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Meet our 2025 Citizen of the Year
Claire Smith is the latest Sunshine Coast Biosphere Community Award's Citizen of the Year recipient. Find out why.
Breezy chill? Let's save the bill
This Winter, check out this guide to everyday savings that don't require much effort.
Connect-and-grow with your local Sunshine Coast Community Garden
Whether you are new to the Sunshine Coast or have been here all your life, Community gardens are a great way to meet people, share or learn gardening skills, grow your own food, compost, prepare and enjoy foods and more.
Make your own butter and buttermilk at home
In a few minutes, and minimal effort, you can turn a $4 bottle of cream into 250g of butter and 250ml buttermilk!
June gardening tips
June might be chilly, but it's a great time to get your hands dirty and prep your garden for a productive season. Whether you're sowing seeds or planting seedlings, there's plenty you can grow right now.
Sustainable business spotlight - Lucent Globe
Gold Coast twins are taking the cleaning market by storm
Looking into loos
Check out our off-grid toilet guide
How to access fresh herbs year round
Find out step-by-step how to harvest and preserve your herbs before winter arrives.
Preparing your home and garden for winter
Find out what you need to do to prepare your home and garden for the colder months.
10 things every homeowner must know
If you're wanting to tackle more of the jobs around the house by yourself rather than calling in the trades, there are a number of ways to source that all essential 'how to' info.
May Seasonal Gardening Tips
Find out what you can do in the garden this month
April Seasonal Gardening Tips
We're transitioning into a new season in the garden and The Micro Gardener and Living Smart have all the tips to help you succeed.
Local Easter egg chocolate guide
Where to find local and more sustainable chocolate supplies for Easter?
Easter Egg foil is recyclable!
You can recycle ALL the foil egg wrappers the Easter Bunny leaves
A little hope goes a long way
endED began the way of many personal journeys. Mark and Gay Forbes opened up their home on a fortnightly basis to parents, carers and loved ones journeying the Eating Disorder labyrinth.
Join the Great Aussie Fungi hunt this April
Forget hunting for eggs, explore the world around you, find fungi, win prizes and contribute to our knowledge of fungi in Australia by uploading your photos and observations to iNaturalist.
Demi-digital detox for the Easter holidays
Feeling overwhelmed with the holidays coming up? Cost of entertainment, how to get the kids off devices or interested in an alternative. Check out this guide that will help you strike a balance you'll both like.
What are the best EVs for camping?
Check out some of the best electric vehicles (EVs) for camping, considering features like range, comfort, and utility.
Do you know someone supporting our healthy community?
The Sunshine Coast Biosphere Healthy People Award recognises those supporting our healthy and liveable region. If you know a coach, mentor or volunteer doing just that, nominate them by April 30.
Citizen science Sunshine Coast
Want to become a citizen scientist? From nest boxes to frogs, find out how to get involved with activities around the Sunshine Coast.
Taking the hard work out of energy savings
If you recently attended or missed out on the Energy Bill Hack sessions at Council libraries, check out this handy guide to saving money on your energy bill and reducing carbon emissions.
March gardening tips
The Micro Gardner is back with her top gardening tips, shared especially for our Sunshine Coast climate.
Tackle common plant diseases with these natural remedies
From powdery mildew to root rot, check out this natural guide to ridding your plants of disease.
