Annual Report 2023-24

                                                                          Prosperity




                                                                                                                                                      Our Shire
                                                                          Council is committed to a robust, diverse, and resilient local
                                                                          economy that recognises the importance of skilled and talented
                                                                          people; has the necessary infrastructure to accelerate employment
                                                                          growth; supports the sustainability of businesses, industries and
                                                                          technologies; and creates a sustainable business environment that
                                                                          provides a range of diverse employment opportunities.


                                                                          Our artisan and niche industries form a small but important part
                                                                          of our visitor economy. Building on our emerging local food and
                                                                          drink industry and our established arts and cultural sector is key to
                                                                          creating an authentic experience for residents and visitors alike.


                                                                          The success of our economy is driven by our reputation for
                                                                          ecological sustainability and nature conservation, and this attracts
                                                                          green business opportunities that provide innovative solutions to
                                                                          climate risk and biodiversity protection. We are focused on our
                                                                          economy transitioning to a more circular economy, focused on
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                                                                          progressive waste management practices.



                                                                          Council’s Smart Biosphere (Economic Development) Focus


                                                                          Economic Diversification
                                                                          — Build economic resilience
                                                                          — Reduce economic vulnerability
                                                                          — Attract or create higher value employment opportunities
                                                                          — Embrace the Green Economy


                                                                          Higher Value Employment Opportunities
                                                                          — Create future employment pathways for our local youth to work
                                                                             in the region




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                                                                          — Retain local talent within the Shire (to offset the great ‘retirement’
                                                                             wave within the next decade)
                                                                          — Attract and retain new talent, that can afford to live in Noosa Shire


                                                                          Enable Growth
                                                                          — Accelerate and enable industry growth
                                                                          — Affordable housing is required to attract younger workers


     Women and Active Mums exercise program at the Noosa Leisure Centre