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There’s nothing like a dose of surf, sand, and waves to help cleanse the spirit, reconnect with nature and get you out of your comfort zone. Much like diving into an unknown destination, surfing can be intimidating at first – but once you get in the groove, the adrenaline rush can lead to a lifelong […]
The World Surf League (WSL) today announced the appointment of Andrew Stark as its General Manager, WSL, for Australia & Oceania. Stark will lead the day-to-day operations of WSL in the Australia & Oceania Region with particular focus on Partnerships, Marketing and Public Relations, Event Operations as well as the development of the first WSL […]
Amy Shark has today announced her ‘Love Monster’ Australian tour dates. The ‘Love Monster’ tour will commence on August 24 in Adelaide finishing on September 8 in her hometown of the Gold Coast. With the success of her sold out 2017 ‘Night Thinker’ tour, the ‘Love Monster’ tour is set to be her largest Australian […]
Following her powerful performance at Coachella, Alison Wonderland unveils the video for her new single ‘Easy’, which finds her dancing her way through a storm, stalked by an unrelenting rain cloud that even follows her indoors. The clip, which was shot in Los Angeles, was directed by Bo Mirhosseni (Disclosure, Mac Miller), who helmed the […]
It’s that time of year again! As the dust settles on yet another seismic Splendour in the Grass lineup announcement and instant ticket sell-out, the eyes of a music-loving nation start to turn to their diaries. July looking a little bare? Get ready to fill it up, it’s sideshow time. Taking in huge stars, established troublemakers and breaking buzz […]
Australia will be vying for its sixth straight men’s gold medal in the final later today, in what will be captain and Aussie Flagbearer Mark Knowles’ final international game before retirement. In the men’s competition at the Gold Coast Hockey Centre, World No.1 Australia will play New Zealand for the gold medal, while India and […]
Multiple Olympic, World Athletics champion and 100m, 200m world record holder Usain Bolt talked with media today on the Gold Coast. The Jamiacan Superstar talked about what it’s like being an inspiration to many athletes and the journey so far.. “I am from the rural area of Jamaica, from the country. I used to play […]
Splendour in the Grass, your annual hit of music and arts alchemy is back at North Byron Parklands from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 July with over 100 of the most exciting international and home grown artists touring right now set to grace The Amphitheatre, Mix Up, GW McLennan and Tiny Dancer stages. A.M. to the P.M | […]
International drag sensation Courtney Act will host a dazzling line-up of guests for a night of song, dance and delight as the LGBTQI family is celebrated from across the Commonwealth in Sparkle in the Sand on the Surfers Paradise Main Stage, Monday 9 April as part of Festival 2018. Marcia Hines, Beccy Cole, Matthew Mitcham, […]
Australia broke its own world record in winning the women’s 4x100m freestyle relay at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games on Thursday 5 April. The Australian quartet was never in doubt for the gold medal, with lead-off swimmer Shayna JACK and Bronte CAMPBELL, swimming the second leg, establishing a one body-length lead over the rest […]
Mack Horton grabbed Australia’s first gold of the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, winning the men’s 400m freestyle final at the Optus Aquatic Centre on Thursday 5 April.
Mark KNOWLES will be Australia’s flagbearer for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony at Carrara Stadium on Wednesday 4 April. KNOWLES, who will compete in the men’s hockey tournament at GC2018, was announced as flagbearer by Australian team chef de mission Steve Moneghetti and Australia’s Governor General Sir Peter COSGROVE at The Star […]
Netflix and Hoodlum announced that production will begin today on Tidelands, an Australian Netflix original series. The series – comprised of eight 50min episodes – will be directed by Toa Fraser (Marvel’s Daredevil, Marvel’s Iron Fist, 6 Days), written by Stephen M. Irwin (Secrets & Lies, Harrow) and will shoot in south-east Queensland. Tidelands follows Cal McTeer (Charlotte Best), a […]
The countdown is on until The Star’s luxe rooftop destination, Nineteen at The Star opens its doors. With preparations well underway for the upcoming launch event this Friday, the red carpet is being rolled out, with whispers of the venue attracting foodies and food lovers alike, superstars and the social set from across the country. […]
The city will light up green this St Patrick’s Day, with pipe bands, green top hats and Irish dancers raising their Guinness to the launch of Brisbane’s largest full-swing festival, Paddyfest on March 17, 2018. Paddyfest expects to draw in a colourful crowd of over 5,000 to commemorate the annual Irish celebration in this first […]
Sell out success story Meatstock festival will be returning to Melbourne on the 17th-18th March with tasty tickets on sale today at www.meatstock.com.au. Meatstock will be hosting two of the meatiest names in barbecue and it doesn’t get much bigger than Big Moe Cason and Hillbilly Wes. These two smokin’ Pitmasters will be heading to […]
Friends with Dignity has partnered with Jeunesse Kids to award bi-annual monetary scholarships to children throughout Australia who have faced domestic and family violence. Rachel McVinish, General Manager of Jeunesse (Australasia), was introduced to national not-for-profit organisation, Friends With Dignity when seeking a charity assisting children in need with whom to partner. “I knew as […]
Marriage equality in Australia is officially here! And to celebrate, Ben & Jerry’s, long-time champion of marriage equality is throwing a moo-numental ice cream-filled party across Australia for all Aussies to attend! To top it off, the company will also recommence selling two scoops of the same ice cream flavour in its Scoop Shops nationwide, […]
Aussie alt-rock favourites The Rubens have returned with a brand new, groove-fuelled single ‘Million Man’ and today we’re thrilled to reveal the five-piece hailing from Menangle in NSW will bring their soulful tunes to life for Australian and New Zealand audiences this February and March. Late last week The Rubens announced a colossal worldwide tour […]
Shell and bio-bean announce that together they are helping to power some of London’s buses using a biofuel made partly from waste coffee grounds. The B20 biofuel contains a 20% bio-component which contains part coffee oil. The biofuel is being added to the London bus fuel supply chain and will help to power some of […]
Crisp and fresh as the Snow that frames their latest record, Angus & Julia Stone have quickly announced a 2018 Australian tour in the wake of their 2017 dates selling out in record time. As new singles ‘Chateau’ and ‘Snow’ seep slowly and beautifully into our national consciousness, the softly spoken siblings fourth studio effort is shooting up the charts with a huge ARIA debut at#2, a feature album on triple j and over […]
They say it’s not easy being green, but nothing could be further from the truth it today’s day and age – particularly when it comes to eco-friendly fashion. There are so many fabulous designs available in materials that are consistent with conservation and environmental mindfulness. And, at the top of these is one very awesome […]
Hog’s Australia’s Steakhouse has announced it will host a massive national charity event across its 80 restaurants in March next year, with all proceeds earmarked for a new charity partner that seeks to address ‘The Black Dog” prevalent in Australian men. A Chance for Change (ACFC) began as a grassroots movement by two young men […]
For the first time, the Victoria’s Secret Angels will be filmed in Shanghai, China for THE VICTORIA’S SECRET FASHION SHOW, to be broadcast Tuesday, Nov. 28 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. The world’s most celebrated and most watched fashion show will be seen in more than 190 countries. Last year’s show received […]
Across the past few weeks, one of Australia’s leading summer dance music festivals, Electric Gardens, has been unravelling the dates and venues for their biggest ever run in 2018; and teasing us with some big headliners. First, Electric Gardens announced they’d scored the return of Fatboy Slim for their flagship event at Centennial Park, Sydney. […]
