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Night sky from One Tree Hill Maleny, Sunshine Coast, Queensland. | Newsreel

Council looks for multi-star reviews of new lighting plan

Around 40 percent of the Sunshine Coast Local Government Area would be subject to a new light management plan under a proposal to create a Dark Sky Reserve in the
Read more 17 June 2025
Gardens by the Bay, Singapore. | Newsreel

Trails, domes and light shows at new-look Mount Coot-tha

Singapore’s iconic Garden’s by the Bay is among the international inspirations for a re-imagined Mount Coot-tha. Brisbane Lord Mayor Andrian Schrinner has
Read more 16 June 2025
Jane Larkin, Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Larkin takes her storytelling to The Edge

An array of Australian sporting champions have been meshed with a kaleidoscope of iconic Sunshine Coast locations in a new Netflix film. The Edge, which premiers on the
Read more 16 June 2025
Adelaide St bus tunnel, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. | Newsreel

Weekend changes to Brisbane buses to test new tunnel

Live testing of the Brisbane bus network’s Adelaide Street Tunnel begins this month with changes to weekend bus services around the CBD made to accommodate the
Read more 16 June 2025
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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