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Google is coming to the Sunshine Coast!
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In a major win for connectivity and economic growth, Sunshine Coast Council will partner with Google and NEXTDC on a new landing point for the Tabua trans-Pacific subsea cable connecting the USA, Fiji and Australia.
This is predicted to land at NEXTDC’s SC1 data centre in Maroochydore in 2025, and will offer enhanced cable connectivity with faster, more resilient internet infrastructure for businesses in previously unconnected markets.
The Tabua submarine cable will be the second international connection and make the Sunshine Coast even more attractive as an investment destination.
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Mooloolaba Foreshore Revitalisation update
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After extensive collaboration with local business owners, Sunshine Coast Council and specialist consultants, Reactivate, are pleased to share with you the completion of the Business Activation Plan.
It includes a range of creative strategies and initiatives aimed to drive growth, collaboration and community support for the local economy throughout Stage Two of the Mooloolaba Foreshore Revitalisation Project.
It is designed to deliver longer term place-specific benefits and mitigate potential shorter term construction impacts during the foreshore’s revitalisation.
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A range of flow-on benefits may be on the horizon for the Sunshine Coast as the region looks to attract new luxury hotels.
After consultation with industry experts, businesses and the community, Sunshine Coast Council decided to make a proposed Temporary Local Planning Instrument (TLPI) at Council’s November 21 Ordinary Meeting.
The changes would apply to less than one percent of the Sunshine Coast region, in locations where hotels are already expected, and able, to be built.
The proposed TLPI provides for a targeted and time-limited set of planning provisions to encourage the development of upscale hotels – four star and above – in those already-identified areas.
This would include a height allowance and reduced on-site car parking requirements.
Before it can take effect, the proposed TLPI must be approved by the State Planning Minister.
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Critical infrastructure AGM
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Sunshine Coast Council was pleased to host the second AGM of the nationally focussed, but Sunshine Coast based, Critical Infrastructure – Information Sharing and Analysis Centre (CI-ISAC).
CI-ISAC Australia is a not-for-profit, cyber intelligence sharing community focused on owners and operators of Australia’s critical infrastructure. By providing timely and actionable intelligence, CI-ISAC enhances the cyber defences of all members, ensuring none are left behind.
The Chair Stephen Beaumont OM was pleased to report that since beginning operations only a short time ago the organisation now had over 100 members and growth was on a good trajectory.
CI-ISAC is inviting membership from a range of critical infrastructure sectors including energy, communications, financial services, education and transport and government.
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The Sunshine Coast is powering up to develop an exciting new industry after the successful launch of its first Digital Games Summit at UniSC.
The sold-out event on November 15 united more than 80 key players, including local game developers and representatives from film, education, industry and government.
Screen Queensland, Interactive Games and Entertainment Association (IGEA), Jobs Queensland, Sunshine Coast Council and the Sunshine Coast Screen Collective provided key insights into the state of the industry nationally and internationally.
The Australian video game industry has risen to $345.5 million economy and Queensland is currently one of the best places to develop digital games due to its favourable tax offsets and incentives.
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A diverse portfolio of Sunshine Coast Council-sponsored events has achieved the highest economic windfall on record, reaping an estimated $112.6 million for our region.
The outstanding outcome was highlighted in the recently released Sunshine Coast Events Board 2023-24 report.
Some standouts included the AUSSIES which attracted more than 15,000 visitors to the region and was estimated to have contributed $25 million to the Queensland economy with $20.7 million injected directly into the Sunshine Coast.
The Queensland Garden Expo, just rebranded as the Queensland Garden Show, attracted 40,000 attendees with 65 per cent from outside the region.
The Sunshine Coast Marathon continued to draw record-breaking entry numbers and this year injected nearly $9 million to the local economy.
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Out-of-store trade opportunity
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Bulcock Street will be filled with shoppers and the sound of Christmas carols performed by talented local musicians and choirs from 9am to midday on Saturday, December 14.
Local retailers have the opportunity to trade out-of-store, so shoppers can browse and buy unique gifts right on the street.
Participants must submit their details via the below form by 5pm on 11 December 2024 to be covered by the existing event permit.
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Christmas Storefront Competition
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Last chance for Caloundra businesses to enter the Christmas Storefront Compettion!
Be the Christmas WOW for customers and consumers by decorating your business and be in the running to take the win for your business!
Let’s get people talking about your business and let them know what Caloundra has to offer!
Prize include accolades and social media promotions as "Caloundra's Best Decorated Shopfront for 2024".
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Digital Future of Work
28 November
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Join Business Chamber Queensland for the launch of the Digital Future of Work Report in partnership with Australian Retirement Trust.
2024 Digital Future of Work Report is leading the debate on the evolving nature of work and supporting businesses to prepare for both the risks and opportunities in a digital future.
Hear the findings of the report which is second in the Future of Work research series and expands on the trends and findings we published in 2022
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Caloundra Christmas Street Party
29 November
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Don't miss the opportunity to experience Christmas fun with your family in Caloundra.
Enjoy an evening filled with street performances, interactive activities, face painting, a night market, local cuisine, late retail and lots more!
This event is free for all, and there's something for everyone to enjoy, from the young to the young at heart.
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Geospatial Intelligence IRL
4 December
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You are invited to attend Sunshine Coast Council’s Geospatial Intelligence IRL * In Real Life Sundowner event, where industry leaders will discuss the far-reaching application of geospatial intelligence in business
Industries which will benefit include mining; communications; transport and logistics; wholesale and retail; infrastructure; design and construction; finance and insurance; property and real estate and agriculture and fisheries, and many more.
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November 14-24
November 23-December 1
December 31
New Years Eve Family Fireworks | Mooloolaba
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