Monthly Archives: April 2014

SCIBS 2014 Launched At Sanctuary Cove

Speed boats, leisure craft and even a European sports car were on show at Sanctuary Cove today, marking the official launch of the 26th annual Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS). 7 News Weather, Beach, Boating and Fishing expert Paul … Continue reading

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Pontoon Boats Really Float Your Boat

The ideal option for exploring river reaches, the Gold Coast canals, lakes, bays and inland waters, pontoon boats are enjoying a rise in popularity, thanks to their affordable, stable and social natures. “They’re like a lounge room on the water,” … Continue reading

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You Need To Change Your Passwords!

It’s recently been discovered that there’s a security vulnerability that’s affected thousands of websites over the last 2 years. What’s been labelled the “Heartbleed Bug”, allows hackers who know about the glitch to secretly extract sensitive consumer information such as … Continue reading

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Gold Coast Up In Lights For Film Festival

Thousands of interstate and overseas film fans have arrived on the Gold Coast for the annual 10 day Gold Coast Film Festival. Minister for Tourism and Major Events Jann Stuckey welcomed actors, production teams and fans saying the event not … Continue reading

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Public Invited To Comment on Southport City Centre

Plans to boost the region’s economy through the commercial transformation of Southport as the Gold Coast’s central business district have been released for public consultation today. Deputy Premier and Minister for State Development, Infrastructure and Planning Jeff Seeney said the … Continue reading

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