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Celebrating Eva Milic is easy and it has nothing to do with her illustrious journalism career. It’s about the way she keeps it all real

W Brisbane is upping Brisbane’s Brunch game with a take on brunch, now you can ‘ Go Brunch Yourself ‘ which we think is the only way to spend a Sunday.

Australia the world’s fastest-growing country market, and Groundwater is testament to this. As one of Australia’s most loved country music festivals.

The hugely successful global sensation Mamma Mia will be heading to the Gold Coast for a three week season of July 4 to July 26.

The people at Trattoria Amici are bringing back their much loved Long Lunch Series for 2020 and we couldn’t be more excited

It’s almost time for our favourite event in the music calendar, and it just so happens to be the 20th year of Splendour in the Grass

Danielle is an Australian artist from Melbourne whose passion and love of her craft is evident through her diverse styles of work

W Brisbane is rounding out summer in an exclusive, making a splash and transforming its famous WET deck into a floating cinema

The Colour Queen! meet Tania Blanchard Creative. Art breathes art and Inspiration fuels the buzz of imagination is bound to strike anyone in its path.

Today the Australian Grand Prix Corporation announced that Priya Serrao as the newest addition to Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix Ambassador Line-up.

The Gold Coast Music Awards will be held on Surfers Paradise Beach on the 30th of April with Paces, Tijuana Cartel and Felicity Lawless to perform live.

Aaron Kelly of Marcus Beach in Queensland has gone back to back on the Gold Coast and take out the Red Bull Airborne Qualifier for the second year in a row.

Aussie music legends Birds of Tokyo have unveiled their latest music video for their new single ‘ Two of Us ‘ the song following summer fav ‘ Good Lord

The Sunshine Coast’s favourite festival is back with one helluva lineup, taking over Pineapple Fields the Big Pineapple Festival is going to be a must.

Red Bull’s aerial-based surfing competition is giving Queensland locals a chance to compete amongst the top aerial surfers in the world, with a spot open.

HOTA is on the hunt for local artists as part of their Creative Development program which supports emerging and established local artists.

Today, local legend and all-around good bloke FISHER is launching his first-ever Australian Beach Tour which is kicking off in March

Tane is set to boast a stylish tribal theme and reportedly a sanctuary for those seeking an authentic high-energy atmosphere when it launches in early march

If we’re not careful, we’ll grow to believe a false kind of perfection but sometimes we meet people just being people and thats refreshing and Lexie.

We’re once again gearing up for the loudest and most rocking weekend on the sand of the Gold Coast with Surfers Paradise Live, announcing rock legends Spiderbait, Jon Stevens and The Angels

This is Bruce, a firefighter for the past 32 years. We asked him for his thoughts…”It’s tough right now. These fires are bad and the public is able to see it

Music has the restorative ability to influence one’s mood, triggering and eliciting a range of emotional responses including hope, despair, and everything in-between.

Are you someone who routinely tells others how you ‘can’t’ cook? Do you have a kitchen that gets absolutely no use besides the microwave and toaster?

Their progressive take on family recipes from Vietnam celebrating traditional flavours while bringing them into the modern-day,

Local legend Revie Schulz has smashed her fundraising target and challenge completing 1000 lunges with her hubby on Burleigh Beach raising funds for WIRES

The stage is set and the countdown on until the World Surf League Championship Tour gets underway for 2020 right here on the Gold Coast.

We managed to grab a few minutes with Armin van Buuren before taking to the stage in Brisbane tonight for the first leg of Festival X and talk about his latest album, collaborations and the creative process.

We’re talking with Australian Gold Medalist Ken Wallace in the leadup to the Tokyo 2020 games, talking all things Tokyo and Underwear.

We catch up with Dwayne Martens the founder of Amazonia Australia’s number one organic superfood brand, started from discoveries to better his own health

The fact I have not heard about Wendy and her fast-growing charity Animal Therapies bewilders me. Why do we know so little about each other in this city?

This afternoon NBC Universal and E! Australia named Francesca Hung as its next local E! host and the face of E! across Australia.

Australia’s favourite party wave The Drop Festival is back for a third turn around the country, with an expanded run of dates and even an international leg.

Devito and Johson were sipping Tequila poolside, and they notice the sounds of a wedding upstairs and the conversation turns to drop in unannounced

When the filthy rat dogs played their last tuune on Triple J back in 2016, we were all left with an unfillable void of sorrow and hummus filled rage.

The industrial doors of Queensland’s newest nightclub are set to swing open in early December, hyped as a refuge for errant psyches and wayward types

Homebodii that has fans across the globe is returning to where it all began. Launching their first store right here on the Gold Coast

Meeting with Dr Olaf, a true animal whisperer who’s been studying whale research for over a decade.

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

It’s not long now until Armin van Buuren heads down under for the much-anticipated series of Festival X shows set to kick off a phenomenal summer of music.

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

Brisbane’s Alyshia Morris is making waves in the swimwear industry with the launch of her successful label last year, and launching their second collection, Endless Summer this year. The label was born after Alyshia’s personal experiences and struggling for years to locate a fashionable one-piece, that was comfortable and most importantly, sun-safe.

Meet Tammy from “Formally Yours” and Carol from “Gift of the Gown” working tirelessly to clothe our year teens for their formals without any mention of $$

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.

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.

Greta recently sailed to America to talk at the United Nations about the current effects of climate change and to give a voice to her generation

This morning the Victoria Racing Club has announced ten-time Grammy Award Winning, and global superstar Taylor Swift will perform on Melbourne Cup Day

Zach Galifianakis dreamed of becoming a star. But when Will Ferrell discovered his public access TV show “Between Two Ferns” and uploaded it.

There are so many beautiful things to admire in life but today ‘art’ made the list. Gutsy, weeping, colourful, complicated, tender, inspiring, soulful art. Sometimes I just need to stop and stare and be grateful for this curious world that inches me closer to myself, as long as I am paying attention. It was @mintarthouse that I […]

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.

We were lucky enough to catch up with Francesca Hung and talk about the highs and lows of the past year and how she managed to fit it all in

An Australian household name, with a blistering and iconic sound that is so uniquely his, Defining and highlighting many facets of Australian culture through his career and music.

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

Photographer, Film Maker part-time Steve Aoki impersonator and “washed up reality tv idiot”. His work viewed by millions, and today he’s taking us behind the scenes at Miss Universe Australia.

It might seem like a stretch to find common ground between a industry leader and Miss Universe Australia, but as it turns out, it’s a match made in heaven

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.

Leroy Bellet is not your average twenty year old; he’s revolutionising the surfing world with his iconic photography, earlier this year his snaps shook….

Earlier this year we set off for a staycation at Couran Cove Island Resort located on South Stradbroke Island, with the sole purpose of being on island time

Andy King a pop culture icon following the Netflix documentary ‘Fyre: The Greatest Party That Never Happened’ and he’s headed to BIGSOUND

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

We’re kicking off our eighth year of finalist interviews with Shivon Sweet from Western Australia, one of the twenty-eight talented & inspiring contestants

We’re kicking off our eighth year of finalist interviews with Julia Edwards from Western Australia, one of the twenty-eight inspiring contestants

We’re kicking off our eighth year of finalist interviews with Jessie Wynter from Tasmania, one of the twenty-eight talented, and inspiring contestants

We’re kicking off our eighth year of finalist interviews with Tyra McNeill from Victoria, one of the twenty-eight talented, and inspiring contestants

We’re kicking off our eighth year of finalist interviews with Brooke McAuley from Victoria, one of the twenty-eight talented, and inspiring contestants

We’re kicking off our eighth year of finalist interviews with Kate Radin from Queensland, one of the twenty-eight talented, and inspiring contestants

We’re kicking off our eighth year of finalist interviews with Monica Przybylek from Queensland, one of the twenty-eight talented, and inspiring contestants

We’re kicking off our eighth year of finalist interviews with Johanna Holzmann from Queensland, one of the twenty-eight talented, and inspiring contestants

We’re kicking off our eighth year of finalist interviews with Madeline Cowe from Queensland, one of the twenty-eight talented, and inspiring contestants

We’re kicking off our eighth year of finalist interviews with Rosy Reilly from New South Wales, one of the twenty-eight talented, and inspiring contestants

We’re kicking off our eighth year of finalist interviews with Claire Parker from New South Wales, one of the twenty-eight talented, & inspiring contestants

We’re kicking off our eighth year of finalist interviews with Bella Kasimba from Western Australia, one of the twenty-eight inspiring contestants

We’re kicking off our eighth year of finalist interviews with Priya Serrao from Victoria, one of the twenty-eight talented, and inspiring contestants

We’re kicking off our eighth year of finalist interviews with Veronica Cloherty from New South Wales, one of the twenty-eight inspiring contestants

We’re kicking off our eighth year of finalist interviews with Marijana Radmanovic from Victoria, one of the twenty-eight talented, and inspiring contestants

We’re kicking off our eighth year of finalist interviews with Diana Hills from New South Wales, one of the twenty-eight talented, and inspiring contestants

We’re excited it’s that time of the year again when we get to introduce you to the contestants of Miss Universe Australia. We’re kicking off our eighth year of finalist interviews with Justine Heron from Western Australia, one of the twenty-eight talented, and inspiring contestants from all walks of life who are vying for the […]

We’re kicking off our eighth year of finalist interviews with Isabella Epstein from Queensland, one of the twenty-eight talented, and inspiring contestants

We’re kicking off our eighth year of finalist interviews with Lilly Moreau from New South Wales, one of the twenty-eight talented, and inspiring contestants

We’re kicking off our eighth year of finalist interviews with Ariel Russell from Victoria, one of the twenty-eight talented, and inspiring contestants

We’re kicking off our eighth year of finalist interviews with Eleanor Baillieu from Victoria, one of the twenty-eight talented, and inspiring contestants

We’re kicking off our eighth year of finalist interviews with Tasha Ross from New South Wales, one of the twenty-eight talented, and inspiring contestants

We’re kicking off our eighth year of finalist interviews with Alexandra Duggan from South Australia, one of the twenty-eight talented, inspiring contestants

We’re kicking off our eighth year of finalist interviews with Nicole Cocks from South Australia, one of the twenty-eight talented, and inspiring contestants

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

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

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

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

Subway Beach Road, Surfers Paradise is today celebrating a fresh new look with a great promotion buy one get one free offer.

Watch Elton John and longtime Lyricist and writing partner Bernie Taupin talk about seeing Rocketman for the first time at the Cannes world premiere.

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.

We caught up with legendary DJ and producer Darude who’s in Tel Aviv ahead of last night’s semi final performance at Eurovision

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

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 […]

George Calombaris Reportedly referring to Perth’s Royal Queensbury Championship the Met Gala of Australia while in WA filming.

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

Charismatic and beautiful are two words that are commonly used to describe Alexina Graham. She was born and raised in Nottinghamshire, Great Britain