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Three New Sunshine Coast Schools to be Built by 2021

The Palaszczuk Government’s investment in school infrastructure continues to power ahead, with today’s announcement of the successful contractor to build new schools on the Gold and Sunshine Coasts.Following the successful opening of eight new state schools at the start of this year, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said an additional five state schools were on track to open next yea...
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Momentum continues for a mass transit solution

A progress report on the preliminary business case for a mass transit system for the Sunshine Coast will be considered by Sunshine Coast Council at its January Ordinary Meeting (Thursday, January 30).Independent consultants PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) has advised council work on the Preliminary Business Case is showing a high quality, integrated public transport system is needed if the Sunshin...
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Sunshine Coast's new runway takes shape

Sunshine Coast’s new airport runway reached a critical milestone in December with the first layer of asphalt being laid.In the lead up to the opening of the new runway on May 21, 2020, more than 400,000 tonnes—almost eight times the weight of the Sydney Harbour Bridge—of fine crushed rock and 64,000 tonnes of asphalt will be placed on top of a compacted sand embankment.Sunshin...
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Aussie World's Christmas Spectacular

Date:             From 4:00pm 21 December 2019Location:      Aussie World, 1 Downunder Drive, Palmview, Sunshine Coast, QldCost:             AU$32 to AU$135Website:       www.aussieworld.com.au/events/christmas-spectacularBuy tickets:  www.aussieworld.com.au/...
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Twilight Christmas Carols at the Ginger Factory

Date:        5:00pm Friday 20 December 2019Location:  The Ginger Factory, 50 Pioneer Road, Yandina, QldWebsite:   https://www.gingerfactory.com.au/whats-on/twilight-christmas-carols/Cost:         FREEJoin us for a night of magic as we host the inaugural Twilight Christmas Carols on Friday 20, December at 5.00pm, bring th...
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See Santa at the Ginger Factory

Date:        9:30am-1:30pm 18th-24th December 2019Location:  The Ginger Factory, 50 Pioneer Road, Yandina, QldWebsite:   https://www.gingerfactory.com.au/santa-visits-the-ginger-factory/Cost:         FREEThe Ginger Factory is the place to see Santa this Christmas. Santa will have a free gift for all the good childre...
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Christmas Lights Locations on the Sunshine Coast 2019

It's that time of year again!The streets and canals of the Sunshine Coast will be lit up with colourful lights and Christmas displays, and we have a list of all the best light displays to check out on the Coast this Christmas!Christmas Light Locations BEERWAH/GLASS HOUSE MOUNTAINS62 Alfs Pinch Road, Beerwah6 Laurel Street, BeerwahMalanda Court, Beerwah33 Old Landsborough Rd,...
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Lights UP! at Lifepointe Buderim

Date:           5.30pm to 9pm 14 to 23 DecemberLocation:   Lifepointe, 186 Wises Road, BuderimCost:           FREEWebsite:     https://www.lifepointe.org.au/lightsThe event of the year that can not be missed! An event that brings 10's of thousands of people to celebrate Christmas as a communit...
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Solar Nights at University of the Sunshine Coast

When?:      6:30pm - 9pm 14th - 23rd December 2019Where?:    University Of The Sunshine Coast, 90 Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy DownsWebsite:    www.usc.edu.au/solar-nightsIt's time to celebrate!To show our appreciation to the communities who support us, USC is proud to present Solar Nights – an ethereal, interactive light t...
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Sunshine Coast leads Queensland in international visitor growth, as region delivers record overseas and domestic visitor numbers

The Sunshine Coast delivered its highest ever international and domestic visitor numbers in the year to June 30, 2019 – and led the State in overseas visitor growth.The figures were announced today as part of the release of Tourism Research Australia’s International Visitor Survey (IVS) and National Visitor Survey (NVS).International Visitor Survey (for the year to 30 June 2019)The ...

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