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Festival X promoters have sent out the bat signal to affected punters and offered a discount to SandTunes ticket holders to rescue their summer music plans
Scott McLaughlin takes his second Championship, Craig Lowndes and Jamie Whincup reign supreme across the weekend and take out the Pirtek Enduro Cup.
Jamie Whincup and Craig Lowndes, have claimed pole position for tomorrow’s Penrite Oil Sandown 500 after taming the wet conditions
It’s been sixteen years since we last saw the Bad Boys Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett taking to the streets of Miami.
Beto Perez and Zumba are headed to the Gold Coast to celebrate 10 years of Zumba in Australia with a special masterclass.
Timezone Surfers Paradise has been a must-visit destination for over 40 years in its various forms, for locals and visitors from all corners of the globe
The two greatest drivers in the Supercar era, Jamie Whincup and Craig Lowndes, have today claimed victory in the opener of the 2019 Vodafone Gold Coast 600
Cam Waters was the quickest driver in yesterday afternoon’s third and final practice session for this weekend’s Vodafone Gold Coast 600.
It’s almost that time of the year again for the race that stops the nation, W Brisbane is celebrating with a party at the hotel’s luxe rooftop bar WET Deck.
Carissa Moore, Lakey Peterson, Caroline Marks, and Sally Fitzgibbons all advanced into the Rip Curl Pro Portugal Quarterfinals, keeping the 2019 World Title race as close and interesting as ever. Courtney Conlogue (USA) was the only Top 8 surfer who couldn’t advance past the Round of 16 as the world’s best set up amazing Quarterfinal […]
Filipe Toledo posted another major performance despite recurring back pain advancing into the Quarterfinals, forcing theWorld Title to Hawaii
Gabriel Medina had his round 16 heat in the bag with two big scores against Caio Ibelli and conditions favoured his dynamic style and aerial prowess but…
It’s that time of year when we reach the penultimate stop on the 2019 World Surf League Championship Tour with the MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal kicking off today running through to October 28.
It’s the most anticipated racing season of the year, an unmissable lineup of racing and event packages, highlight the glitz and glamour set for Aquis Park
Yoko Brisbane will bring sensations of Tokyo’s izakayas, music bars and pop-infused counter culture to a raucous split level bistro on the river at Brisbane’s Howard Smith Wharves
Gold Coast local Mitch Parkinson made it to the final with clutch performances all event, posting perfect and excellent scores in the final minutes of his heats to progress to the next round
Circle on Cavill will roll out the red carpet for the world’s greatest superheroes and their biggest fans – when the 2019 Surfers Paradise Kids Week explodes to life.
To celebrate The Food Store at Hilton Surfers Paradise are giving away FREE Coffees to the first 100 customers who bring in their reusable coffee cup.
Lakey Peterson and Gabriel Medina won the World Surf League Freshwater Pro presented by Outerknown today in California at Kelly Slaters Surf Ranch.
It’s been announced for the first time in five years; the World Surf League will return to the island of the pristine shoes of New Zealand for the Piha Pro
The Politician the latest from Ryan Murphy and Netflix is a dark comedy that takes you into the life of Payton Hobart, a wealthy student from Santa Barbara
The weather is warming up and Fridays are getting longer and longer, but that hero of a thirst quencher The Beer Incider Experience is back… froth fest.
Team Australia’s campaign at the ISA World Surfing Games has provided valuable time together as a group, and given them an Aloha Cup Victory.
Scott McLaughlin has grabbed victory to break Craig Lowndes’ all-time season winning record in chaotic circumstances at the ITM Auckland SuperSprint.
Shane Van Gisbergen has taken a Kiwi win in the ITM SuperSpring on home soil while teammate Jamie Whincup was denied second place following a penalty.
Lee Holdsworth has edged closer to his first podium finish in 1987 days, after clocking the fastest ever lap at Pukekohe Park Raceway
David Reynolds has this morning discussed his landmark ten year contract with Erebus Motorsport, that will keep in the Supercars Paddock until 2029.
Zach Galifianakis dreamed of becoming a star. But when Will Ferrell discovered his public access TV show “Between Two Ferns” and uploaded it.
With Spring in the air and summer(time) just around the corner, Thirsty Merc is celebrating with a live album and run of shows kicking in October.
The Twilight Table is returning for its second year to Oracle Boulevard on Sunday a foodie adventure of seasonal food and wine in an enchanting setting.
Today, Owen Wright won the Tahiti Pro Teahupo’o stop number seven on the World Surf League Championship Tour, in six to eight foot conditions
After years of filtering her image to conform, Amy Sheppard posted a raw and unedited photo to her Instagram in January unknowingly igniting a movement
It was all blue skies, big tunes and huge vibes at Splendour in the Grass 2019 as North Byron Parklands played host to a gigantic bill of music, art, craft, food, discussion and debate over three epic days.
Andy King a pop culture icon following the Netflix documentary ‘Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened’ and he’s headed to BIGSOUND
The world’s best surfers have arrived at the world-famous reef pass of Teahupo’o for Stop No. 7 of 11 on the World Surf League
The seasons are changing and summer is heading back our way, but today we have a sweet and savoury tipple from the good people at Gin Lane. Sydney’s most unique small bar, located in the vibrant and lifestyle precinct of Kensington Steet in Chippendale, Gin Lane offers an intimate space to eat, drink and enjoy […]
The World Surf League revealed it would collaborate with ‘ Glowing Glowing Gone; a global campaign for greater action for coral reef conversation
As the clock explodes on #NYE2019 wrapping this tumultuous decade there could be no better place than with the greatest musical acts at Falls Festival 2019.
The Vans US Open wrapped in solid three to five foot conditions at Huntington Beach culminating in Sage Erickson and Yago Dora taking out the title
Gold Coast favourite and all-around legend Casey Barnes has taken out the Groundwater Country Music Festival’s Inaugural People’s Choice Award.
There wasn’t an American alive who didn’t know who Jimmy Hoffa was, Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci star in Martin Scorsese’s THE IRISHMAN,
The people at Vapiano Australia have launched a Drink Pink Wednesday in all of their seven restaurants across the nation, teaming up with charity Share The Dignity.
which included offsetting its carbon footprint, eliminating single-use plastics and restoring event site coastlines at all Tour and Big Wave events.
Scott McLaughlin held on for a showstopping finish from Kiwi counterpart Shane van Gisbergen to take revenge on his rivals at the Ipswich SuperSprint.
Seven-time Supercars Champion Jamie Whincup scored a breakthrough win in the Century Batteries Ipswich SuperSprint at Queensland Raceway
Today marks one year until Surfing makes its Olympic debut in Tokyo and the world’s best surfers are halfway through their journey to Qualification.
Festival X signals the return of the great summer festival, with the inaugural event dropping a lineup of stars like Calvin Harris, Armin Van Buuren, Alison Wonderland.
Carissa Moore and Gabriel Medina have taken out the Corona Open J-Bay the sixth stop on the 2019 World Surf League, boosting their championship fights
We’re a city famous for long lunches and celebrations of all kinds, Sunday’s are making a comeback this July with Crafty’s heralding the return.
Pop icon and Aussie treasure Kate Miller-Heidke has set the stage for her national tour, a series of high profile concert dates this September and October.
Lakey Peterson and Courtney Conlogue are into the J-Bay Quarterfinals, With the stage now set for a blockbuster finish in Jeffereys Bay.
Within the four walls of Brisbane’s new Fortitude Music Hall, lies The Outpost. Brisbane’s newest venue has a capacity of 300 and boasts an impressive artistic and venue options. The Outpost’s legacy stems from Brisbane’s famous dive bar of the same name that was an integral part of the vibrant underworld that made the city […]
The people at Sanctuary Cove are rolling out the red carpet for lovers of quality food, wine, beer and music with an all-new festival
There’s never been a better time to take the time and head to Bali….. with W Bali kicking back the cost of oversized luggage for all surfing guests
This Friday during VIVA Surfers Paradise there will be the ultimate movie night to kick-start a weekend of festivities in the city,
Winter is in full effect, and a glimmer of summer warmth and festivities has arrived on the horizon with the announcement of the Falls Festival 2019 dates.
In what has been described as an insane Supercars Race on the streets of Townsville, Shane Van Gisbergen has claimed victory
This morning at Kirra Beach the World Surf League’s best joined members of the ocean community at the Australian instalment of a worldwide paddle out
Six World Surf League Aussie superstars will represent Australia at this year’s International Surfing Association World Surfing Games
John John Florence’s success secures his hold at World No. 1, which he has maintained since winning the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach earlier this year
The win puts Peterson’s winning tally up to four CT victories and marks her first victory in Western Australia. In sizeable Main Break conditions,
Yesterday Lakey Peterson and John John Florence took out the Margaret River Pro, the fourth stop on the 2019 World Surf League Championship Tour
Today is the day that Black Mirror returns for its much anticipated fifth season, Experience three all-new stories from mastermind Charlie Brooker
Synthony is a musical experience combining Orchestra’s, Dj’s live vocalists and feature musicians bringing you the biggest dance tracks of the last 30 years
Lakey Peterson unleashed the heat of the 2019 season so far with the top two-wave total of the year, a near perfect 18.83 in QF 4 against Stephanie Gilmore
Victoria’s Secret the iconic brand has landed at Harbour Town and is the first store in Queensland and only second in the country to sell their iconic
Splendour and Tinder have teamed up with a match made in heaven, launching a unique in-app experience called Festival Mode
Living with a chronic illness is something far too many people have to deal with on a day to day basis. Depending on the type and stage of the illness
Stop number four on the 2019 World Surf League Championship Tour, has been called on today in four to six-foot conditions at Main Break,
The groundbreaking hit series Orange Is The New Black is sadly coming to an end, with Netflix releasing a teaser for the upcoming season
Wicked Gold Coast’s cast has landed on the coast kicking off rehearsals for the highly anticipated production taking to HOTA’s stage from June 25 to July 6.
The Fortitude Music Hall is opening with a bang of special guests including Bernard Fanning & Ian Haug, Patience Hodgson, Thelma Plum, Dave McCormack + more
Stephanie Gilmore and Kanoa Igarashi won the Corona Bali Protected the third stop on the 2019 World Surf League championship.
Kanoa Igarashi won his first CT event title today after taking down a stacked field of veterans and first CT Win for Japan
Gilmore, seven-time WSL Champion, came into the Corona Bali Protected sitting in fifth place on the Jeep Leaderboard and took out the win.
Subway Beach Road, Surfers Paradise is today celebrating a fresh new look with a great promotion buy one get one free offer.
The GABS Beer, Cider and Food Festival is working its way back for another huge year and it’s time to get your tastebuds ready for some of the
Watch Elton John and longtime Lyricist and writing partner Bernie Taupin talk about seeing Rocketman for the first time at the Cannes world premiere.
Citadines Connect Sydney a chic new business hotel perfect for frequent travellers passing through the iconic gateway city of Australia.
Aussie born Broadway star Kaye Tuckerman has been announced as the newest start to join the musical sensation Wicked, flying into the Gold Coast in June.
Aussie Jack Freestone has taken out the Red Bull Airborne Bali, a World Surf League speciality event that highlights aerial surfing.
The official winner of the Australia’s Most #Lykable Dog title was the ever-smiling Sean the Tibby Pug who “lights up the room and brings joy to whoever he is around”
Current World Number One’s John John Florence and Caroline Marks Fly Through their Seeding rounds at the Corona Bali Protected
The Corona Bali Protected has welcomed back the worlds best surfers for the start of the third stop on the World Surf League CT.
Billly Stairmand and Kirra Belle-Olsson have won the 2019 Gold Coast Open yesterday, in 2-3ft waves at Burleigh Point. Crowds swarmed to Burleigh Hill
Beautiful sunny conditions and clean peeling waves welcomed competitors today at The Gold Coast Open with the stage for a massive finals day.
Some of the world’s top surfers have converged on the Gold Coast ahead of the 2019 Gold Coast Open presented by Flight Centre which is set to kick off tomorrow, and will see surfers from all over the globe battling it out head-to-head for valuable World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS) points. The event […]
When a New York City detective takes his wife on a long-promised European trip, a chance meeting on the flight gets the invited to an family gathering
In an amazing showing yesterday, Courtney Conlogue and John John Florence are winners of the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach ringing that iconic Bell
Finals Day at the Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, Stop No. 2 on the 2019 World Surf League Championship Tour is ON and underway with the men’s Quarterfinals.
It’s Finals Day at Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach with Lakey Peterson, Courtney Conlogue, Malia Manuel vs Caroline Marks all competing to ring that Bell
The Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach has been called on this morning in building six to eight-foot waves at Bells Beach with Womens Quarters and Mens Rounds.
A matchup for the ages with Two of the greatest surfers of the 1980s and 1990s, Mark ‘Occy’ Occhilupo and Tom Curren in the Heritage Heat at Bells Beach.
Round 3 is now underway with overlapping heats and the swell is expected to improve with a once in 50-year storm expected
Charismatic and beautiful are two words that are commonly used to describe Alexina Graham. She was born and raised in Nottinghamshire, Great Britain
Grace Elizabeth, declared the modern reincarnation of the original supermodel by Vogue, V Magazine and GQ alike, she’s becoming an icon in her own right
The Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach will be off again today due to small surf, but with the expectation of improving conditions in the next few days
Barbara Palvin a native of Budapest, Hungary, was discovered at age 12 while running errands with her mother in a nearby village.
Anew group of Angels just received their wings, The newest names joining the list of VS Angels is Barbara Palvin, Grace Elizabeth, Alexina Graham.
The Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, Stop no 2 on the 2019 World Surf League Championship Tour has been called OFF for the day due to small swell.
The Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach, Stop No. 2 on the 2019 World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT), will recommence today with the remaining three heats of men’s Round 1, women’s Round 1, and men’s and women’s Round 2. After being on hold for the past three days, the event will begin at 7:05 […]
After a sensational season opener here on the Gold Coast, The world best have descended on Bells Beach ahead of the 58th Annual Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach.
Easter is right around the corner and Sydney’s Tramsheds are celebrating with some delectable masterpieces fit for the occasion
Fabian Coulthard claimed his first race win in almost a year, beating stablemate McLaughlin by jumping him in the pits, and in turn ending his teammates
What a start to the year for the young Kiwi Scott McLaughlin with another Unstoppable performance in a Winx style performance, with one of the most convincing victories of recent times. The young Kiwi landed a seventh straight ARMOR ALL Pole Position, more consecutive poles than any driver in history at the circuit, then converted […]
Breaking hotel norms seems to be something W Brisbane embraces daily with their bold style and unique events and with the release of FUEL the W Brand’s unique take on fitness, helping to ignite guests and locals lust for life, through a range of stand out fitness events and wellness offerings. The first event kicking […]
It’s that time of year and time for another lineup of Splendour sideshows packed ready for those of us who weren’t lucky enough to grab a ticket to Splendour in The Grass. Back for another glorious lap around North Byron Parklands, Splendour in the Grass never fails to act as the exploding Supernova star, scattering […]
Sometimes we just need a little lunacy, and Chris Lilley is just the man to bring it to us with his 10-party comedy series Lunatics.
Alison Wonderland has once again popped in to deliver another smasher of a single, Peace is out now.
Today, Italo Ferreira and Caroline Marks won the Quiksilver Pro and Boost Mobile Pro Gold Coast, the opening stop on the World Surf League
Today Italo Ferreira, the 24-year-old got his World Title campaign off to a perfect start with a come-from-behind victory over Californian Kolohe Andino
17-year-old Marks earned her career-first event win today and vaults to No. 1 on the World Rankings. With only one year on the CT to her name
Ice Cream lovers are you ready because the best time of year is upon us with Ben & Jerry’s kicking off FREE cone day tomorrow. which will see more than 120,000 scoops of ice cream given away at Ben & Jerrys. Renowned for serving up a great scoop at Scoop Stores across Oz who will […]
“Finals Day for the Quiksilver Pro and Boost Mobile Pro is on,” said Kieren Perrow, WSL Competition Director. “We will run at 6:35 a.m. AEST at Duranbah
An ill Scott McLaughlin has fought through pain to put the Ford Mustang back on top in Tasmania and further distancing himself from Jamie Whincup in the Championship fight.
Caroline Marks signature surfing has today earned her the biggest win of her career, 17-year-old Marks had Gilmore under pressure, requiring a near-perfect 9.16 (out of a possible 10) after she posted a 16.33 (out of a possible 20) heat total. Marks kept improving her lead with a third excellent ride to seal the deal […]
Today Mark Winterbottom has claimed his first Armor ALL Pole Position in an Irwin Racing Holden and his first pole in 1000 days for this afternoon’s opening race of the 2019 Tyrepower Tasmania Supersprint. The last time Winterbottom claimed pole was in July 2016 at Townsville as a Ford driver, but today repaid defied his […]
On the same day in 1989, forty-three infants are inexplicably born to random, unconnected women who showed no signs of pregnancy the day before. Seven are adopted by a billionaire who creates The Umbrella Academy Exciting news for fans of The Umbrella Academy with Netflix announcing they will renew the series for a second season […]
The Quiksilver Pro and Boost Mobile Pro Gold Coast, the opening stop on the World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT), will continue today with Round 3 of both events called ON. The men will start at 7:05 a.m. AEST with overlapping, 40-minute heats. Women’s Round 3 will follow at 12:45 p.m. AEST with overlapping […]
