Yearly Archives: 2012

Bleach* Festival’s Cultural Wave Gathers Momentum

Gold Coast, Australia, 18th December 2012 ~ Bleach* Festival, the Gold Coast’s annual beach culture-inspired arts and music gathering, will announce several key events on the Bleach* festival website today including the exciting addition of the Pre Bleach* Weekend on … Continue reading

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Sanctuary Cove Reels in Boat Show Early Birds

BOATING enthusiasts have been quick to hook the first available tickets to the 25th anniversary Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) with hundreds of one-day passes snapped up within days of the ticket release. Purchasers jumped at the chance to … Continue reading

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Surf Art Photography Book ‘Bluesphere’ Set For Launch

Photographer Shelli Bankier is set to release her first photographic book, a collection of wave forms and ocean moments that beautifully illustrate the essence of the sea. Launching on the 6th of December 2012 to coincide with the first of … Continue reading

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Boost for Regional Queensland

Regional events across the State have received a $1.4 million boost under the latest round of the Events Queensland Regional Development Program (EQRDP). Events Queensland has created the most comprehensive portfolio of supported events of any state in Australia with … Continue reading

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DISCOVER DREAMWORLD HAPPINESS THIS SUMMER – NEW LANDS, NEW RIDES AND NEW ATTRACTIONS

Dreamworld and WhiteWater World are full of surprises this summer with a host of new attractions opening including the latest precinct from DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc., Kung Fu Panda: Land of Awesomeness featuring Big 8 Thrill Ride, Pandamonium.  Plus Wiggles … Continue reading

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Why not make a night of it?

If you are planning to see Reece Mastin or Celtic Thunder in January 2013, the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre have got a special accommodation offer for you! Relax, refresh and rejuvenate with one of the Jupiters Hotel and … Continue reading

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BOATIES GET IN EARLY FOR TICKETS TO 25th ANNIVERSARY SANCTUARY COVE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

EXCITEMENT is building among boating enthusiasts with tickets to the 25th anniversary Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) set to go on sale next week. Presale tickets to SCIBS 2013 will go on sale online to subscribers on Monday November … Continue reading

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25th Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show Open to Exhibitors

THE 2013 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) is now open to exhibitors following the official prospectus released to industry on November 1. With 2013 marking the annual event’s 25th anniversary, next year’s bumper Boat Show will take place at … Continue reading

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Broadwater Marine Project announced

The State Government and Gold Coast City Council have announced that they will invite the private sector to tender for what could be the largest piece of integrated tourism infrastructure in Queensland’s history. The Broadwater Marine Project will include the … Continue reading

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Broadwater Parklands gets wi-fi

Friday, 2 November 2012 2:00 AM Log on, upload and skype for free at Broadwater Parklands – the first Gold Coast city park connecting the community to wi-fi. “This is all about connecting people to places,’’ said Mayor Tom Tate. … Continue reading

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