The Queensland Arts and Fashion Festival (QAFF) is bringing a week of runway magic and creative inspiration this May to the Gold Coast.
Play On! sports vouchers return with $200 for QLD kids
The next round of QLD Play On! Sports Vouchers opens Monday 27 July, giving families up to $200 per child to help cover winter or summer sport fees!
Kings Beach ocean pool is open again …. ready for spring!
One of the Sunshine Coast’s most-loved swimming spots is back and better than ever, with Kings Beach Ocean Pool reopening after a major refurbishment.
A house built on generosity delivers $1.06 million for SunnyKids
A remarkable community effort has delivered a life-changing outcome for vulnerable Sunshine Coast families, with the SunnyKids Devcon House selling under the hammer for $1.06 million.
Happy Home Childcare Mooloolaba celebrates 21 remarkable years
This week marks a very special milestone for Happy Home Childcare Mooloolaba as it proudly celebrates 21 years of nurturing, inspiring and educating Sunshine Coast children.
Mooloolaba brands team up for sun-safe school holiday treats
Heading to Mooloolaba this winter school holidays? Score free goodie bags, limited-edition tropical gelato, and epic prizes for the kids!
Stockland Aura welcomes new early learning centre to Banya
Families in Australia’s largest masterplanned community now have greater access to early childhood education and care, with Joy Early Learning officially opening in the Aura suburb of Banya.
Send your pre-loved toys on a new adventure at Reading Cinemas
The Walt Disney Company Australia has teamed up with Save the Children and Reading Cinemas to support a Toy Rehoming initiative where Australians can donate their quality, pre-loved toys to help children in need.
Search for Australia’s kindest person uncovers true heroes
The search for Australia’s kindest person is on! With a $50,000 prize pool, charity HumanKind is celebrating everyday heroes. Nominate by June 30.
Brisbane Festival 2026 lineup announced: The best kid-friendly events for families
The Brisbane Festival 2026 program has been announced packed with plenty of events perfect for families.
New ‘It’s Never Too Early’ resource launched to help parents navigate abuse prevention
Talking to children about personal safety and abuse prevention is one of the most daunting tasks a parent can face, but starting early is our best tool.
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Ash is back at 91.1 HotFM!
We catch up with Sam and Ash from 91.1 HotFM to find out what’s in store for 2024 and Ash’s much-anticipated return to the airwaves.
Peppa Pig Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Peppa’s Cinema Party
Peppa is inviting little ones from across the country to join in on her 20th-anniversary celebrations with Peppa’s Cinema Party.
Bluey’s World immersive experience: exclusive to Brisbane in 2024
Bluey’s World, a ground-breaking immersive experience, will open on 7 November 2024, exclusive to Brisbane! And we can’t wait to check it out!
Deck the malls: Bookings for Santa photos at Westfield are open!
The most wonderful time of the year is just around the corner, with Westfield announcing that bookings for Santa photos are officially open.
Smokin’ 2024 Australian Firefighters Calendar released
Puppies, kittens and firefighters join forces again, as the 2024 Australian Firefighters Calendar has been released. And it’s another sizzling collection of cuteness, all for a good cause.
Get ready to wiggle and groove! The Wiggles announce two new ‘Best Of’ Albums
One of the country’s most iconic groups, The Wiggles, have announced the release of two ‘Best Of’ albums on Friday 27 October 2023.
Josh Pyke announces release of first kid’s music EP: “It’s going be a great, great day!”
Remember Josh Pyke? This award-winning Australian musician and author has released his first kid’s music EP, and we are here for it.
Guinness World Records 2024 is out now… and the new records are aah-mazing!
Guinness World Records 2024 is out now, and the new records are aah-mazing!
First images from 2023 Swell Sculpture Festival … WOW!
Nearly 200 artists have contributed to 75 large-scale installations along the beautiful stretch of Currumbin Beach as Queensland’s biggest outdoor art show – SWELL Sculpture Festival kicks off.
Kids on the Coast | Spring edition – OUT NOW!
The Spring 2023 edition of Kids on the Coast – Sunshine Coast – is OUT NOW! Read online, pick up a copy from parenting hot spots, or subscribe!
Turning the page on cultural inclusion for Book Week
Whether it’s Sam Kerr kicking goals for the Matildas or Issa Rae playing President Barbie in the new movie, this study reveals it important for children to see diversity across all professions.











