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Noosa ready to come alive Noosa is set to come alive next week for 10 days and nights, with the launch of Noosa Alive! Festival, now celebrating its 24th year, and there’s something for everyone on offer at this year’s event. Rub shoulders with Australia’s favourite authors and storytellers as Noosa Alive! serves up an extraordinary lineup of Australia’s best-loved talent, including actor and author Bryan Brown, Australian food icon Maggie Beer AO and many other famous faces. A festival highlight is the world premiere of acclaimed Australian playwright David Williamson’s latest work, Coping with Winter, starring Erik Thomson, (everyone’s favourite dad Dave Rafter from Packed to the Rafters) on stage alongside cast mates Renai Caruso and Janneke Williamson, under the direction of Rory Williamson. Presented at The J on July 22 and 23, the production promises to be one of the headline theatrical events of the Australian arts calendar in 2026. You can also now book for a sneak peek at the Preview Performance on July 21! Tickets are selling fast. One of Australia’s most respected and enduring playwrights, David Williamson has spent decades holding a mirror to Australian society through sharp satire, compelling characters and deeply human storytelling. Meet the World’s Hottest Playwright Internationally acclaimed theatre sensation Suzie Miller continues her remarkable global success with her latest play, Inter Alia, following the worldwide triumph of her multi award-winning play Prima Facie, which captivated audiences from London’s West End to Broadway. Continued page 5
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Growth on the way Housing, transport infrastructure and long-term economic growth dominated discussions when Queensland Premier David Crisafulli addressed a sold-out gathering of Sunshine Coast business leaders following the release of the State Budget.
More than 150 members of the Sunshine Coast Business Council (SCBC), together with industry representatives, stakeholders and regional mayors, attended the breakfast at The Lakehouse to hear the Premier outline the Queensland Gov-
ernment’s economic priorities. SCBC chair Sandy Zubrinich said the event provided an important opportunity for the region’s business community to engage directly
with the State Government as major investment decisions continue to shape the Sunshine Coast’s future. Continued page 2
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