There’s nothing like a public holiday to break up the work week, allowing us to have a well-deserved rest before a jam-packed weekend ahead. From markets and surfing comps to top-notch films and rockstar gigs, there’s a tonne of fun things to do this weekend on the Gold Coast from Thursday April 25 to Sunday April 28. more
Are you a self-proclaimed MVP at shooting hoops? If you have a competitive nature that won’t quit, then rally a team and head to Paradise Centre in Surfers Paradise for hours of slam dunkin’ fun these school holidays. more
Game on, sports fans! The 2024 NRL season has kicked off in sensational Vegas style, the UFC is in full swing and the AFL has just blown the first whistle. If you can't make the games in person, Sports Bar is offering you the next best thing. more
Gold Coast is a city of adventure seekers. From the crack of dawn you’ll see surfers out in the water, runners pounding the pavement and cyclists rounding the bends. Now a new cliffside adventure park is appealing to us adrenaline junkies and opening up at Lamington National Park. more
Summer is in full swing and Southport Sharks is keeping those summer vibes sizzling with a seriously jam-packed line-up of events. From all-you-can-eat buffets and festive feasts to UFC fighting fever and boats full of cash, it’s all happening! Read on for all of the fun details … more
Gear up footy fans, the countdown to the Super Bowl LVIII is on! If you're keen to soak in all of the action live and loud on the big screen, get along to The Star Gold Coast for the city’s biggest Super Bowl viewing party on Monday February 12. Best put in that annual leave request now, because this is one party you won't want to miss ... more
The holidays may be over, but don't fret – there's a long weekend just around the corner, and it's time to get planning! The summer vibes will be high over at The Star Gold Coast for the entire three days (January 26–28) so you can fill your long weekend with everything from Italian-style sunset sipping sessions to dance-worthy Motown parties and knee-slapping fun with Jimeon. more
If you’re in need of a reason to don your finest frock and fascinator combo, then saddle up and prepare to party at one of The Star’s many Melbourne Cup soirees. You’ll be able to enjoy fashions off the field, dining packages, live screenings of the race and an electric atmosphere at one of the six fabulous events across the entertainment precinct. From drinks on sun-drenched decks to cocktails on The Lawn and elegant rooftop feasts, here’s everything you need to know about the party that’s set to stop the nation on Tuesday November 7. more
We did it, Queenslanders! Game one and two of State of Origin are in the bag – and game three is sure to be an unmissable battle. So you can catch all of the action live and loud, we suggest donning your Maroon jerseys and heading to The Star Gold Coast, which is hosting the Origin event of your dreams. You can expect big-screen footy action, unmissable prizes, live entertainment and plenty of delicious footy feed specials on Wednesday July 12. more
Footy fanatics, the countdown for the Super Bowl LVII is on! The Star Gold Coast is again gearing up to play host to the city's biggest Super Bowl viewing party on Monday February 13, bringing all of the action live and loud from Arizona right here to the Gold Coast. Complete with flowing ice-cold beers, private-booth packages, finger-licking US-inspired feasting platters and multi-screen viewing (headlined by a mammoth 10.5-m LED mega screen) this, footy-loving friends, will be the ultimate Super Bowl destination. more
When it comes to receiving our daily dose of endorphins, there are many different ways we choose to get our hit. For those who choose running as their favourite dopamine-delivery activity, then the feeling of going on a run surrounded by some seriously stunning landscapes is the ultimate definition of a good time. If your daily neighbourhood run is starting to feel like Groundhog Day, go off the beaten track with this round-up of Queensland's best trail events ... plus where to play and stay pre- and post-race to make a weekend of it. more
If you’re on the hunt for an ideal way to end your summer break before heading back to work, look no further than the Gold Coast's favourite fashion-filled polo and showjumping event. Galloping into town on Sunday January 8, the Pacific Fair Magic Millions Polo & Showjumping is set to take Doug Jennings Park by storm with a bounty of entertainment, food and horseback action. Keen to go but need help figuring out where to start? We've highlighted the top five things to do while you're at the polo and showjumping in 2023 ... more
Is it just us, or is this year flying by? It won't be long until we're raising a glass to farewell 2022 and welcoming a bigger and brighter 2023. Before you get too carried away with end-of-year revelry, we'd like to steal your attention momentarily to let you know that the Pacific Fair Magic Millions Polo & Showjumping is galloping into town on Sunday January 8 and bringing some celebrity skills and world-class talent along for the ride. Mark it in your calendars, dust off those polo whites and get ready to leap into the new year with style. more
As the days get a little colder and the darkness lingers in the morning, it gets a lot harder to drag ourselves out of bed for a morning workout. Of course, we know that we'll feel better after the exercise and we agree that endorphin hit is the perfect way to start your day, but you know what else is nice? Staying in bed. The wellness warriors over at Pacific Fair heard the muffled sounds of the Gold Coast collectively snoozing their morning alarm and are enticing our activewear-clad bodies out into the world on the premise of scenic sunrise fitness on the rooftop. They also know the one thing that motivates us more than endorphins – freebies. Where do we sign up? more
Calling all football fans! One of the most exciting sport events of the year, the Super Bowl, is about to crash land on our screens. For the uninitiated, the Super Bowl is the annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL). In America, the day is usually spent watching all of the action live and loud on the TV, with plenty of snacks and icy-cold sips on hand. It actually sounds like something us Aussies can get behind, and that's why The Star is hosting one heck of a Super Bowl viewing party on Monday February 14. more
When it comes to race days, there are always a few different kinds of attendees. There are die-hard race fans who love a flutter and are all about taking in the action on the track, those fabulous folk who are focused on the fashion and of course, those there to enjoy some bevvies and bites with their nearest and dearest. Well, no matter what you're there for, we've got just the spring racing spot for you – The Perch at Aquis Park is where you want to take it alll in. more
The announcement we've all been eagerly anticipating has finally arrived – Brisbane has been officially named as the host of the 2032 Olympics! Someone get Nikki Webster on speed dial. more
The Gold Coast's picture-perfect beaches, scenic waterways and sandy stretches offer a wide variety of water-based activities. There's surfing, kayaking, swimming and for the folks that just like to relax, cat-napping in the sun. If you're searching for something a little bit different to get up to during your free time, we have found one recreational enterprise that will blow your socks off (quite literally, because you won't need them) – glow-in-the-dark SUP tours. more
One thing our social calendars didn't get enough of in 2020 was the good old-fashioned festival. Thankfully, for the music and action-sport lovers among us, Inverted Festival is answering our calls for some live music with a brand-new all-ages extravaganza. more
If you think about instant mood-lifters, there are a couple of things that pretty much guarantee a spike in serotonin. The cocktail of a strong theme, an outrageous costume, moving your body, some spicy encouragement and a killer soundtrack is pretty hard to beat. So, what happens when you roll all of these together? An 80s-themed fitness class where dressing up, sweating it out and laughing your ass off is actively encouraged, of course! The team from online fitness empire Virtual Playground is giving us this precious gift on Friday April 24, live-streamed for free directly to your living room. more
