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Five exciting new businesses to call The Wharf Mooloolaba home

Published on: June 21, 2018Category: News

The second stage of The Wharf Mooloolaba’s $10million refurbishment is well underway with five new ventures to open in the precinct between now and mid-July.

The new food, retail and activity businesses launching are further evidence the precinct is once again gaining a reputation as the place to be in Mooloolaba.

Wharf Mooloolaba co-owner Dirk Long said the new businesses included The Booking Box – an activity booking and information centre, Meraki Thread Co – a new fashion boutique specialising in vintage and up-cycled clothing, Boston Shaker -a new cocktail bar with a jazz vibe, La Finca -a new café from the owners of Colombian Coffee, and Fior di Latte Gelateria – a great new gelato bar from the owners of Pitchfork Restaurant at Peregian.

“With the Booking Box and Meraki Thread Co open this week and three more openings coming up, it’s very exciting times at The Wharf.”

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Sunreef Mooloolaba recognised nationally for contribution to the Dive Industry

Published on: June 11, 2018Category: News

South East Queensland’s largest scuba diving centre, Sunreef Mooloolaba has be recognised nationally taking out the Australian Underwater Products (AUP) 2018 Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Scuba Diving Industry.
In fact, this is the sixth year, Sunreef Mooloolaba have been recognised at the Awards, part of the AUP National Conference for the dive industry.
Sunreef Mooloolaba owner Dan Hart said they were thrilled to again be recognised at the AUP Awards.
“For us it’s recognition of all the great work done by all of our team. We are like a family and Sunreef Mooloolaba so we couldn’t do it without all our staff.”
“The AUP Conference is a key event for us every year – it’s a chance to connect with our scuba dive industry colleagues from around the country and also hear all the latest developments in the industry.”

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Grants of up to $10,000 available to local community organisations thanks to Buderim Foundation

Published on: June 7, 2018Category: News

Buderim Foundation will soon be opening their 2018 Grants Programs for applications, with up to $10,000 each available to community organisations serving the local 4556 community.

Applications open on Monday 11th June, and eligible applicants will need to apply online before Friday, July 20th. Successful applicants will be announced at the Foundation’s 2018 annual community grants celebration on Saturday afternoon, September 15th at the Buderim Village Park.

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Sunreef Mooloolaba expanding whale tourism venture to include Whale One

Published on: May 23, 2018Category: News

South East Queensland’s premiere scuba diving and Australia’s first Swim with Humpback Whales experience operator, Sunreef Mooloolaba, is expanding their immersive ocean experiences, adding whale watching to its portfolio, having purchased Whale One.

The expansion, which adds to Sunreef’s purchase of adventure hire company Hire Hut at the beginning of the year, means there is no better place to go for aquatic adventure.

“We love the Sunshine Coast and believe strongly in the tourism and hospitality sector here and are proud to have the successful Whale One operations now powered by Sunreef Mooloolaba,” Sunreef owner Dan Hart said.

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Massive Grant Opening Celebration this Saturday at Bundaberg’s new Sunshine Mitre 10

Published on: May 22, 2018Category: News

The new Sunshine Mitre 10 will be a frenzy of activity this Saturday, 26th May, with its massive grand opening sale. There will be something for everyone with incredible not-to-be-repeated prices on everything from irons and kettles to barbecues, bar fridges and treated pine sleepers.

Starting from 8am, the crew from Hits 93.9FM will be there and there will also be free hot dogs, a sausage sizzle, a coffee van, as well as face painting for the kids.

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Buderim Foundation calling for art donations to auction

Published on: May 18, 2018Category: News

The Buderim Foundation has launched an appeal for donations of artworks. The intention is to auction these works towards the end of the Foundation’s 2018 Community Challenge to boost its trust funds, whose earnings are dedicated to making grants to local community groups.

The Community Challenge marks the 10th year of the Foundation making grants to support the work of these community groups.

In that decade, earnings on the trust funds, whose combined assets now stand at almost $1.5million, have enabled the Foundation to distribute almost $400000 in grants.

The art auction is one of several special initiatives undertaken in the 2018 Community Challenge year.

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‘Classical Cocktails’ event in support of Buderim Foundation 2018 Community Challenge

Published on: May 7, 2018Category: News

Longtime Buderim resident and Buderim Foundation Ambassador June Loxton will be reprising her popular and successful Classical Cocktails event on the evening of Saturday 26 May 2018.

June, an accomplished pianist and composer, has assembled some of the Sunshine Coast’s most talented musicians to perform at her home.

Classical Cocktails will offer a range of musical genres and styles, which are sure to entertain.

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Sunshine Mitre 10 opening in Bundaberg

Published on: May 3, 2018Category: News

In its first foray into the Bundaberg market, Sunshine Mitre 10 is investing with a long term multi-million-dollar commitment to provide the most outstanding hardware retail and trade offer in the region.

The new store in the heart of Bundaberg, at 1 Electra Street, will open with a huge sale on Saturday 26th May employing locals to serve local Builders, Tradies and DIY/Retail customers.

Sunshine Mitre 10 CEO Travis Cunnane said the Coopers Home Hardware site has been completely refurbished.

“Sunshine Mitre10 are investing for the long term, with improvements including new and additional racking to increase our Trade and DIY/Retail product offering, with larger ranges and increased stock levels across all departments,” Mr Cunnane said.

“The company was also working hard to improve the layout to make the store easier to navigate so in both the retail and trade areas you can get in, get what you need and get on with it.”

The new store will feature a new Paint Colour Centre, planned according to the international best practice. We have also invested in the latest range of Power Tools, Outdoor Power Equipment including Stihl & Makita, along with an improved Garden Centre.

“Our new Trade drive through will offer a comprehensive selection of Trade Timber and Sheeting Products in conjunction with the latest ranging of Trade Fasteners and Building Supplies,” Mr Cunnane said.

“Our aim is to be the preferred location in Bundaberg for Builders, Tradies, Handymen and DIYERs alike, with the convenience of undercover trade drive through.

“We will also offer daily site deliveries on our crane truck to Bundaberg and surrounding communities.”

Sunshine Mitre10 is a 108 year old business with 14 sites throughout QLD employing over 380 staff.

“We are proud locals, employing and serving locals and we get involved in the communities in which our stores operate,” Mr Cunnane said.

“This includes having local experts available to provide advice and assistance to both our trade and DIY/Retail customers.

“We also pride ourselves on the fact that as part of the community, we get involved, sponsoring and assisting local schools, sporting communities and local charities.”

The Grand Opening will be held on the 26th May, A huge day is planned with hundreds of specials across all categories along with giveaways and great offers.

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Construction on Westside Private Hospital moves to next stage after ‘topping out’

Published on: May 1, 2018Category: News

The Evans Long and Montserrat Hospital joint venture development Westside Private Hospital at Taringa has reached the final stages of construction with the building ‘topping out’.

The ten-storey building at 32 Morrow Street, Taringa, will be home to the new Westside Private Hospital, a short-stay overnight facility operated by Montserrat Hospitals.

The hospital floor will house five operating theatres and three treatment rooms. Two additional floors will provide specialist consulting suites as well as Westside Haemaotogy and Oncology, a new addition to Montserrat Cancer Care Services.

The other floors of the building will include a Guardian Child Care Centre and three floors for the Essence Medi Apartments & Suites, which will offer an affordable out of hospital, yet conveniently located, accommodation option for the surgical and oncology patients before, during and after care.

The two top floors of the building will be luxurious sky homes, with a roof top pool and entertainment area, while at the bottom of the building there will be a café and concierge services, a floor containing Allied Health facilities, and four basement levels of car parking with 185 car spaces. Westside Private will allow 3 hours of free parking providing relief for patients and their family.

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The Dock Mooloolaba hosts Local Beer Tap Takeover this weekend

Published on: April 5, 2018Category: News

The Wharf Mooloolaba’s newest restaurant and bar, The Dock Mooloolaba has 52 beer taps, with 16 different beers, across three bars and starting this Friday, there will be a Local Tap Takeover, with only local beers to be poured throughout the weekend.

The Dock Mooloolaba owner Jared Hart said the “Local Tap Takeover” will be a celebration of the restaurant’s four-month anniversary, and an opportunity to support and highlight our fantastic local craft breweries.

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