To mark Children’s Book Week, 16–23 August, we learn more about Sunshine Coast Council’s latest children’s books.
Taylor Swift goes back to her country roots in Toy Story 5
Parents of Swifties and Toy Story fans, brace your wallets and your eardrums, your worlds are about to collide in the best way possible in Toy Story 5.
Push for urgent safety standards on baby carriers
The Australian Babywearing Association (ABA) has launched the National Campaign for Change, calling on the ACCC to prioritise standards on baby carriers.
PAW Patrol to headline free family event in City of Moreton Bay
Brisbane families get on a roll as global children’s favourites PAW Patrol announced as the headline act for the free Moreton Kids Festival 2026.
New nature play space coming to Graceville Riverside Parklands
Exciting news for local parents! Major family-focused upgrades are coming to the Graceville Riverside Parklands, including a brand-new nature play space.
Matthew Flinders Anglican College secures triple national recognition in 2026 Australian Education Awards
Matthew Flinders Anglican College has been recognised as one of Australia’s leading schools, being named an Excellence Awardee in three prestigious categories.
Game on as Lightning backs SunnyKids to support local children
SunnyKids and the Sunshine Coast Lightning have officially announced a new community partnership.
Celebrate Queensland Day with creativity, colour and community spirit
Queensland Day is just around the corner, and this year families across the state are being invited to celebrate in ways that are fun, creative and full of local pride.
Children to learn about their rights at PCYC’s Fun Squad
PCYC Fun Squad is launching Rights Around the World to support kids’ understanding of children’s rights in everyday, real-life moments.
SunnyKids calls for action ahead of Domestic and Family Violence Prevention Month
With an average of 500 family and domestic violence incidents reported every day across Queensland, SunnyKids is leading a coordinated community response.
Construction starts on new Caloundra primary school
Construction has begun on a new $98M Caloundra primary school, set to open in 2028 with capacity for 1,140 students and modern facilities for families.
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Ballet, music and storytelling add magic to Brisbane winter
Looking for something truly magical to do with the kids these school holidays? Queensland Ballet has just the ticket.
The LEGO Group and Bluey serve family fun at brick ice-cream pop up – for real life!
To celebrate the arrival of LEGO Bluey™ sets, the LEGO Group is recreating one of the show’s most iconic moments in Brisbane – this time, in brick form.
Big fun for little ones: Our Out of the Box Festival faves
QPAC’s Out of the Box festival for children eight years and under returns this June, and there’s heaps of creative fun in store for little ones.
Mik Maks to wow kids at 2025 Gympie Music Muster Debut
Hold onto your cowboy hats — the Gympie Music Muster just got a whole lot more fun for its youngest fans with the Mik Maks joining the lineup.
Winter 2025 issue of Kids on the Coast magazine is OUT NOW!
The Winter 2025 edition of Kids on the Coast is out now! Pick up a free copy, read online or subscribe today! Distributed across Sunshine Coast, Queensland.
Winter 2025 issue of Kids in the City magazine is OUT NOW!
The Winter 2025 edition of Kids in the City is out now! Pick up a free copy, read online or subscribe today! Distributed across Brisbane and Gold Coast.
What book has been selected for National Simultaneous Storytime 2025?
On 21 May 2025 millions of children, teachers, parents and caregivers will come together for National Simultaneous Storytime (NSS) 2025.
New Kids’ Book Explores Life After Mum’s C-Section
Sunshine Coast author Alice Ebert is marking Cesarean Awareness Month with a kid’s book to help kids understand the temporary changes when mum has a c-section.
Netflix’s Adolescence is a wake-up call – New Aussie documentary SEEN shows parents the solution
Sill reeling from Netflix’s Adolescence? A transformative new Australian documentary, SEEN, moves beyond the warning to provide science-backed tools aimed at healing generational trauma.
Unicorn Academy™ drops a new one hour special episode on National Unicorn Day
It’s going to be legendary as Spin Master’s Unicorn Academy™ drops a new one-hour special episode on National Unicorn Day (April 9)
Peter and the Starcatcher: A magical show for the whole family
Peter and the Starcatcher is a magical blend of musical theatre, puppetry and family entertainment. A brilliant show for all ages!










