News - Gold Coast

  • Amy's Aussie record

    14-Dec-2012

    Amy's Aussie record

    Ten year old Amy Brice, a Year 5 student at Good Shepherd Lutheran College, has just set a national record in the multi-event at the School Sport Australia National Track & Field Championships last month.…
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  • Holiday and win!

    13-Dec-2012

    Holiday and win!

    Before complaining however, Novotel and Ibis Brisbane guests are being urged to look under their pillow for their share of $10,000 in cash that is being given away between December 1 and January 31.…
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  • Fun at the Cove

    12-Dec-2012

    Fun at the Cove

    Sanctuary Cove’s festive season has kicked off with the raising of a Norfolk Pine Christmas tree at The Marine Village, marking the start of a range of exciting school holiday events at the community.…
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  • Share-a-word

    07-Dec-2012

    Share-a-word

    Your shot at being part of a Tropfest film is here with the most unusual criteria, no film experience is necessary. The community created social media film, Share-A-Word will premier at Tropfest 2013.…
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  • Lifeline Birthday sale

    01-Dec-2012

    Lifeline Birthday sale

    The Lifeline Shop at South Tweed turns one on December 8 and is celebrating the exciting milestone with a 50% off First Birthday Sale with more discounts on the day on all clothing and pre-loved furniture…
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  • Qld Tourism Winner

    30-Nov-2012

    Qld Tourism Winner

    The Workshops Rail Museum in Ipswich has won the Tourist Attraction category for the second year in a row at the prestigious Queensland Tourism Awards held last week as well as a finalist in a 2nd category.…
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  • ASBESTOS AWARENESS

    28-Nov-2012

    ASBESTOS AWARENESS

    Every five minutes someone somewhere around the world dies of a terminal Asbestos related disease. Every six days one of these people will be an Australian and that rate is set to rise!…
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  • South Bank frivolity

    27-Nov-2012

    South Bank frivolity

    For the twelve days of Christmas, 13–24 December 2012, the quintessential Queensland Christmas will be celebrated at varous locations at South Bank through a range of activities.…
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  • Camping for a Cause

    26-Nov-2012

    Camping for a Cause

    Heavy storms on the Sunshine Coast did little to dampen the spirit of holiday makers during BIG4 Forest Glen Holiday Resort’s charity weekend.The proceeds totalled $1172.00.…
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  • Christmas fun

    22-Nov-2012

    Christmas fun

    Santa has brushed up on his G’days for a weekend of festive fun at the Santa Celebrations event on the weekend of 8 and 9 December at The Workshops Rail Museum with music, facepainting and more.…
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  • PLANET CHILL

    20-Nov-2012

    PLANET CHILL

    PLANET CHILL is coming to the Gold Coast's family accommodation provider – Paradise Resort – making it the only resort in the southern hemisphere with its very own permanent ice skating rink.…
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  • BOM Safety Tips

    18-Nov-2012

    BOM Safety Tips

    Severe Thunderstorm Safety Tips from the Bureau of Meteorology. Plan ahead for weather emergencies. Take the time now to choose the best shelter within your home, school, kindy or office. …
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  • Camp and Care

    15-Nov-2012

    Camp and Care

    BIG4 Forest Glen Holiday Resort is encouraging locals to enjoy a night under the stars, for a nominal $20 site fee to be donated by the park to the Coastal Caring Clowns tomorrow night. …
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  • Beezsafe DVD

    15-Nov-2012

    Beezsafe DVD

    Beezsafe has designed a CD/DVD to make children repeat key personal information in a question/answer scenario to assist their memory as well as to assist in emergency and safety situations. …
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  • Aqua Fun Park

    14-Nov-2012

    Aqua Fun Park

    Aqua Fun is a new and exciting water park on the coast, reviving some good old fashioned values… outdoor play, fun, challenge, creativity, and social interaction are what the Aqua Fun Park is all about…
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  • Recycling Week

    12-Nov-2012

    Recycling Week

    This week is National Recycling Week - running from 12-18 November. It is a timely reminder that Australian households and businesses are sending almost 22 million tonnes of waste to landfill each year…
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  • Child safety

    09-Nov-2012

    Child safety

    National child protection advocate Bravehearts has launched a breakthrough safety initiative as it seeks to educate all Australian kids about the dangers of sexual assault, the Ditto in a Box education pack.…
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  • Star tackles health

    30-Oct-2012

    Star tackles health

    Rugby league front man and father of four Ben Hannant will share his passion for healthy eating as part of his role as Healthy Kids Ambassador for Brisbane Market’s Kids Education Program. …
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  • GC Event Finder

    28-Oct-2012

    GC Event Finder

    After missing so many cool events around the Gold Coast, a local Burleigh business decided to create an app that made sure they never again missed out on what was happening on the Coast. …
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  • Community Fun Day

    27-Oct-2012

    Community Fun Day

    Princess & Pirates Community Fun Day being held on Saturday 3rd November from 9.30am - 12pm at Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School. There will be lots of fun activities on offer…
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