill children aged up to 16 years.

Paediatric critical care Director Dr Paula Lister said the…

The Sunshine Coast Council Solar Farm has been honoured in the National Awards for Local Government which showcase innovative and resourceful solutions that local governments have implemented to make a difference within their communities.

The Solar Farm won the Boosting Productivity through Infrastructure Award, highlighting…

The Caloundra launch of the Salvation Army’s Red Shield Appeal was held this morning at the The Events Centre, Caloundra. It was one of a series of events to be held across the Coast to kick off the appeal in advance of the annual door knock which will be conducted on Saturday and Sunday May 27th and 28th.

The business breakfast…

Bruce and Denise Morcombe along with The Hon. Di Farmer (Minister for Child Safety, Youth and Women and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence) turned the first sod at a Groundbreaking Ceremony in Palmwoods this afternoon, Wednesday 9th May.

The building when complete will be named Daniel House. It will be the…

Can you take a common problem from idea to business in 54 hours?

That’s the aim of the Startup Weekend Sunshine Coast.

Startup Weekend is an intense 54 hour event geared around action, innovation, and education to turn ideas into businesses for those with technical and non-technical backgrounds.

The Weekend brings aspiring and…

Terri, Bindi and Robert Irwin unveil Steve's Star on Hollywood Boulevard

On April 26 at 11:30am on Hollywood Boulevard, Steve Irwin’s contribution to the film and television industry through his wildlife documentaries, was recognised.

Terri, Bindi and Robert Irwin, were in Hollywood at the unveiling along with some of their closest friends and family from around the world.

The newest star is fittingly…

Mooloolaba’s Surf Boat Raised Oar Salute for ANZAC Day

  Thousands have turned out for ANZAC Day dawn services and marches across the Sunshine Coast. At Mooloolaba Beach, the beachfront was crammed with attendees to witness the traditional surf boat’s raised oar salute during the Ode and playing of the Last Post. Lest we forget.

Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson has again called upon the state and federal governments to look at ways to contribute to the planning and construction of a Convention and Exhibition Centre in the new Maroochydore CBD. While other (smaller) regional centres have such facilities, the Sunshine Coast is sadly lacking,…

Another 10 new high quality concrete acrylic surface netball courts at the Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex were officially opened today (April 23) after playing a major role in securing the national NetFest event on the Sunshine Coast for 2018 The complex now has 20 hard courts that will be used by a growing number of local and…

A milestone today for the Sunshine Coast Airport with the sod turning ceremony to mark the commencement of construction for the Sunshine Coast Airport Expansion Project, Sunshine Coast Council’s largest infrastructure project, due for completion Christmas 2020.   Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson, Ted O’Brien MP – Federal…

On 26 April 2018, Steve Irwin will be awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, for his extraordinary contribution to the entertainment industry through his wildlife documentaries.   Terri, Bindy and Robert Irwin spoke with the media this afternoon on what the award means to them, Steve’s legacy and recognition of…

On a visit to the Sunshine Coast today, LNP Leader Deb Frecklington ramped up pressure on the Palaszczuk Government to build the long-awaited Sunshine Coast rail duplication. Ms Frecklington said for over three years Annastacia Palaszczuk had ignored the desperate need for this new rail line for but the time for excuses was over and…

Netfest is coming to the Sunshine Coast for the first time in October, adding to the ever growing list of major sporting events choosing to be based in the region, strengthening our status as one of Australia’s homes for netball. After starting with only 500 participants in 2011, NetFest is a mass participation carnival and…

Upgrade to Nicklin Way closer as tenders are called #sunshineCoast #Kawana

Nicklin Way upgrade Main Drive to Waterview Street and connecting Production Avenue to Kawana Way Construction companies can now tender on a multi-million dollar upgrade of Nicklin Way between Main Drive and Waterview Street. Transport and Main Roads Minister Mark Bailey said the Palaszczuk Government was funding the infrastructure upgrade to boost the capacity of Nicklin Way, making life easier…

Night-time feral animal surveying Kenilworth, Conondale and Cambroon - @councilSCC

Sunshine Coast Council would like to advise residents in the areas of Kenilworth, Conondale and Cambroon that council officers will be performing routine night-time feral animal surveying in these areas between Monday, April 16 andWednesday, April 18, 2018. Surveying is used to determine the distribution, population, size, habitat use and impacts of feral animals. The survey is conducted from…