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Aqua Ubique’s award-winning water solution
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Congratulations to Aqua Ubique who were named the Biosphere Business of the Year - Sponsored by Unitywater at the Sunshine Coast Biosphere Community Awards.
The Sunshine Coast-based clean tech social enterprise uses atmospheric water generation to produce clean drinking water from air.
Founded by a local veteran, it supports local jobs and donates units to remote First Nations communities.
Aqua Ubique champions innovation, sustainability, and community impact, offering a decentralised, low-energy water solution that benefits both urban users and vulnerable regions.
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Get ready for Buy Local Day this weekend
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The countdown is on until the Sunshine Coast’s most celebrated day for its businesses on Saturday, June 28.
From the coast to hinterland, businesses across the Sunshine Coast are rolling out exciting activities, incentives, special offers and events to thank loyal customers and welcome new ones.
Nambour's Queen Street will be a hive of activity featuring footpath trading, live music, street food and giveaways across Saturday and Sunday, June 28 and 29.
Nambour LDL boutique owner Suzanne King said her pre-loved upcycling store would have a shop and style event to celebrate its official openings with prizes, giveaways and lots of specials.
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Help shape the future of the Sunshine Coast
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A new proposed planning scheme for the Sunshine Coast has been carefully drafted – and your chance to help shape the future of our region is just around the corner.
Sunshine Coast Council is preparing to release the proposed planning scheme for community feedback.
It will set out proposed zones, building heights, design standards and much more. It will ensure land is set aside for homes, green spaces, community facilities and business, while planning for a climate-resilient future.
Sign-up for updates and to be notified when consultation opens and to explore the resources currently online.
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Mooloolaba Foreshore construction update
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With works starting next month on the revitalisation of the Mooloolaba Foreshore, the construction approach for Stage Two has been released.
Highly experienced, Queensland-based construction contractor, SEE Civil will deliver Stage Two. New maps show the staged construction program and a ‘shrinking’ construction site as works progress.
Locals and visitors can continue to enjoy all that Mooloolaba has to offer during construction - check out Discover Mooloolaba’s Facebook Page.
If you’re heading into Mooloolaba, parking has been made easy with four hours free at PARKnGO Mooloolaba Central.
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Excellence in manufacturing
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Congratulations to local legend Naomi Elliott from Concept Labs for taking out the Excellence in Manufacturing award at last week’s 2025 Women in Industry Awards in Melbourne.
This prestigious award recognises Naomi’s outstanding leadership, innovation and commitment to the future of manufacturing in Australia.
This award reflects the incredible work of Concept Labs Australia, and the bold step they've taken with Suncoast Biochem to reimagine sustainability in skincare and ingredient innovation.
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Exhibitor opportunity: Meet the Makers
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Are you ready to showcase your products to top industry buyers, chefs and venues?
Meet the Makers on July 25 is bringing together 80+ local producers and hundreds of buyers for a day of tasting, storytelling and connection.
Exhibitor spots are limited - register now.
This event is delivered by Food & Agribusiness Network and supported by Sunshine Coast Council.
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Hinterland business: have your say on dark sky reserve lighting
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Sunshine Coast Council is continuing the journey to establish a Dark Sky Reserve in the hinterland and we’d love your input.
The protection of our dark skies is important for supporting local businesses, as well as community health and wellbeing, wildlife that move and feed at night and helping to reduce our carbon emissions.
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Regionality Sunshine Coast
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Sunshine Coast Council, along with the Sunshine Coast Screen Collective, is proud to support four scholarship opportunities for local screen practitioners to attend by offering complimentary day passes.
This scholarship supports emerging screen practitioners who are passionate about developing their careers in factual and documentary storytelling.
AIDC Regionality Sunshine Coast is taking place on Monday July 28 at Mantra Mooloolaba.
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This program provides an Advisory Service for startups and small and medium enterprises undertaking innovative commercialisation and/or growth projects that are within the priority areas of the Australian Government’s National Reconstruction Fund.
Eligible businesses will be connected with an Industry Growth Program Adviser for tailored commercialisation and growth advice, with the option to apply for grants ranging from $50,000 to $5 million.
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Bringing the Wow with Industry Guru - Peter Jones
July 8
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SCEIA is thrilled to invite you to a truly special event with Peter Jones AM—the man behind some of the biggest and boldest events our country has ever seen.
From running Melbourne’s iconic Moomba Parade at just 16, to producing over 1300 events across three decades (including the AFL Grand Final Half Time show, Olympic Dinners, and Presidents Cup live sites), Peter has seen it all—and he's bringing his stories, strategies, and signature sparkle to the Sunshine Coast.
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Leadership Excellence workshop for manufacturers
July 16
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This Leadership Excellence Series is an initiative of Manufacturing Skills Queensland, designed to support emerging and current leaders in manufacturing.
This free face-to-face workshop will be held at Sunshine Coast Maker Space from 9.00am – 4.30pm.
The module will assist you to bring out the best in others by applying and adapting your leadership style and managing the conditions that drive individual and team performance.
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Personalised Leadership for Evolution, Learning and Agility
July 22
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Unlock the tools to lead with confidence, purpose, and your authentic self - because true leadership starts with who you are, not just what you do.
This UniSC session will explore the concept of personalised leadership and how embracing authenticity can elevate your impact in the workplace.
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Export readiness webinar
Starting from July 16
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Are you an Indigenous business thinking about export opportunities, either to start exporting for the first time or go into a new market?
RDA Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast is teaming up with Export Council of Australia and Supply Nation to bring together a four-part webinar series on Export Readiness specifically for First Nations businesses.
You will get practical and tailored help and build your network of Indigenous businesses who are looking to take this next important step.
Sessions are free and go for 1.5hrs every second Wednesday, starting on 16 July.
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Support the Race, Grow Your Place: Join SCM as a Local Business Partner
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Participant numbers are looking great for the annual EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon Festival on August 3, 2025. Total attendance for the 2024 event surged to 26,539, up from 20,459 in 2023, reflecting the festival’s appeal to both locals and visitors from across Australia and overseas. It provided a major economic uplift to the Sunshine Coast region, injecting nearly $9 million into the local economy and we hope this trend continues.
While the event is based in Alexandra Headland, Council is working with marathon organisers to bring people back over the hill to experience Mooloolaba through communications, public activations, and promotion of local business.
As a local business, you have a unique opportunity to be part of this exciting event and showcase your business to visitors. Atlas Events are inviting local businesses to get involved by becoming an official Local Business Partner which includes: free branding, promotion through their events database and more.
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July 2-6 | WinterFest 2025 | Maroochydore Football Club
July 5-8 | Netball Queensland Junior State Age | Maroochydore Multi Sports Complex
July 7-13 | National Junior Rugby Union Championships |
July 21-25 | Over 60s Winter Cricket Carnival
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