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The City of Gold Coast has installed three new self-service beach wheelchair lockboxes to improve coastal accessibility for residents and visitors.
Queensland isn’t an easy place to be a dog. From the humidity in the air to the heat that blankets the state after sunset, and from beach lifestyles to acreage and high-rises, Queensland is a state that requires more from its canine inhabitants than any other part of Australia. When choosing a dog breed for […]
Digital entertainment has become one of the most data-heavy parts of everyday online life. Streaming platforms track what people watch, gaming platforms record how users play, mobile apps measure engagement, and advertising systems turn preferences into targeting signals. Online privacy in digital entertainment is about how much control users have over that information. It includes […]
Like so many things here on the Gold Coast, we are quite proud of our coffee culture. France may have bistrotes and Spain her bodegas and cafeterías, but here on the GC, what makes our coastlines shine is our dazzling selection of aesthetic cafés. There is no finer locale to drink coffee at than the […]
Finland has earned a reputation as one of Europe’s most technologically advanced nations, and its gaming sector is a major reason why. From early mobile technology breakthroughs to globally successful game studios, the country has consistently demonstrated an ability to adapt to changing digital trends and embrace new forms of entertainment. The foundations of Finland’s […]
Facebook users are facing recurring Meta-wide outages, with login errors hitting Facebook and Messenger and occasional disruptions across Instagram and WhatsApp.
When you are involved in a car accident, the immediate aftermath is usually a blur of adrenaline, phone calls, and tow trucks. Once the initial shock wears off and your vehicle is sitting at a repair shop, a different kind of challenge begins. A car accident can create financial disruption long after the damaged vehicle […]
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, marketing agencies are the driving force behind brand success. They hold the keys to unlocking effective strategies that resonate with audiences and generate results. But not all agencies are created equal. Some rise above the rest, distinguished by their ability to adapt, innovate, and deliver measurable outcomes. As businesses navigate […]
The state government has announced a fast-tracked GC Surfer metro service for the southern Gold Coast ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games.
Fibreglass pools are popular for good reason. They are smooth, durable, attractive and generally easier to maintain than many older concrete pools. But like any outdoor feature exposed to water, chemicals, weather and regular use, they can still develop problems over time. Some issues are minor and mostly cosmetic. Others can point to deeper structural, […]
The global pandemic saw people make the shift away from dense urban living, craving more open spaces, peace, quiet and a connection to the land. In Australia, more homeowners are looking beyond the city, toward rural blocks where they can design beautiful properties that nestle perfectly into the landscape. Here, we’ve identified how city dwellers […]
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the largest in the tournament’s history, with 48 teams, 104 matches, and host cities across Canada, Mexico, and the United States. In the history of the tournament, it will be the first time that three nations Canada, Mexico, and the United States are hosting the tournament. The tournament […]
You know the feeling. You’ve spent weeks meticulously planning a holiday. You’ve colour-coded a spreadsheet, booked every dinner reservation a month in advance, and locked in a rigid schedule of tours and transit. But when you finally arrive at your destination, the weather shifts, your mood changes, or you hear about a hidden local gem […]
Long weekends are usually billed as the perfect excuse to escape the city, but there is something equally satisfying about staying put. With three days stretched in front of you, no flights to catch and no hotel to check into, a long weekend at home can feel like the kind of slow, deliberate break that […]
A breach allegation can change the situation quickly. An intervention order is a court order, and disobeying it can become a criminal matter. That may involve police contact, an interview, charges, bail conditions, another court date, and penalties if the allegation is proved. If you are looking for breach intervention order lawyers, it is likely […]
I remember my first week in Rainbow Six Siege, and it wasn’t great. I got shot by enemies I couldn’t see through walls, and I couldn’t unlock new operators because it took a frustratingly long time to unlock new characters. And now in 2026, new operators are constantly being added. Whether you want to rank […]
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Woolworths has announced an increase to its Delivery Unlimited subscription rates, with monthly and annual fees set to rise.
Dive into the unforgettable moments of the Gold Coast Pro with the WSL’s new 44-minute video, showcasing hometown surfing heroes.
Buying a first home on the Gold Coast can feel like one big race to the deposit finish line. Save enough. Find the right suburb. Get the loan sorted. Try not to panic when another open home has 40 people walking through it before 10am. But the purchase price is only part of the story. […]
A good-looking home used to be enough. Fresh paint. Nice benchtops. A bit of landscaping out the front. Done. Not anymore. Today’s homes need to do more. They need to handle work-from-home days, growing families, visiting grandparents, pets that act like they pay rent, rising power bills, and weekend entertaining that starts as “just a […]
For years, “luxury home” meant the obvious stuff. Marble benchtops. Oversized bathtubs. Huge chandeliers that looked impressive but made changing a light bulb feel like an Olympic event. Now, the mood is shifting. Across the Gold Coast, Brisbane and other lifestyle-led parts of Australia, homeowners are starting to care less about flashy finishes and more […]
Buying outside your current city sounds exciting at first. A bigger backyard. A quieter street. Maybe a better price than what’s showing up in your usual search area. But the reason matters. Some buyers look beyond their city because they’ve been priced out. Others want a lifestyle shift, like swapping a busy inner suburb for […]
The dream version of working from home usually looks calm. Big desk. Good coffee. Sunlight pouring in at just the right angle. The real version? A laptop on the dining table, a chair that was never meant for eight hours of emails, and someone asking where the charger went. Before setting up a home workspace, […]
A brand doesn’t need to be everywhere. It needs to be recognisable where it matters. That sounds simple, but plenty of businesses skip this bit and jump straight into content, signage, ads, packaging, merch, reels, flyers, sponsorships and whatever else feels urgent on a Tuesday morning. Then the brand starts looking like five different people […]
The Gold Coast has always been good at reinventing itself. Beach town. Tourism magnet. Lifestyle capital. Now, something bigger is happening. The city is growing into a more layered place to live, work and invest. Population growth isn’t just adding more people to the same old suburbs. It’s shifting where opportunity sits, what locals need […]
Living in Australia as an American comes with many benefits, from a strong economy and high quality of life to excellent healthcare and employment opportunities. However, it also comes with a unique challenge that many expats underestimate: taxes. Unlike most countries, the United States taxes its citizens regardless of where they live. This means Americans […]
Never saw myself as a betting person. But I’m sitting here at 9:47pm on a Friday with lukewarm coffee and I’m genuinely losing my mind over a rugby match that wouldn’t have registered on my radar half a year ago. Four months ago my mate basically bullied me into trying RexBet Canada on one of […]
Discover the new French Riviera inspired winter high tea at the Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort Gold Coast.
Get ready for the Niall Horan Australian Tour in 2027! Discover dates and ticket info for his highly anticipated Dinner Party run.
It is Tuesday evening, your mind is running the same three worries on a loop and you have made exactly zero useful decisions despite thinking about them for hours. That feeling — exhausting, circular, completely unproductive — is what overthinking actually looks like in practice. And according to a 2025 study published in the journal […]
Most IT managers are overbuilding their home labs and overpaying by a factor of three. A 2025 Spiceworks Ziff Davis survey found that 67% of IT professionals who maintain personal home labs spend between AU$600 and AU$1,200 on initial hardware — yet fewer than 40% of those setups ever run a zero-trust architecture. That gap […]
More Australians are hitting the road than ever before – but rising costs make budgeting a real challenge. From Bali to Japan, from the Greek islands to South America, the dream destinations are endless. The question most travellers ask is simple: where does the money come from? Top Destinations Worth Every Dollar in 2026 South-East […]
Something shifted a few years ago and it wasn’t just the hemlines. The conversation around personal style quietly moved on from trend cycles and seasonal must-haves to something harder to pin down – a set of values that now sits underneath every purchase decision, every Saturday afternoon spent browsing op shops, every skincare ritual before […]
Join the free Peter Alexander PJ party at Harbour Town this Saturday. Enjoy winter sales, pink clouds, and cosy family fun!
If you’ve ever reached for your phone to check a quick email before your first coffee, only to realise forty minutes later that you’re stuck in a rabbit hole of random clips, you aren’t alone. We’re living through an attention war, and unfortunately, the playing field isn’t level. On one side, you have the human […]
The 2025/26 Copa del Rey final took place on April 18, 2026, in Seville. The match was held at Estadio La Cartuja. Javier Alberola Rojas served as the head referee. Eager fans could watch the broadcast of the match via the 1xBet application, which is available for free download. The match got off to a […]
Get to know the 2026 Gold Coast Australian of the Year honourees who are championing health, accessibility, and youth support.
Evanescence live in Australia this March 2027. The Sanctuary World Tour brings the band’s biggest hits and new tracks to arenas nationwide.
Fitesque is a confidence-led fitness movement blending burlesque, dance and strength training — and its new instructor program is giving more women a playful way to teach it.
Hilary Duff returns with The Mine EP, featuring seven re-recorded fan favourites. Plus, get ready for her lucky me global tour!
Don’t miss the classic cars, live music and Elvis tributes this weekend at Coolangatta’s Cooly Rocks On nostalgia festival.
A lease is the first big financial commitment most hospitality operators make, and it locks you in before you know what the space will actually cost to open. The rent figure gets all the attention. The expensive surprises usually sit somewhere else: behind the walls, and in the fine print of the lease itself. Get […]
Surfing’s world title race heats up at the Surf City El Salvador Pro. Check out the rookies and veterans ready to surf Punta Roca.
Discover Cara Delevingne’s musical rebirth with tracks I Forgot and Out of my Head ahead of her debut album.
The Art of the Date Night Outfit Date nights are a precious opportunity to reconnect, ignite romance, and create lasting memories. While the destination or activity often takes center stage, the outfit you choose plays a crucial role in setting the mood and boosting your confidence. It’s about more than just looking good; it’s about […]
For many homeowners, ducted air conditioning offers the convenience of cooling and heating the entire home from one system. But one feature often makes the biggest difference to comfort and running costs: Zoning. Rather than cooling or heating every room at the same time, zoned ducted systems let you control which parts of the home […]
Trud-R is sand dredge back on the Gold Coast, pumping fresh sand onto eroded beaches as part of a $37 million recovery to rebuild our beaches.
Everything you need to know about the upcoming Queensland rail track closures, replacement buses, and altered train lines.
The Script are heading back to Australia in March 2027 for The Man In The Arena Tour, with arena dates in Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.
Grammy-winning R&B artist Ashanti is returning to Australia and New Zealand this November for her Rock Wit U arena tour.
Roller shutters are designed to last for many years, but like any moving system, they experience wear over time. The good news is that roller shutters rarely fail without warning. In most cases, there are early signs something isn’t working properly. Catching problems early can often mean a smaller, less expensive repair instead of a […]
Modern excavator GPS systems have transformed earthmoving, helping operators dig faster, reduce rework, and improve precision. But one question comes up regularly: “How accurate is excavator GPS, and what affects performance?” The answer is that accuracy can range from extremely precise to noticeably inconsistent depending on the setup, site conditions, and technology being used. Here’s what actually […]
Gold Coast patients comparing dental prices with Sydney are noticing a consistent gap. A Sydney implant specialist explains what is driving it, and why the headline figure rarely tells the full story. The Comparison That Keeps Coming Up Anyone who has compared dental quotes between the Gold Coast and Sydney has noticed something. A veneer, […]
Scent operates on a level that words rarely reach, tethering itself directly to memory and identity. Often, it serves as an invisible introduction or a comforting personal bubble. Most people find the atmosphere inside a typical perfume shop a bit daunting because the sheer volume of competing aromas makes clear decisions difficult. Finding a fragrance […]