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DEEDI Director-General Peter Henneken and QPIF Associate Director-General Rob Setter in the Maroochy Research Station strawberry patch.
Local chef Matt Golinski impressed guests at the MOU signing with his king prawn dish and a strawberry dessert using fresh, local produce.
Sunny future for Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast Regional Council and the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation (DEEDI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), which aims to create more jobs and boost industry in the region.
DEEDI Director-General Peter Henneken and Sunshine Coast Regional Council CEO John Knaggs signed the MOU at Queensland Primary Industries and Fisheries' (QPIF (external site)) South East Regional Office in Nambour.
'Our combined role is to provide direction and nurture growth of the bourgeoning Sunshine Coast, and capitalise on opportunities to boost business, skills and investment,' Mr Henneken said.
Sunshine Coast Mayor Bob Abbot said the MOU demonstrated the willingness of Council and State Government to work together to create jobs and advance the interests of the region.
The MOU builds on a previously successful MOU between QPIF, formerly DPI&F, and the former Maroochy Shire Council.
US architect to deliver design lecture
Leading New York architect and designer Michael Sorkin will be a guest speaker at the inaugural Nielson Design Lecture at the State Library of Queensland on 9 November 2009.
The lecture series will be held annually for the next three years and will focus on inspiring a creative approach to development of South East Queensland's built environment.
Professor Sorkin (pictured) is the Distinguished Professor of Architecture and Director of Urban Design at the City College of New York. He will present his views on where South East Queensland is positioned in the international scene and provide an insight into options for the region's future development.
The lecture series is a partnership between the State Library and Nielson Properties.
Bookings for the lecture (external site) are essential.
Work safe, home safe
Every year approximately 100 Queenslanders die as a result of a workplace incident, and 30,000 are seriously injured requiring a week off work.
Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) is holding events for Safe Work Australia Week from 25 to 31 October to raise awareness and importance of worker health and safety.
One of the health events is Spin those wheels, a campaign encouraging Queensland Government workers to ride to work as part of National Ride to Work Day (external site) (14 October).
Workplace Health and Safety (external site)
Infoline - phone 1300 369 915.
Safe Work Australia Week - 25 to 31 October 2009 (external site)
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Last reviewed: 30 September, 2009
Last updated: 1 October, 2009
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