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Poor man begging. | Newsreel

Commissioner needed to plan for future generations

Australia needs a Future Generations Commissioner to drive long-term policy decisions, as the country lags in a number of key metrics. Modelling undertaken by the Monash
Read more 19 February 2025
The Curated Plate chefs Tom Hitchcock (Spirit House), James Fraser (Rice Boi), Peter Kuruvita (TCP Culinary Director) and Danial Jarrett (The Tamarind)

Asian flair a highlight of The Curated Plate fare

The Sunshine Coast’s leading Asian-inspired restaurants will showcase their fare at a signature event at this year’s The Curated Plate food and drink festival. The
Read more 18 February 2025
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