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Natalie O'Driscoll

Gold Coast industrial designer customises wheelchairs to improve lives

Customised wheelchairs and mobility products that were once only available to elite athletes are becoming more accessible to people with disabilities with increased awareness accelerating a growing market, according towheelchair basketball star Matt...

Natalie O'Driscoll

January 2022

Arts

Paradise Point gets a new art & craft market

Held on the fourth Sunday of each month, the new Paradise Point art and craft market will be held beachside at North Esplanade Park. The new beachfront market provides a platform for local micro-businesses and creators to showcase their wares and...

Natalie O'Driscoll

January 2022

Music

Faces of the Gold Coast: Beckah Amani

Celebrating our people because people matter! Writing in all its forms, appears to have one real focus... the love of the story, the craft, the journey. And I love this story. This is Beckah Amani. She recently scored two wins at the2021 Gold Coast...

Natalie O'Driscoll

January 2022

Food & Drink

Fancy Valentine’s dinner spots that are sure to impress your SO

Enjoy a romantic meal with your loved one at Garden Kitchen & Bar this Valentine’s Day with an exclusive sharing menu. The special menu features Sydney rock oysters, citrus cured salmon, a smoked duck salad, beef tenderloin with potatoes and...

Natalie O'Driscoll

January 2022

Lifestyle

Meet the local entrepreneur taking language classes to the next level

Passionate Gold Coaster Lisa Miller passes on her enthusiasm for Asian culture at her unique Chinese language school in Burleigh. Lisa’s curiosity about regional cultures was piqued during a family trip to Indonesia as a teenager, and reinforced...

Natalie O'Driscoll

January 2022

Local Love

Gold Coast gets first ever Containers for Change reverse vending kiosk

Local residents will now be able to recycle their empty drink containers at the Gold Coast’s first ever Containers for Change TOMRA reverse vending kiosk, located at Stocklands Burleigh Heads. The new convenient recycling kiosk is part of...

Natalie O'Driscoll

January 2022

Arts

Things to do on 26 Jan that don’t involve celebrating ‘Australia Day’

As well as these tips, feel free to simply explore the beauty of the Gold Coast in a mindful way this 26 January. Feel the earth beneath your feet, listen to the songs of the birds, feel the wind on your face and respect and connect deeply to this...

Natalie O'Driscoll

January 2022

Arts

Bird Photographers: Get ready to be inspired by the BirdLife Photography Biennial Conference 2022

The theme chosen for the 2022 BirdLife Photography Biennial Conference being held on the Gold Coast is Inspiring Bird Photographers. The organisers have put together a programme full of inspiring bird photographers whose work will help all...

Natalie O'Driscoll

January 2022

Food & Drink

Logan food businesses unite for Loganly Grown

Local Logan businesses have come together to explore ways to be involved in the City of Logan’s expanding food ecosystem. Loganly Grown was launched recently to connect local growers, makers, suppliers and innovators. The Logan City Stories...

Natalie O'Driscoll

January 2022

Food & Drink

You’ll want to visit these dog-friendly cafes on the Gold Coast

This summer, it’s all about getting out and about with your four legged friends. But what if you want to stop in somewhere for a cuppa and a bite? Never fear, because there is no shortage of dog-friendly cafes on the Gold Coast. Here’s our pick of...

Natalie O'Driscoll

January 2022

Food & Drink

Here’s where to go if you want to dine outdoors on the Gold Coast

You are spoilt for choice for outdoor dining in Southport, with delightful al fresco offerings and eclectic menu options dished up by Meraki SoulFood Kitchen, Daark Espresso, Cafe Catalina, Giri Kana and Blendlove

Natalie O'Driscoll

January 2022

Food & Drink

If you’re braving Surfers this New Year’s Eve, here’s where to go

New Year’s Eve in Surfers Paradise. A classic choice or a silly one? Are there any non-silly choices on New Year’s Eve, really? Whatever the case, we know it’s going to be party central in the ol’ SP. So here is spread of choices for you to hit up...

Natalie O'Driscoll

December 2021

Arts

Gold Coast Villages: Coolangatta

We just love how all the little villages of the Gold Coast have their own distinct personalities. So we thought we’d check in with you folks and find out just where you love to stop and shop when you’re pottering around your local precinct. This...

Natalie O'Driscoll

December 2021

Local Love

Free trees to help green our city

City of Gold Coast is handing out free trees to residents, schools and community groups in an effort to add to the abundance of green in our beautiful city. Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate recently joined Cr Cameron Caldwell to launch the 2021-22 ‘free...

Natalie O'Driscoll

December 2021