Sustainable water solutions company, EcoNova, has successfully taken out two of the top awards at the recent Sunshine Coast Excellence in Business Awards winning the Macro Environmental Industries Award and the overall Innovation Award. The awards recognise outstanding businesses in the community and have come to be known as one of the most prestigious business events on the Sunshine Coast. (more information about EcoNova)

Sunshine Coast-based water recycling company, EcoNova was recognised with the Rising Star Award at the Q400 Awards and also saw its ranking in Queensland's Top 400 privately listed companies climb from 375 in 2007 to 142 this year. The company has enjoyed significant growth in the past 12 months, both in turnover and in the number of employees and continues to secure large scale contracts across Australia. (more information about EcoNova)

The work of some of Australia 's most eminent artists will be on display at an exclusive exhibition by Tiffany Jones Fine Art Gallery hosted at the recently completed luxury White Shells apartments in Marcoola from November 7-9. The collaboration between one of the Coast's most prestigious new addresses and the region's premier investment art gallery will give visitors the opportunity to enjoy Art by the Beach in situ at the stylish display units. (more information about White Shells)

While there may be much talk about further interest rate cuts, government incentives and the state of the world economy, local developer MC Property is offering buyers a real solution to investing in property on the Sunshine Coast with the introduction of their newest flexible living project. Seaside on the Lake provides buyers the chance to develop their own business in the community with four apartments featuring separate commercial spaces on the ground floor, while apartments on the top floor offer self-contained bed sit options which can be leased out for an extra income. (more information about MC Property)

An impressive line up of local identities and high profile celebrities will expose themselves in the name of charity to help raise funds to build the first freestanding hospice on the Sunshine Coast for terminally ill adults and children. Celebrities will go head-to-head as part of DoodleJam's charity drive, expressing their creative side when they doodled on canvas with acrylic paint. Their doodles will be auctioned off at 3pm on Sunday, October 26. (more information about DoodleJam)

Excitement is mounting ahead of this weekend's IGA Coolum Kite Festival with international kite flyers, artists and performers converging on the Sunshine Coast in preparation for the event which runs from October 11-12. The vibrant 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. (more information about the IGA Coolum Kite Festival)

The IGA Coolum Kite Festival is about more than just kites, this year the vibrant event will attract internationally acclaimed artists, performers and musicians who will showcase a spectacular performance which will light up the skies above Coolum Beach from October 11-12. Artistic Director, Rusty Kilpatrick of Natty Sparks Works, will bring together a highly visual show based around this year's ‘Future of Ikarus' theme, incorporating a number of breathtaking acts and special effect installations. (more information about the IGA Coolum Kite Festival)

Take the mystery out of updating your wardrobe this summer by joining fashion guru and Styling You's own Nikki Parkinson who will be teaming up with Buderim's Soul Diva boutique to host a fashion extravaganza like no other at the Maroochydore Surf Club on Tuesday, October 14. Nikki will share her highly specialised styling skills and fashion savvy with women from across the coast at the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network High Five for Summer cocktail event. (more information about the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network)

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 11-12, due to a number of road closures in and around the Coolum area. Bus services travelling to Coolum will be available every half an hour from central locations around the Sunshine Coast. (more information about the IGA Coolum Kite Festival)

The much anticipated IGA Coolum Kite Festival, which is expected to attract over 40,000 people to Stumers Creek this October, is shaping up to be another exciting event with something on offer for everyone including a series of workshops, children's activities and a spectacular line up of high profile entertainers confirmed for the weekend festival. (more information about the IGA Coolum Kite Festival)

Sunshine Coast Mayor, Cr Bob Abbot, has joined a number of local identities and high profile celebrities to doodle for charity and raise funds to build the Coast's first freestanding hospice for terminally ill adults and children. Bob enjoyed expressing his creative side on canvas and creating his own masterpiece to go under the hammer on October 26 along with creations by James Morrison, David Hart, Evonne Goolagong, Josh Constable, Mark McArdle, Scott Cam and Frances Whiting. (more information about DoodleJam)

The award-winning Sunshine Coast Concert Band will host an afternoon of musical delights at Bellflower Retirement Resort, Sippy Downs on Sunday, October 26 from 2pm in support of Bloomhill Cancer Buderim. The band led by musical director, Ken Chadwick, will be accompanied by singers, Bev Gourlay, Alan Winter and Aart Schouten. The concert will be followed by afternoon tea and a chance for the guests to get involved and dance for the next part of the event. (more information about the Sunshine Coast Concert Band)

This weekend James Morrison will not only entertain crowds at the Noosa Jazz Festival, he will also doodle for charity live on stage at Berardo's to help raise funds for the Sunshine Coast Community Hospice. The local company behind this unique concept, DoodleJam, is encouraging celebrities to create their own doodles and donate their works for an upcoming auction to raise much needed funds to build the Sunshine Coast's first free standing hospice. (more information about the DoodleJam)

One of Australia's largest and most vibrant festivals, the IGA Coolum Kite Festival will take place on October 11-12 and organisers are calling for all volunteers interested in being a part of this year's exciting event to register their details. Expected to attract over 40,000 people to its spectacular setting, the 8 th annual IGA Coolum Kite Festival is almost entirely organised and run by volunteers which enables the festival to remain one of the largest free public events in the region. (more information about the IGA Coolum Kite Festival)

The Sunshine Coast Concert Band will perform a variety concert in the majestic Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens in support of local community based projects on Sunday, September 7. The award-winning band led by Music Director Ken Chadwick, will be accompanied by local singers Tanya McFadyen, Fiona Simpson and David Stygall. The special Father's Day concert will also include a performance by the very popular Sunshine Coast Grammar School Concert Band. (more information about the Sunshine Coast Concert Band)

The 2008 IGA Coolum Kite Festival is set to draw an impressive line up of high profile international kite flyers, artists and performers for the 8th annual event to be held from October 11-12. Fast becoming a world renowned event, the vibrant festival is attracting an array of talent from across the globe to Coolum Beach to showcase their extraordinary skills. (more information about the IGA Coolum Kite Festival)

While the recent slow-down in property growth and sales may have made some developers nervous, Terry Taylor believes the Sunshine Coast 's sustained population growth, buoyant economy and strong tourism numbers will see prices in the region continue to increase. With his luxury White Shells apartments in Marcoola almost at completion and attracting a great deal of attention, Terry's next project Breeze which is soon to get underway, is aligning its environmental philosophies to maintain the lifestyle and beauty of the Sunshine Coast. (more information about Breeze)

Internationally renowned speaker, author and local business woman Kim Edwards is set to inspire, when she addresses the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network at their monthly breakfast to be held at the Maroochydore Surf Club on September 9. Kim founded Sea English Academy International in 2003 and has since expanded the business into 20 locations across 15 countries, quickly establishing itself as a world-class industry leader. (more information about the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network)

The beachside community of the Town of Seaside on Marcoola Beach certainly got people talking when it was first established some time ago and it continues to prosper with the recent addition of several impressive new developments including the luxury White Shells apartments. (more information about White Shells)

Over 120 nominations, only 28 finalists and just days until we will find out who will be crowned this year's Business Woman of the Year, with the prestigious gala dinner to be held at the Novotel Twin Waters Resort on Tuesday, August 12. Now in its tenth year, the awards evening is noted for its professionalism and acknowledges outstanding women for the invaluable contribution they make to the business community. (more information about the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network)

Now in its 8 th year, the vibrant IGA Coolum Kite Festival continues to grow in size and popularity and with the recent announcement of a $25,000 grant from Festivals Australia, an Australian Government funding program, for their cultural arts project, the event is set to soar to new heights. The weekend festival which is expected to attract over 40,000 visitors to its pristine beach setting over the 2 days, will include an impressive and electrifying night time spectacular based around this year's theme the ‘Future of Ikarus'. (more information about the IGA Coolum Kite Festival)

The prospect of starting your own business can be very overwhelming, particularly in our current economic climate, which is why a kick start initiative introduced by developer MC Property to help foster small business and enterprise in the region is being embraced by budding entrepreneurs like Buderim local, John Pears. Launched earlier this year, the Kick Start Program aims to provide financial assistance to new and emerging businesses in setting up their business premises at the company's state-of-the-art commercial and industrial development, Sugar Road Central in Maroochydore. (more information about MC Property)

Excitement is mounting ahead of this weekend's Queensland Home Garden Expo with top landscape designers, hundreds of exhibitors and leading horticulturists converging upon the Maroochy Showgrounds, Nambour in preparation for the event which runs from July 11-13. The three-day event is set to attract over 20,000 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 QLD Home Garden Expo)

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 8 th annual IGA Coolum Kite Festival, which is expected to attract over 40,000 people to its spectacular beach setting, will be held from October 11-12. 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)

Direct from the Melbourne International Flower Show, world famous Jane Davenport will showcase her latest ‘Frogology' exhibit at the Queensland Home Garden Expo to be held at Maroochy Showgrounds, Nambour from July 11-13. An internationally recognised artist, Jane started her career as a runway photographer but has traded the catwalks for the outdoors, combining her love for the garden, passion for photography and obsession with insects to create Artomology. (more information about the Queensland Home Garden Expo)

The soon-to-be completed White Shells development located on Marcoola Beach is set to raise the bar for apartment living on the Sunshine Coast, exhibiting unrivalled luxury, beach frontage and state-of-the-art design and fittings. When standing on the site three years ago, Terry Taylor of Twaddell Developments, dreamt of creating one of the most exclusive residential enclaves on the Coast and with the opening of the display unit this week, that dream has become a reality. (more information about White Shells)

Now only days away, green thumbs from across the state are eagerly anticipating this year's Queensland Home Garden Expo which will see landscape designers from across the Coast showcase their creative talents in four uniquely different display gardens at the Maroochy Showgrounds, Nambour from July 11-13. Full-size garden displays will provide the centre piece for this bigger-than-ever-before annual event which is expected to attract over 20,000 garden lovers and horticultural professionals. (more information about the Queensland Home Garden Expo)

Known as ‘The Queen of Heavy Mental', Jana Stanfield, will provide an interactive, humorous and upbeat performance that will motivate and energise those attending the upcoming Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network breakfast at the Maroochydore Surf Club on Tuesday, July 8. Reflecting her background as a television news reporter, songwriter, humorist and entertainer, Jana Stanfield's presentations are multi-dimensional. She combines laughter, wisdom, and her million-selling songs into an interactive experience that generates positive action. (more information about the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network)

The 2008 Queensland Home Garden Expo is fast approaching and alongside many of Australia 's famous garden shows, the event will feature leading landscape designers, hundreds of exhibitors and an extensive program of free lectures, demonstrations and workshops by some of the best horticulturalists including one of our nation's most respected gardeners Colin Campbell. (more information about the QLD Home Garden Expo)

MC Property will set a new benchmark for business parks in the region when they unveil their latest commercial development project, Sugar Road Central at Maroochydore later this month. A state of the art commercial and industrial complex, Sugar Road Central provides affordable warehouse and office space in one of the most central locations on the Sunshine Coast. (more information about MC Property)

The winner of the first national award recognising outstanding water-saving products and services will be announced at the official opening of this year's Queensland Home Garden Expo to be held at the Maroochy Showgrounds, Nambour on July 11. The Smart Approved WaterMark Awards recognise products which have been proven to save water based on innovation, design, marketability and sustainability. (more information about the Qld Home Garden Expo)

It's not called the Giant Kitchen Garden for nothing! Giant in size and giant in all things organic, this is one attraction not to be missed at this year's Queensland Home Garden Expo to be held at the Maroochy Showgrounds, Nambour from July 11-13. Wander through the magic that this fully-planted garden offers or sample some of the local organic produce. The freshest fruits, vegetables, herbs and cottage plants will not only inspire you to grow your own, you will also come face-to-face with some of Australia's leading sustainable gardening experts. (more information about the Qld Home Garden Expo)

Anticipation is building ahead of this year's 24th annual Queensland Home Garden Expo, with organisers forced to increase the size of this year's event to accommodate growing exhibitor demand. With over 95 per cent of sites already booked four weeks out from the event, the Queensland Home Garden Expo is fast becoming one of Australia's most sought after gardening events for a diverse range of exhibitors. (more information about the Qld Home Garden Expo)

The award-winning Sunshine Coast Concert Band has been presented with an $11,200 grant by the Queensland Government's Gambling Community Benefit Fund for a much needed, purpose built trailer. The grant has allowed the Sunshine Coast Concert Band to continue to share their passion with audiences across the coast while helping worthy organisations such as the Nambour Special School, Legacy and Coolum High School Chaplaincy Fund raise much needed funds. (more information about the Sunshine Coast Concert Band)

The Queensland Home Garden Expo is only weeks away and this year will once again see a number of businesses maximise this showcase gardening event to launch new products. For Peregian-based company, Kamado Cookers Australia, the Home Garden Expo provided a great opportunity not only to get their product into the market, but to promote themselves in a highly targeted environment. (more information about the Qld Home Garden Expo)

Nominations have now closed for the 2008 Business Woman of the Year, but the application process is just about to begin for the prestigious awards to be held at the Novotel Twin Waters Resort on August 12. While the awards evening is just around the corner, Kaitlyn Akers, 2007 Professional Business Woman of the Year, knows just how important the submission process is and would like to encourage all those women who have been nominated to apply. (more information about the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network)

The award-winning Sunshine Coast Concert Band will perform a variety concert to raise much needed funds for the Coolum High School Chaplaincy at the Coolum Civic Centre on Sunday, June 1 from 2pm. The annual Coolum concert will be lead by Music Director, Ken Chadwick, accompanied by vocalists Tanya McFayden and David Stygall. The concert will feature instrumental soloists and include a variety of popular music for all to enjoy. (more information about the Sunshine Coast Concert Band)

Global Networking Specialist, Robyn Henderson, will address many of the coast's leading business women at the upcoming Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network Breakfast at the Maroochydore Surf Club on Tuesday, June 10. Proudly sponsored by Buderim Chiropractic, the breakfast will host the network's Annual General Meeting and feature an interactive session by the renowned networking specialist, providing those attending with the essential tools to network more effectively. (more information about the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network)

The award-winning Sunshine Coast Concert Band will team up with twenty-year-old piano sensation, Van-Anh Nguyen to help raise funds for Heart Reach Australia at the MBC Auditorium, North Buderim, on Saturday, May 17. The concert will provide guests with a rare opportunity to enjoy great musical classics by the popular concert band with a special performance by young Van-Anh Nguyen on the piano. (more information about the Sunshine Coast Concert Band)

The Annual Ladies Ambrose Golf Day, hosted by the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network is set to be a hit with the announcement today of the major hole-in-one prize of two return tickets to Brunei courtesy of Royal Brunei Airlines. Recognised as one of the premier Ladies' Golf Tournaments on the Sunshine Coast, the event is already attracting a number business personalities as well as one of the region's golfing young guns, Lauren Mason. (more information about the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network)

The Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network is now calling for nominations for the prestigious 2008 Business Woman of the Year Awards. The awards are open to all women in business across the coast, if you know of an outstanding business woman deserving of recognition, make sure you nominate.Entries are currently open across four categories; corporate, micro/small business, professional and young business woman, with the overall winner taking home the title of Outstanding Business Woman of the Year. (more information about the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network)

More than 20,000 people will attend this year's 24 th Queensland Home Garden Expo, one of the largest garden events in Australia, which will be held at the Maroochy Showgrounds on the Sunshine Coast from 11-13 July. The three-day expo attracts hundreds of horticultural experts who will be on hand to provide information and advice including free lectures; demonstrations and workshops hosted live on five different stages. (more information about the QLD Home Garden Expo)

Registrations are now open for the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network Ladies Golf Day to be held at Twin Waters Golf Club on Friday, May 9. The Annual Ladies Golf Day, hosted by MixFM, is recognised as one of the premier Ladies' Golf Tournaments on the Sunshine Coast, but you don't need to be a professional to get involved – beginners and even non-golfers are welcome. (more information about the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network)

Daryl Rouse, one of Remax's most awarded international Real Estate Agents, will start operating in Coolum from April 1 and expects to change the face of the Real Estate industry on the Maroochy North Shore with his unconventional, yet proven approach. This same approach saw him climb to the position of the 11 th most successful Remax agent in the United States, out of 45,000 agents, making him one of Australia's most acclaimed Real Estate Agents. (more information about Daryl Rouse)

IGA Coolum Kite Festival Chairman, Noel Mooney and World Sport Kite Pilot, Steve Donovan will put Sunshine Coast firmly on the international map, when they fly to China to represent Australia at the world's largest international kite festival from April 19-22. (more information about the Coolum Kite Festival)

With housing affordability at record lows, interest rates on the rise and rents set to soar, local developer MC Property has announced an innovative, flexible living project to help first time buyers access the escalating property market. The unique development allows first time buyers to get together and purchase one property which includes four large fully self-contained studio apartments. (more information about the MC Property)

Representatives of the Queensland Home Garden Expo will put the Sunshine Coast firmly on the map when they head south in the coming week to one of the biggest international flower shows, to encourage people to visit the region during the expo in July. Staged within the world heritage-listed Royal Exhibition Building, the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show held from April 2-6 attracts over 100,000 garden lovers annually and is regarded as the largest horticultural event in the Southern Hemisphere. (more information about the Queensland Home Garden Expo)

Dynamic and inspirational business women, Kim Serafini, will share her remarkable journey, from the fast paced corporate world to life in the slow lane, with those attending the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network breakfast on Tuesday, April 8 at the Maroochydore Surf Club. Focused on delivering world-class corporate workshops and seminars, Kim is inspiring others to achieve personal success and fulfillment through appreciation and gratitude. (more information about the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network)

The award-winning Sunshine Coast Concert Band will host their annual ‘afternoon delights' concert, in support of the Nambour Special School on Sunday, March 30 from 2pm at the Kawana Community Hall. This is the fifth year the band has been involved in supporting the Nambour Special School, donating all door takings from their concerts to the organisation. (more information about the Sunshine Coast Concert Band)

MC Property is calling on all young entrepreneurs and start-up businesses to apply for their new 2008 Kick-Start program, being launched today, to help foster business development and enterprise in the region. The program will provide financial assistance to small and emerging businesses in setting up their business premises at the company's centrally located Sugar Road Development in Maroochydore. (more information about MC Property)

A historic partnership between local government, the University and three major Sunshine Coast property developers will spearhead the marketing of a new Business and Technology Precinct to drive economic growth and generate sustainable and high value employment opportunities in the Sippy Downs and Palmview area.

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 Novotel Twin Waters Resort on March 5. International Women's Day recognises the achievements of women and their contribution to society. The breakfast is proudly sponsored by long-time International Women's Day supporter, Neuendorf Interiors. (more about the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network)

The award-winning Sunshine Coast Concert Band will kick off the New Year with a special concert in support of Blue Care on Sunday, February 24 from 2pm at the Caloundra Uniting Church. The band, led by musical director Ken Chadwick, will be accompanied by popular singers, Bev Gourlay and Aart Schouten and the event will be hosted by compere, Geoff Malcolm of 104.9 FM. (more about the Sunshine Coast Concert Band)

2007's Outstanding Business Women of the Year, Vicki Clark has forged the way for women in senior executive positions and looks forward to sharing her amazing journey with business women from across the Coast at the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network breakfast on Tuesday, February 12. In her almost 20 years with ANZ Banking Group, Vicki has gone from the typing pool to local Sunshine Coast CEO and has proven that hard work and dedication does pay. (more about the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network)

Town of Seaside residents enjoyed a festive Christmas picnic in the park on Saturday, December 8, thanks to the generous support and involvement of local businesses in the area. The team from TGL Property Marketing are passionate about fostering a real sense of community within the Town of Seaside and along with the kind support of Franco's Italian Restaurant and Which Property Marketing (White Shells Development) they were able to put on an afternoon of fun and festivities for all to enjoy.

Organisers of the Cadbury-Schweppes Australian PGA Championship are not only preparing for some of the world's top golfers to swing into Coolum in the coming days, but also to showcase Maroochy to the world through the large contingent of international media. This year the event has attracted a number of Asia's leading sports journalists to the region thanks to the high profile Asian golfers competing in the championship such as Japan 's Toshimitsu Izawa, Beijing 's Li Chao and Korea 's Sang-Bae Moon. (more about discovermaroochy.com.au)

Sunshine Coast-based SafeWater company, EcoNova, continues to change the face of water recycling across Australia, this week announcing over $10 million of contract wins from Tasmania to Palm Island. The company's world-class MembraneSafe™ technology has been given the thumbs up by Tasmania's Clarence City Council, Sydney's Gordon Golf Club, the Horizon Shores development on the Gold Coast and for the redevelopment of FarNorth QLD' s Palm Island's sewerage treatment plant. (more about EcoNova)

More than 200 business women from across the coast will join the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network on Tuesday, December 11 for a festive breakfast bash to celebrate what has been a successful year. The event will include a special presentation to the network's chosen charity for 2007, The Sunshine Coast Children's Therapy Centre, who provide an invaluable service to the community. (more about the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network)

Business Maroochy is driving a new initiative to connect complimentary businesses in the Maroochy region and are inviting local businesses to attend an exploratory meeting on Tuesday, November 27. The meeting aims to establish stronger business relationships and industry-specific networks, predominantly in the Kunda Park, Buderim, Forest Glen and Sippy Downs regions. (more about Business Maroochy)

Sunshine Coast-based company, EcoNova, has been awarded a substantial grant by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop and implement sustainable projects that adequately contribute to Australia 's diminishing water supply. The funding, awarded as part of the Queensland Sustainable Energy Innovation Fund, will be used to further research and develop EcoNova's MembraneSafe™ Technology into a revolutionary grey water only system. (more about EcoNova)

discovermaroochy.com.au, the tourism marketing arm of Maroochy Council won the Best Overall Economic Development Excellence Award and first place in two Promotions categories at the 2007 National Economic Development Conference in Sydney last night. The Best Overall Economic Development Excellence Award honoured an organisation demonstrating strategic direction, partnership, innovation, leadership and promotional excellence. (more about discovermaroochy.com.au)

The Sunshine Coast Concert Band will present a Remembrance Day Concert in support of Sunshine Coast Legacy on Saturday, 10 November at 2pm at the Baptist Community Centre in Wises Road, Maroochydore. The event will begin with a short Remembrance Day Ceremony with piper, Wayne Clark, bugler, Keith Walker and a Catafalque Party with TS Onslow. The concert will then be started with the Concert Band playing The Dambusters March, followed by the stirring hymn Abide With Me. (more about the Sunshine Coast Concert Band)

Carren Smith, an acclaimed visionary in the psychology of success and leadership, will join the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network for breakfast to share her inspirational journey through a captivating and thought provoking address at the Maroochydore Surf Club on November 13. With an incredible amount of inner strength and focus, Carren has overcome her own personal struggles as a survivor of the 2002 Bali Bombings and the suicide of a loved one. Carren has lived with the legacy of depression and physical seizures, however has turned her circumstances around to share with the world the powerful and life-changing insights she has discovered as a result of her journey. (more about the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network)

The University of Queensland 's Centre for Advanced Animal Science will see the introduction of EcoNova's highly innovative waste water treatment process in their new buildings as a part of a $33 million project. EcoNova, a leader in environmental sustainability and water recycling systems, will install and commission the new liquid waste treatment system at the University's Gatton Campus. (more about EcoNova)

Members of the public will have the opportunity to pre-purchase discounted tickets for the Cadbury Schweppes Australian PGA Championship from Monday, October 8. Pre-purchasing tickets from the freecall PGA HOTLINE on 1800 009 499 will attract a discount of 50 per cent off the gate price. Any one-day ticket bought through the HOTLINE is $10 rather than $20 and the season ticket HOTLINE price is $25 as opposed to $50 at the gate. The Cadbury Schweppes Australian PGA Championship is Australia 's oldest and most prestigious professional golf tournament and will be hosted at the Hyatt Regency Coolum from December 6-9. (more about discovermaroochy.com.au)

EcoNova has been chosen by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as the official supplier of water recycling solutions for their new self-sustainable office and workshop located in the Noosa National Park. EcoNova General Manager, Christian Uhrig said that the environmental impact on the National Park was of utmost importance for the EPA when considering which systems they would implement. (more about EcoNova)

Maroochy Council today announced it is proud to be associated with the 2007 Australian ‘discovermaroochy' Etchells Winter Championships. Council's tourism destination marketing arm www.discovermaroochy.com is a major sponsor of the event which is set to attract the best one-design class competitors from around Australia and New Zealand. (more about discovermaroochy)

The Sunshine Coast Concert Band will be raising money for a good cause by putting on a variety concert at the Baptist Community Hall in Wises Road Maroochydore on Saturday May 19 at 2pm, in support of The Cancer Council Queensland. The Cancer Council Queensland is dedicated to eliminating cancer and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, treatment, patient care, prevention and early detection. (more about the Sunshine Coast Concert Band)

Hayley Robinson will share her remarkable journey, from working alongside Jamie Oliver in London to starting her own café on the Sunshine Coast , with the women attending the next Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network breakfast on Tuesday, May 8. Hayley will recall her amazing culinary story which began as an apprentice chef in Byron Bay before heading over to London to work with one of the world's most famous chefs. (more about the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network)

The penthouse in one of the Coast's most controversial buildings is set to go under the hammer on May 5 breaking records in the area, hot on the heels of the Gold Coast's recent high-flying penthouse sales record. Built over seven years ago surrounding great controversy, the Sunshine Coasts' Santorini ‘towers' six stories over the unspoiled eco-landscape of Mudjimba.  (more about Santorini Penthouse U22)

Coates Rally Queensland has secured a new long-term home in Maroochy as it prepares to burst into action for the opening of the first round of the 2007 NEC Computers Australian Rally to be held March 31 to April 1. Marking the 12 th year the event has been run on the Sunshine Coast it is expected to attract record crowds with new attractions designed to make it more exciting and accessible for spectators.  (more about discovermaroochy)

More than 120 business women from across the Sunshine Coast will come together on Monday 2 April to launch the 2007 Sunshine Coast Business Woman of the Year Awards at the Maroochy Surf Club. Hosted by the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network (SCBWN) , the Cocktail Party commencing at 6pm will be a mixture of an award winner's panel , tips and tricks on business success and most importantly, food, drinks and lots of laughs. (more about the Sunshine Coast Business Women's Network)

The Mooloolaba Triathlon is set to attract over 38,000 competitors and spectators who will spend over $4.8 million in Maroochy over the course of the three-day festival to be held from 23-25 March. Tourism operators across the region are preparing for a busy weekend of festivities with an anticipated 23,000 additional accommodation nights being booked. Cafes, restaurants and shops are also expected to benefit from buzz surrounding the event. (more about discovermaroochy)

This weekend will see the official opening of the SunnyCove Community at 14 Pauline Martin Drive , offering over 70 self-contained, rental retirement homes to residents of Rockhampton and beyond. The Community will be opened by Rockhampton Mayor, Margaret Strelow, and to celebrate visitors will have the opportunity to participate in tree planting to contribute to the impressively landscaped community gardens. (more about SunnyCove)

Queensland 's top landscape designers, nurseries and leading horticulturists will showcase their creative talents, products and knowledge at the 23 rd annual Queensland Home Garden Expo to be held at Nambour on the Sunshine Coast from 6 - 8 July. One of Australia 's largest and most celebrated garden events, the Queensland Home Garden Expo attracts over 20,000 garden lovers and hundreds of horticulture professionals each year. (more about the Qld Home Garden Expo)