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29/11/2024

Sad.. sign of the times.

📣 It is with deep regret and a heavy heart that we inform you that Barung Landcare has made the difficult decision not to proceed with the Maleny Wood Expo in May 2025.

This decision has not been made lightly, as we fully understand the significant social, economic, and cultural impact the Expo has on our community, and especially on those who have been attending the Expo for many years. The Expo has always been a cherished occasion, bringing together exhibitors, visitors, volunteers, and supporters in celebration of our local craft, environment, and shared values.

Unfortunately, due to our organisation facing ongoing financial challenges, combined with rising supplier costs, the impacts of unpredictable weather, stricter contractual hire agreements, and the declining availability of sponsorship and investment, these factors combined, have led the Barung Landcare Management Committee to conclude that the financial risk to the organisation is now far too great to proceed with a 2025 event.

At this time, there are no decisions about future events, but we remain open and committed to exploring all possible avenues, and will be looking at alternative ways to continue supporting our community as we navigate these challenges.

We deeply value the relationships we have built over the years with our exhibitors, sponsors, volunteers, and the broader community. We understand the disappointment and hardship this news may bring, and we are working hard to explore new ways of sustaining the spirit of the Expo and continuing the meaningful work we do together.

Barung Landcare is incredibly grateful for the years of ongoing support of Sunshine Coast Council to the Maleny Wood Expo and Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize, and we are continuing to look at ways we can continue to work together, along with our other partners. For now, the Sunshine Coast Wootha Prize will be closed to entries.

We sincerely apologise for the impact this decision may have on you all, we ask that you offer compassion and kindness to our frontline staff and contractors who deliver the Expo, as the entire team is deeply feeling this decision at the moment.

If you have any further questions, please send these to [email protected]

We thank you for your understanding, patience, and continued support as we work through this difficult period.

The Barung Landcare Management Committee

21/10/2024

Housing, not only is it a key topic for the election, Sunshine Coast Council has also just opened community consultation for a proposed Temporary Local Planning Instrument (TLPI) which aims to create a greater variety of housing and accommodation opportunities in the emerging Birtinya Town Centre. Click through for the details and how to have your say.

Sunshine Coast Council is inviting residents to provide feedback on a proposed Temporary Local Planning Instrument (TLPI) aimed at increasing housing and accommodation options in the growing Birtinya Town Centre. The initiative seeks to address the region’s housing crisis by amending the current p...

21/10/2024

Get ready for some spooky fun. FestEVIL is back at Aussie World. Click through for more details.

Aussie World’s iconic Halloween FestEVIL is back for two seriously spooky days of wicked fun, trick or treating, dress ups and terrifying entertainment. Halloween FestEVIL is a must-do event for anyone who enjoys this eerie holiday that continues to grow in popularity each year on the Sunshine Coa...

09/10/2024

Cars, just another device checking in with the mother ship. Should we be worried?

We compare the privacy policies of Australia's biggest selling car brands to see how they track and monitor drivers.

06/10/2024

The Sunshine Coast Stadium will continue to operate for another 12 months due to a delay in awarding the construction delivery contract, the Sunshine Coast Council announced today. Early works for the stadium upgrade are now expected to commence in mid to late 2025.

Sunshine Coast Council Sunshine Coast Stadium

The Sunshine Coast Stadium will continue to operate for another 12 months due to a delay in awarding the construction delivery contract, the Sunshine Coast Council announced today. Early works for the stadium upgrade are now expected to commence in mid to late 2025. Despite the setback, the Council....

04/10/2024

Last night, the Caloundra Residents' Association held their meet the candidates event. We were invited along to record the proceedings and to make it available to those who could not make it or would like a recap. If you're in the Caloundra electorate, it's well worth a look. Hear what they said, judge for yourself.

Congratulations to Caloundra Residents Association for holding the event and encouraging residents to be informed voters. Special mention also to Min Swan for a job well done MC'ing the event.

https://youtu.be/fpKD9KjN1Rk

Caloundra Residents Association Jason Hunt MP Kendall Morton - LNP for Caloundra Peta Higgs - the Greens OSCAR Inc

Candidates forum organised by the Caloundra Residents Association for the 2024 Queensland state government election. The forum was held on the evening of 3/...

30/07/2024

New/updated venues heading for the Sunshine Coast.

04/07/2024

Congratulations on your 40 years Qld Garden Expo Always a great event!

Tomorrow, the gates swing open to over 360 exhibitors, Australia's biggest gardening speaker program, and unforgettable experiences for the whole family.

We can't wait to welcome you to the 2024 Queensland Garden Expo! Come and celebrate our 40th Anniversary with us!

Gates open 8am 😀

Tickets here: https://bit.ly/2LbBEEs

16/06/2024

The full ramifications of Bonza's collapse are being realised with Sunshine Coast Council's Mayor Rosanna Natoli appealing to the Queensland Government for assistance in mitigating the impact. Click through for more.

Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli is urging the Queensland Government to address the extensive economic fallout from the sudden collapse of Bonza Airlines. Mayor Natoli has reached out to Premier Steven Miles, seeking a meeting to discuss strategies to mitigate the impacts, which she estimates cou...

10/06/2024

Sunshine Coast to Host First RoboRAVE World Championships in Australia on July 13-14 at University of the Sunshine Coast. Click through for all the details.

Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Rosanna Natoli RoboRave Australia

Excitement is mounting as the Sunshine Coast gears up to host the RoboRAVE World Championships for the first time in Australia. The event, set to take place on July 13-14 at UniSC, will draw over 4,000 participants and is expected to inject an estimated $1.3 million into the

10/06/2024

Scammers never rest .... Sunshine Coast police are aware of reports of a scam that impersonates police officers requesting evidence. Click through for more.

Sunshine Coast police are aware of reports of a scam that impersonates police officers requesting evidence. During investigations, police officers may

10/06/2024

Have you seen Danny?

Police are continuing to appeal for urgent public assistance as the search continues.

Have you seen Danny?

Police are continuing to appeal for urgent public assistance as the search continues for missing 34-year-old man Dennis Cole in Doonan on the Sunshine Coast.

https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2024/06/10/update-2-missing-man-doonan-sunshine-coast/

10/06/2024

In celebration of World Environment Day, the first batch of 10,000 trees purchased through the Sunshine Coast Sustainability Program was planted. This initiative, a collaboration between Visit Sunshine Coast (VSC), Reforest, and the Sunshine Coast Council, aims to offset carbon impacts and restore natural habitats by encouraging local businesses and tourists to buy and plant trees. Click through for more.

Visit Sunshine Coast Sunshine Coast Council

In celebration of World Environment Day, the first batch of 10,000 trees purchased through the Sunshine Coast Sustainability Program was planted. This initiative, a collaboration between Visit Sunshine Coast (VSC), Reforest, and the Sunshine Coast Council, aims to offset carbon impacts and restore n...

16/04/2024

Great news.

The 13-year-old girl who was reported missing from Mountain Creek has been found, safe and well.

https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/missing-persons/missing-girl-sunshine-coast/

16/04/2024

Music festival cost crisis hits the Caloundra Music Festival.

The Caloundra Music Festival (CMF), a beloved event on the Sunshine Coast since 2007, will be taking a hiatus in 2024 due to soaring operational costs and increased living expenses impacting ticket sales. This festival, recognised with a People’s Choice Award for Festival of the Year at the Queens...

12/04/2024

Keep your eyes peeled for these stolen cars.

If you have information on any of the vehicles in the linked article below, please contact police.

Sunshine Coast Police are asking members of the public to assist in locating the stolen motor vehicles listed below. We would also like to remind everyone

12/04/2024

Residents of Baringa in the Sunshine Coast are celebrating the launch of a unique library service, a first for the region, the new Book Locker. Click through to find out more.

Sunshine Coast Council Jenny Broderick - Councillor, Div 1 SC
Aura - City of Colour

Residents of Baringa in the Sunshine Coast are celebrating the launch of a unique library service, a first for the region. The new Book Locker, housed within the Baringa Community Centre at 20 Edwards Terrace, offers an innovative way to access a wide range of reading materials. Operating like a

12/04/2024

The post-post election meeting of the Sunshine Coast Council was held on Thursday (11th) with presentations from the new Mayor Rosanna Natoli , divisional Councillors and confirming the election of Deputy Mayor Cr Maria Suarez, Division 9. Click through for all the details and a link to the recorded livestream.

In her inaugural address at the post-election Sunshine Coast Council meeting, newly elected Mayor Rosanna Natoli outlined her commitment to turning the Sunshine Coast into "a better place for us all." During the session held on April 11, Mayor Natoli emphasised her dedication to community priorities...