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She’ll be right won’t save your life
Local beachgoers and visitors to the Sunshine Coast are being urged to swim between the flags and heed lifeguards’ instructions to stay safe across our region’s beaches over the Christmas and New Year holiday period.
Wave pool planning makes swell progress on the Sunshine Coast
A world-class wave pool has progressed further along the planning pipeline, following Sunshine Coast Council’s approval for a Tourist Attraction (Surf Park) at Glass House Mountains. The proposal aims to deliver a wave pool, amenities,
Protected lungfish get room to breathe at new aquarium on the Sunshine Coast
Two protected Australian lungfish kept illegally at a Gympie property have been given a new home, in a partnership between the Queensland Government and SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium. Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and
WARNING: Scam seeking payment for overdue library books
Sunshine Coast Council is warning residents to be aware of bogus phone calls requesting payment for overdue library books. Sunshine Coast Libraries has become aware of a small number of isolated incidents where a scammer
Family
Wave pool planning makes swell progress on the Sunshine Coast
A world-class wave pool has progressed further along the planning pipeline, following Sunshine Coast Council’s approval for a Tourist Attraction (Surf Park) at Glass House Mountains. The proposal aims to deliver a wave pool, amenities,
Services help families cope with Christmas stress
Queensland families struggling to cope this Christmas can access a range of programs and services designed to keep children safe and help keep parents on track. Minister for Children, Youth Justice and Multicultural Affairs Leanne
Take your kids on a Story Walk these school holidays
Get outside, explore nature and enjoy story time with your kids at the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens these school holidays. Sunshine Coast Council Libraries have teamed up with the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens
School holiday fun this Summer
Keep the kids entertained this summer holiday with activities from Sunshine Coast Council – from acrobatic shows to book clubs, garden adventures and festive fun there’s something for everyone over the summer break. Master the
Events
Sports officials set to converge at Australian first summit
It’s official! The Sunshine Coast will host Australia’s first live summit for sport officials. Referees, umpires, judges and more will join the Sunshine Coast Officiating Summit at University of the Sunshine Coast on February 26
Take your kids on a Story Walk these school holidays
Get outside, explore nature and enjoy story time with your kids at the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens these school holidays. Sunshine Coast Council Libraries have teamed up with the Maroochy Regional Bushland Botanic Gardens
Roll up for a free family cycle ride
A new cycling event has hit the Sunshine Coast sporting calendar, and everyone is invited to have a wheelie good time! The new fun ride on December 19 is a key event on the new
Art you can’t miss – literally
Bringing the outside in, Caloundra Regional Gallery delves into a rarely seen side of public art with an engaging new exhibition The Art of Making: art in public spaces. The exhibition is on show December
Business
Boutique Hotel Accommodation Eumundi-style
The doors have opened at HOLA, a boutique hotel accommodation that celebrates the talent of local artists, nestled in the heart of the Eumundi village. Head Honcho at HOLA, Nicky Thomas is excited to welcome
High-speed connectivity for the Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast businesses have been given a major boost, with a Queensland technology company announcing its first edge data centre in the region. NEXTDC’s new edge data centre will be called SC1 and is the
Online portal cutting red tape for small business
Starting a food and beverage business is now a piece of cake thanks to an online, ‘one-stop-shop’ portal that’s also helping new residential construction companies nail their regulatory requirements. This tool currently services 2 industries
The Man Behind the Can
Sam McKenzie’s illustrations grace the cans and taps for limited release brews that emerge from Eumundi Brewery – and he’s just nailed another brief, with his artwork featuring on the just launched cans of Eumundi
Home & Garden
Hot and steamy solution combating Yandina’s food waste
Sunshine Coast Council representatives joined Yandina Community Garden volunteers recently to officially launch stage two of a Food Waste Loop program. Led by the dedicated team and volunteers at Yandina Community Gardens, the Food Waste
Queensland Garden Expo continues to bloom in Nambour
Australia’s second largest garden show, the Queensland Garden Expo held annually at the Nambour Showgrounds, will now enter negotiations with Sunshine Coast Council to lock in a three-year sponsorship arrangement. Economy Portfolio Councillor Jason O’Pray
Business Spotlight with Brendan & Kirrily Dowd from Pipewerx Leak Detection
About Us We made the move to the Sunshine Coast from South Australia around 8 years ago with our 4 boys and have been living on our property in Verrierdale with our 2 Horses and
Is your pool summer-ready?
Like many of us, swimming pools need to get their summer body ready and spring is the perfect time to do your pool safety check. So, use this time to spring into action because swimming
Charity
Give kids the gift of reading this Christmas
Sunshine Coast Council Libraries are calling on the community to help share the gift of reading with local kids this Christmas. From now until December 13 Libraries will be accepting new book donations, which will
Where to Buy Premium Real Christmas Trees on the Sunshine Coast
Real Christmas Trees are now available for order on the Sunshine Coast. Thanks to Noosa Christmas Trees founder, Matt Wheeler who has partnered with Sunshine Butterflies, 100% of proceeds from the Christmas Trees are being
Show Us Your Mo
You’re invited to save a bro at In Conversation: Show Us Your Mo This International Men’s Day (November 19) Venue 114 is thrilled to launch In Conversation: Show Us Your Mo, an event designed to
Murdering Creek Community Planting Day
Join Noosa & District Landcare and the team at OzFish Unlimited for the Murdering Creek community planting day, Saturday the 9th of October 9AM-12PM The planting will help restore important wildlife corridors along Murdering Creek, home to
