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Media statement: Post-election commentary

29 October 2024

By Sandy Zubrinich, Sunshine Coast Business Council Chair Sunshine Coast Business Council Chair Sandy Zubrinich today congratulated the new LNP State Government on its win over the weekend. “Congratulations to the LNP and our successful regional candidates who secured a win in this weekend’s election,” Ms Zubrinich said. “This is a pivotal time for Queensland,…

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Media statement: Addressing the Sunshine Coast’s housing shortage

14 October 2024

By Sandy Zubrinich, Sunshine Coast Business Council Chair Housing shortages and the resulting social issues have become a national crisis, with all levels of government needing to take urgent action to address this dire current situation. All levels of government have responded in some way to the escalating housing shortages with initiatives such as funding…

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Media statement: Addressing the Sunshine Coast’s housing shortage

14 October 2024

By Sandy Zubrinich, Sunshine Coast Business Council Chair Housing shortages and the resulting social issues have become a national crisis, with all levels of government needing to take urgent action to address this dire current situation. All levels of government have responded in some way to the escalating housing shortages with initiatives such as funding…

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Sunshine Coast Business Council hosts lunch with Jarrod Bleijie

19 August 2024

Deputy Leader of the Liberal National Party of Queensland (LNP) Jarrod Bleijie MP will be the guest speaker at the Sunshine Coast Business Council’s upcoming luncheon, providing an opportunity for the local business community to hear how the LNP plans to address critical issues impacting the region’s economy, should they be successful in winning the…

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SCBC state election priorities By Sandy Zubrinich, Sunshine Coast Business Council Chair

07 August 2024

“Sunshine Coast political leaders often talk about transformative and game-changing projects to highlight the importance of major infrastructure. In the past this has been an effective strategy for the Sunshine Coast region’s mayors and politicians to garner support for specific infrastructure projects, but we wonder if it is enough going forward or if we need…

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Business Council calls for support to help raise record $65,000 for Vinnies CEO Sleepout

27 May 2024

For a decade, Sunshine Coast Business Council (SCBC) members have answered the call for the Vinnies CEO Sleepout, sleeping rough for a night at Maroochydore Beach to raise funds to combat homelessness, and this year the team is challenging more fellow business and community leaders to join them. With 47,000 Sunshine Coast locals accessing Vinnies…

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Sunshine Coast Business Council Chair, Sandy Zubrinich calls for rail funding ahead of budget

13 May 2024

As the Federal Government prepares to hand down its budget on Tuesday, Sunshine Coast Business Council Chair Sandy Zubrinich will be scrutinising the numbers to see whether additional funding is allocated for the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line Project (DSC), as per the advocacy group’s request to the Prime Minister in April this year. Ms…

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Sold-out conference tackles challenging outlook amid national business investment slowdown

08 May 2024

The Sunshine Coast Business Council’s ‘Outlook for Business Investment’ conference hosted last Friday (3 May) provided the 130-plus attendees from the Sunshine Coast business community, as well as representatives from local and state government, with an insight into the challenging investment climate being experienced both nationally and locally. The conference, hosted at the Maroochy RSL,…

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Conference explores national business investment slowdown and implications for the Sunshine Coast

16 April 2024

The Sunshine Coast Business Council’s upcoming ‘Outlook for Business Investment’ conference, slated as a reality check on business investment in Australia and Queensland, promises expert insights into the national economy and the flow of business investment vital to economic growth. Presented in partnership with sponsors Property Council of Australia, Walker Corporation, Stockland and Sunshine Coast…

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State’s heavy rail plan falls short

27 February 2024

Whilst Sunshine Coast Business Council Chair Sandy Zubrinich has welcomed the investment commitment made by Queensland Premier Steven Miles in  Sunday’s announcement regarding the Direct Sunshine Coast Rail Line between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, she has expressed disappointment that the much-anticipated rail connection will not extend into the Maroochydore CBD ahead of the 2032…

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