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On 1 July 2012 the Federal Government’s Carbon Tax will take effect. What will this mean for your business? Sunshine Coast Council has invited Dylan Byrne, Partner BDO and expert advisor on the carbon tax, to share the most up to date information on: the opportunities and implications for your business some strategies to assist your SME to address the issues surrounding the new tax the Government’s Clean Energy Future plan. Dylan will be available to answer your questions. When From: 5 pm to 6.30 pm, Thursday 3 November 2011   Where  Caloundra Events Centre, Function Room 20 Minchinton Street Caloundra When From: 5 pm to 6.30 pm, Thursday 10 November 2011  Where  Maroochy Events Centre, Maroochy 3 Room Memorial Avenue, Maroochydore When From: 5 pm to 6.30 pm, Thursday 17 November 2011  Where  The J, Foyer 60 Noosa Drive, Noosa Junction Contact details  economicdevelopment@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au

The Sunshine Coast Environment Awards - Froggies, recognises the significant contributions made by members of the Sunshine Coast community, businesses and community groups in achieving positive environmental outcomes in the Sunshine Coast region. In previous years͕ the Froggies have been awarded in categories based on the issues a project sought to address (waste, water etc). This approach did not do justice to the interrelated nature of many of these issues͕ nor to the ability of many past nominees to respond to multiple issues.  This year the categories have been re-written along organisational rather than environmental  boundaries. This year the Froggies seek to recognise a champion in each of the following categories: Government  Small/Medium Business  Large Business  Individual School  Not for Profit Association  Nominees in each category will be judged on their success in minimising negative impacts on  the  environment and maxi

The Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards celebrate the contribution of individuals, community organisations and businesses in the region. These prestigious awards are designed to pay tribute to those who make extraordinary contributions to society or who are outstanding achievers in the community. Council is calling for nominations of outstanding locals to be recognised at the fourth annual Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards.  How to nominate: The awards will be presented in the following categories Business Creative Community Environment Sport and recreation Senior Citizen of the Year Young Citizen of the Year Make a nomination online . Nominations will be assessed in accordance with the categories, criteria and conditions of entry.