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Patricia Piccinini's Skywhalepapa. | Newsreel

Skywhales loom on Sunshine Coast horizon

Festival goers can expect a whale of a time at the Sunshine Coast’s Horizon 2025 contemporary arts event in May. Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said while the
Read more 17 February 2025
Sunshine Coast waste collection truck. | Newsreel

Battery collection points expanded to counter fire risk

An increasing trend of battery-related fires has prompted an expansion of collection points to dispose of batteries and a review of fire risk management. Queensland
Read more 13 February 2025
Couple and builder in new home. | Newsreel

Policy fail denies Queenslanders 33,000 homes

More than 30,000 extra homes could have been built in Queensland over the past 10 years if state policies worked to attract capital investment. Property Council of
Read more 12 February 2025
Doctor looking at health data. | Newsreel

Critical funding to enhance health sector’s cyber defences

A Sunshine Coast business has boosted the region’s cyber-security credentials, securing a multi-million-dollar Federal grant to help keep the nation’s health sector
Read more 11 February 2025
Glossy black cockatoo. | Newsreel

537ha linked and protected in Sunshine Coast hinterland

A vital link between two nature reserves in the Sunshine Coast hinterland is now protected with Council purchasing the 108ha block. The $2 million acquisition of two
Read more 10 February 2025
Andrew Chesterman. | Newsreel

Chesterman to cut red tape in Queensland councils

Former Redlands City Council CEO Andrew Chesterman is the Queensland Government’s pick to reduce red tape in local government. State Local Government Minister Ann
Read more 7 February 2025
Queensland Life saver. | Newsreel

Lifeguards to remain longer at popular beach

The increased popularity of a Sunshine Coast beach has prompted Council to extend the presence of lifeguards in the area. Sunshine Coast Division 2 Councillor Terry
Read more 5 February 2025
Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast, Queensland

Push to better prepare coastlines for climate change

A $100 million funding boost to prepare coastal habitats from climate change is on the Sunshine Coast Council’s Federal election wishlist. Mayor Rosanna Natoli said
Read more 4 February 2025
Scenic Rim, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Scenic Rim joins elite group of eco destinations

The Scenic Rim has joined an elite group of Australian destinations by achieving ECO Destination Certification with Ecotourism Australia. It is the 12th region in the
Read more 3 February 2025
Cyclone Queensland. | Newsreel

Call from 0444 444 444 not a scam. It could save your life

In an era when nearly everyone is being bombarded by scam phone calls and text messages, police are encouraging locals to make sure a potentially life-saving, but
Read more 30 January 2025