After receiving more than 200 applications, Sunshine Coast Council has selected a world-class group of people to join the inaugural Sunshine Coast Events Board. The chair-elect and members-elect represent a wide range of top-level experience in and around the events industry as well as across a ... more
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Qld Government hands over land for Sunshine Coast Airport
The State Government has today announced legislation enabling the handover of state land upon which Sunshine Coast Airport stands, to Sunshine Coast Council. Deputy Premier Jeff Seeney has unveiled the Queensland Government Airport Directions Statement, which outlines the future for airports ... more
Airport Aerospace Precinct lands Machjet maintenance
Machjet Pty Ltd, a fixed-wing subsidiary of Sunshine Coast company McDermott Aviation, is to consolidate and headquarter its fixed-wing aircraft maintenance operations at Sunshine Coast Airport. The move by Machjet will create new high-value, high-tech jobs at the airport, and means Machjet will ... more
Sunshine Plaza call-in being considered by Deputy Premier
Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jeff Seeney is considering “calling in” the development application for a proposed extension of Sunshine Plaza in Maroochydore. Mr Seeney said he was using his powers under the Sustainable Planning Act 2009 to issue a ... more
Business Expo to return in 2014
More than 70 business people from across the Sunshine Coast converged this morning to celebrate the launch of the 2014 Sunshine Coast Business and Workstyle Expo, which is once again set to exceed expectations with a number of impressive keynote speakers, exhibitors and several new elements to ... more
New Look for MAPS – Media Advice & Placement Services
The media and advertising industry has gone through a period of growth and the introduction of digital and social media has created a new dynamic to an already ever changing industry. Media Advice & Placement Services (MAPS) pride themselves on being ahead of the game and as dynamic as the ... more
Real Food Festival this Weekend
Thousands are expected to flock to the Maleny Showgrounds this weekend to enjoy the best local foods the Sunshine Coast has to offer at the Real Food Festival. The two-day food fiesta is packed with demonstrations and activities for all ages including workshops, ‘how to’ sessions and a range of ... more
Do you know where your coffee's bean?
With figures released by Fairtrade Australia and New Zealand showing the annual growth of ethically certified products has increased by 50 per cent over the past five years, it’s apparent Australian consumers are placing increased emphasis on understanding where their food comes from. Sunshine Coast ... more
Brough talks to Fishers in Fisher
LNP Candidate for Fisher Mal Brough, together with members of the LNP Queensland's Senate Team, today (Aug 27) met with local fisheries businesses in Mooloolaba to discuss the issues facing the industry and what could be done to regain confidence in the industry for the future. ... more
Katter Promises New Sugar Mill and 90c/l Fuel for Coast
Bob Katter was on the Sunshine Coast today (Aug 27) with KAP candidates, promising to resurrect dormant cane fields with a new sugar mill for the production of ethanol & fuel available to Sunshine Coast motorists at 90C/l. ... more