The Tweed region's identity as one of the most bountiful seafood pockets in the country is the driving force behind the southern end's newest restaurant, Gallura Italian. The dining spot, located on Stuart Street (which lies just behind Coolangatta's main strip), is inspired by the island town of Sardinia – a place where respect for local produce is the core of all culinary traditions. more
Calling all caffeine crusaders – this is your ultimate hit list. Earlier this year, we asked you guys to nominate and vote for the best coffee on the Gold Coast, as part of the 2019 Gold Coast EAT/drink awards. You sipped, savoured and cast your votes, and we thought it was high time to reveal the entire top ten list. So, here it is – the Gold Coast's ten best coffee spots, as voted by you! more
When NightQuarter closed its doors, it left a sizeable hole in our heats and stomachs. This Friday night (October 11) The Night Market – a brand-new permanent market concept – will launch in Carrara, aiming to fill the void left by the now defunct Helensvale food and music precinct. more
From a brand-new night market to HAIR the musical, boozy paint and sip sessions and punk-rock gigs, the coast is truly nailing the spring events. Here's a handy rundown of what's on across the Gold Coast this weekend. Enjoy, pals! more
Fish and chips – it's one of life's great indulgences. Given our city's coastal location, we're certainly not short on decent fish and chipperies, with plenty of local hangs utilising our amazing local produce to give us some darn tasty sea-based nosh. From fancy fish and chips on porcelain plates to the kind consumed out of a box on a picnic rug – here are a bunch of must-try fish and chip joints on the Gold Coast. more
Sometimes wines are hit and miss. Some will make your tastebuds do a little happy dance and linger in your memory long after the last sip whilst others are destined to be erased. If you have ever experienced the pain of falling in love with a wine at a restaurant but have then forgotten the name of it when you went to find it again (possibly because you enjoyed it a little too hard) or you want to relive a special memory with a particular drop but have no idea where to find it, you need TextWine in your life. more
The 13th annual Byron Bay International Film Festival (BBFF) is back this October, bringing with it a mammoth showcase of 125 films, shorts and documentaries. The popular ten-day festival, which runs from October 18–27, will roll out a spectacular program of film-centric events across various venues in Byron Shire and the Tweed. more
While we've borrowed the tradition from our American friends (thanks guys), Halloween is a truly great time of year – and it's not just the trick-or-treating kids that get to have all of the fun. If you're looking to get into the spooky spirit(s) this year, then gather your ghouls and head to 'Til Death Do Us Party – a killer Halloween bash that's taking over Aviary Rooftop Bar in Southport on Thursday October 31. more
Whether you love a simple latte or are a self-confessed coffee connoisseur, chances are you'd scoff at the thought of drinking instant coffee. Well, dear readers, as Bob Dylan once mused, the times they are a-changin' because Blackboard Coffee Roasters has gone and made instant coffee cool again. Yes, really. more
Did you know that the majority of running shoes on the market are made from a material that is 99-percent plastic, specifically, a polymer that is 99-percent petroleum? It doesn't take a scientist to know that doesn't bode particularly well for the future of our planet. The good news is that there's a cleaner alternative. Introducing The Condor, the first post-petroleum running shoe from French footwear company VEJA. more
As locals, we're often so focussed on getting from A to B that we don’t stop and take in our surroundings to appreciate just how far this fabulous city has come. So, consider Gold Coast Open House your chance to slow down, enjoy and revel in the evolution of architecture on the Gold Coast by getting a tour of some of the city’s most iconic spaces. The event, held on Saturday October 19, will see 56 interesting spaces – some of which are generally closed to the public – opened up for just one day for your viewing pleasure. more
Some of the world’s biggest music makers are set to descend on the coast this October for a massive two-night concert series as part of the Vodafone Gold Coast 600. While the iconic annual motorsport festival is very much about nail-biting racing, burning rubber and fast, loud Supercars, you’ll certainly want to ditch the protective ear muffs after sundown when names like British DJ Carl Cox and festival superstars Hot Dub Time Machine hit the trackside stage to send their beats far and wide. While the iconic event will be buzzing with intense, edge-of-your-seat racing action by day, the party will rev-up even more after dark with seven major music acts to perform across two nights on two brand-new mega stages located inside the race track. To celebrate the arrival of this party-starting mix of internationally renowned dance artists, we’re giving one lucky reader… more
Whether you're an intrepid traveller with an incurable case of wanderlust or you're just planning a getaway without loads of baggage, Tasi Travels has you covered (literally) with clothing designed for suitcases. The jet-set inspired collection has been consciously created for those times when you need versatile pieces that breathe and roll neatly into a backpack. more
I remember the smell of sunscreen and hot salty skin…. when six week holidays felt like six months ...~ Trent Mitchell more
There is no great genius without some touch of madness ...~ Aristotle
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