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Catamaran surges into global spotlight
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The Sunshine Coast’s boat-building industry is making waves globally with the launch of the first Cure 55 production catamaran built locally using advanced carbon fibre and 3D printing technologies.
Built entirely at Cure Marine’s Coolum Beach headquarters, the lightweight high-performance vessel was crafted locally by Cure Marine’s skilled team.
Miyu, which means “beautiful moon’’, will soon set sail from Mooloolaba to her Gold Coast owners and make her international debut at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show in May.
Cure Marine is rapidly expanding its global footprint with five Cure 55 catamarans already in construction and orders received from Australia, Europe and the United States.
Congratulations to Cure Marine for redefining Australia’s boat building industry and creating a world-class product that is both engineered and manufactured locally.
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Incentives to encourage luxury hotels underway
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A new Temporary Local Planning Instrument (TLPI), aimed at encouraging the development of upscale hotels on the Sunshine Coast, took effect from April 4.
This initiative, known as the Accommodation Hotel Incentive Measures, provides increased building height allowances and reduced on-site car parking rates for eligible accommodation hotels located in Maroochydore and Caloundra.
The TLPI, coupled with the earlier adopted hotel incentives policy, was prepared in response to the needs of our region. For several years, the tourism industry and business community have highlighted the urgent need for new, branded hotels.
Upscale hotels – four star and above – will provide accommodation options for the high-value and business markets. This type of visitor spends two-to-three times more, drives less, visits in off-peak times, and stays longer.
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Maroochy Private Hospital milestone
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Sunshine Coast is celebrating another health industry milestone with the official topping out of the Maroochy Private Hospital in the heart of the Maroochydore CBD.
Opening in early 2026, this $100 million, 10-storey, state-of-the-art facility will house advanced surgical and allied health services, support over 400 jobs and anchor a next-gen health and research hub in one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions.
McNab Executive Chairman Michael McNab said the topping out milestone — which marks the completion of the building’s highest structural point — was only made possible by the contribution of more than 1,000 trades and suppliers to date.
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Food and Agribusiness Network's Grow National Program is a transformative initiative designed to support and scale food and agribusinesses across regional Queensland.
This year, Grow National is continuing to foster collaboration within the agribusiness ecosystem by bringing together regional producers, innovators and industry leaders. With tailored support, participants have the opportunity to access a wide range of programs and resources to accelerate their growth.
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ShowdownMAX is a revolutionary evolution of the not-for-profit Sunny Coast Showdown, a program developed to help propel the Sunshine Coast into a major Australian screen hub.
ShowdownMAX focuses all its resources — up to $250,000 — on finding, developing and producing a single project with significant commercial potential.
From all submissions four projects will be shortlisted and move to the paid development round, where they will each receive $10,000 of professional, hands-on input from some of Australia's leading content creators.
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$25k disaster grants now available
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Grants of up to $25,000 are available for impacts from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred through the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA).
Grants are available to hire or purchase equipment and materials, clean up, remove debris, repair or replace damaged infrastructure or goods and other costs associated with the recovery process.
Who is eligible?
For full details visit QRIDA and ensure you click on the appropriate section for you.
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How your business can leverage Horizon 25
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With 50 events programmed across the Sunshine Coast from May 2-11 for Horizon, the region will be pumping with fresh potential customers.
This year's festival has some really solid offerings across the region, and in Kenilworth, Nambour and Mapleton, you’ll find multiple events, spanning one to two days, in a variety of price points.
That means a diverse mix of ages, interests and wallets. Ocean Street in Maroochydore is the festival precinct, so businesses there can expect a daily, and nightly, surge in visitors.
Check out how your business can make the most of the influx of visitors on oursc or by reaching out to the Horizon Team who can assist with information or promotional
assets.
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LAST CHANCE: Doing business with Council workshop
April 15
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Can your business be the next supplier for council and government?
This FREE Doing Business with Council webinar gives you a look into what it takes to supply to council and government.
Learn how to form a strategy and framework that will help your business engage more effectively. This webinar has been developed to support Sunshine Coast businesses to become more valued suppliers to council and government
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Lunch & learn with Daneille Flynn
May 7
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Following his acclaimed FWDFest debut in 2023, we are proud to welcome back Daniel Flynn, Co-Founder of Thankyou, as the Keynote Speaker for the FWD>DAY ONE Lunch & Learn Session at FWD>>>FEST 25.
Join us to hear Daniel's insights on building a sustainable social enterprise and challenging conventional business models. Learn from Thankyou's journey of funding vital global programs through consumer products.
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Workshop: Your Game is a Business
May 8
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Join this free workshop to gain skills and frameworks for how to budget, schedule, pitch and close publishing and distribution for your indie games.
With over 30 years of experience in the video games industry, Jon Cartwright helps indie digital games developers pitch, manage and publish their games.
Step through the process of releasing a game, from the early stages of development through to final release.
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Doing business with Council workshop
May 13
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Are you a business looking to build strong relationships with government and enhance your chances of becoming a valued supplier?
Council is providing Sunshine Coast businesses with a valuable opportunity to learn what it takes to become a regular supplier to government.
The Doing Business with Council workshop on 13 May is being delivered to build capability in businesses to become a competitive supplier.
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Early release tickets for The Curated Plate
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A fire-cooked feast and pottery glazing class, garden-to-plate lunch and Spanish tapas with flamenco dancers are just some of the unique experiences you can enjoy at The Curated Plate Food and Drink Festival.
Held over 10 days across the Sunshine Coast from July 25 to August 3, limited early release tickets are now available, giving food lovers the chance to plan their weekend getaways and locals time to lock in events.
The hotly anticipated Asian Food Festival at Spicers Tamarind Retreat in Maleny has also released tickets for both days of their usually sold-out event.
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