The Sunshine Coast Council Solar Farm has been honoured in the National Awards for Local Government which showcase innovative and resourceful solutions that local governments have implemented to make a difference within their communities. The Solar Farm won the Boosting Productivity through ... more
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Deadline extended for Sunshine Coast Business Awards entries
Businesses and individuals who have been watching the clock and have not yet entered the 20th Sunshine Coast Business Awards (SCBA) can breathe a sigh of relief. The deadline for completed entries has been extended to 5pm Wednesday 17 September 2014 (previously 29 August). Entries are free and can ... more
USC Design student wins national award
University of the Sunshine Coast Design student Jaclyn Crane has won a highly competitive national student design award with her striking entry Remember Fukushima. The competition brief was to design a cover for an imaginary issue of the esteemed design industry publication, DG Magazine, with the ... more
Nominations Called for Nominations for 2014 National Disability Awards
Member for Fisher Mal Brough MP has welcomed the opening of Nominations for the 2014 National Disability Awards, giving Australians the opportunity to celebrate the individuals and organisations who are having a positive impact on the lives of people with disability. “As the Chair of the National ... more
Dicky Beach Holiday Park named in state’s top 10 family destinations
[Video] Dicky Beach Family Holiday Park has been named in Queensland’s Top 10 family holiday destinations. The Sunshine Coast Council-managed park was voted in by Holiday with Kids’ readers, a travel magazine distributed to travel agents across Australia and on Qantas flights. Holidays with Kids has ... more
Entries now open for Sport Achievement Awards
The federal Leader of the Palmer United Party and Member for Fairfax, Clive Palmer, is encouraging local sporting groups to nominate for the Australian Government’s Sports Achievement Awards. Mr Palmer said the awards recognise outstanding sporting performances, achievements and contributions by ... more
Narrows Escape takes gold in national tourism awards
Narrows Escape Rainforest Retreat has won gold in the tourism industry’s highest accolade, the Qantas National Australian Tourism Awards. The award puts the private retreat at Montville on an equal footing with Australian icons including Taronga Zoo, the Jenolan Caves, the Melbourne Cup, and ... more
Nominations called for Caloundra community awards
State Member for Caloundra Mark McArdle is calling upon the Caloundra community to nominate suitable persons for the Caloundra Electorate Community Awards for 2014. "I held the inaugural awards last year and they proved to be a great success. Given their popularity, I am now committed to ensuring ... more
Coast green grocers vie for Retailer of Year title
Five Sunshine Coast businesses have been nominated in the Brisbane Produce Market’s 13th annual Retailer of the Year Awards. In total there will be 24 small businesses competing for top honours. The Retailer of the Year is part of the long-running Retailer Program which offers marketing and ... more
Coast Business runner-up in Australian Seafood Industry Awards
Pt Cartwright Seafood Markets have been accoladed in the 7th Seafoods Directions National Seafood Industry Awards. The gala event was attended by more than 300 delegates in Port Lincoln, South Australia at the Australian Seafood Industry National Conference. The Nicklin Way business placed as runner ... more