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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 […]
Today, Italo Ferreira took out the Red Bull Airborne Gold Coast, a World Surf League speciality event full of legends and characters all competing for the best in aerial surfing. The 24-year-old is known for his creative antics in the air, landing some of the Championship Tour’s biggest manoeuvres and setting the bar for above-the-lip […]
Today Beats by Dr Dre introduced Powerbeats Pro, completely wireless headphones that deliver that world-class Beats sound designed for most passionate music lovers, and motivated athletes. The product’s launch comes as a result of the deep integration between Beats and Apple, Powerbeats Pro features impressive battery life, advanced functionality, reliable connectivity, exceptional fit via the […]
After a much-anticipated start, the World Surf League Championship Tour has officially opened for the 2019 season. The first day of the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast saw the completion of Round 1 where the men took on Duranbah, the event’s back-up site, in four to five-foot conditions. The Red Bull Airborne Gold Coast also got […]
A Festival that is all about following the surf and celebrating music, community culture and a love of the ocean, pretty Gold Coast riiight…. well The Drop festival rolls into town this weekend with a list of big names headlining. The Drop festival supported by Triple J and the World Surf League the 2019 line-up […]
Well, it’s time to start planning for the 19th annual Splendour in the Grass migration, returning to its newly announced forever home at North Byron Parklands from Friday 19th of July to Sunday 21st, serving up one of the biggest boldest music and art experiences in Australia. Over 100 of the world’s most exciting, provocative […]
The 2019 World Surf League (WSL) Championship Tour (CT) season will officially open today with the Quiksilver Pro and Boost Mobile Pro Gold Coast. The event will launch what is set to be one of the biggest years in surfing yet with equal prize money, Olympic qualification, and a new level of progression from the […]
The World’s best have descended on the Gold Coast ahead of the season opener but before the competition kicks off it was time to celebrate with WSL Awards.
Perhaps rivalled only by ‘the footie’ in the affections of true blue Aussies, surfing is akin to a national sport Down Under. So what better way to kick off the 2019 season – and Pierre’s first race weekend with the Team Than with Max organising a surfing lesson for our newest recruit with three-time surfing […]
Launching April 29, this year’s festival will feature headline shows with steadfast, perennially innovative Red Bull collaborators, and partner with additional groundbreaking artists to bring their unique, boundary-pushing visions to the stage for stunning performances. FKA twigs, Rosali?a, Teyana Taylor, Tierra Whack and Holly Herndon are some of this year’s performers who have a continually […]
Off the back of the recent announcement that Broadway sensation Wicked would be flying into HOTA Gold Coast, today came the announcement of the principal cast, supporting leading ladies, Emily Monsma ‘Glinda’ and Samantha Dodemaide ‘Elphaba’ in the production. The team of seasoned performers will take to the stage this June, telling the beloved tale […]
Everyone’s fav binge worthy horror series is set to return for its third season shortly on Netflix, Stranger Things 3 will bring take us into Hawkins Indiana for a new adventure against the forces of the Upside down. Enjoy this trailer with plenty of 80’s inspiration and let is showcase some new horrors and set […]
Next Week, fifty five travel agents from America who specialise in selling Australia to the world will touch down in Byron Bay at the Byron at Byron resort to meet with 50 of the best Australian and New Zealand suppliers in the travel industry. Attendees will include Crown Hotels, Virgin Australia, Sydney Opera House, Bridgeclimb […]
The EU Council has granted the UK government’s wish. An extension of Article 50 will delay Brexit until May 22nd if Parliament accepts the Withdrawal Agreement. If not, the UK may crash out of the EU without a deal as early as April 12th. Some may call this a reprieve. I fear the UK is […]
Birds Of Tokyo’s new single Good Lord reaches a whole new level today as lead singer Ian Kelly bares his soul in the new video release. Directed by Matt Sav, it is a striking and often confronting look at a brutal true story of betrayal, the song written about an ugly marriage breakup two years […]
The latest instagram trend to hit 2019 comes as a furry surprise, with mans best friend taking over the social media channel. In the past 2 months alone, over 500,000 new posts have been added to pupper related hashtags in Australia. But which dogs are unmissable? We’ve done the research – and here are the […]
The biggest night in Queensland music took place on Tuesday night with a sold-out crowd, and the star-studded night featured performances by Amy Shark, Dz Deathrays, Resin Dogs, Clea, Bobby Alu, Emma Beau and Tokyo Twilight. What a year in Queensland music it has been and the industry is going strength to strength evident by […]
Massive crowds have braved unruly weather to line the shores of Manly Beach and watch 11-time WSL World Champion Kelly Slater hit the water and compete at the 2019 Vissla Sydney Surf Pro, World Surf League Qualifying Series event. The greatest surfer of all time didn’t disappoint, taking out his opening heat against QS warriors […]
The Sydney Surf Pro and Sydney Women’s Surf Pro saw an incredible opening day for 2019 at Manly with some of the world’s best surfers doing battle for World Surf League Qualification. Taking to the clean 2-3 foot waves at Manly, one of the world’s most iconic surfing locations, The Newcastle Surfest didn’t go to […]
Gold Coasters it’s time to say ‘salud’ at La Diosa Mexicana the newest dining hot spot that’s arrived at Circle on Cavill.
Sally Fitzgibbons and Alex Ribiero have claimed victory at the 34th annual Newcastle Surfest, World Surf League Qualifying Series 6000 event in excellent waves at Merewether Beach. The two has to battle through a massive field of surfers from all over the world to claim the first combined QS6,000 of the season. Sally Fitzgibbons now […]
Scott McLaughlin’s road to redemption repeated itself with a comeback win at the Beaurepaires Melbourne 400 at Albert Park, resuming his bid for back-to-back Supercars Championships. The young Kiwi took the fourth and final race in his Shell V-Power Mustang from Supercheap Auto Racing’s Chaz Mostert and Red Bull Holden Racing Team’s Jamie Whincup following […]
Scott McLaughlin has had his winning run ended in sensational circumstances with an on-track crash before the third race of the Beaurepaires Melbourne 400 had even started. The bizarre accident happened on the ‘out lap’ as the cars made their way to the starting grid where ARMOR ALL Pole Position was waiting for the reigning […]
We’ve been enjoying a nice and prolonged end to summer, and now the year can finally begin with the return of the NRL season not far off. And if traffic jams, ticket lines and stadium crowds and pricey eats aren’t for you but you would like to kick back and watch the Gold Coast Titans […]
Turn Up Charlie is almost here and it a story that centres on the titular Charlie (Idris Elba), a struggling DJ and eternal bachelor, who is given a chance at success when he reluctantly becomes a ‘ manny ‘ to his famous best friends’ problem daughter – Gabbie ( Frankie Hervey). All eight episodes of […]
We’ve scoured the South East looking for some amazing food finds and discoveries, Our first stop is the iconic Elephant Rock Cafe
Youngster Cameron Waters announced himself on Supercars big stage even though he was second to the unstoppable Scott McLaughlin in the Superloop Adelaide 500. McLaughlin was, for the second day running, in a league of his own but it was 24-year-old Waters who grabbed a podium after the heartbreak of being ripped out of race […]
Today Amy Shark has released her video for Mess Her Up, which she has co-directed and it is the latest single from the ARIA award winner’s #1 debut album, LOVE MONSTER, the highest selling Australian Artist album of 2018. Amy was instrumental in the treatment, casting and execution of the video, with her hands-on approach […]
The Keep Sydney Open party has unveiled their fresh new faces for the upcoming New South Wales politics.
Australia’s Dunlop Super2 Supercars series will welcome one of the world’s highest profile female racers to the grid this weekend, after Abbie Eaton secured the support of Australia’s premier industrial equipment and safety supplier, Blackwoods. Ms Eaton will make her debut in Matt Stone Racing (MSR)’s VF Commodore at the Superloop Adelaide 500. The 27-year-old […]
Mondays they feel more oppressive than any other day of the week, but we may have just found a way to lighten the load with a FREE Dinner every Monday. The team at Crafty’s Sports Bar are all about bringing friends and family together over some healthy competition, Speaking of friendly competition Crafty’s will pick […]
We’ve all been there hungry with the want for something fresh, tasty and delivered and only able to find a greasy spoon two suburbs over open to delivery. No more Australia the good people at Subway have teamed up with Uber Eats, to offer delivery from more than 700 restaurants across selected Aussie cities. You […]
Summer is slowly coming to an end, which means shorter days and longer nights. But who says the fun has to stop when the sun goes down? Brisbane and the South East is a bustling place to be and if you’re over your standard ‘Netflix and Chill’ , we have come up with our top […]
We’ve always known there is something in the water at Kirra, but now there is something happening on the shores, with a resurgence of swell new eateries shaking things up. Leading the way of the dining revival is the new Saint Helens Bar + Kitchen which is set to officially unveil its fresh digs this […]
If you’re into your cricket don’t mind a beverage and could be tempted by the Hottest of Dogs…. why not head down to Circle on Cavill this Sunday. It will be the best place to watch the Big Bash final ( besides being there of course) join a group of like-minded individuals kicking back on […]
American supermodel, designer, author and body activist Ashley Graham is headed to Australia for the first time. Graham will appear at the 23rd Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival, walking the runway and headlining as keynote speaker at the inaugural Australian Fashion Summit. The Model whose influence has reshaped the fashion and media industries and redefined […]
The eighth annual Bleach* festival is set for April 17-28 and is aiming to herald a new era for the Gold Coast, by celebrating its unique rituals and culture with a jam-packed program that has large-scale opera, award-winning dance, eye-popping cabaret, free live music and a thought-provoking political swimming carnival and a drive-in with a […]
After a hugely successful event in 2018 and many years before it, the Burleigh Pro will return in 2019 better than ever – renamed as the Gold Coast Open presented by Flight Centre. The event is a World Surf League (WSL) QS 1,500 rated event and will run over 6 full days from the 7th to the […]