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Why buy local

You can’t buy love, but you can buy local.

Every cappuccino, cupcake, or kayak you buy from a Sunshine Coast business keeps cash circulating locally, safeguarding jobs and fuelling our community spirit. When locals choose local, the whole Coast wins.

Own a business here? Buy Local Sunshine Coast is 700+ local businesses marketing together — local guides four times a week, region-wide campaigns and monthly networking that put your business in front of locals who choose local. With 54,000+ locals in our Facebook group, you’re never marketing alone. It starts with a free listing that takes about a minute to claim.

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Black Friday campaign · Coming soon

Get your business ready for Black Friday.

Think Sunshine this Black Friday. From Friday 27 to Monday 30 November we put local offers in one place, so locals check what's on here before they shop overseas. Add one genuine offer and use the free media kit to share it.

  • Free media kit, ready now
  • Add your offer by Fri 20 Nov
  • Fri 27 to Mon 30 Nov
Get ready for Black Friday →Get the free media kit


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Fresh reasons to buy local

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Christmas at Alsahwa Estate - book your end of year celebration from Alsahwa Estate
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Christmas at Alsahwa Estate

Alsahwa Estate

Cocktail A$90pp / dining from A$100pp

Choose a cocktail-style celebration or seated festive dining at ethos in Palmwoods. Minimum group sizes apply and exclusive venue hire is additional.

Wed-Fri pricing. Venue hire: A$1,000 cocktail / A$2,000 restaurant. Group minimums apply; confirm dates.See current offer

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  1. Free recorded video-strategy webinar from Innovate Media
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    [FREE WEBINAR] How to Plan Video Content That Grows Your Business - Without Wasting Time or Money

    Innovate Media

    Free recorded webinar

    A free recorded webinar explaining a seven-part framework for planning useful business video content and building a practical one-page video strategy.

    Confirm current availabilitySee current offer
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    7-day free trial of Positive Prime Standard

    Positive Prime

    Free offer

    Try Positive Prime's Standard plan free for seven days before deciding whether to subscribe.

    Confirm current availabilitySee current offer
  3. Break the Cycle Starter Kit by Alexandra Morgan
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    Break the Cycle Starter Kit

    Alexandra Morgan

    Free instant access, A$49 value

    A practical starter kit to identify recurring food patterns and begin changing them with supportive guidance.

    Confirm current availabilitySee current offer
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    Complete HR Starter Pack: five HR kits for $449 (save $488)

    Jigsaw HR

    Save $488

    All five Jigsaw HR document kits in one instant download for $449, against $937 bought separately.

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  5. Jigsaw HR founder Allaina Smith talking with a client
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    Free HR guide for business owners and a free monthly HR Huddle webinar from Jigsaw HR

    Jigsaw HR

    Free offer

    Two free HR resources from Jigsaw HR: a straight-talking guide to HR for business owners and a free monthly HR Huddle webinar.

    Confirm current availabilitySee current offer



Making weekends easier

Your weekend on the Sunshine Coast

Explore the Local Guide to the Weekend

Upcoming local events

This weekend and next. Swipe, use the arrows or press the left and right arrow keys to browse.

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  1. Arts & Culture

    Free

    Friday Film Club

    Events Space, Gympie Library · Gympie

    A free monthly library film screening; bring snacks and a cushion or blanket.

    Hosted by Gympie Regional LibrariesView event
  2. Markets & Food

    Free entry

    Kawana Farmers Market

    Kawana State College grounds · Birtinya

    A Saturday farmers market connecting shoppers with local growers, producers and artisan food makers.

    Hosted by Kawana Farmers MarketView event
  3. Markets & Food

    Free entry

    Noosa Farmers Market

    Noosa Farmers Market · Noosaville

    A Sunday farmers market featuring local produce, bread, cheese, seafood and breakfast food.

    Hosted by Noosa Farmers MarketView event
  4. Workshops & Talks

    Free

    Paper Blooms

    Rainbow Beach Library · Rainbow Beach

    Use crepe paper techniques to make spring-inspired paper flowers in a mindful craft session.

    Hosted by Gympie Regional LibrariesView event
  5. Community & Culture

    Free

    Gympie Gold Rush

    Events Space, Gympie Library · Gympie

    Discover Gympie's mining history through a local history talk covering discoveries, the famous gold nugget and memories of past Gold Rush festivals.

    Hosted by Gympie Regional LibrariesView event
  6. Markets & Food

    Free entry

    Kawana Farmers Market

    Kawana State College grounds · Birtinya

    A Saturday farmers market connecting shoppers with local growers, producers and artisan food makers.

    Hosted by Kawana Farmers MarketView event
  7. Markets & Food

    Free entry

    Noosa Farmers Market

    Noosa Farmers Market · Noosaville

    A Sunday farmers market featuring local produce, bread, cheese, seafood and breakfast food.

    Hosted by Noosa Farmers MarketView event
  8. Arts & Culture

    Free

    Gympie Library Craft Group

    Events Space, Gympie Library · Gympie

    Bring your current craft project, exchange ideas and enjoy a friendly chat with other makers in a relaxed, self-directed library group.

    Hosted by Gympie Regional LibrariesView event



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Networking on the Sunshine Coast

Ultimate Guide to Networking (Free)
Upcoming local business eventsLast updated 30 August 2026
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Networking workshopFree

Local Networking Nights September 2026

Wed 2 Sep · 5:30–7:30 pm

Buderim Tavern · Buderim

Free structured networking and a practical LinkedIn workshop for Sunshine Coast business owners and professionals.

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Networking eventFree

4556 Chamber Coffee Catch Up

Tue 1 Sep · 7:30–8:30 am

The Zebra Crossing · Buderim

Start the day with relaxed local business conversation. No RSVP needed.

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SEP01

Industry workshopFree

Community Land Permits for Events

Tue 1 Sep · 10:00 am–12:00 pm

Sunshine Coast City Hall · Maroochydore

A practical session on local-law approvals and compliant event applications.

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SEP02

Industry webinarFree

Discover the Food & Beverage Accelerator

Wed 2 Sep · 12:00–12:45 pm

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A short briefing for manufacturers on research, capability and commercialisation support.

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SEP03

Networking breakfastPaid

Better Business Habits with Peter Cox

Thu 3 Sep · 7:00–8:15 am

TORO · Maroochydore

Breakfast networking with a practical local business presentation.

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Networking eventCheck organiser

September Coffee Catch Up with the Queensland Treasurer

Thu 3 Sep · 7:30–9:30 am

Nambour Cinema and Event Centre · Nambour

Local economic discussion, audience questions and chamber networking.

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September #CoffeeinCaloundra

Fri 4 Sep · 7:30–9:00 am

Kings Beach Surf Club · Caloundra

A relaxed chamber morning for introductions, business conversations and collaboration.

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Free monthly networking for local business owners

Local Networking Nights.

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Latest recording

  • First Wednesday of every month
  • 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
  • Buderim Tavern

October 2026 · Guest speaker Sam Tornatore

How To Grow Your Business With Trust-Based Selling & The One Call Sale

In this session, Sam explains why prospects go quiet after a promising conversation and how the Trust Recession has made buyers more guarded. He shares the One Call Sale, where you act like a doctor rather than a pharmacist, uncover what sits beneath the surface of a problem, and agree the next step before the call ends. Sam helps business owners have more honest sales conversations and move prospects forward with confidence.

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