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The Star Live on The Lawn
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Bliss out to sweet tunes when Kyle Lionhart and Gaudion perform free at The Star

As the flowers begin to blossom and spring kicks into gear, there's no better way to embrace the good vibes than with live tunes, tantalising eats and whistle-wetting cocktails. You're guaranteed to find all of this and more at Garden Kitchen & Bar, which continues to host its free Live on The Lawn series into the last quarter of 2022. Pop Saturday September 10 in your diary, keen revellers, as that's when you can boogie to more than three hours of soulful sounds courtesy of Aussie musicians Gaudion and Kyle Lionhart.  more

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Try workshops and tastings from around the world at Strand Fest this September
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Try workshops and tastings from around the world at Strand Fest this September

Is your social media feed currently full of friends and family living their best lives overseas? Ours too. While The Strand at Coolangatta can't teleport you to the pasta-filled shores of Italy, they can do the next best thing. Strand Fest is here to tickle your taste buds and challenge your creativity with free in-centre workshops inspired by Italy, Japan and America running from September 2-18. Here's everything you can expect to enjoy with a Strand Fest passport … more

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Sample Burleigh-made brews and delightful drops at Robina Pavilion’s immersive Beer vs Wine tasting
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Sample Burleigh-made brews and delightful drops at Robina Pavilion’s immersive Beer vs Wine tasting

We love to sink an ice-cold beer when the occasion calls for it (hello, 5:00 pm knockoffs) but we also love to wet our whistle with a glass of wine after a long day. If we had to choose what drink we favour, we'd be hard pressed to make a definitive decision. Whatever your palate prefers, it's sure to be treated to tantalising tipples at Robina Pavilion’s immersive Beer vs Wine tasting. more

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The Star Father's Day
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Spoil dad with the ultimate Father’s Day feast at The Star

"Hi Hungry, I'm Dad". Ah, the classic response from any well-meaning dad at the mere mention of a grumbling stomach. If you've got a father figure who thrives on slinging questionable jokes, rocks some classic dad attire and is renowned for giving a soul-warming hug, chances are you'll want to spoil them this Father's Day on Sunday September 4. If you're stuck on ideas, we urge you to put down the stubby cooler and jocks and instead book your old man a table at one of The Star Gold Coast's many Father's Day celebrations. From cool and casual to first class and fancy, The Star's slew of restaurants has everything you need to make this Father's Day extra special. more

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Pipit
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Pop by Pipit to feast on hyper-local produce by award-winning chefs this August

Voted Australia's Best Regional Restaurant in 2020, Pipit in Pottsville is no stranger to damn good food. Inspired by the bounty of fresh produce coming out of the Northern Rivers and a passion for wood-fired cooking, Pipit has become a regular eating haunt for Gold Coast locals seeking out prime dining delight. Throughout August, the talented team at Pipit is inviting Gold Coast and Brisbane locals down for a range of tasty pop-up events that feature guest chefs, hyper-local menus and elevated Monday night bistros. Here's everything you need to know. more

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Grab your gumboots and glitter – here's our pick of the mind-blowing activations coming to this year's Splendour in the Grass
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Grab your gumboots and glitter – here’s our pick of the mind-blowing activations coming to this year’s Splendour in the Grass

We hope you've got your gumboots ready – Australia's biggest music festival Splendour in the Grass is finally kicking off this weekend after a two-year hiatus! We know you're probably up to speed on the massive line-up of killer acts coming together (Gorillaz, we're coming for you!), but we have the lowdown on all of the other glitter-soaked and fun-filled activations amping up the good vibes from Friday July 22 to Sunday July 24. Before you start packing your Byron best, read on to learn more about the exciting bars and areas you can check out at this year's Splendour ... more

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Crystalbrook Wine Series
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Crystalbrook Byron is hosting a cellar door series this winter with some of Australia’s finest wineries

While it's easy to hole up at home during the chilly season, we're always looking for reasons to throw off the blankets and go explore. During the month of August, Crystalbrook Byron's Forest Byron Bay is joining forces with some of the best wineries in South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales for a month-long series of long lunches and cellar door pop-ups. If this isn't an excuse to pack up the car for a roadtrip south, we don't know what is. more

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High Cheese Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort
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Cheese the day at this luxe high cheese experience filled with Kenilworth Dairies delights

Do your knees go weak at the mention of a charcuterie board? Have you ever noticed a slight acceleration of your heart rate as you stroll down the cheese aisle in the supermarket? If you have answered yes to either of these questions, then curd your loins because Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort is hosting a high cheese experience that is bound to set your soul alight. This afternoon delight is on offer at Pearls Bar for a limited time only, and is set to be the gooey, decadent and oh-so-luxe answer to all of your cheese-filled dreams. more


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Embark on a food-filled Sunny Coast getaway with The Curated (side) Plate
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Embark on a food-filled Sunny Coast getaway with The Curated (side) Plate

In our humble opinion, it is not love that makes the world go round, but food. Like a drug, it pulls us from plate to plate, across the countryside, down dark alleys and into new environments as we hunt for the next flavour high. If, like us, food is your love language, then we can almost guarantee that you'll reach a new level of taste nirvana at the Sunshine Coast's latest festival, The Curated (side) Plate. Hosted over ten days from July 29 until August 7, The Curated (side) Plate promises a 2022-sized serving of local produce, fresh seafood and curated taste experiences against the backdrop of the Sunshine Coast's sprawling coastlines and rolling hinterland hills. Tuck that napkin into your collar, folks, things are about to get tasty ... more

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See diversity, creativity and sustainability shine at the Sunshine Coast's brand new The Rangebow Festival
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See diversity, creativity and sustainability shine at the Sunshine Coast’s brand new The Rangebow Festival

At a time when the news can leave us recoiling at current events, it's so important to find moments of light to serve as an anchor for our happiness. Events like festivals tend to bring out the best in people as they gather to celebrate, sing, dance and enjoy life as part of a collective. The Sunshine Coast's newest festival is focused on doing that and more, championing inclusivity, sustainability, diversity and reconciliation. The inaugural The Rangebow Festival is gearing up to take the Sunny Coast Hinterland by storm with four days of music, workshops, art and conversations. In order to make the most of your time up north, we've put together a guide not only for the The Rangebow Festival but the very best places to stay, play and eat during a long weekend nestled in the Sunshine Coast Hinterland. more

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(Beer) paddle your way across the Sunshine Coast's breweries for the ultimate froth-filled long weekend
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(Beer) paddle your way across the Sunshine Coast’s breweries for the ultimate froth-filled long weekend

In Australia, we don't shy away from the fact that we love a good beer. Over the last few years – much to the delight of fans of froth – we have been treated to an ever-expanding craft-beer scene. The Sunshine Coast is no stranger to this rapidly growing industry, with a tidy 21 craft breweries calling the region home. Not only does this keep locals very well hydrated, but it crowns the Sunshine Coast as the Craft Beer Capital of Australia. Now, 21 breweries are no mean feat, and in the spirit of inclusivity, it's essential to (responsibly) sample a tipple from each.  more

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BLEACH* Festival 2022
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From First Nations feasts to late-night secrets and sonic Sunday soirees – our top picks for BLEACH* Festival in 2022

After almost two years of waiting, BLEACH* Festival is preparing to light up the Gold Coast with carefully curated creativity and performances over 11 days in August. From August 11-21, Gold Coast locals are encouraged to celebrate and support an ever-talented collective of artists, singers, performers and musicians as they take over beachside esplanades, botanic gardens and hinterland hideaways. With more than 233 artists, 94 performances and 36 events lined up on the program, there is bound to be something to satisfy every creative appetite. If you're a little stuck on what to attend, fear not! We have combed through the program and plucked out a few highlights worthy of pencilling into your calendar for BLEACH* in 2022.  more

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BLEACH* Festival 2022
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Culture-soaked creativity and expert storytellers bring BLEACH* Festival’s 2022 program to life

Unless you're new to the coast or have been living under a rock, you're probably well familiar with BLEACH* Festival. For those who aren't, well, allow us – BLEACH* is the Gold Coast's premier arts and cultural festival that proudly and passionately champions the incredible artists and performers that make up the tapestry of our shining city. BLEACH* has been no stranger to COVID-related cancellations and, much to the dismay of everyone on the Gold Coast, last year's festival took a hit. Luckily for us, BLEACH* is back, better than ever and is here to celebrate its 11-year milestone by transforming beachside esplanades, botanic gardens and hinterland hideaways into backdrops for spine-tingling and thought-provoking experiences from August 11-21. We recommend clearing your calendar because the 11-day program has just been released and is packed with a bounty of events and… more

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Sign us up – Hazelwood Estate’s chef-hatted The Paddock restaurant is hosting salumi masterclasses this July
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Sign us up – Hazelwood Estate’s chef-hatted The Paddock restaurant is hosting salumi masterclasses this July

For the uninitiated, salumi are Italian cured meats made predominantly from pork. Some of our salumi favourites include the likes of prosciutto, pancetta, lardo, lonza and perhaps our most-devoured meaty treat, mortadella. If you're keen to learn more about the ancient craft of salumi, you're in luck – The Paddock at Beechmont's Hazelwood Estate is hosting two days of intimate, hands-on classes where guests can learn their bresaola from their coppacolla. more

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Take advantage of your last chance to wine and dine at Eagle Street Pier
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Take advantage of your last chance to wine and dine at Eagle Street Pier

Unless you've been living under quite a large rock, you're probably well aware that Brisbane City dining and entertainment precinct Eagle Street Pier is set to close in mid-July. With mere weeks left to go until some of our favourite eateries shutter, it's now or never to feast, frolic and say farewell to The Pier in style. Here's some of the final dining deals that you can experience at Eagle Street Pier ... more

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The Logies
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Enjoy Aussie television’s night of nights at the TV WEEK Logies Live Site

Do you spend your nights glued to the couch, keeping up to date with the happenings on Ramsay Street and Summer Bay? Are you entirely across the MAFS drama and a deep understanding of the ins and outs of every 'Mystery Box' challenge that has aired in this season of Masterchef? If you're a fan of the Aussie silver screen, then get excited because the 62nd TV WEEK Logie Awards is happening on Sunday June 19, right here on the Gold Coast. If you're keen to watch all of your favourite dolled-up Australian celebrities and personalities celebrate another year of Aussie television, we know just the place to do so. more

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Eat Local Week
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Our top picks for your taste buds at this year’s Scenic Rim Eat Local Week

Nestled in the foothills of the Great Dividing Range and cushioned by World Heritage-listed national parks is a gastronomic wonderland, bursting with freshly grown produce and artful chefs highly skilled in the craft of making damn good food. The Scenic Rim is the sparkling gem in Queensland's crown of homegrown culinary goodness. With friendly farmers aplenty, a myriad of wineries, eclectic rural communities and good, old-fashioned country charm, you can't go wrong with a trip anywhere in this region. As if we didn't need another excuse to pop in the car for a winter road trip, the Scenic Rim is enticing Gold Coast and Brisbane locals to come and taste the best the region has on offer during the 11th Eat Local Week. From June 25 to July 3, snuggle up and prepare to breathe in the fresh country air as you taste, sip, nibble and delight in a bounty of events courtesy of some of… more

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A bittersweet farewell – champagne, fireworks and dynamite entertainment awaits at Eagle Street Pier's last hurrah
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A bittersweet farewell – champagne, fireworks and dynamite entertainment awaits at Eagle Street Pier’s last hurrah

We're sure you've heard by now that Brisbane's premier riverfront dining complex, Eagle Street Pier, will soon close to make way for the construction of the $2.1-billion Waterfront Brisbane development. In true Eagle Street Pier style, the precinct is set to go out with a bang – and a pop of the champagne bottle. Before you don your best cocktail attire, read on for the low-down on the farewell festivities ... more

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Caloundra
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Laneways, laughs and local gems – spend a long weekend in Caloundra for the hilarious That’s Not My Dog! festival

With June upon us and the middle of the year nigh, many of us will be craving a little escape. While an extended holiday may not be possible until Christmas, a long weekend here and there is definitely on the cards. That's Not My Dog! comedy festival is serving you with the perfect excuse to apply for some leave – or chuck a sneaky sickie – and head up north to enjoy three days of laughs, good food and plenty of sunshine in Caloundra. While we're sure you don't need any convincing, we've gone to the trouble of curating the perfect long weekend itinerary so that you can soak up the sun, sample the local brews and bites, take in the scenery and enjoy some classic Aussie comedy. more

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Celebrate producers, growers and flavour-makers at this year's Scenic Rim Eat Local Week
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Celebrate producers, growers and flavour-makers at this year’s Scenic Rim Eat Local Week

A self-guided tour of the Scenic Rim is one of our favourite ways to spend a spare weekend, but a visit becomes essential when Scenic Rim Eat Local Week rolls around. There's simply no better time to cruise inland and take in the natural splendour of the region, as that's when the growers, artisans and culinary wizards put on a show for the entire state to enjoy. This year's program boasts everything, from bush tucker cooking workshops, cocktails with camels and long lunches to paddock feasts, beer- and banter-filled brunches, and wintertime harvest festivals. The 11th annual Scenic Rim Eat Local Week is running from Saturday June 25 to Sunday July 3 – here's what's on the cards ... more