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03/11/2026

Due to the intermittent rainfall and storm activity, Sunshine Coast Council will be undertaking aerial mosquito control work today.

🦟Select mosquito breeding areas will be surveyed and treated with larvicide Methoprene Prosand, which targets mosquito larvae breeding in stagnant water before they mature into adults.

30/10/2026

Red Chair are a local Coolum based business that leave a positive impact everywhere they go.

The Keeper Project can only be successful if it involves involving stories from the local community.

If you'd like to support the arts and the Keeper Project, consider making a donation.

29/10/2026

After recent rainfalls, the following breeding areas will be surveyed and treated with larvicide.

28/10/2026

Parklakes Wetlands parkrun - Bli Bli is supporting the Daniel Morcombe foundation this Saturday.
If you’d like to join in turn up, wear red and make a donation if you can.

❤️ **THIS SATURDAY IS SOMETHING SPECIAL, BLI BLI!** ❤️

This week, Parklakes Wetlands parkrun Bli Bli is proudly taking part in **Walk for Daniel – Saturday 31 October!** ❤️

We're inviting the whole Bli Bli community to come together, wear red and walk in support of child safety.

🚶 **100% FREE – 5km community walk!**
❤️ All ages and fitness levels welcome
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Bring the kids, grandparents, friends and neighbours
🌿 Not up for 5km? No worries! Walk as far as you're comfortable with.

📍 Perren Family Park, Parklakes Drive, Bli Bli (next to Little Sprouts)
🕡 **6:45am – Meet and briefing**

🙌 **WE ALSO NEED YOUR HELP!**

We're still looking for a **Marshal** and would absolutely love a **Photographer** to help capture this special morning! 📸

💬 Comment below or send us a DM if you can help.

❤️ **PLEASE SHARE THIS POST!** ❤️

Especially with your friends and family who have never been to parkrun before. You don't need to be a runner or a regular parkrunner to join us!

It would be fantastic to see as many Bli Bli locals as possible come together for such an important cause.

**Let's turn Bli Bli RED for Daniel!** ❤️❤️❤️

25/10/2026

📍 Community Information: How to View Development Applications

I regularly share development applications lodged within Division 9, however Facebook has recently introduced restrictions on the number of external links that can be posted each month unless you move to a paid system.

To ensure residents can continue to stay informed about development activity in our community, here's how you can access applications directly through Developmenti:

🔎 Step 1: Search "Developmenti Sunshine Coast" in your web browser.

📍 Step 2: Search for a location, such as Division 9 or your suburb, to view applications in that area.

🧭 Step 3: Click the compass icon in the bottom right corner to zoom into the map.

📄 Step 4: Select any application and click "Details" to view plans, reports and other documents associated with that proposal.

🔔 Want to receive notifications about development applications?

Sunshine Coast Council has a number of helpful "How To" videos available on its website and YouTube channel that explain how to set up alerts and track applications relevant to you.

Being informed about development proposals doesn't mean you need to support or oppose them, but it does help you understand what's planned for your local area and how your community may change over time.

23/10/2026

For Helen Haines. Standing in solidarity against hate and violence. Wishing for her recovery and strength to her family and friends.

23/10/2026

🚨 Councillor Taylor Bunnag, emergency services, Council’s Disaster Management team and local community groups for an interactive evening focused on getting prepared and building a stronger, more resilient community.

These are our neighbours to our south or east (depending where you live) and Cr Bunnag is generously opening this to surrounding residents. With the recent weather and coming into the storm and disaster season it would be well worth your time attending.

📅 Wednesday 4 November
⏰ 5.15pm
📍 North Shore Community Centre

Registrations required for the Disaster Preparedness Forum

Disaster Preparedness Forum - Register now

Do you know how to sandbag your home? Do you know what goes in an emergency kit? Do you know where to get information during a disaster?

If you answered no to any of these questions, you should come along to our Disaster Preparedness Forum.

🗓️ Wednesday 4 November 2026

⏰5:15pm to 7:30pm

📍North Shore Community Centre, 701 David Low Way Mudjimba, QLD 4564

🍕Catering will be provided

Help prepare yourself and your home for disaster season with tips and interactive guidance from the experts.

Register below 👇

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/disaster-preparedness-forum-tickets-2003332137351?aff=oddtdtcreator

22/10/2026

⚠️🌧️ Weather & Flooding Update – Please Stay Alert 🌧️⚠️

The Sunshine Coast region has received significant rainfall over the past 24 hours, with many of our creeks and rivers now approaching minor flood levels.

Please be aware that any additional rainfall, whether heavy or moderate, could lead to flash flooding and localised flooding in low-lying areas.

✅ What you should do:
• If it's flooded, forget it.
• Avoid unnecessary travel during periods of heavy rainfall.
• Expect travel delays due to wet roads and reduced visibility.
• Stay away from flooded drains, rivers, creeks and waterways.
• Obey road closure signs and never drive through floodwaters.
• Check on vulnerable neighbours, friends and family members.
• Stay informed through Council's Disaster Hub and ABC Radio.
• Be prepared for rapidly changing conditions.

💻 For the latest information, visit Sunshine Coast Council's Disaster Hub https://disasterhub.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/, which includes:
• Road closures
• Power outage information
• Traffic cameras
• Flood mapping
• Emergency warnings
• Evacuation centre information
• Key contact details

📞 Important Contacts
⚡ Energex Emergency Line (fallen powerlines): 13 19 62
🚨 SES Assistance: 132 500 or via the SES App

Most importantly, please don't take risks around floodwaters. Conditions can change quickly, and the safest decision is always to wait until waters recede.

Our emergency services are already responding to incidents, with SES volunteers and Queensland Fire & Rescue crews preparing for the coming days. Thank you to all those working to keep our communities safe. 👏

Stay safe and look after one another. 💙

Disaster Hub brings together disaster and hazard related information from within Council and external sources, building community disaster resilience, raising community awareness to natural hazards and risks, and protecting communities during disaster events.

21/10/2026

📍 A busy and insightful few days at the 2026 LGAQ Conference in Cairns.

One of the most important parts of the conference is the motions debate, where councils from across Queensland come together to advocate on behalf of their communities. It's a reminder that while South East Queensland, regional, rural and remote councils often face different challenges, we achieve the most when we speak with a united voice.

A major highlight was the successful advocacy to retain existing disaster recovery funding arrangements. There was a real sense of relief across local government, recognising how critical these funding programs are to helping communities recover and rebuild after natural disasters.

I was also fascinated by the practical applications of Artificial Intelligence already being used in local government. One example involved using AI to improve mosquito management by analysing rainfall, tidal movements and previous treatment activities to better target future control efforts.

Discussions on housing, infrastructure and growth reinforced the importance of making the most of existing infrastructure through well-planned infill development, while continuing to advocate for the infrastructure investment our growing communities need.

We also heard from the Premier, the Opposition Leader and ABC election analyst Anthony Green, who shared valuable insights on leadership, collaboration and the changing political landscape.

One of the more sobering moments came during discussions about the increasing abuse and threats faced by people who step into public life. There was strong support and empathy for Helen Haines, and a recognition that respectful debate and civil discourse are essential to a healthy democracy.

Thank you to LGAQ, the speakers, organisers and councillors for the conversations, ideas and shared commitment to improving outcomes for Queensland communities. 🤝🌴

17/10/2026

🎉Happy 80th Birthday to John Ellington! 🍰🥳

John has shared so many great stories and projects and I feel blessed to have gotten to know him and his family.

Hope you had a great celebration!

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