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Saia Hanlon: schooling the next generation of musicians

The Hanlon family are synonymous with the Gold Coast entertainment scene, with family members performing here since the 70’s and they are still gracing local and international stages to this day. The current generation of Hanlon’s includes Sai...

Chloe Popa
November 2023
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Something to Talk About in Mudgeeraba

As the weather warms up and the sun lingers a little longer, the picturesque Mudgeeraba Village will play host to a talented range of local musicians on Friday evenings. Some may remember a gig from the pre-covid days called “Summertime...

Courtney Mulder
November 2023
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Tourist in my Town: Snorkel with Turtles

The Tweed River is a fascinating place. Always a bustle of activity. People fishing, water skiing and kayaking—alongside the commercial river-goers in the prawn trawlers, whale watching boats and the like. One such boat is the crew from Kirr...

Sarah Tayler
November 2023
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10 incredible years of publishing Blank Street Press

After 10 incredible years of publishing Blank Street Press, we’re calling it a day. We’re so proud that for a decade, Blank Street Press has been at the forefront of this city’s cultural transformation. When we launched in 2013 there was...

Chloe Popa
October 2023
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Get Set for CBD Sundown this Friday evening

Recently rescheduled due to weather, the latest instalment of CBD Sundown event is set to re-activate this Friday 10th November from 5pm to 8pm at Nerang Street, Southport. Featuring a fabulous opportunity to see a bevy of local Gold Coast Artists...

Chloe Popa
November 2023
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Magical music and awesome art: Twilight markets return

CBD Sundown is back on Friday 27 October from 5pm to 8pm at Nerang Street, Southport for the highly anticipated Twilight Markets. Indulge in a range of delicious food truck options plus the popular favourites from QLD Vegan Markets and grab a drink...

Natalie O'Driscoll
October 2023
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Gold Coast mum turns ‘joke’ into award-winning business

Ashya McDonald is a Gold Coast mum of two. She’s also designed and launched Australia’s first swimwear range dedicated to ‘full bum’ coverage. Brazilian, tanga, string tie and cut-out. These are just some of the swimwear bottom styles that that...

Danielle Read
September 2023
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Local breath tool bobi wins Gold at the Australian Good Design Awards

bobi, a groundbreaking new product designed to help people to manage stress and anxiety by the learning and adoption of proper breathing techniques. Created by a local Gold Coaster, its already earned a prestigious Gold Award at the Australian Good...

Staff Writers
September 2023
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Gold Coast podcaster from H20:Just Add Water tops charts

Tune into Pass Around the Smile on Apple Podcasts and Spotify

Danielle Read
September 2023
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Local creator Briony Benjamin raises awareness for lymphoma

Friday 15 September marks World Lymphoma Awareness Day. Inspiring local content creator, storyteller, motivational speaker, author and lymphoma survivor, Briony Benjamin joins forces with the Leukaemia Foundation to raise awareness. Briony was...

Staff Writers
September 2023
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Gold Coast YES campaign to launch with sold-out event

The 16 September event at Tom Atkin Hall will feature three prominent speakers: Aunty Joyce Summers – a local Indigenous leader and scholar, Thomas Mayo – signatory of the Uluru Statement from the Heart and a member of the First Nations...

Samantha Morris
September 2023
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This local mum has created Australia’s first postpartum underwear

Meet Lydia Connolly. A mum of two and Registered Midwife, whose changing Australia’s birth scene with her game-changing product Partum Panties. Until now, women in labour and postpartum have been forced to settle for bulky maternity pads, or adult...

Staff Writers
September 2023
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Ballina’s free art market showcases the region’s creative talent

On the hunt for a local artist’s piece to hang in your home or office? A road trip south to The Ballina Contemporary Art Market makes for your perfect adventure this Saturday 14 October. Drop in for a celebration of local creators, creatives and...

Danielle Read
September 2023
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Tourist in my Town: Spa Weekend at RACV Royal Pines Resort

A spa in a tent, you say? Sounds bizarre. But in fact, it’s quite wonderful. And it could just be a part of your next staycay. With an onsite spa, sprawling golf course and six dining options, RACV Royal Pines Resort offers the perfect locale for...

Sarah Tayler
September 2023
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Tourist in my Town: Q1, Australia’s tallest residential tower

Gold Coast’s iconic Q1 is well worth a picturesque staycay, foodie fix or skyline viewing at. When it was built in 2005, the Gold Coast’s Q1 was the tallest residential building in the world. Maintaining that title for seven years until it was...

Sarah Tayler
August 2023
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Tourist in my Town: Northern Rivers Rail Trail surpasses all expectations

In case you haven’t heard, there’s a new trail in town. Since its opening in March 2023, over 70,000 people have visited the new Tweed section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail, smashing the expected annual visitor numbers of 27,000 in just four...

Sarah Tayler
August 2023
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Botanic Gardens Glider broadens visitors’ horizons

Thanks to grants, fundraising and the passionate crew at Friends of Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens, an electric eight-seater people mover is now making the impressive Benowa grounds more accessible. The lush Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens...

Staff Writers
August 2023
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Food waste startup Good & Fugly launches fresh produce deliveries for Gold Coasters

Good & Fugly has made its eagerly awaited debut on the Gold Coast. All in a bid to make use of the 25% of Australian produce that doesn’t leave the farm. Here’s how you can order seasonal fruit and vegetable boxes straight to your door! It’s no...

Danielle Read
August 2023
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A tired mum’s guide to great playgrounds in the Gold Coast Hinterland

Sometimes I just need to get the kids out of the house before I lose my mind, and playgrounds are the best free way to burn my kids seemingly endless energy without my house getting trashed. Miss 4, Miss 19 months, and I have tested a lot of local...

Courtney Mulder
August 2023
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It’s keg jump time at DRM

For more information visit Distillery Road Market’s website and to grab tickets head to Oztix

Natalie O'Driscoll
August 2023
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Tourist in my Town: Family Staycation at the Langham

One of only two Gold Coast resorts located on the beach itself, the Langham is everything you would expect from a newly-opened luxury hotel. Its position on the border of Broadbeach and Surfers Paradise means it is ideally located for a staycation...

Natalie O'Driscoll
August 2023
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This local initiative offers $5 nature-based counselling sessions

Gold Coast Not for Profit, Walk and Talk for Wellness delivers 45-minute nature-based counselling sessions to the public with trained listeners through council parklands. They say a walk in the park is a breath of fresh air for mental health. Now...

Danielle Read
August 2023
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