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Gather your pals and roll out the rugs – here are some of the top picnic spots across the Gold Coast
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Gather your pals and roll out the rugs – here are some of the top picnic spots across the Gold Coast

There's a reason people flock to Burleigh Heads – it's breathtakingly beautiful and provides the perfect backdrop to roll out a rug and while the day away with a portable grazing platter and excellent company. The only real downside is that everyone on the coast has the same idea, so it can be hard to find some space to spread out. We thought we'd take a look at a few alternatives that are a little more off-the-beaten track for your weekend explorations. Here are some sensational picnic spots (that aren't Burleigh Hill) that are worth a look. more

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Soak, sip and snack your worries away at The Banya, Mullumbimby's dreamy new bathhouse experience
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Soak, sip and snack your worries away at The Banya, Mullumbimby’s dreamy new bathhouse experience

Right about now, the post-holiday blues are setting in, hard. Those blissful, seemingly neverending days where you can float in between Christmas and New Year's are well and truly behind us and it's back to the grindstone for most of us. If your New Year's resolution involved slowing down, reconnecting and valuing wellness, we have some exciting news that can help you on your merry way – the northern New South Wales town of Mullumbimby has welcomed a gorgeous new immersive social, bathing and dining experience called The Banya. Here's everything you need to know ... more

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That's so fetch – treat your furry friend to a five-star stay at Hotel X
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That’s so fetch – treat your furry friend to a five-star stay at Hotel X

A cheeky getaway is always a great time, but it can be slightly spoiled by the fact that when you leave the house with your weekend bag in tow, there's a certain someone giving you the puppy-dog eyes as you leave. If your canine companion hates being left out of your weekend plans, then we have the solution for you – take them on a deluxe escape to Hotel X, which has just launched its new Fetch & Stay package. more

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Upgrade your wardrobe with a trip to Paradise Centre this summer
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Upgrade your wardrobe with a trip to Paradise Centre this summer

2022 has been a big year, folks, and (thankfully) it's almost time to kick up our heels and enjoy a few weeks off in festive bliss. If you're still yet to start your Christmas shopping, are already mapping out your plan of attack for the Boxing Day sales or are keen to indulge in a little retail therapy, then we've got some goss for you. Perched on the golden shores of Surfers Paradise beach is the newly-expanded dining and shopping destination - Paradise Centre. With retail and fashion options that will quench the shopping desires of GC locals and tourists alike, Paradise Centre is set to be the best place to get your shopping steps up and give the credit cards a workout this summer.  more

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Luxe activewear label Cleo Harper launches new collection with Sweat trainer Kelsey Wells
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Luxe activewear label Cleo Harper launches new collection with Sweat trainer Kelsey Wells

Since its debut collection in 2016, the Gold Coast's luxe activewear brand Cleo Harper has sure been busy. From countless collections of feminine and refined fitness fashion to the opening of its first dedicated retail store turn sweat station earlier this year, Cleo Harper continues to amass a loyal following of legging-loving locals. One such union which formed at the beginning of Cleo Harper's rise to athleisure aristocracy was a partnership with international fitness trainer Kelsey Wells. In celebration of this, the Gold Coast brand has, at long last, teamed up with Wells to launch her "ultimate collection", combining Cleo Harper's signature style with Wells' expertise and personal design.  more


Tugun Market Co
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Bow down to the grocery gods – Tugun Market Co. is celebrating its facelift with a Family Fun Day

Do you opt for one big weekly shop or prefer to gather drips and drabs of groceries throughout the week, depending on where your cravings lead you? Whatever your weekly routine entails, it's no secret that grocery shopping is often considered a chore rather than an act of pleasure. Tugun Market Co. (formally Tugun Fruit Market) is here to change that, offering foodies and families the chance to peruse the recently renovated and rebranded grocery shopping mecca. The fine folks at Tugun Market Co. have reinvigorated your weekly shopping experience with a thoughtfully curated and extensive range of fresh produce and groceries that will undoubtedly make you the entertaining king or queen of your social group. To celebrate the rebrand and completed renovations, Tugun Market Co. is inviting Gold Coasters to their Family Fun Day on Saturday September 17. From free samples to dog makeovers –… more

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Dragons, sibling drama and Ryan Reynolds docuseries – the best series to watch this month
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Dragons, sibling drama and Ryan Reynolds docuseries – the best series to watch this month

Calling all culture enthusiasts and streaming-service addicts! If you're keen to snuggle up on the couch and binge your way through a new TV series, then we have some good news for you – we have rounded up some of the best series gracing our screens this month. Whether you're into dragon-filled fantasy epics, Irish comedy-thrillers or deliciously decadent kitchen dramas, we have got a streaming gem for you. more

Meet the mobile barber offering scenic cuts in his custom-made van
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Meet the mobile barber offering scenic cuts in his custom-made van

For many, heading to the barber is more than just a haircut. It's a safe space to hang out, have a chat and take some time out from the everyday – bonus points if the barber does a mean haircut while you're there. After serving many years and discharging from the military, Gary Wilson turned to barbering in 2018 as a way to connect and relate with others while overcoming feelings of isolation. Since then, he has moved north from Coffs Harbour to create the Jolly Roger Mobile Barber van, the perfect place to get a fade, have a yarn, make a new mate and even indulge in a cut-throat shave.  more

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Ditch the toxic chemicals and pucker up for Lük Beautifood's natural long-wearing lipstick crayons
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Ditch the toxic chemicals and pucker up for Lük Beautifood’s natural long-wearing lipstick crayons

Look, we don't mean to get all alarmist on you, but did you know that the average woman applies 515 chemicals to her skin each and every day? If that's not enough to make you do an instant audit of every beauty product you own, perhaps this will – according to the University of California, the average woman will apply lipstick two to 14 times over a 12-hour period unknowingly ingesting as much as 87 mg of product. That might not seem like a lot, but when you add it up over a lifetime can equate to over 2 kgs! Here's the kicker, as regulations vary from country to country, the lipstick category is notoriously ungoverned which exposes consumers to potentially toxic ingredients. Pretty gross, right? more

Escape with your mini with Dorsett Gold Coast’s fun-filled Mummy & Me package
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Escape with your mini with Dorsett Gold Coast’s fun-filled Mummy & Me package

School drop offs. Swimming lessons. Weekend sport. Birthday parties. Life with kids can be pretty hectic and filled with plenty of activities, but sometimes we forget to slow down and soak up the precious memories we’re making. To give busy mamas some much-needed downtime with their mini away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, Dorsett Gold Coast has created a new specially tailored accommodation package – the Mummy & Me. more

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Pacific Fair Gift With Purchase
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Shop at Pacific Fair this weekend and score a free wellness bag worth more than $200

If you're like us, you really don't need a reason to indulge in some good, old fashioned retail therapy. Activewear, new outfits, handbags, shoes, candles, homewares ... honestly, if you dangle a well-thought-out display of clothing and make-up in front of our eyes, then it is very hard to resist. This is before we even consider the prospect of a sale or gift with purchase, in which case we can very quickly say 'buh-bye' to our hard-earned cash and 'hello' to a fresh serotonin boost in the form of some slick new threads. For this reason, you must lock us up this weekend, as our bank account simply cannot handle the fact that Pacific Fair is offering a free Wellness Bag valued at more than $215, alongside some very, very appealing offers.  more