September 2016 | Mark Jamieson

Sunshine Coast cruising ahead

The Sunshine Coast welcomed its first cruise ship in July 2015 and has quickly established a reputation as one of the fastest growing port destinations in the country. Each cruise ship stopover delivers an estimated $250,000 in additional...

Posted September 30, 2016 | by Mark Jamieson |in Economy

A warm Coast welcome for Jetstar’s new Adelaide services

The first of Jetstar’s new Adelaide to Sunshine Coast flights touched down at Sunshine Coast Airport this morning to a colourful and vibrant Sunshine Coast welcome. Passengers on the first arriving flight were greeted by characters from Aussie...

Posted September 29, 2016 | by Mark Jamieson |in Economy

Maroochydore City Centre’s rubbish revolution

The Sunshine Coast is again taking a nation leading position by unveiling Australia’s first, high-tech, automated waste collection system for a CBD, to be installed in the new Maroochydore City Centre.

Posted September 23, 2016 | by Mark Jamieson |in Economy

SEQ 2028 Olympics Feasibility Study to proceed

Sunshine Coast Mayor Mark Jamieson has welcomed the decision by the Council of Mayors South East Queensland (SEQ) to proceed with a feasibility study into a possible 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games bid for the region. Mayor Jamieson said the...

Posted September 23, 2016 | by Mark Jamieson |in Economy

Nominate a local hero for Sunshine Coast Australia Day Award

If you know a person, community group or organisation making a difference to life on the Coast, give them the recognition they deserve by nominating them for a 2017 Sunshine Coast Australia Day Award. Mayor Mark Jamieson launched the awards...

Posted September 19, 2016 | by Mark Jamieson |in Community

Revitalising Caloundra at the heart of master plan

The framework to revitalise the centre of Caloundra was unveiled today and now the community can have its say on building a great future for the popular Sunshine Coast town. Launched at the Caloundra Regional Art Gallery, Mayor Mark Jamieson said...

Posted September 13, 2016 | by Mark Jamieson |in Economy

$150,000 to help celebrate our 50th anniversary

Next year marks the 50th anniversary of the naming of the Sunshine Coast and local community groups and organisations are invited to the party. A new, one-off 50th Anniversary Fund is now open to not-for-profit groups and organisations for...

Posted September 7, 2016 | by Mark Jamieson |in Community

Cricket Partnership a top edge for Sunshine Coast

Local cricket fans aren’t the only ones who’ll benefit from the new partnership between Sunshine Coast Council and Cricket Australia. Mayor Mark Jamieson said the agreement also had the potential to put plenty of long-term runs on the board for...

Posted September 5, 2016 | by Mark Jamieson |in Community, Economy

Monthly Archives: September 2016