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Prosperity

47 initiatives since 2023.

This year so far2025–26 · 7 initiatives
Year comparison
2026–27
2025–26
2024–25
2023–24

Objectives

3.1 Smart BiosphereDeliver and fund the Smart Biosphere - Economic Strategy, partnering with and supporting Noosa Shire’s business community and industry sectors to deliver key outcomes. · 15 initiatives across 4 years
2026–27 · not started yet
2025–26 · 1 disrupted at the latest update
2024–25 · 1 of 3 finished on time
2023–24 · 2 of 5 finished on time

Open objective 3.1

3.2 Workforce and skillsPartner with industry and education stakeholders in programs to address workforce and skill shortages and to develop a suite of initiatives that meet the future workforce skills of Noosa including pathways to employment. · 3 initiatives across 2 years · none this year—
2024–25 · 1 of 1 finished on time
2023–24 · 0 of 2 finished on time

Open objective 3.2

3.3 Regenerative agricultureWork with agricultural organisations and agencies to support and educate landholders on regenerative agriculture methods and promote local and sustainable food production. · 2 initiatives across 2 years · none this year—
2024–25 · 0 of 1 finished on time
2023–24 · 0 of 1 finished on time

Open objective 3.3

3.4 Hinterland Innovation HubInvestigate a rural/hinterland innovation hub to support our hinterland communities and grow our rural, artisan and creative industries. · 4 initiatives across 4 years
2026–27 · not started yet
2025–26 · underway, all on track so far
2024–25 · 0 of 1 finished on time
2023–24 · 0 of 1 finished on time

Open objective 3.4

3.5 Innovation PrecinctPartner with government agencies and industry to deliver a Business and Innovation Precinct at the Shire Business Centre supported by the Peregian Digital Hub. · 3 initiatives across 2 years · none this year—
2024–25 · 0 of 1 finished on time
2023–24 · 1 of 2 finished on time

Open objective 3.5

3.6 Cultural and creative economyGrow and enhance the cultural and creative economy through partnerships and delivery of programs, events and the development of a signature regional art gallery. · 5 initiatives across 4 years
2026–27 · not started yet
2025–26 · 1 disrupted at the latest update
2024–25 · 1 of 1 finished on time
2023–24 · 2 of 2 finished on time

Open objective 3.6

3.7 Waste programDeliver the waste program focused on accelerating actions and solutions including circular economy opportunities to cut waste and pollution, keep products and materials in use and regenerate natural systems. · 12 initiatives across 4 years
2026–27 · not started yet
2025–26 · underway, all on track so far
2024–25 · 0 of 3 finished on time
2023–24 · 2 of 7 finished on time

Open objective 3.7

3.8 Economic developmentPartner with industry, innovative and research organisations to bring awareness, investment, and develop innovative outcomes for the Shire. · 3 initiatives across 3 years
2025–26 · underway, all on track so far
2024–25 · 0 of 1 finished on time
2023–24 · 1 of 1 finished on time

Open objective 3.8