Sunshine Coast Council’s latest round of Heritage Levy grants were awarded today with nine local organisations set to share in more than $43,000 to help with collection care, exhibitions and public programs.

In the early 1950s, Betsan Coats purchased the site on the corner of Alexandra Parade and Mary Street at Alexandra Headland.

Sunshine Coast Council is calling for Expressions of Interest from experienced, professional, arts and creative sector leaders to join the Sunshine Coast Arts Advisory Board and help drive arts and culture in the region.

During September 2020, the Yandina community will celebrate 150 years since the proclamation of Yandina as a Township Reserve on September 23, 1870.

Sunshine Coast Council is making it easier than ever to immerse yourself in our region’s diverse heritage thanks to a new Cultural Heritage Discovery Guide.

Take a walk along the Nambour Heritage Soundtrail this month to be part of the greatest global celebration of sound walks, Sound Walk September, plus you could win one of two $100 vouchers to The Events Centre Caloundra.

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and consolidated list of local heritage places and character areas across the Sunshine Coast, while removing some outdated existing local heritage place listings from the planning scheme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