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Find out about what's happening in your area.
Search by suburb to find out what's happening locally to deliver a healthy environment and liveable Sunshine Coast.
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A plan to protect our macropods
Creating a safer place to live for kangaroos, wallabies and pademelons.
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Sunshine Coast Biosecurity Plan
Invasive plants and animals have the potential to cause significant impacts on the Sunshine Coast’s values.
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A plan for our popular coastal reserve
Endorsement of the Point Cartwright Reserve and La Balsa Park Master Plan
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How ‘liveable’ is your neighbourhood?
Council’s ‘Living on the Sunshine Coast’ survey investigates.
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World class Coastal Pathway continues to deliver
New Warana section adds to 73 kilometre path.
Environment Levy project
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‘Critical link’ secured for rare and threatened species
Wildlife corridor link established and habitat protected for threatened and key species.
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10 Years of Clean Up for the Hatchlings
Every little bit counts.
Environment Levy project
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Milestone’s for Pest Management on the Sunshine Coast
A united effort between Council and the community yields a success story for protecting local biodiversity.
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Mountain ‘forever home’ secured for koalas, cockatoos
A parcel of untouched native bushland in the Sunshine Coast hinterland will be protected for conservation, supporting endangered koalas as well as the vulnerable glossy black cockatoo and Richmond birdwing butterfly.
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Wetlands to be restored and protected
Council has secured 120 hectares of land in the Blue Heart for restoration and conservation of wetlands for habitat, a healthier Maroochy River and a place to connect to nature.
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Action plan gives new hope to endangered species
A plan set to help protect our region’s “ancient mariners’’.
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World-first ecosystem services mapping
A mapping product to explore and understand the different services provided by our ecosystems.
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The sustainability projects defining Sunshine Coast’s future
The Environment and Liveability Strategy Annual Report 2022/23.
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The Environment and Liveability Strategy Refresh Project 2023
New inclusions for the Sunshine Coast’s blueprint setting the future for our environment and liveability.
Environment Levy project
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Koala conservation
Implementing the Sunshine Coast koala conservation plan.
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A snapshot of achievements for 2021/22
Counci has released the Environment and Liveability Strategy Annual Report.
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Biosphere
Sunshine Coast Biosphere recognised internationally.
Environment Levy project
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Sharing our shorelines
Key resident and migratory shorebird species featured in mural.
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Council takes out first place in sustainability award
Council’s Environment and Liveability Strategy- winner of the Banksia Sustainability Awards.
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Blue Heart Sunshine Coast receives award
Project awarded through the Cities Power Partnership.
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Environment and Liveability Strategy recognised for planning excellence
The Queensland winners of the Planning Institute of Australia’s (PIA) Awards for Planning Excellence 2020 were announced with the strategy taking home an award.
Environment Levy project
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Restoring the Mary River
Riparian restoration project complete.
Environment Levy project
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Establishment of Annie Hehir Environment Reserve complete
A 63-hectare purchase through the Environment Levy.
Environment Levy project
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Blue Heart Sunshine Coast
Protecting and managing the most critical areas of the floodplain.
Environment Levy project
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Buying land for habitat conservation and restoration
Environment Levy funds support land acquisition to expand our conservation estate.
Environment Levy project
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Environment Levy Program
Levy funds are a key funding source supporting the delivery of ELS outcomes.
Environment Levy project
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Connecting through conservation
Events held on Environment Levy reserves to connect people and nature.
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Sunshine Coast Biodiversity Report 2020
Providing valuable data to inform planning and delivery of conservation outcomes.
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A snapshot of achievements for 2019/20
Council continues to invest in environment and liveability initiatives, so our region remains a great place to live, work and raise a family.
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Sunshine Coast Ecological Park
Project update.
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Protecting the native wildlife of our coast
Local organisations working together to control foxes in coastal bushland areas from Bli Bli to Peregian Springs.
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Planktonic life of the Sunshine Coast
Investigating the impacts of climate change on the microscopic life of our waterways
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Sunshine Coast Street Tree Master Plan
Transforming the Sunshine Coast to a greener cooler place.
Environment Levy project
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Reinstating vegetation and habitats
Expanded landfill delivers almost 40 hectares of new habitat.
Environment Levy project
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Land for Wildlife
Supporting landholders to protect native plants and animals on their property.
Environment Levy project
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Monitoring our waterways
Our ongoing partnership with Healthy Land and Water.
Environment Levy project
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Protecting our beaches and headlands
Initiatives to to protect and enhance our coastal areas.
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Understanding our Flying-foxes
Council is proactively undertaking monitoring and management of Flying-foxes
Environment Levy project
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Kids in Action Program
Bringing schools together to explore environmental issues.