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Maroochydore Beach and Alexandra Headland, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Maroochydore benefits from the sands of winter time

The impacts of Tropical Cyclone Alfred have promoted extra sand replenishment efforts on Maroochydore Beach. Sunshine Coast Division 4 Councillor Joe Natoli said the
Read more 12 June 2025
Headset. | Newsreel

Council tech advances prompt dedicated Cabinet presence

A new customer services portfolio will be created within Brisbane City Council’s civic cabinet to leverage the benefits of technology. Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said
Read more 11 June 2025
Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli and McCormick Australia Managing Director Paris Golden. | Newsreel

Focus on waste a tasty addition to Sunshine Coast economy

An upgraded waste-treatment facility on the Sunshine Coast is predicted to inject almost $30 million into the local economy. Global food flavouring company McCormick
Read more 9 June 2025
Crowd at music festival. | Newsreel

Not all arts support comes with a price tag

A government-enabled one-stop shop is among a raft of recommendations made to support Australia’s creative industries, beyond direct funding. A new insights report
Read more 6 June 2025
Will Ashley, Chris Maynard, Mayor Tom Tate. | Newsreel

Maynard hands over Chief Lifeguard duties

There has been a changing of the guard in an organisation which keeps thousands safe on Gold Coast beaches. After 42 years, Chief Lifeguard Chris Maynard has retired,
Read more 6 June 2025
Artist impression of hotel at Bulcock Street . | Newsreel

First luxury hotel approved under Council plan

A 160-suite, 11-storey, development in Caloundra is the first project approved under a Sunshine Coast Council plan to attract more luxury hotels to the region. Sunshine
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Young people in park. | Newsreel

Youth voices needed to shape Sunshine Coast plan

Sunshine Coast’s young people will have input into a new regional Youth Plan through an intensive six-week engagement process. Sunshine Coast Council Strong Community
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Story Bridge, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Double trouble for Story Bridge traffic Friday and Sunday

UPDATE: On Thursday (May 29) a Brisbane magistrate ruled the protest could not proceed, supporting a submission by the Queensland Police Service that the event could
Read more 28 May 2025
Gold Coast beaches, Queensland. | Newsreel

Gold Coast economy nears $50 billion milestone

The Gold Coast economy has grown to just under $50 billion, cementing the South-East Queensland destination as Australia’s largest regional economy. Mayor Tom Tate
Read more 27 May 2025
Artist's impression of Golden Beach seawall, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Golden Beach seawall built for future demands

A seawall to protect a Sunshine Coast naval cadets site from increased exposure due the Bribie Island breakthrough is being built with the flexibility to add height in
Read more 22 May 2025