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Multi-award winning architect and builder Sarah Waller whose project, Blackwood, was named Queensland Home of the Year. (Rikki Lancaster)
A Noosa hinterland home has been honoured at the 2024 HIA-CSR Queensland Housing Awards that celebrate the best in residential construction throughout the State. The awards, held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre (BCEC), saw a stunning project by Sarah Waller Building announced Queensland Home of the Year. Recognising achievements across a variety of categories, these awards highlight innovation, quality, and sustainability in Queensland’s housing sector, serving as a benchmark of excellence for the industry. Blackwood, by Sarah Waller Building, is a pavilion-style masterpiece that reimagines family living with separate zones for socialising, rest, and work, as well as a self-contained studio for multi-generational needs. With indoor-outdoor spaces designed for gatherings, a sunken firepit for intimate evenings, and a striking 21-metre freshwater pool reflecting the architectural lines, Blackwood epitomises luxurious yet functional design. Continued page 7
Noosa achievers By Jacqueline Trewin The 29th Sunshine Coast Business Awards 2024 held at Twin Waters Resort on Saturday night shared all the glamour while celebrating the hard work of many local businesses. A major highlight on the Coast calendar resembling The Logies, Emcee Shane Jacobson brought the house down with laughter for the third year in a row. But there could only be one to win this prestigious accolade. As the drum was rolling, over 850 guests awaited in suspense before Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Rosanna Natoli announced the winner, following presentations of various category winners. “Ladies and Gentlemen! The winner of the 2024 Sunshine Coast Business of the Year is Ad-
The Noosa region was well represented at the awards. vanced Aquarium Technologies!” The winning business based at Kunda Park is an international success story, with over 100
aquarium projects in over 30 cities, enthralling global audiences. Making a significant point during his accep-
tance speech, Advanced Aquarium Technologies’ chief operating officer Tim Eldridge, received the Export award, on business owner John Langmead’s behalf, with honour. “We work so hard, literally around the clock. Every Monday morning, we have a Status Report Meeting, and we globe trot from country to country as we look at all the projects that we’ve got around the world. And we have people on that call from all over the world and the sun literally never sets on their work, “ Mr Eldridge said. “And it really is proof that you can do international work from here, and you can be a leader in an international industry from this part of the world. It really is a joy to be part of it. It is very exciting and interesting work every single day. So, thank you again for this award. We really appreciate it.” Continued page 2
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