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Getting started with sourdough - making the bread
You've got your starter, now it's time to start making your sourdough bread.
Get started with sourdough: simple starter recipe
The link between a healthy gut and overall health just keeps gets stronger. Jump onboard and learn how to make your own fermented sourdough starter.
What's on: Maroochy Bushland Botanic Garden 2026/27
Year round you'll find a range of events in the gardens. For nature lovers to music lovers and everything in between, check out what's on.
The City Nature Challenge results are in
Sunshine Coast locals recorded over 1,500 observations and 829 species during the challenge, showcasing rich biodiversity and community passion despite wet weather.
The cheapest, easiest tea bread you'll ever make
Four ingredients, less than $2 to make, dairy free and no mixer required. This earl-grey tea bread is an everyday winner.
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.
Learn how to tackle your invasive weeds
Help is at hand for landholders who want to restore ecosystems, reduce herbicide use and protect biodiversity across the region.
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.
Choosing an EV, Gridly can help
Gridly.com.au - we take a look at what it is, why to use it, and why the information can be trusted.
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.
Buying an EV? Check out the incentives available
Queensland no longer offers a cash rebate for buying a new EV, but several active incentives still reduce the cost of ownership
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.
