Mooloolaba Surf Life Saving Club and The Surf Club Mooloolaba invite the community to its ANZAC Day Dawn Service at 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 25th, 2026,at Mooloolaba Beach. This deeply moving tribute will honour the sacrifices of Australian and New Zealand service men and women, past and present. As the first light of dawn […]
This summer, the Wild HeART Student Art Prize Finalists’ Exhibition Trail will see Maroochy Bushland Botanic Garden come alive with vibrant artworks created by local children and young people. The free exhibition trail invites you to wander among 22 incredible art pieces by talented nature-lovers, aged 5 to 18 years. As you explore the larger-than-life
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Christmas is back on the table for Sunshine Coast locals doing it tough thanks to the generosity of The Everyday Foundation’s Hope Hampers campaign. This year, the charity’s annual Christmas initiative aims to provide 550 hampers filled with special treats, presents, decorations and everyday food staples. The Everyday Foundation is raising much needed funds to
Applications are now open for the Sunshine Coast Young Leaders Academy intake for 2026, giving 16–24-year-olds the chance to build leadership skills, connect with peers and make a real impact in their communities. The Academy is designed to equip emerging leaders with the skills, confidence and networks they need to create positive change. Participants will
A papier mâché chicken, a surf carnival and some interesting 80s fashion – you’ll find all this and more in the 2026 Sunshine Coast Heritage Calendar. The calendar honours the photographic legacy of Bill Robinson who, for decades, was the man behind the lens, capturing the everyday stories that shaped the Sunshine Coast. The selection of images featured in the calendar were taken from Bill’s
Forty local artists at the forefront of contemporary visual art are on show at Caloundra Regional Gallery as the Local Contemporary Art Prize 2025 exhibition opens to the public. The $10,000 Best in Show acquisitive prize was awarded to Sam Vatovey from Sunshine Beach, for her work Mount Emu Walk, a traditional oil paint, oil
Sunshine Coast high school students are digging into exciting career opportunities with a hands-on work experience program with Sunshine Coast Council’s Parks and Gardens Branch. This five-day work experience program is open to students in Years 9, 10, 11, and 12 to cultivate practical skills and explore various career paths in the great outdoors. Sunshine
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The Sunshine Coast is currently experiencing significant housing stress which means that there are more people experiencing homelessness for the very first time. Strong Community Portfolio Councillor Taylor Bunnag said as part of Council’s Sunshine Coast Housing and Homelessness Action Plan, Council was supporting Better Together Housing to support women in finding accommodation. “This reinforces
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Hundreds of locals are expected to attend a special ANZAC Day ceremony at the Parklakes Bli Bli cenotaph at the Avenue of Honour thanks to the foresight of the estate’s developers along with the incredible work of approximately 100 veterans living within the community. Dan Penman is one of the Halcyon Veterans responsible for the
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Created and co-tested by a mum-son duo, The Shared Apron cookbook features over 65 easy and nutritious recipes using everyday ingredients. Filled with techniques to teach your teen the basics, with lots of tips along the way, these foolproof recipes are tasty for teens, their family and friends. Packed with creative recipes for everything from