Yearly Archives: 2013

365 Sleeps till Pan Pacs Splash

The Gold Coast’s swimming elite have celebrated the one year countdown till they compete in front of a home crowd at the 2014 Pan Pacific Swimming Championships. The redeveloped Gold Coast Aquatic Centre currently under construction will make its international … Continue reading

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Innovative Gold Coast Traveller App: The Ultimate Travel Companion

Honing its strength as a digital marketing innovator, Gold Coast Tourism has unveiled a destination app that is set to become one of Australia’s most sought after travel companions. Offered free of charge for the enjoyment of locals and the … Continue reading

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Did You Know it’s Small Business Week?

Celebrating the contribution small business makes to our state, Queensland Small Business Week started on the 24th of July and runs through to the 31st. There are a number of events planned to help small businesses learn about best practices, … Continue reading

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4th Annual Gold Coast Local Business Showcase + Special Offer!

It’s that time of year again – the 4th Annual Gold Coast Local Business Showcase is here & we’ve got a special offer for attendees! The Local Business Showcase is a great opportunity for businesses and potential clients to meet, … Continue reading

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Fundraiser for a Gold Coast Business Icon

For the last 19 years locals and tourists alike have visited Trevor’s photo shop on the Gold Coast Highway in Burleigh. Once the biggest drawcard on the street, with long lines of people waiting to pick up their photos, the … Continue reading

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Short+Sweet Theatre Festival 2013 Soon To Launch

The 2013 Short+Sweet short play festival is shaping up to be an exciting year of performances. With 40 different plays, as many writers & directors and well over 100 actors, you’ll experience the best of Brisbane and Gold Coast talent … Continue reading

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Tickets On Sale for the Gold Coast’s Biggest Party!

THE Gold Coast’s biggest event, the ARMOR ALL Gold Coast 600, returns to the streets of Surfers Paradise with tickets to the signature race week going on sale this morning. A crowd of up to 180,000 people will invade the … Continue reading

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Queensland Tourism Experiences a Boom in International Visitors

Reports show Queensland tourism has had a good year with a big increase in international visitors. The International Visitor Survey for the year ending in March 2013 revealed a boost of six per cent in international holiday makers visiting Queensland … Continue reading

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Gold Coast Online Learning Start-up Company Tapping into Asian Market

A local start-up company from Varsity Lakes has secured several Asian distribution deals to deliver online English language skills to more than 65,000 students across the globe. Literacy Planet has managed to secure investment dollars in excess of $5 million … Continue reading

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Meet Some of the Gold Coast’s Unique Wildlife During Queensland Week

Gold Coast residents and visitors can celebrate Queensland Week with free entry to a much-loved wildlife park, National Parks Minister Steve Dickson announced today. Mr Dickson said entry to the David Fleay Wildlife Park at Burleigh would be free from … Continue reading

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