Sunshine Coast Mayor bows out with salutary warning

Party politics has no place in local government, says the outgoing LGAQ president.

13 November, 2023

New office for Brisbane 2032 Olympics

Senior Queensland public servant Graham Fraine will lead the new Brisbane 2032 Coordination Office.

14 March, 2023

Small Council takes out big innovation award

A regional Victorian council has jointly won a national award for innovation and collaboration in local government.

12 October, 2020

Aussie councils in running for top international gong

Australian councils have been named in the Intelligent Community Forum’s Top7 of 2020.

13 February, 2020

Heat on councils as bushfire season looms

Councils can play a vital role when communities face a bushfire emergency.

19 September, 2019

Council parks, play spaces take out top honours

The transformation of a sloped car park into a vibrant green community space and a project to increase public use of urban waterway corridors are among the local government initiatives recognised in recent awards.

10 July, 2018

Councils are “leading action” on climate change

Local governments are increasingly adopting corporate emissions reduction targets but are challenged by a lack of resourcing, report finds.

21 May, 2018

Council leverages Commonwealth Games to deliver economic boost

CASE STUDY: Sunshine Coast’s strategy to capitalise on the neighbouring sporting event has brought economic, social and cultural benefits.

27 April, 2018

Council dumps wheelie bins for whizz-bang underground waste system

Maroochydore in Australian first.

13 June, 2017

RET dumping would create energy nightmare for councils

Review submissions warn of squandered investments

19 August, 2014

Sunshine Coast plans for life without Noosa

By Paul Hemsley Queensland’s Sunshine Coast Council has moved quickly to officially sever ties with its forced-merger bedfellow, Noosa Council, by excluding it from its regional planning scheme after being allowed to decouple by the Campbell Newman government. The previous Noosa council is scheduled to be resurrected in January 2014 after residents in four areas […]

22 March, 2013

Sun shines on coastal projects

By Paul Hemsley Council endorsed $700000 of funding through the Sunshine Coast Council’s Grants Program for projects such as hall upgrades and equipment purchasing. Community Policy and Programs Portfolio Councillor Jenny McKay said this round of grants will support 98 projects for the sustainability in the region. “From Burnside High School P&C that is starting […]

22 July, 2011

Ray of sunshine for merged council

By Angela Dorizas The governing body of one of Queensland’s most diverse local government areas has been applauded by the State Government for it’s post amalgamation achievements. Local Government Minister Desley Boyle lauded Sunshine Coast Council for its performance following the merger of Caloundra, Maroochy and Noosa Shire councils. Ms Boyle recently visited the Sunshine Coast […]

11 November, 2009

Traveston Dam rejected

Local residents have welcomed the Federal Government’s proposed decision to reject the Traveston Dam project on the Mary River. Image: Arkin Mackay/www.stoppress.com.au By Angela Dorizas Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett has announced a proposed decision to reject Queensland’s Traveston Dam project because the impacts on the environment would be too great. Mr Garrett said the project could […]

11 November, 2009