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Build your own DIY worm farm
Nothing grows well in depleted soil. Find out how to turn every banana peel, carrot top and tea bag into a nutrient-rich fertiliser for your garden, then stand back and watch the results.
Five things you can repair at home
Check out these five beginner-friendly repairs that can give everyday items a second life.
May gardening guide for the Sunshine Coast
Simple, practical tips for a productive autumn garden
Recycling your food scraps is still the best
A new Sunshine Coast facility is turning landfill gas into clean energy. Find out why it's still important to keep organic waste out of landfill and how to turn it into a free resource.
Volunteers share and learn skills and make friends
From Bushcare and Coastcare to Environmental Visitor Centres and much more. Join hundreds of Sunshine Coast volunteers - find out how.
Fish are returning to the Maroochy River
Fish are already returning to Petrie Creek thanks to a fish staircase that allows native fish to move upstream.
Planned burns underway across coastal and hinterland reserves
The bushfire management program reduces risk ahead of bushfire season and supports the forests that depend on fire to regenerate.
Are all EVs created equal?
Looking to buy an EV but confused about what make or model delivers the best long-term value? Find out what to look for to make sure you get the best value for money.
Cut your energy bills without installing solar
Don't miss these low-cost ways to reduce bills through efficiency, behaviour change and small upgrades.
Saveful: App helps save money and food waste
Finally an app that provides meal plans based on what's in your fridge and cupboards.
Building and renovating: finalising the work
As you approach completion, your focus shifts to finishing well – documenting what’s been built, fixing defects, and setting yourself up for easy maintenance.
Sprouted potatoes: safety, storage and growing tips
Learn how to store potatoes to prevent sprouting, what to do when they do sprout, and how to grow new potatoes on a balcony or in a backyard veggie patch.
Building or renovating - doing the work
You're at the exciting part of your building journey - find out what you need to do, what responsibilities rest with you and how to keep your job on track
How to build a drought proof garden
A resilient garden starts below the surface and uses plant selection and layout to do the heavy lifting.
Building and renovating: preparing and signing a contract
This is where expectations become obligations. A clear, compliant contract protects both parties and prevents most disputes. Part 3 walks you through the nuts and bolts of contracts.
Battery rebates are changing from 1 May 2026
Find out how to choose the right solar battery before QLD battery rebates change next month.
Building or renovating: finding a contractor, getting quotes
This stage is about comparing like‑for‑like and choosing on value – not just price. Part 2 of our building and renovating guide inspired by the QBCC Homeowners Hub
Create a reliable power system for off-grid camping
Bamboozled by off-grid solar set ups? you're not alone. Follow our simple step-by-step guide and you'll be relaxing with a cold one before you know it.
Building or renovating – getting started
You're about to embark on a building or renovation project. Before you dive in, check out our five-part guide helping the process run smoothly.
Turn your clutter into cash with AI
Make decluttering easier. Use AI to spot what’s worth selling, set prices and give household items a second life on the Sunshine Coast.
March seasonal gardening guide – Subtropical Queensland
This March, gardening plays an even bigger role than usual. From rain events to fuel supply disruptions, growing even a small amount of your own produce can help food security.
Have your say: Brannocks Environment Reserve Management Plan
Did you know one of our region’s most important natural reserves is right on our doorstep and you can have a say in shaping its future.
Nominate now: Sunshine Coast Biosphere Awards
The Sunshine Coast Biosphere Awards 2026 will showcase excellence in sustainability and recognise those driving positive change in our Biosphere.
