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The referendum asks Sunshine Coast residents to decide on changes to coastal development rules that would direct revenue toward projects including Maroochydore airport international routes and Sunshine Coast University Hospital expansion.
Property owners and visitors in areas such as Maroochydore and Caloundra will face new annual registration requirements and fees from January 2027 under the updated local government rules.
Residents commuting between Maroochydore suburbs and the Sunshine Coast University Hospital or airport precinct will see the next stage of planning for dedicated public transport corridors begin later this year.
Sunshine Coast locals will see staged road, transport and public space improvements begin rolling out from late 2026, with timelines set to affect commute times, access to services and neighbourhood amenities.
Federal funding confirms Bruce Highway duplication between Caloundra and Maroochydore won't finish until 2027-28. Here's what Sunshine Coast residents need to know about upcoming transport infrastructure upgrades.
The policy sets new development priorities aiming to balance housing growth and environmental preservation, affecting rates, infrastructure, and housing availability across the region.
A new legislative safeguard could restore human judgment in how federal funding is allocated to older Sunshine Coast residents receiving home support services.
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