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Sunshine Coast Council has selected dynamic, highly experienced leader John Baker as its new Chief Executive Officer to commence on December 16, 2024.
Mr Baker is currently the CEO at Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, which is the fifth largest local government area in Victoria, a position he has held since 2018.
He moved from the UK to Australia 10 years ago.
In that time and prior to commencing with Mornington Peninsula Shire Council, he worked across public, private and not-for-profit environments including as lead partner for Local Government Practice with Ernst & Young and KPMG.
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Last chance: Thriving Through Change Expo
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Only 24 hours until the Thriving Through Change Business Expo kicks off on Tuesday 29 October from 2pm and FREE registration is still open.
What can you expect on the day?
- keynote on the evolution of business leadership and workforce development.
- 2 masterclasses providing vital tools and solutions to improve your business performance.
- 35+ business support exhibitors and 350+ attendees from the Sunshine Coast business community.
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The Sunshine Coast’s passion for innovation, growth and commitment to community has been highlighted with three major international awards.
Sunshine Coast Council won three Gold awards at the 2024 International Economic Development Council (IEDC) awards ceremony held in Denver, Colorado, in the United States.
Council’s Testing Tech in Paradise program and Sunshine Coast Incentive Assistance Program earned top accolades for innovation in marketing, technology and economic recovery efforts.
The wins reinforced the great work undertaken by Council's Economic Development branch.
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The region’s progress and the diversity and multitude of Council’s projects have been showcased through annual reports on three key regional strategies: the Environment and Liveability Strategy, the Community Strategy and the Regional Economic Development Strategy
Through the Regional Economic Development Strategy (REDS), we are committed to building an innovative, adaptive, resilient and climate ready economy that strengthens our region now and into the future.
REDS Annual Report highlights include gross Regional Product reaching $23.73 billion and high-value industries now providing 107,283 employment opportunities.
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The Sunshine Coast has a renewed blueprint for creating a region where together we thrive as a welcoming, caring and vibrant community.
Community members identified significant priorities for the Sunshine Coast, such as housing affordability, cost of living, responding to homelessness, ongoing access to community facilities and public spaces, needed improvements to connectivity and transport, and the importance of community connection and inclusion.
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Have your say on housing boost
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Community consultation is open for a proposed Temporary Local Planning Instrument (TLPI) which aims to create a greater variety of housing and accommodation opportunities in the emerging Birtinya Town Centre.
Birtinya Town Centre is the last remaining greenfield site in the area covered by the Development Control Plan for Kawana Waters (DCP) and has always been intended as a Major Regional Activity Centre with retailing, offices and high-density residential development as permitted by the Approved Master Plan No.100.
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To celebrate National Recycling Week, Sunshine Coast Council and Noosa Council have teamed up with BlockTexx to hold a community textile recycling event, ‘Give a Sheet® for the Planet’.
Clean out your linen cupboards and drop-off approved items at Chancellor State College, Secondary Campus, Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs or The J Noosa, 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Heads on November 16.
All donated linen will be converted into valuable, high-grade recycled materials by BlockTexx to be used by Australian manufacturers to create new products.
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Livestock Severe Weather Plan
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Queensland primary producers now have an emergency plan specifically designed to help them build greater disaster resilience and prepare for the impacts of severe weather.
Developed by Get Ready Queensland, The Livestock Severe Weather Emergency Plan is a comprehensive, step-by-step solution to get producers, their property, livestock and business, disaster ready.
With proper planning, your property and business are more likely to be operational sooner following a severe weather event.
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Share how satisfied you are with election commitments for business.
Understanding what policies will help your business be productive in the immediate and long-term is critical for Business Chamber of Queensland to advocate for the highest priority policies with the next Queensland Government, and to help drive timely outcomes for business.
The survey is open to October 29 and takes less than 15 minutes to complete.
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IDCARE, the provider of the Service, will deliver free, tailored one-on-one assistance to help small businesses navigate cyber challenges, bolster their cyber resilience and recover from a cyber incident.
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MONOPOLY: Sunshine Coast Edition
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Winning Moves, under license from Hasbro, a leading toy and game company, will be working with residents and businesses to build an unforgettable custom game in 2025 for those who live and love our Sunshine Coast.
Business partnerships are available, and locals and tourists of the Sunshine Coast can suggest their top properties from now until 31 October to the official Winning Moves Australia Facebook page or by email for more information.
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Culinary showcase in national spotlight
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The Curated Plate 2023 has been awarded the Best Small Regional Event at the Australian Event Awards!
This accolade recognises not only the innovative spirit and dedication to excellence but also the incredible teamwork and our Industry Partners that brought this event to life.
A Lifetime Achievement Award was bestowed on Brenda LaPorte. Her service to the events industry truly has been a driving force for our region, Queensland and Australia.
Congratulations Brenda on receiving this special Australian Event Award! We look forward to seeing continued growth for our local events industry with Brenda's guidance through the Sunshine Coast Event Industry Association.
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Join the Sunshine Coast Screen Collective, MC Lincoln Lewis and invited speakers from Screen Queensland, Matchbox Pictures Pty Ltd, Netflix, Sunshine Coast Council to learn about the opportunities the Producer and Location Offset incentive programs are presenting to the region.
Dive into roundtable discussions with industry experts on finance, insurance, legal matters and funding. Wrap the day with networking drinks and connect with fellow creatives.
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Contractor Connector
14 November
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The Contractor Connector series provides businesses working within the construction sector a casual networking event to learn about the prominent people behind SEQ's thriving construction industry.
Don't miss the chance to hear from Mike Rahilly, Sunshine Coast Regional Manager at Bryant Building Contractors on 14 November at Savy Squire, Mooloolaba.
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Marathon's $9 million boost
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The 2024 EVA Air Sunshine Coast Marathon Festival has provided a major economic uplift to the Sunshine Coast region, injecting nearly $9 million into the local economy. This figure represents an impressive increase of almost $4 million on the 2023 event, showcasing the growing success of the festival and its impact on the community.
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. The significant rise in participants and spectators has contributed to increased accommodation bookings, hospitality spending and local tourism activity, benefitting a wide range of businesses in the region.
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November 1-3
November 14-24
November 23-December 1
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