The planning scheme amendment identifies an updated and consolidated list of local heritage places and character areas across the Sunshine Coast, while removing some outdated existing local heritage place listings from the planning scheme

As we prepare to turn the first sod for the new Sunshine Coast Council City Hall in Maroochydore CBD, it seems only fitting that we take a moment to look back at some of the great Town Halls and Council Chambers that have come before.

Now is the time to dig out your old photo albums and enter the 2021 Heritage Calendar photo competition.

The take-away shop has always been an important and popular part of the Sunshine Coast experience. Locals and holidaymakers alike will remember some of the well-known shops where they could get their favourite fish ’n’ chips, hamburgers, malted milks, ice-creams and other take-away delights.

Bankfoot House, the Sunshine Coast’s state heritage-listed house museum, will reopen its doors again on Friday, June 19 to welcome locals and visitors to this historic property in the Glass House Mountains.

With the first plane set to land on the new Sunshine Coast Airport Runway 13/31 on Sunday June 14, 2020, it seems only fitting that we take a moment to reflect on how far we have come.

2020 has been unlike anything the Sunshine Coast has experienced before and the community response has been nothing short of inspirational, which is why Sunshine Coast Council has opened nominations for the 2021 Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards earlier than usual.

When Anzac Day comes each year we pause to remember the servicemen and women who lost their lives defending Australia. It is also a time to pause and think about those who have and are currently serving our country across the world.

This ANZAC Day (Saturday, April 25) will be very different, but you can still show your support for those who have served and sacrificed in times of war by taking part in Light Up the Dawn.

To help keep our community informed, inspired and entertained during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Sunshine Coast Council has launched a new series of online programs and videos thanks to Caloundra Regional Gallery, Horizon Festival, Cultural Heritage, Living Smart and Sunshine Coast Libraries.