Yearly Archives: 2014

CGF Signs Off On GC2018 Sports & Venues Program

Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation (GOLDOC) Chairman, Nigel Chamier OAM and Minister for the Commonwealth Games Jann Stuckey announced today that the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has approved the sport program and venues master plan for the Gold Coast … Continue reading →

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City of Gold Coast Creates Arts For All Queenslanders

Arts and culture on the Gold Coast has received a major boost from the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF). Mayor Tom Tate said RADF provided opportunities for local artists and practitioners to take their creativity to the next level in … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Things To See & Do At The Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show

The 26TH annual Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show (SCIBS) opens on Thursday (May 22), showcasing the best in boating, marine and lifestyle, catering to everyone from boaties on a budget to big dreamers, big spenders and families looking for a … Continue reading →

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Queensland to star at Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games

A Gold Coast primary school student and singer, songwriter and actress Jessica Mauboy will take to the world stage at the official Flag Handover Ceremony during the closing ceremony of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. Commonwealth Games Minister Jann Stuckey … Continue reading →

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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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Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre Picks Up Another Two Awards!

The Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre (GCCEC) has won two awards at this year’s Queensland Meetings and Events Australia (MEA) Industry Awards. The GCCEC team picked up accolades across two progressive categories, Corporate Social Responsibility (over 30 full time … Continue reading →

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