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Where To Turn For Flood Support In SEQ If You鈥檝e Been Affected鈥擜nd How To Help
Thousands of South East Queenslanders are in need of support due to the effects of heavy rain, flooding and power outages.
A New Eco-Resort Is Hitting The Whitsundays In 2027鈥擜nd It鈥檚 Wildly Luxurious
Babe, wake up—a new luxury eco-resort is set to drop in 2027. After a ten-year hiatus, Hook Island is making its return thanks to Epochal Hotels’ CEO Glenn Piper.
A Dazzling Permanent Light Show Just Opened On K’gari
If you thought the spectacular scenery of K’gari (Fraser Island) couldn’t get any better, you’re in for a pleasant surprise, because paradise has just leveled up.
These Magical Enchanted Gardens Are Coming Back To Roma Street Parkland This Year
The Enchanted Garden, presented by Royal Caribbean, returns this 23 November to transform Roma Street Parkland into a light-filled playground.
Seeing Eye Dogs Australia Is Looking For People To Take Care Of Their Puppies For A Year
Vision Australia and Seeing Eye Dogs Australia are asking for a favour in looking after their gorgeous eight-week old pups, and we have no doubt that you, like us, are wondering if it’s really them doing us the favour.
Surfers Paradise Is Changing鈥擧ave Your Say On Its Future To Win $500
Surfers Paradise is getting a huge—and well-deserved—facelift, and the City of Gold Coast want your feedback to help to make it happen.
#WaitingOnZuck: Here’s Why You Won’t See Any News From Us Today
Around this time last year, The Australian Government, Department of Treasury (℅ Josh Frydenberg) introduced the News Media Bargaining Code. The code is intended to level out the sheer power imbalance between Australian news media publishers—like us—and digital platforms such as Facebook and Google. The code, in effect, should allow the two parties to reach an agreement on fair remuneration for displaying news on these platforms.
Don’t Miss OB真人视讯’s Epic Wine Collab, Score 25% Off The Final Release
What if we told you that the holier-than-thou bagged wine was set for a major comeback?
How You Can Help Those Affected By The Floods In South East Queensland
Following Brisbane’s largest downpour on record that’s seen over 15,000 homes flooded, it’s time to look at the ways we can all help those affected.
Score Free Shipping On This 4.5L Wine Bundle That鈥檒l Serve 30 Of Your Mates
What if we told you that the holier-than-thou bagged wine was set for a major comeback?
Queensland Is Opening Its Borders To Fully Vaccinated Travellers From Next Month
The Queensland government has announced that NSW will remain a declared hotspot for four weeks, with a possible earlier review depending on how the outbreak is developing.
11 Sunshine Coast Events You Don鈥檛 Want To Miss This October
Here's the best events happening on the Sunshine Coast this October you don't want to miss.
11 Of The Best Things To Do On The Sunshine Coast This September
Break out the thongs and put away the winter woollies, because spring is finally here. And just in case you weren’t already excited enough for the return of longer days and warmer weather, we’ve put together the ultimate hit list of things to do on the Sunshine Coast this September.
New Music Festival Dream Machine Will Take You Island Hopping Through The Whitsundays
New music festival Dream Machine is coming to the Whitsundays for an immersive five-day retreat.
Culture Curve | Tune In To Audio Social Networks, Million Dollar Crypto Art, And Mindful Drinking
Welcome to Culture Curve—your go-to guide to what’s on the rise and slide in culture in April 2021.
Get Slurping, El Camino Just Dropped Ice Vovo And Cottees Cordial-Inspired Margaritas
Plus, you could win free margaritas for a year.
9 Christmas Events To Check Out On The Sunshine Coast This Weekend
Here’s a list of awesome things to do on the Sunshine Coast this weekend.
Pack Your Bags, You Can Now Fly From The Sunshine Coast To Canberra
Good news for those of us who are itching to travel somewhere that isn’t Cairns: the Sunshine Coast Airport is set to welcome Qantas flight to Canberra on Thursday.
The Sunshine Coast Is Getting An Award-Winning Night Market Next Month And It’s Huge
In what’s set to be the biggest news of the week, the Gold Coast’s award-winning street food night market, NightQuarter is launching on the Sunshine Coast next month and we can barely contain our excitement.
Get Ready To Dine Al Fresco, Embrace Body Neutrality And See Social Justice In The Stars
Welcome to Culture Curve—your go-to guide to what’s on the rise and slide in culture in October 2020.
Find Out Where Magpie Swooping Hot Spots Are On The Sunshine Coast With This Handy Map
Flowers are blooming, bugs are everywhere, and, of course, magpies are back, and they're angry.
Conquer Your Fear Of Heights, Australia鈥檚 Tallest Travelling Ferris Wheel Finishes Up This Month
This is the last fortnight Sunshine Coasters will be able to take in spectacular 360-degree views across the hinterland and the sea, before the giant observation ferris wheel leaves Caloundra this month.
Step Into A New Era Of Culpability, TikTok Power And Data Healing
It’s safe to say we have entered a new era of culpability, and we’re wielding a new set of tools to get us there. Gen Z has found political clout to rival Facebook bots, "data healing" aims to harness the manipulative power of ad tech for good and, after iso, introverts are holding court in our extrovert-dominated culture. Elsewhere, media and millennials are under scrutiny, and brands are beginning to show off imperfections in place of purpose washing.
Grab A Slice Of Heaven At Noosa鈥檚 New Rustic Pizzeria
Pizza is one of our favourite food groups. And a dish that we take very, very seriously. So the opening of Somedays Pizza, a new pizza joint in Noosa, has us super excited.
Rug Up, You Can Dine In A Magical Pop-Up Igloo At This Sunshine Coast Pub
Embrace the chill of winter inside your very own private igloo at this Sunshine Coast pub.
Start Packing, You Can Fly From The Sunshine Coast To Cairns As Of Next Month
Start planning your winter escape north because as of next month you will now be able to fly between the Sunshine Coast and Cairns.
Get Ready To Smash Popcorn, Sunshine Coast Cinemas Are Finally Re-Opening
After months of lockdown and restrictions, the first of the Sunshine Coast’s cinemas has re-opened today.
Buckle Up, A Drive-In Music Festival Is Landing On The Sunshine Coast
Blast away the last of your lockdown blues when a brand new drive-in music festival hits the Sunshine Coast next month.
Grab The Popcorn, This Sunshine Coast Drive-In Cinema Just Dropped Tickets To Its Next Screenings
A Sunshine Coast drive-in cinema has just opened to fill that theatre-sized void in your life.
What You Need To Know About The Sunshine Coast’s Black Lives Matter Protest
Today, a peaceful protest will be taking place on the Sunshine Coast in solidarity with the uprising in the US over the death of George Floyd, as well as the deaths of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in custody.
Tune In At Home To The Sunshine Coast鈥檚 40th World Environment Day Festival
Clear your weekend, because this year’s World Environment Day Festival is going completely online, so you can tune in from home.
Take Note, Here鈥檚 Everything You Can And Can鈥檛 Do In Queensland Right Now
Learn more about Queensland's three-stage plan for coming out of lockdown over the next few months.
Hit The Road, Restrictions Have Just Eased And You Can Now Travel Anywhere In Queensland
In the most exciting news of the weekend, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has just announced that travel within Queensland will be allowed from 12pm, Monday 1 June.
Book Now, These Sunshine Coast Restaurants Are Open For Dine-In Meals
Unless you've been living under a rock, you will have heard that some Sunshine Coast restaurants and cafes have re-opened for dine-in services (for up to 10 people at a time).
Load Up The 4WD, Fraser, Stradbroke and Moreton Island Are Re-Opening For Day Trips
Start planning your next big day trip, because Fraser Island, Stradbroke Island and Moreton Island are re-opening to visitors.
Ease Your Iso Fatigue, The Premier Just Announced A Three Step Plan To End Lockdown By July
It’s the million-dollar question—when will lockdown end in Queensland? Well, the answer may have been announced today in Prime Minister Scott Morrison's press conference.
Head For The Backyard, A Meteor Shower Is Lighting Up The Sky This Week
The eta Aquariid meteor shower, which occurs when Earth passes through a stream of debris left by Halley’s Comet each year, is set to light up the sky on Tuesday 5 May.
Here’s Everything You Can And Can’t Do This Labour Day Long Weekend On The Sunshine Coast
With the Labour Day long weekend coming up, but COVID-19 hanging over us all, you're probably wondering what you can and can't do. Can I go for a drive? Can I visit my family? Can I go camping? Here's those questions and more, answered.
Here’s What You Can Do This Anzac Day On The Sunshine Coast
Anzac Day on the Sunshine Coast is going to look a lot different in 2020.
Green Up Your Quarantine, This Pop-Up Plant Sale Is Now Bringing The Plants To You
Are you a plant addict currently experiencing severe withdrawals because ‘rona has shut down your favourite plant store? Well you’re in luck, because we’ve got the perfect solution for you, with plant delivery.
Take Note, Here鈥檚 Everything You Can And Can鈥檛 Do Over The Easter Long Weekend
With an extra long weekend coming up, but COVID-19 hanging over us all, you're probably wondering what you can and can't do. Can I go for a drive? Can I visit my family? Can I go camping? Here's those questions and more, answered.
Put Away Your Hiking Boots, These Queensland National Parks Are Now Closed
Some of Queensland’s major national parks will officially close on Friday 3 April, due to coronavirus.
Learn What The Latest Lockdown Rules Mean For The Sunshine Coast This Week
On Sunday, state leaders and the Prime Minister met to determine the next stage in lockdown rules for Australia to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
Fill That Cute Animal Void In Your Life With SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast鈥檚 New Penguin Live-Stream
If you’re deep in that corona-induced animal live-stream hole, then you’re going to want to listen up. We’ve already been hit with real-time jellyfish meditation but now, you’ll want to switch your browser over to the tiny and super-cute Little Blue Penguins at SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast.
Sign Us Up, This Marketing Manager Is Offering Any Sunshine Coast Business Her Time For Free
A Sunshine Coast marketing manager is dishing up tonnes of feel-good vibes with her very generous offer to help those businesses struggling to stay afloat, free of charge.
Freshen Your Digits With This Sunshine Coast Distillery’s New Hand Sanitiser
Drastic times call for drastic measures and if that means a Noosa Heads distillery turning craft spirits into hand sanitiser, we’re here for it.
Learn What The New Stage 4 Lockdown Rules Mean For Queensland
Queensland is now in Stage 3 lockdown and we will update this article as we move into stage 4 lockdown restrictions to tackle the spread of Coronavirus.
Keep Up To Date With This Rolling List Of Cancelled Sunshine Coast Events
After growing concerns around public health, several of the Sunshine Coast’s major events have been cancelled.
The World Is Wild And Everyone Needs To Change, Including Us
How are you going out there? These are strange times so we wanted to take a moment to connect. Because more than ever before, connectivity is everything.
Dig Out Your Sneakers, Tiny Off-The-Grid Homes Will Soon Dot This Sunshine Coast Ecotourism Trail
In very exciting news, the Sunshine Coast is getting a new world class ecotourism trail dotted with super cute, off-the-grid tiny homes that you can totally stay at.
Launch Your Dream Sunshine Coast Business With Help From Some Of Australia鈥檚 Top Creatives
Get your business idea ready, because The Refinery have just opened applications to their 2020 Creative Incubator Program, accessible to anyone looking to launch a business in the art, style, design, music, entertainment, social enterprise or cultural arena on the Sunshine Coast.
Scrap Your Lunch Plans, This Five-Course Degustation Deal Is Unbelievable
Put the sandwich down and listen up because we've found what has to be the Sunshine Coast’s best lunch deal.
Grab Your Girls, Australian Label Matteau Has Hit The Coast For A Massive Warehouse Sale
Much-loved Australian brand, Matteau is coming to the Sunshine Coast to throw one heck of a warehouse and sample sale this week.
Cue The Romance, Betty鈥檚 Burgers Is Bringing Back Its Limited-Edition Lobster Roll
Betty's Burgers famous lobster roll is back for another limited run, just in time for Valentine's Day.
Bite Into Raspberry Cheesecake Waffles As This Old Hinterland Favourite Re-Opens Its Doors
Brunch just got a tad more exciting on the Sunshine Coast with the re-opening of Eumundi’s Bohemian Bungalow.
Raise Your Glass, 4 Sunshine Coast Breweries Just Made The GABS Hottest 100 Aussie Craft Beers List
Nine impeccable beers from four Sunshine Coast breweries have nabbed spots in the GABS Hottest 100 Craft Beers of the Year list and we're thirsty just thinking about it.
Sink Schooners And Throw Back Oysters At This One-Off Sunday Session
Move over wine and cheese, beer and oysters are the newest ‘it’ couple and they’re being dished up at a special brewery shindig.
This Summer Has Been Catastrophic For Bushfires In Australia, Here鈥檚 How You Can Help
To help out those affected by the bushfires, including our native animals, we’ve compiled a list of charities and organisations you can donate to.
Loosen Your Belt For The Sunshine Coast’s Ultimate Cheese Degustation Event
The only thing better than cheese itself is a whole lunch dedicated to cheese. And lucky for us, the team at Maroochydore’s Orleans have taken it into their own cheese-loving hands to create that very thing.
Grab Your Inflatable Flamingo, The Airbnb For Pools Just Launched In Australia
It’s like AirBnB but for pools.
Cancel Your Weekend Plans, Rice Boi’s New Waterfront Beer Garden Is Here
It’s official! One of our favourite Sunshine Coast restaurants, Rice Boi has just expanded, adding to its already epic fit-out with a waterfront beer garden. And we’ve got your first look.
Start Your Side Hustle With The Help Of This Inspiring Sunshine Coast Event
Got a business idea but don’t know what to do with it? You’re in luck. Dishing up loads of practical, step-by-step advice to help you get your side hustle or full-blow business off the ground, this epic free event is one of the best things to do on the Sunshine Coast this month.
Meet The Aussie Travel Start-Up That Will Challenge Your Love For Airbnb
Riparide is an exciting booking platform encouraging us city dwellers to unplug from the daily grind and head outdoors in search of fulfilling moments. And what’s best—Riparide is an Australian start-up.
Stop Everything, The Coast Is Getting A Fabulous Unicorn Festival This Month
The Sunshine Coast has caught the glittery, rainbow bug too with news we’re getting our very own Unicorn Festival.
Clear Your Weekend, This Sleek New Burger House Is Dishing Up Monster Feeds
Burger powerhouse Ze Pickle, famed for dishing up jam-packed buns in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast, has finally sprung up on the Sunshine Coast and you haven’t seen anything like it.
Malt Shovel Taphouse Has Thrown Open Its Doors And We’ll Drink To That
The Sunshine Coast is one big beer loving community. And the latest offering to hit the region, is finally here to quench thirsts far and wide.
An Epic New Creative Hub Has Popped Up In An Abandoned 80s Bus Terminal On The Coast
Dying for a culture injection? Well, you can now get your art fix at an abandoned 80s bus terminal in Caloundra.
Save The Date, A Huge Ros茅 Festival Is Popping Up Next Month
Queenslanders, it's time to dust down those glad rags, pop on your best lippy or dapper tie and celebrate the not-so-humble blush bevvy that is rosé, because the annual festivus that is Rosé Revolution is back!
Drink Up, A Boozy Delivery Service Has Rolled Onto The Coast
Dubbed Australia’s original on-demand alcohol delivery service, Jimmy Brings has just launched on the Sunshine Coast and will zoom tasty beverages to your doorstep in 30 minutes or less.
Game On, An Internationally-Recognised Pinball Festival Is Hitting The Coast
Gamers unite! For three epic days, the second annual Noosa Festival Of Pinball will take over Land & Sea Brewery, transforming it into a retro gaming paradise.
Your Favourite Cotton Tree Cafe Just Turned Into A Neighbourhood Wine Bar
Neighbourhood favourites don’t come much better than Glass. But what happens when the owner decides to revamp the interior and add a wine bar element to a thriving breakfast? Well, basically, we get excited.
Get Pumped, Kelly Slater鈥檚 Second-Ever Surf Ranch Is Being Built On The Sunshine Coast
It’s been a big few days on the Sunshine Coast, with the World Surf League announcing the first Kelly Slater Surf Ranch outside of the United States, will be built on the Sunshine Coast. Not the Gold Coast, not Sydney, but our very own patch of paradise.
A Sleep Festival Is Taking Over IKEA North Lakes And We鈥檙e Here For It
Round up your mates and jump on the Bruce Highway, because the IKEA Festival of Sleep is popping up for the first time ever and it starts this week.
Get Ready, Village Vibes Festival Is Coming To Peregian Beach This Weekend
The perfect chance to support Peregian Beach businesses post-bushfires, Village Vibes Festival spans over Friday and Saturday, bringing together a culmination of events that celebrate the local community.
Here鈥檚 How You Can Take A Sneak Peek Inside The Sunshine Coast鈥檚 Most Beautiful Houses
Architecture geeks, get excited. Sunshine Coast Open House weekend is coming back to our shores for its third year of society-endorsed sticky-beaking.
We Check Out James Squire鈥檚 New Waterfront Sunshine Coast Brewhouse
The Sunshine Coast’s beer scene just went up a whole other level with the waterfront James Squire Brewhouse, The Savvy Squire, officially opening its doors to the public.
An Inside Look At The Sunshine Coast鈥檚 First Open-Air Rooftop Bar
Incredible views, a stunning fitout with a retractable roof, cocktails that’ll have you ordering another on first sip, and a global menu that is packed with fresh flavours—welcome to the Sunshine Coast's first open-air rooftop bar.
I Heart Brownies Have Just Opened In Maroochydore & Here’s What You Need To Know
Brownie addicts everywhere can now get their hands on I Heart Brownies' delicious, heart-shaped goodies...on the Sunshine Coast!
The Verdict | Soul Kitchen Bakery
If you needed convincing that the vegan revolution on the Sunshine Coast is still at an all-time high, the exciting opening of the new Soul Kitchen Bakery is the definitive proof.
Here鈥檚 Why You Want A Seat At This Lavish Long Lunch On Mooloolaba Beach
Food events don’t come much better or bigger than the Sunshine Coast’s Curated Plate festival.
Prepare To Feel The Buzz, A Coffee Festival Is Happening This Weekend
Make plans to ditch your usual bearded barista on Saturday 27 July, because a boutique coffee festival is taking over Noosa Junction with much more tantalising brews than your regular half-strength almond lattes.
A Mammoth Gin Festival Is Popping Up This Spring
You heard it here first, Sunshine Coast, a huge festival featuring our favourite clear beverage is coming to the sunshine state and we’re almost drunk with excitement!
Get Tickets To The LAPD’s Notorious B.I.G And Tupac True Crime Evening
Former LAPD investigator Greg Kading is heading to Brisbane with a live show to discuss his particular vantage on the evidence and investigation of Tupac and Biggie's deaths.
This New Superfood Cafe Is Dishing Up Free Acai Bowls Tomorrow
Clear your calendar, because new superfood cafe, Pineapple Express is giving away free acai bowls.
Get Toasty This Winter At A Pop-Up Mulled Wine Station In Mooloolaba
Can you think of a better scenario than sitting across from the ocean, under a canopy of trees lined with fairy lights, with a warm glass of mulled wine? We didn't think so.
Fill Up The Tank, There鈥檚 A Garlic Bread Festival In Brisbane This Weekend
Pack some breath mints, because Welcome To Bowen Hills is throwing a vitamin-rich Garlic Bread Festival this weekend.
Why You Need To Watch This Documentary About Legalising Cannabis In Australia
It’s screening in Maleny tomorrow night.
Take A Look At YSL鈥檚 Pop-Up Beauty Gas Station In The Californian Desert
YSL is turning heads again at this year’s Coachella Music Festival, with their extravagant beauty gas station on route 111 in Palm Springs, California.
Splash That Cash, Fenty Beauty Is About To Drop Non-Transfer Bronzer
While we all wait around for the release of her latest album to drop, Rihanna’s been busy expanding her Fenty Beauty empire and gearing up for northern hemisphere’s spring weather.
Lush Has Just Dropped A Full Ariana Grande-Inspired Line
When Lush dropped a bath bomb inspired by Ariana Grande’s ‘God Is A Woman’ music video in 2018, it sold out in minutes. The pastel-hued bath accessory went viral and has since proven so popular the vegan beauty giant has released an entire, and permanent, product line honouring the singer.