By Cas Allan, 19 February 2013 The scene at Kingston station after a train hit a commuter, 19 February, 2013. Credit: Brooke Matthews (supplied to author) By Cas Allan, 19 February, 2013 Commuters on the Brisbane to Gold Coast railway had a long wait this afternoon after an incident at Loganlea station. “Just before 5pm … Continue reading
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No Cruise Ship Terminal
The future of tourism on the Gold Coast is under threat from potential development which is heading in the wrong direction. Save our Spit lobbyist, Stephen Gration, is certain that the future for tourism is not the high rise boxes of the 1970s and 80s nor is it the council proposed cruise ship terminal. “The … Continue reading
Where will aged residents go?
Recent media reports of closures to Queensland government funded aged care facilities have generated much angst and anger in the aged community. As recently as the end of October this year the Queensland Government website has enabled potential candidates to look for and apply to be considered for an Australian Government-funded aged care home despite … Continue reading
Argo
“Argo …. yourself! CIA operative Tony Mendez is on a mission to rescue 6 American embassy staff from their plight in revolutionary Iran. Producer, Jack O’Donnell and Makeup Artist, John Chambers are persuaded to help create a fake film as a cover to rescue their fellow Americans ‘Argo’ recaptures the story of the American government, … Continue reading
Tamborine Mountain Scarecrow Festival
Mount Tamborine has long been considered a favourite wedding venue by couples from the Gold Coast and Brisbane. Photogenic venues proliferate on the mountain that lies in the hinterland to the west of Queensland’s Gold Coast. This weekend however, weddings took on a different focus with the annual scarecrow competition. Residents and industries of Mount … Continue reading
The V8s arrive on the Gold Coast
This weekend sees the V8s on the Gold Coast for the Armor All Gold Coast 600. As fans await the fun and excitement of a weekend of roaring engines, burning rubber, sunscreen and loud hats, a large team of pit crew and rig drivers are hard at work making the event possible. Patrick Rowe joined … Continue reading
Golden Anniversary for The Australian Ballet
The Australian Ballet will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year with a Gala Program commencing on October 31st at Melbourne’s State Theatre. Guest performers from around the globe including principal dancers, David Hallberg and Julie Kent (American Ballet Theatre), will team with dancers of The Australian Ballet in the Harald Landers ballet, ‘Etudes’. Coryphee dancer, … Continue reading
White Tigers Raw
The Gold Coast Raw Cheer White Tigers are a team of feisty and talented cheer leaders determined to achieve recognition in their sport . Head coach, Karen Rawlings, couldn’t be more proud of her team this week. “We recently competed in the Asia Pacific International World Cup Cheer & Dance Championships taking 2nd place in … Continue reading
Marine Debris is Killing Wildlife
Discarded ghost nets from illegal fishing boats are responsible for many marine turtle deaths. Zoologist, Jennie Gilbert, has spent the past 12 years researching declining turtle numbers and rehabilitating injured turtles from her bases in Cairns and Fitzroy Island. “Some of the major causes of diminishing numbers of marine turtles are anthropogenic insults,” she said. … Continue reading
Retailers hopeful of Christmas spree.
Interest rate cuts in the past week have encouraged retailers on the Gold Coast to cautiously predict a good Christmas return this year. However, Gold Coast retailers are dismayed by the banks’ refusal to pass on the full 25 basis points drop in rates. Gold Coast Business News reports that the full drop in interest … Continue reading
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