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After closing earlier last year to undergo renovations, the Coomera Lodge Hotel has re-opened with a new look after the 3 million dollar transformation.
Experience a taste of the Gold Coast at Palm Beach Ave, a modern art deco-inspired restaurant and cafe with stunning ocean views. Enjoy our contemporary Australian menu, spacious seating, and friendly service.
After a turbulent period for our arts and cultural community, anticipation is building ahead of the action-packed return of Bleach* Festival
It has been twenty days since Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis hit the silver screen and it has already claimed its place in the Top 10 Australian films of all time.
Shane van Gisbergen has made it a clean sweep in Townsville this afternoon, with victory in Saturday’s race and claiming victory in dramatic fashion for Sunday’s
All-around weapon and local legend Fisher is back and ready to party with the aptly named It’s Fk’n On Australia Tour
The Star Gold Coast has just announced the opening of the Star Residences the stunning new apartment-style accommodation
Legendary rock band the Red Hot Chilli Peppers are returning to Australia for four massive stadium shows in early 2023, and bringing old mate Post Malone along for the ride.
The Langham Gold Coast is officially open, with the first guests all checked in and now likely sitting poolside sipping cocktails at the luxury property.
Richard’ Dickie Wilkins’ is celebrating thirty-five years on TV and, coincidentally, his birthday today, so the Star teamed up with Dickie’s son Christian Wilkins to deliver a special surprise.
Will Davison is set to start on the front row of the grid for his 500th race, after securing pole with blistering pace earlier today in the Top Ten shootout.
After a two-year hiatus, the city is buzzing once again with the glitz and glamour of Australian TV’s night of nights as the Logies roll into town.
Virgin Australia has just announced that early next year, they will become the first Aussie carrier to offer direct flights to Bali from the Gold Coast
This winter the Gold Coast’s favourite outdoor party destination Cali Beach Club is undergoing a transformation to become The Rooftop Lodge
Sushi Room is the highly anticipated latest addition to The Calile Hotel, promising to bring fine dining Japanese to James Street.
The stylish people behind Brisbane Fashion Festival have unveiled their official program for 2022, with tickets on sale to see the thrilling line-up of more than 50 designers.
Virgin Voyages, Richard Branson’s award-winning cruise line, has been sailing the high seas once again post-pandemic and is now setting its sights on Australia
The Gold Coast’s newest dining destination is set to open its doors next month; Coast Beach Bar & Kitchen is only steps from Surfers Paradise Beach
The Gold Coast is set to welcome a new luxury hotel as the globally renowned brand announces its much-anticipated opening for The Langham Gold Coast and Jewel Residences.
The all Mercedes 1-2-3 marked the first time in the event’s GT3 era that a single brand swept the overall podium and Mercedes’ first Bathurst 12 Hour win since 2013.
This morning tickets to Falls Festival have gone on sale with a surprise announcement that the O.G wiggles are joining the lineup to Toot Toot, and Chugga Chugga your end of the year.
Following on from good mate Mick Fanning the next name up on the Australian Surfing Hall of Fame is set to be the one and only Joel Parkinson.
This morning major events Queensland and Code Four organisers announced that the Gold Coast, in a five-year deal, will be bringing the iconic US air show down under
For the first time since 2019, the world’s best have touched down in Victoria for the longest-running surfing event, The Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach.
Last week the stylishly iconic Ralph Lauren launched their e-commerce store in Australia, giving shoppers from anywhere in the country the chance ….
The Gold Coast is counting down the next 100 days until Big City Lights a new festival of light that is set to transform the Southport CBD
This morning the group took to social media to announce in the wake of Taylor Hawkins’s passing that they would be cancelling all upcoming Foo Fighters tour dates.
Three time World Champion Mick Fanning is making a return to the Championship Tour with a wildcard awarded for the upcoming Bells Beach event.
Fresh off her Cry Forever tour, Amy Shark could be forgiven for taking some downtime but she’s doubled down, dropping a massive forty two date list of shows on her See U Somewhere Tour.
Qantas has just unveiled a star-studded new version of the iconic I Still Call Australia Home advertisement to reintroduce Australia to the world.
Some sad news has just come out of Bogota with the Foo Fighters announcing the sad passing of Taylor Hawkins at the age of 50.
Two long years since our favourite TV personalities walked the Logie’s red carpet, but now the glitz and glamour of TV’s nights of nights is back
Kiyomi is bringing back a favourite, inviting diners to experience a modern yet creative take on a traditional Japanese Chef’s table.
After his record-breaking tour in 2018, Ed Sheeran is returning to Australia on a massive stadium tour with dates set for early next year.
Sean Culverston, a Senior Brewer at Burleigh Brewing, is set to shave off his dreadlocks of 17 years, all to raise money for the fight against blood cancer
Doug Ellin, best known as the creator of hit TV Show Entourage, is back behind the camera with a new pilot titled Ramble On, which stars Charlie Sheen
The fourth annual GC Laughs Festival kicks off this weekend at Home of the Arts; the week-long lineup is made up of 30 star-studded shows and is set to be the biggest year yet
In a perfect world, Australia’s next major country music export and local legend Casey Barnes would be shopping his new album around America right now.
After a summer of good times and great memories, it’s your last chance to visit the Kurrawa Beach Club this weekend before it closes its doors.
The Foo Fighters have announced they will return to Australia and New Zealand in November / December for one hell of a Stadium Tour.
Chaz Mostert has claimed victory and the Repco Supercars Championship lead in the process, in wet conditions at Sydney Motorsport Park.
Elvis, the film from Oscar-nominated visionary Baz Luhrmann, has undoubtedly been the talk of the Gold Coast for some years now,
The G.O.A.T of professional surfing Kelly Slater has once again claimed victory at the iconic Pipeline, thirty years after his first victory.
One of the countries most awarded Chefs, Michael Lambie, has set his sights on the Gold Coast with his new venue Rubi Red Kitchen & Bar
The Star Gold Coast is gearing up for an unforgettable summer of racing, entertainment and celebrations, today announcing Erin McNaught and Candice Dixon as ambassadors
In some exciting news for the tourism and events sector, Supercars has released its draft calendar for 2022, and it outlines a return for the Gold Coasts biggest event.
This morning the World Surf League confirmed the official competitor lists for the 2022 Championship Tour
Last Weekend Hospitality Group Australia opened their new venue Kurrawa Beach Club which is set to be the hottest venue of the Summer.
The pair put on a dominant performance all week in the lead-up to yesterday’s great race; Chaz Mostert and Lee Holdsworth were consistently the fastest car all weekend.
This holidays some select fans are set to have their Christmas dreams come true with an overnight stay in the iconic Home Alone house.
The entire Red Bull team joined Jamie Whincup and Hall underneath a special #CheersJDub overpass banner for a special moment that marks the start of Whincup’s final event in his decorated career.
It’s been a while since we’ve tipped toed through the tipi forest or awoken to the sounds in the campgrounds, here’s the final lineup for the 20th edition.
Shane van Gisbergen and Garth Tander have handed over the famed Peter Brock Trophy in the lead up to the Great Race at Mount Panorama.
After what can only be described as a stellar year, kiwi Shane van Gisbergen has won the 2021 Repco Supercars Championship.
Wrapping up last weekend Groundwater Country Music Festival saw thousands of music lovers descend on Broadbeach
The rookie Will Brown is in career-best form, taking his first race win today in Sydney ahead of seven-time champion Jamie Whincup
The twenty-six-piece collection results from several months of collaboration between Stephanie Gilmore and the brand’s design team to come up with a quintessential collection that is in Steph’s style.
In the Brisbane outfit’s 250th round start, Shane van Gisbergen and Jamie Whincup have finished one-two under lights in the opening race
Supercars rookie Will Brown has stunned the grid taking out his maiden pole position ahead of this evenings night race at Sydney Motorsport Park
Get excited, Gold Coast, because your new fave salad bar Dalas Kitchen is about to open in Mermaid Beach this Sunday, serving up a great range of healthy and tasty treats.
It’s finally time for you to put your seat backs and tray tables in the upright position and pay attention because Flight Facilities have announced a massive Aussie tour for 2022.
Today we are catching up with Julia Newbery of New South Wales, one of the 29 talented and inspiring women from all walks of life who are hoping to be crowned Miss Universe Australia 2021.
Congratulations to Daria Varlamova, who last night was crowned Miss Universe Australia 2021 while currently in lockdown in Victoria, thousands gathered to watch the live stream, and we caught up with her in the leadup to last nights events.
Today we are catching up with Jessica Kernjak of Victoria, one of the 29 talented and inspiring women from all walks of life who are hoping to be crowned Miss Universe Australia 2021.
Today we are catching up with Tasha Marciano of Western Australia, one of the 29 talented and inspiring women from all walks of life who are hoping to be crowned Miss Universe Australia 2021.
Today we are catching up with Elissa Laforce of New South Wales, one of the 29 talented and inspiring women from all walks of life who are hoping to be crowned Miss Universe Australia 2021.
Today we are catching up with Hawra Khalil of Victoria, one of the 29 talented and inspiring women from all walks of life who are hoping to be crowned Miss Universe Australia 2021.
Today we are catching up with Madi Krstevski of Victoria, one of the 29 talented and inspiring women from all walks of life who are hoping to be crowned Miss Universe Australia 2021.
Today we are catching up with Sabrina Uhlmann of South Australia, one of the 29 talented and inspiring women from all walks of life who are hoping to be crowned Miss Universe Australia 2021.
Today we are catching up with Josephine Volk of Western Australia, one of the 29 talented and inspiring women from all walks of life who are hoping to be crowned Miss Universe Australia 2021.
Today we are catching up with Stacey Fleming of Victoria, one of the 29 talented and inspiring women from all walks of life who are hoping to be crowned Miss Universe Australia 2021.
Today we are catching up with Baylee Saltmarsh of Western Australia, one of the 29 talented and inspiring women from all walks of life who are hoping to be crowned Miss Universe Australia 2021.
Today we are catching up with Hannah Miller of South Australia, one of the 29 talented and inspiring women from all walks of life who are hoping to be crowned Miss Universe Australia 2021.
Today we are catching up with Mia Brooks of New South Wales, one of the 29 talented and inspiring women from all walks of life who are hoping to be crowned Miss Universe Australia 2021.
Today we are catching up with Cailea Shaw of South Australia, one of the 29 talented and inspiring women from all walks of life who are hoping to be crowned Miss Universe Australia 2021.
Today we are catching up with Kya Pedrick of Western Australia, one of the 29 talented and inspiring women from all walks of life who are hoping to be crowned Miss Universe Australia 2021.
Today we are catching up with Tiphany Katselas of Western Australia, one of the 29 talented and inspiring women from all walks of life who are hoping to be crowned Miss Universe Australia 2021.
Today we are catching up with Jasmine Stringer of Queensland, one of the 29 talented and inspiring women from all walks of life who are hoping to be crowned Miss Universe Australia 2021.
Today we are catching up with Emily Ward of Victoria, one of the 29 talented and inspiring women from all walks of life who are hoping to be crowned Miss Universe Australia 2021.
Today we are catching up with Rutendo Chifamba of Western Australia, one of the 29 talented and inspiring women from all walks of life who are hoping to be crowned Miss Universe Australia 2021.
Today we are catching up with Ella Van Seters of Queensland, one of the 29 talented and inspiring women from all walks of life who are hoping to be crowned Miss Universe Australia 2021.
Today we are catching up with Nina Evans of Queensland, one of the 29 talented and inspiring women from all walks of life who are hoping to be crowned Miss Universe Australia 2021.
The Gold Coast’s newest luxury hotel will open in early 2022, and we’ve got a first look at what the $400 million dollar Dorsett Gold Coast will look like.
Today we are catching up with Karri Nicholas of Queensland, one of the 29 talented and inspiring women from all walks of life who are hoping to be crowned Miss Universe Australia 2021.
The call has gone out to Brisbane and Gold Coast “city slickers” to join this year’s Merry Muster and do your Christmas shopping in regional Queensland.
Parkwood Village has announced its plans to build a world-class integrated golf and surf resort, that will see Parkwood become a major tourism destination.
After 14 years and a pandemic, Airbnb has just celebrated a major milestone, welcoming their 1 billionth guest
The WSL Final Series has concluded in Lower Trestles with Gabriel Medina & Carissa Moore crowned the 2021 World Champions.
In what can only be compared to the twelve days of Christmas we have been given a motorsport miracle with six days of Bathurst set to close out the 2021 championship.
This afternoon stakeholders and Supercars have made the decision to cancel the Gold Coast round, which was scheduled to be the season finale on December 3-5.
The WSL Final Series stage is set in Lower Trestles with the top five men and women touching down in San Clemente, California ahead of the event this week.
No Time To Die is the title of the official James Bond Podcast a new limited series giving you exclusive access to the interviews and behind the scenes to the beloved film franchise.
Today Artestian Hospitality has announced poolside that their brand new mega lifestyle and entertainment precinct Cali Beach Club will officially open this weekend.
This weekend, we saw the cities music industry celebrate its achievements in a stylish Gold Coast Music Awards red carpet event at Home of The Arts Theatre,
Accomplished hotelier Michael Foster has returned to the Gold Coast after being named the General Manager of Dorsett Gold Coas the marquee fifty three-story development costing over 400 million dollars
Twilight Table is set under the stunning skyline of Oracle Broadbeach and serving up the most amazing five-course dinner from Mamasan, Social Eating House, Meccah Bah, The Cuban and More.
This Brisbane institution has announced it’s making a move down the M1 with their new location set to open in Burleigh Heads early next month.
Back for its seventh year is the Gold Coast Music Awards the best awards brunch in the business, and here’s the jam-packed list finalists
Sharing the recently launched culinary experience The Festival of Flavours at the JW Gold Coast’s premier restaurant Citrique
The delegates met to cast their vote, with Brisbane receiving 72 yes and five no votes from 77 valid votes resulting in a landslide victory.
Situated just above Brisbane’s CBD is a captivating boutique hotel with equal parts character and luxury; a real hidden gem
Red Bull and Shane van Gisbergens dominance has continued in the first weekend of the Townsville doubleheader
EatClub, a revolutionary new way to dine out and discover great local restaurants, has launched on the Gold Coast.
Say hello to Smokefest, an idea born from the love of all things BBQ, a cold beer or two and some great food, the mates from Charlottes Weber
Casey Barnes is back in town and on tour with a range of dates across New South Wales and Queensland and his new single Come Turn Me On.
It’s been a while since we’ve seen the worlds best in the lineup, and last week the WSL landed down under with the start of the Australian Leg and the Rip Curl Newcastle Cup.
In an action-packed and wet and wild weekend at the Sandown Supersprint, Shane van Gisbergen put on a career performance.
In a performance that is sure to be a talking point for years to come, Shane van Gisbergen took out victory at Sandown in emphatic style, returning after a severe injury.
Stylish Queenslanders have something to look forward to in 2021, with organisers announcing the return of premier fashion event, the Brisbane Fashion Festival.
Today in what seems like Groundhog Day, Punxsutawney Phil has declared it’s going to be a little longer before we can get loose at Splendour in the Grass.
Released today is the epic collab between Amy Shark and Ed Sheeran, who have co-written “Love Songs Ain’t For Us” featuring Keith Urban.
The Star Gold Coast has put on an array of celebrations for the Lunar New Year and usher in the year of the OX
This morning the WSL has confirmed the Championship Tour’s updated schedule and the Australian leg, announcing the cancellation
The World Surf League has just announced the We Are One Ocean campaign calling for the protection of 30 percent of our one ocean by 2030
The Constance hotel brings a flash of change to the city with its unique Street Art style and bright and fresh offerings, making it a must stay when you’re in the river city.
Surfers Paradise’s first brewery BOBs Beer has opened its doors bringing a selection of Craft Beers and Great Food in stylish yet relaxing surrounds.
Local distillery Wildflower Gin has just revealed its first Vodka with a mouthwatering Lamington taste, this limited edition with only 200 bottles is sure to vanish fast.
It’s set to be a massive year of motorsport in 2021 with the Repco Supercars championship revealing its calendar, and it certainly has some surprises.
However precisely twelve months since we last saw the worlds best in the water, the news has come in that we would be kicking off with the Maui Pro.
Today we are talking with Molly Ferguson from SA on of the twenty-eight women vying for the title of Miss Universe Australia 2020.