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Artist impression of the southern entry to the park. One of the most consistent surf breaks on the Sunshine Coast is fringed by a grassy beachfront and popular parkland, which is a delight for locals and visitors alike. Backed by a shopping and entertainment strip and fronting the sparkling foam of Coolum Beach are Lions … Read more
After opening 28 years ago and helping more than half a million residents, a council customer service centre is relocating. Sunshine Coast Council’s Caloundra customer service counter at Omrah Avenue has closed for refurbishment and will tomorrow open at its new location at 77 Bulcock Street. Division 2 Councillor Terry Landsberg said the move was … Read more
A beachside parkland in prime position is about to undergo a revamp. The green space at Coolum Beach, which includes Lions Park and adjacent Norrie Job Park, is set to get a fresh, new look. Sunshine Coast Council Division 9 Councillor Maria Suarez said community members could provide further feedback on the landscape plan’s design, … Read more
Wetland Boardwalk, looking towards the Treetop Bridge. Artist impression only. An ambitious vision to restore cleared grazing land to original lush rainforest in a new kind of park has been revealed by Sunshine Coast Council, with the community invited to have their say on the proposal. This comes with the release of the draft master … Read more
Exploring a growing town and its “flourishing” retro and vintage scene on the Sunshine Coast has just become easier. An exciting new video series that entices the exploration of Nambour’s heritage, culture and its evolving and thriving arts and music hub has officially launched. A passionate team of Nambour business and community groups have collaborated … Read more
Vanessa Bacon-Hall A CONTROVERSIAL development which was intended for a parcel of land west of the Sunshine Motorway at Coolum, known as Coolum West, has been taken out of consideration with landowner Consolidated Properties Group (CPG) stating that community objection to the development was behind the withdrawal of the development proposal. CPG was intending to … Read more
A water boring company will be allowed to extract water for bottling from an area near a World Heritage-listed rainforest on the Gold Coast. Key points: In 2019, Gold Coast City Council rejected an application from Hoffman Drilling to extract water for bottling near Springbrook National Park The company appealed the decision in the Queensland Planning … Read more
Plans to transform a large parcel of cleared land into a recreational rainforest utopia in one of the Coast’s five ‘major green spaces’ in the hinterland have been revealed. The Sunshine Coast Council is calling on the community to help shape its ambitious vision to create a ‘new kind of park’ by regenerating cleared grazing … Read more
In a bid to address schools exceeding their capacities, Brisbane City Council has voted to formally push the state government to purchase more land for schools in its growing outer suburbs. Key points: Brisbane City Council wants the state government to build more schools in the suburbs of Rochedale, Burbank and Mackenzie The education department says … Read more
In a bid to address schools exceeding their capacities, Brisbane City Council has voted to formally push the state government to purchase more land for schools in its growing outer suburbs. Key points: Brisbane City Council wants the state government to build more schools in the suburbs of Rochedale, Burbank and Mackenzie The education department says … Read more
Australia generates the most single-use plastic waste in the world per capita, but an important national event is aiming to preserve our stunning natural environment. People are being urged to sign up to join millions of volunteers around the country for the 33rd annual Clean Up Australia Day on Sunday, March 5. This year several … Read more
After raised community concerns and to mitigate the housing crisis and cost of living, Sunshine Coast Council has waived permit fees for those living in temporary housing and struggling financially. Under the local law, a tent, car, caravan or mobile home on a private property is considered temporary housing. The fee will only be waived … Read more
A much-loved Sunshine Coast event has been secured for another three years, but not until after a robust debate in yesterday’s ordinary council meeting. The Caloundra Music Festival (CMF) attracts fans and musicians from far and wide, injecting more than $3 million into the local economy each year. Sunshine Coast councillors yesterday decided to provide … Read more
Volunteers taking part in Clean Up Australia Day which will take place on Sunday, March 5 at locations across the country. Photo: Contributed Every day should be clean up Australia Day – don’t ever pass by something that you can pick up, but the annual day of putting in some extra time to make cleaning … Read more
A vital piece of infrastructure on one of the Coast’s busiest roads is being put into place, thanks to the help of a 250-tonne crane. The crane is moving 75 pre-cast reinforced concrete deck units into place for the remaining two lanes of the new four-lane bridge over Mayes Canal on Brisbane Road at Mooloolaba. … Read more
In July 1900, a shipment of oranges, wrapped carefully in tissue paper, left Brisbane’s shores en-route to Canada. Those oranges, grown in Woombye and Buderim, were part of a successful test conducted by the Department of Agriculture and paved the way for the export of Queensland’s surplus seasonal fruits. Insights like this help piece together … Read more
ONCE AGAIN Sunshine Coast Council is offering one lucky rate payer the chance to win $1000 off their next rate notice just by switching to online notices received via email and therefore doing away with ‘hard copies’ sent in the mail. Sunshine Coast Council Outstanding Organisation Portfolio Councillor Ted Hungerford said ratepayers could put themselves … Read more
LOCAL community groups who may have a new project such as upgrading facilities are invited to apply for a Major Grant through the Sunshine Coast Council program which has grants up to $30 000 on offer for community organisations to deliver one-off projects, events and activities that demonstrate community. Applications for a Major Grant can … Read more
Low-cost yoga classes outdoors is just one of the fitness classes that will be offered as part of the 2023 Healthy Sunshine Coast initiative being run by Sunshine Coast Council. Photo: Contributed SUNSHINE Coast Council want to help you improve the way you move, eat, sleep, think and connect with others and have launched their … Read more
SUNSHINE Coast Council has put the call out to the local community asking what should be changed when it comes to local laws and the call out is open for feedback until March 3. Re-homing impounded dogs, an extraordinary building work permit for outside of standard hours and changes to penalties for minor infringements are all being … Read more