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Festival of AB Surfboard Auction Viewing Party

Get the first exclusive viewing of the SAND Al Byrne International Surfboard Auction items at Surf World Gold Coast this Friday night, 25th October 2013 at 6:30 pm. The Festival of AB, in honour of the great surfer/shaper Al Byrne, … Continue reading →

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Theme Park Campaign to Supercharge Gold Coast Tourism

A multi-million dollar advertising blitz will boost visitors to Gold Coast theme parks after being launched by the Queensland Government, Village Roadshow and Ardent Leisure today. Premier Campbell Newman said the Theme Park Capital of Australia campaign would reinforce the … Continue reading →

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Southport Declared a Priority Development Area

The Newman Government has declared the Southport CBD a Priority Development Area (PDA) and will hand responsibility for development assessment within the PDA to Gold Coast City Council. The PDA will cover 195 hectares of land including the CBD, the … Continue reading →

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Gold Coast to Star on Australian’s Holiday Lists This Summer

Gold Coast tourism attractions will be the star of screens across Australia from next week, reminding Australians to book a trip to the nation’s playground this summer. Minister for Tourism, Major Events, Small Business and the Commonwealth Games Jann Stuckey … Continue reading →

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Gold Coasters Asked to Assist Patient Move

Emergency doctors are appealing to Gold Coast residents to assist the patient move to Gold Coast University Hospital (GCUH) this weekend by seeking alternative care options throughout the move period. Emergency Physician Dr Michael Aitken said that while the emergency … Continue reading →

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Nerang National Park to Host Commonwealth Games Events

A Gold Coast national park is more popular than ever before, hosting a raft of community events and attracting interest as a 2018 Commonwealth Games venue, National Parks Minister Steve Dickson said today. Mr Dickson said Nerang National Park was … Continue reading →

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Light Rail Rolling Out

Two new light rail G:link units are ready for testing after travelling more than 10,000 nautical miles to their new Gold Coast home. Transport and Main Roads Minister Scott Emerson, Member for Southport Rob Molhoek and Gold Coast Mayor Tom … Continue reading →

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BWi Forum Featuring two-time Logie Winner Samantha Strauss

Reserve a seat at the upcoming Business Women Incorporated October Forum for an informative and fascinating look into Australian film and television with two-time logie winner and Gold Coast born Samantha Strauss, co-creator and head writer of hit teen drama … Continue reading →

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Sculpture Festival Sees Gold Coast Swell With Pride

More than 50 sculptures created by artists from across the globe will form an impressive outdoor gallery along Currumbin’s foreshore on the Gold Coast for the 2013 Swell Sculpture Festival. Minister for Tourism and Major Events and Member for Currumbin, … Continue reading →

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NBA Coach Sees Gold Coast’s Sporting Potential

Renowned NBA coach Mike Dunlap is visiting the Gold Coast this week to see the city’s potential as a sporting destination. Mr Dunlap, who coached the Michael Jordan-owned Charlotte Bobcats team, will visit The Southport School (TSS) where he will … Continue reading →

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