The development of Queensland's first RV-focused active lifestyle village at Maryborough coupled with the unprecedented popularity of the Grey Nomad phenomenon is expected to provide a number of opportunities for growth in the Fraser Coast region and a boost to the local economy. RV HOMEBASE Fraser Coast is set to offer an exciting new residential housing alternative to meet the specific needs of the multitude of retirees packing up their lives and taking to the road for extended trips around Australia.(more information about RV HOMEBASE)

Following more than three decades running successful businesses on the Sunshine Coast, two prominent brothers have joined forces for the first time to develop RV HOMEBASE Fraser Coast, an innovative new residential housing alternative aimed at the rapidly expanding Grey Nomad market. Excited by the opportunity to work together on a major project for the first time in decades, brothers Peter and John Shadforth are combining their passion for caravanning with their expertise in earthmoving, property and community development to create a master-planned village that actively supports the lifestyle of caravan and motorhome owners. (more information about RV HOMEBASE)

As the baby boomer population rapidly approaches retirement age and the Grey Nomad phenomenon enjoys unprecedented popularity, the development of RV HOMEBASE Fraser Coast in Maryborough, Queensland is set to offer an exciting new residential housing alternative to a rapidly growing market. RV HOMEBASE Fraser Coast is an RV-focused, active lifestyle village designed to meet the specific needs of the multitude of retirees packing up their lives and taking to the road for extended trips around Australia. The village is the first of its kind in Queensland and will provide the perfect location, climate and lifestyle to accommodate this expanding market. (more information about RV HOMEBASE)

When you're talking prime beachfront location, luxuriously appointed apartments and pricing below replacement cost, many may wonder what the catch is as the developer of White Shells on Marcoola Beach launches its ‘Make an Offer' advertising campaign this week. But it's thanks to current economic times rather than clever marketing strategies that campaigns such as this succeed in shifting properties, particularly at the higher end of the market. (more information about White Shells)

It appears investors are ready to take advantage of opportunities in the property market, when the announcement to sell-off remaining apartments in four prestigious Cairns developments generated over 70 leads in the first 24 hours of release. Which Property? has been appointed under instructions from Receivers and Managers to sell the remaining stock in Vision, Vue, Trinity Cove and Citi Edge and has been overwhelmed by enquiries. (more information about Which Property?)

Hot on the heels of the recent decision by the reserve bank to increase interest rates, local real estate agency Ray White Maroochydore is optimistic that the Sunshine Coast property market will continue to maintain momentum, as they themselves lead the way making the bold move to take up residence at a new look, riverside location in the heart of the CBD. Located in the landmark ‘Aurora' building on Duporth Avenue in Maroochydore, the new location offers excellent exposure and is set to officially open its doors to welcome clients and industry professionals to inspect their new home on Thursday, October 29. (more information about Ray White Maroochydore)

Excitement is mounting as international kite flyers, artists and performers converge on the Sunshine Coast ahead of this weekend's 9 th annual IGA Coolum Kite Festival with perfect weather conditions predicted for the vibrant community event. The event, which has grown in popularity over the years, is set to attract over 40,000 spectators and kite flying enthusiasts to its spectacular beach setting with a program jam packed with activities on offer for all ages. (more information about the IGA Coolum Kite Festival)

Festival organisers are urging all motorists to take advantage of the free parking and bus services available during the upcoming IGA Coolum Kite Festival from October 3-4, 2009 due to a number of road closures in and around the Coolum area. Over 40,000 visitors are expected to converge upon Coolum Beach for the festival, which will see Stumers Creek Road closed from 1:00 pm on Friday, October 2 to 6:00 pm on Sunday, October 4. (more information about the IGA Coolum Kite Festival)

Fast becoming one of Australia's most vibrant and much loved community events, this year's IGA Coolum Kite Festival is shaping up to be another exciting event filled with loads of colour and festivities including an impressive line up of entertainment, workshops and performances confirmed for the weekend festival to be held on October 3-4. Expected to attract over 40,000 people to its spectacular beach setting at Stumers Creek on Coolum Beach, visitors will be spoilt for choice as this year's event will boast an extensive program with something on offer for all to enjoy. (more information about the IGA Coolum Kite Festival)

Spring is here and carnival fever is sweeping the Sunshine Coast ahead of one of the most anticipated events this season. The Sunshine Coast Health Foundation Spring Carnival Gala, proudly sponsored by Coastline BMW, is hotting up to be a sure favourite with over 540 guests expected to attend the event in support of Juvenile Diabetes at the Hyatt Regency Coolum on Friday, September 18. (more information about the Sunshine Coast Health Foundation)

The skies above Coolum Beach will be filled with colour this October, for the much anticipated IGA Coolum Kite Festival which is expected to attract an impressive line up of high profile international kite flyers, kite surfers, artists and performers. Fast becoming a world renowned event, the vibrant festival draws over 40,000 people including an array of talented individuals from across the globe to its spectacular beach setting to showcase their extraordinary skills. (more information about the IGA Coolum Kite Festival)

Having spent the past 27 years helping women discover their ability to achieve excellence and maintain balance in an ever increasing stressful society, Michela D'Addario will join the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network on Tuesday, September 8 to present a special breakfast workshop aimed at helping women get more out of life. The ‘Go Gorgeous Workshop', expected to attract over 180 business women from across the coast, will explore the importance of aligning personal and professional goals to achieve genuine fulfilment, balance and success. (more information about the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network)

Preparations are well underway for one of Australia 's most popular community events and organisers of this year's IGA Coolum Kite Festival, are calling for volunteers interested in being a part of this vibrant event to register their details. Expected to attract over 40,000 people to its spectacular beach setting, the 9th annual IGA Coolum Kite Festival to be held on October 3-4 is almost entirely organised and run by volunteer efforts. (more information about the 2009 IGA Coolum Kite Festival)

Although 2009 has already presented many challenging business conditions particularly for small business in the region, the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network has been hard at work proactively establishing and facilitating a mentoring program specifically targeted at women in micro/small business environments. The program, made up of nine talented business mentors each leaders in their own field of expertise, focuses on the unique challenges faced by many small business owners while preparing participants with the skills and confidence to overcome some of the toughest business conditions. (more information about the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network)

The Events Centre at Maroochy RSL was a buzz last night, Tuesday, August 11 as many of Sunshine Coast 's top business women sparkled, in anticipation as the winners for the 2009 prestigious Business Woman of the Year Awards were announced. The gala dinner, saw more than 330 business leaders and professionals get together to recognise and celebrate the many achievements of outstanding business women in the community. (more information about the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network)

Nominations are in, finalists have been selected and the countdown has begun for this year's much anticipated and highly contended Business Woman of the Year Awards to be held at the newly revamped Events Centre at Maroochy RSL on Tuesday, August 11. A prominent event on the business calendar and noted for its professionalism, the prestigious awards recognise and celebrate the many achievements of women from a diverse range of industries and the invaluable contribution they make to business and the community. (more information about the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network)

Nestled in the quiet seaside town of Marcoola, Cucina Al Mare is fast becoming one of the Sunshine Coast 's standout culinary delights, with new owners Sharon and Jason Cox this week launching their extensive new menu and wine list. Cucina Al Mare upholds the tradition of great Italian food through the use of simple, uncomplicated flavours. Translated from Italian Cucina Al Mare means Kitchen at the Seaside , with the smell of sea salt lingering on the breeze the aptly named restaurant is a treat to visit. (more information about Cucina Al Mare)

snugabub's innovative tailored cot sheets will revolutionise how parents and carers put their newborns to bed by helping to provide safer and sounder sleep. While parents of newborns have access to an impressive range of baby clothes tailored to suit the length and weight of their child, cot bedding traditionally only comes in one size – toddler size. (more information about snugabub)

One of Australia 's largest kite festivals will see the skies over Coolum Beach on Queensland 's Sunshine Coast transform into a kaleidoscope of colour. The 9th annual IGA Coolum Kite Festival, which is expected to attract over 40,000 people to its spectacular beach setting, will be held from October 3-4. The vibrant event, which has grown in popularity over the years, will attract some of the best national and international kite flyers who will showcase their impressive skills over the two days. (more information about the IGA Coolum Kite Festival)

Excitement is mounting and preparations are well underway ahead of this weekend's 25 th anniversary Queensland Home Garden Expo with green thumbs from across the state converging upon Nambour for the three-day event from July 10-12. The ever-popular garden expo is expected to attract over 25,000 visitors including top quality landscape designers, hundreds of exhibitors and leading horticulturalists, but it's the Giant Organic Kitchen Garden that's got everyone talking. (more information about the Queensland Home Garden Expo)

Excitement is mounting in anticipation of the annual Queensland Home Garden Expo with top landscape designers, nurseries and leading horticulturists converging upon the Nambour Showgrounds in preparation for the event which runs from July 10-12. The three-day event is set to attract over 25,000 garden lovers and horticultural professionals to the Sunshine Coast as well as some of Australia's leading gardening experts who will be hosting lectures, demonstrations and workshops, offering free advice and information for garden novices and experts alike. (more information about the Queensland Home Garden Expo)

As the climate change debate continues and the reality of global warming becomes a major environmental issue, green thumbs can expect an even greater focus on sustainable living, organic and water-wise gardening as well as urban greenscaping as part of this year's 25th Queensland Home Garden Expo. (more information about the Queensland Home Garden Expo)

The award-winning Sunshine Coast Concert Band is all set to get locals up on their feet and dancing to the classic sounds of Glenn Miller at the Showband Dance to be held at the Kawana Community Hall on Saturday, July 11, from 7:30pm. The band, led by Musical Director, Ken Chadwick has been hosting dances for years and they have become a regular fixture on the calendar for those who want to get out and enjoy old favourites such as the foxtrot, modern waltz, jazz and, of course, good old rock and roll. (more information about the Sunshine Coast Concert Band)

In the lead up to this year's 25th anniversary celebrations, the Queensland Home Garden Expo will make a significant seedling donation to the Special Education Unit at Mountain Creek State High School in support of their Garden Program for children with disabilities on Tuesday, June 16. (more information about the Queensland Home Garden Expo)

The scarecrow was once one of the most familiar figures of the rural landscape, his rugged figure has been around for hundreds of years to guard against flocks of hungry birds and as part of this year's 25 th anniversary celebrations, the Queensland Home Garden Expo is calling for entries for their inaugural Scarecrow Competition. (more information about the Queensland Home Garden Expo)

This year the Queensland Home Garden Expo will celebrate 25 successful years which have seen it grow from a half-day event with 30 sites to a three-day event with over 360 exhibitors selling over 40,000 plants. Organisers of the event are calling on those in the community who have specific memories of the expo that can be displayed to demonstrate the events incredible journey. (more information about the Queensland Home Garden Expo)

There may be a cool change in the air as temperatures begin to fall, but the Sunshine Coast Health Foundation is warming up with carnival fever as it prepares to launch its inaugural Spring Carnival Lunch at Coast line BMW on Thursday, May 21 in support of juvenile diabetes. The event will see a number of business professionals and local personalities from across the region get behind this worthy cause, including renowned artist Kendall Perkins who will be involved in doing a live painting on the evening. These ambassadors will help officially launch this vibrant event, which is set to kick off the Spring Racing season later this year. (more information about the Sunshine Coast Health Foundation)

One of Australia 's largest gardening events, the Queensland Home Garden Expo is set to come alive with colour for its 25th anniversary celebrations, attracting thousands of garden lovers and horticultural experts from across the country to the Sunshine Coast from July 10-12. The three-day event has come a long way since it's inception in 1984 as a half day garden show with only a handful of exhibitors, to an event which now attracts over 20,000 visitors. (more information about the QLD Home Garden Expo)

The Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network will be teeing off for their Annual Ladies Golf Day on Friday, May 8 at the Twin Waters Golf Club in support of the Better Start Program. The annual golf day is a must on the events calendar and you don't even have to be a professional, the event encourages beginners and even non-golfers to get involved and provides a great opportunity for like-minded business women to network in a fun and relaxed environment.(more information about the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network)

Many of the coast's most influential business leaders and professionals will get together for a cocktail event on Tuesday, April 14 to launch the 2009 Sunshine Coast Business Woman of the Year Awards at the Maroochydore Surf Club. Those attending the event will have the opportunity to hear from last years winners and will be encouraged to nominate someone they believe is outstanding in their field of expertise. (more information about the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network)

The skies above Coolum may be without colour this October if organisers of the iconic IGA Coolum Kite Festival are not able to find anyone to step up as chair person for the vibrant community event. Following six successful years as chairman of the festival, Noel Mooney has decided to step aside leaving the position to be filled by someone who shares his passion and dedication to community events. (more information about the Coolum Kite Festival)

The Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network will join thousands of other organisations around the world to celebrate International Women's Day, by hosting a breakfast at the Hyatt Regency Coolum on March 10. The breakfast is being sponsored by long-time International Women's Day supporter, Neuendorf Interiors and will welcome former Australian Business Woman of the Year and Goodtime Surf Director, Gail Austin OAM to share her remarkable story with those attending the event. (more information about the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network)

The Sunshine Coast Concert Band will host a concert on Sunday, March 8 at the Kawana Community Centre to raise funds for the Nambour Special School. The band's concerts continue to attract music lovers from across the coast and this time guests will soak up the sounds of singers Bev Gourlay, Tanya McFadyn and Aart Schouten. The concert titled ‘chasing the blues away' will be compared by ABC's Cam Young. (more information about the Sunshine Coast Concert Band)

International Nurses Day is fast approaching and to celebrate Queensland-based Regional Nursing Solutions will host their annual Golden Bed Pan Bed Race to recognise the invaluable contribution nurses and health care workers make to the community as part of their Big Wrap for Nurses day held on May 9. (more information about Regional Nursing Solutions)

We may be amidst a global recession, but the gardening industry seems to be preparing for the upswing with site sales ahead of this year's Queensland Home Garden Expo already up eight per cent on last year. Historically the gardening industry seems to have been resilient in times of economic challenge, as people tend to retreat to the solace of their gardens, spending money on home improvements and maintenance. (more information about the QLD Home Garden Expo)

International Best Selling Author, Kurek Ashley is set to empower business women on the Sunshine Coast to a successful 2009 at the upcoming Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network breakfast on Tuesday, February 10. For the past 20 years Kurek has shown people from all walks of life the strategies to take their lives to a higher level mentally, financially, physically and spiritually. Through powerful motivational strategies, Kurek will maximise energy levels, help unleash potential and improve the personal performance of those attending the event within their workplace. (more information about the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network)

The Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving Club is gearing up to celebrate the opening of the much anticipated renovation and extension of facilities following an investment of over $7.5 million into the iconic beachfront landmark. The upgrade has seen a transformation of both the Active Members Club and the Supporters' Club facilities, taking full advantage of its prime location on one of Australia 's most famous beaches. (more information about the Noosa Heads Surf Life Saving Club)