I just wanted to voice my concern over the government’s proposals re payment’s by Google and Facebook for publishing links to news. More the potential for unintended consequences, especially for small business. I dare say that in any proposal that would see payments made to news organisations, the smaller ones (like this one) will most […]
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Federal MP helps Sunshine Coast businesses access $1.5 billion Modern Manufacturing Strategy
WATCH: Sunshine Coast business leaders gathered today at Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace’s Fisher Manufacturing Forum to learn more about how to access the Morrison Government’s $1.5 billion Modern Manufacturing Strategy and bring new jobs to the Coast.
Sunshine Coast Council wins national award for submarine cable project
Sunshine Coast Council has been awarded the Australian Achievement of the Year Award at the MAV Technology Awards for Excellence for the delivery of its International Broadband Submarine Cable project.
Sunshine Coast entrepreneurs remain innovative, agile and adaptable, according to new USC research
WATCH: If there is one thing that defines the Sunshine Coast, it would be our entrepreneurial spirit. From start-ups to established businesses who have grown and flourished on the Sunshine Coast, they all understand the importance of connection, collaboration and being agile enough to adapt in order to not just survive but thrive.
Prime Minister’s Environmentalist of the Year set to MC National Clean Technologies Conference
The Prime Minister’s Environmentalist of the Year and leading sustainable business expert Arron Wood has been announced as the MC of the National Clean Technologies Conference due to take place from 29 – 31 May 2019 on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.
National Award for Sunshine Coast solar farm
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 Infrastructure Award, highlighting council’s forward thinking approach to invest in modern infrastructure to […]
iTooth extracts top prize at Startup Weekend Sunshine Coast
Can you take a common problem from idea to business in 54 hours? That’s the aim of the Startup Weekend Sunshine Coast. Startup Weekend is an intense 54 hour event geared around action, innovation, and education to turn ideas into businesses for those with technical and non-technical backgrounds. The Weekend brings aspiring and experienced entrepreneurs […]
Google to visit Sunshine Coast to train local companies
Representatives from Google Australia will visit the Sunshine Coast on Thursday 12 April to hold a free training seminar for local business leaders. The ‘Digital Garage’ event came about as a result of a collaboration between Federal MP Andrew Wallace, the Caloundra Chamber of Commerce and Google Australia. Mr Wallace said that he had been […]
Improved mobile phone coverage for Beerwah and Glass House Mountains
Beerwah and Glass House Mountains will receive new Telstra mobile telephone towers following the announcement of the outcomes of a tendering process to provide Federally-funded base stations on the Sunshine Coast. Federal Member for Fisher Andrew Wallace announced the local outcomes and welcomed important progress on this 2016 Coalition election promise. He said “This is […]
Emergency vehicles are given the ‘green light’
Families across Queensland will be safer as more emergency vehicles are given the ‘green light’ when responding to emergencies. Premier Campbell Newman said Emergency Vehicle Priority (EVP) technology was being expanded to more fire trucks and ambulances in the state which had the potential to save many lives. “This technology clears the path for our […]