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Chamber Music Festival hits right note for economy

The Australian Festival of Chamber Music (ACFM) more than doubled its impact on the Queensland economy this year. AFCM Executive Director Ricardo Peach said the North

Call for food industry to add to The Curated Plate

Fresh from picking up a national award, The Curated Plate is urging the Sunshine Coast food and dining industry to be part of next year’s event. Named the nation’s

Boost for live music on the Gold Coast

The Gold Coast has launched a Live Music Fund to support the industry in the south-east Queensland city. Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate said established Gold Coast musicians,

Extra level for Paddington Tavern in major revamp

The Paddington Tavern, in Brisbane’s inner-west, is set to undergo a major revamp, including the addition of a level. A development application, lodged with Brisbane

Consumers dump on government recycling efforts

Australians have lost confidence in all levels of governments to support recycling efforts. A new survey from Planet Ark found well under half of those surveyed believed

Global triple treat for Sunshine Coast innovation

A Sunshine Coast marketing campaign has picked up multiple international awards. The video-led campaign, which showcased the region’s high-tech capabilities, won two

Brisbane improves global sustainability ranking

Brisbane has increased its global sustainability ranking over the past 12 months. The 2024 Global Destination Sustainability (GDS) Index ranks the Queensland capital as

Baker heads north as new Sunshine Coast Council CEO

Experienced local government administrator John Baker is the new CEO of the Sunshine Coast Council. Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli said Mr Baker, who will start on

The Curated Plate wins national Events award

UPDATED: One of south-east Queensland’s premier food festivals has won a national honor at the 2024 Australian Event Awards. The Curated Plate blends top-quality

Brisbane Metro begins operation in city’s south

Brisbane’s long-awaited Metro system begins operation today, with a route between Eight Miles Plains and the University of Queensland the first to carry fare-paying

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