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Pawdicures and doggy dinners – treat your fur baby to a luxe sleepover at QT Hotels & Resorts — play

Pawdicures and doggy dinners – treat your fur baby to a luxe sleepover at QT Hotels & Resorts

01 Oct 2020

One of the hardest things about pet ownership is that you can't just pack a bag on a whim and escape for the weekend. Logistics of feeding and dog-sitting aside, you know deep down that you are powerless to resist the look – you know the one, the 'please don't leave me' look. If you've put weekends away on the back burner because you can't bear to leave your little mate behind, we have some news that may pique your interest – QT has gone to the dogs (literally) with the introduction of Pup Yeah! fur-friendly stays at its hotels across Australia and New Zealand. more

Need an escape? Gather around the fire pit at the new O’Reilly’s hinterland campground — play

Need an escape? Gather around the fire pit at the new O’Reilly’s hinterland campground

10 Sep 2020

The idea throwing some clothes in a bag and escaping the city for a few days in the mountains sounds pretty great right about now. Fresh air, freedom and reconnecting with nature – what's not to love? Unless you are a seasoned camper and have a full suite of gear ready to go when you are, it can quickly turn from a budget-friendly getaway or family holiday into something far more costly and overwhelming. Well, fellow nature lovers, there's now a brand-new campground at O'Reilly's that is perfect for seasoned campers as well as total novices. The benefits of camping minus the hassle? We're in! more

Catch all of the cuteness of Phillip Island's Penguin Parade via the park's live stream — play

Catch all of the cuteness of Phillip Island’s Penguin Parade via the park’s live stream

26 Aug 2020

Things are feeling pretty heavy right about now so if you're in need of a little light-hearted awwww moment, we highly suggest you set a reminder for 6:00 pm AEST to tune in to Phillip Island's livestream of its world-famous Penguin Parade. Live Penguin TV officially launched on Tuesday August 25 to a modest audience of 771,000 viewers who simply couldn't get enough of the adorable seabirds. more

The Weekend Series: relax to the max – treat yourself at these roadtrip-worthy day spas — Beauty

The Weekend Series: relax to the max – treat yourself at these roadtrip-worthy day spas

06 Aug 2020

Let’s just all agree that this year has been a pretty wild ride, which has probably (definitely) taken a toll on your soul and left your skin looking and feeling a little bit ordinary. The importance of carving out time for self care during times of increased stress cannot be understated – it’s not only good for your physical wellbeing but it’s imperative to keep your emotional and mental health in check. Sure, there are an abundance of day spas and salons within close proximity to your house but sometimes the very act of getting in the car and driving out of town for the day can be relaxing in itself. With that in mind, we’ve rounded up some excellent day spas in Southeast Queensland and beyond so you can truly make a day (or night) of it – massages, facials, treatments, coffee, and most importantly, time to yourself – sounds pretty darn great to us! more

Discover a whole new world at Australia's first underwater museum — play

Discover a whole new world at Australia’s first underwater museum

06 Aug 2020

Life on land is feeling pretty overwhelming right about now so consider this your official invitation to dive deep and live out your mermaid dreams whilst exploring the newest exhibition at Museum of Underwater Art (MoUA). From August 1, Coral Greenhouse is officially open to visitors giving recreational divers and snorkelers the first peek at the colossal installation. Weighing in at more than 58 tonnes, Coral Greenhouse is the first-ever underwater building created by world-famous underwater sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor as a means to open debate about our relationship to our seas and highlight the importance of conserving them. more

Grow your own produce (and a green thumb) with airgarden — play

Grow your own produce (and a green thumb) with airgarden

22 Jul 2020

If you jumped on the gardening bandwagon during the last few months, you likely learned the saying that 'it ain't all sunshine and roses' rings very true. With the knowledge that growing your own greenery isn’t as easy as it looks, brother and sister team Tom and Prue Bauer decided to take matters into their own hands. Inspired by horticulturist-approved technology, the pair nurtured and grew a leaf-covered solution – airgarden – an easy-to-use aeroponic garden that will help prospective fresh-produce growers to sprout up to 150 fruits and vegetables in less than one square metre of space. more

Treat your dashing hound to a taste of the good life with botanical shampoo bars and calming pet-friendly candles — play

Treat your dashing hound to a taste of the good life with botanical shampoo bars and calming pet-friendly candles

16 Jul 2020

If your four-legged friend is a little on the nose or your pupper pal sadly suffers from skin sensitivities, Cider & Basil is here to help. The pet-centric lifestyle brand was founded by Henrietta Lau in 2016 after her own dog, a 56 kg Maremma named Cider broke out in full-body welts after a bath with a pet-shop bought dog shampoo. The reaction was so severe that Henrietta took matters into her own hands and set out to create an all-natural, cleansing dog wash that not only smells delightful but is kind to irritated skin. more

Make up for lost time and missed celebrations with The Star's 2020 RE-DO packages — play

Make up for lost time and missed celebrations with The Star’s 2020 RE-DO packages

09 Jul 2020

2020 has been pretty weird so far. Toilet paper became a hot commodity, 'han-san' and 'sanny' became a thing, panic buying caused actual brawls in supermarkets, restaurants were forced to closed and for reasons that are not abundantly clear, banana bread rose to its peak popularity since its inception. In amongst all of the COVID-19 chaos, people were forced to cancel celebrations left, right and centre, which means, dear friends, we have a lot of catching up to do! Thankfully, restrictions have begun to ease in Queensland and The Star Gold Coast is giving you the chance to make up for lost time and re-do all of those missed milestones, but better. more

The Locals Next week: a Goldie local

James McMillan

As he paddled off into the line-up, I stood up – and surfing changed my life ... ~ James McMillan more

The Weekly Special: The Weekend Edition team's top picks for the week — play

The Weekly Special: The Weekend Edition team’s top picks for the week

30 Jun 2020

What a year, huh? Today is the last day of June and we feel like we can't believe half the year is over already, but we're also surprised it's not December. Ah 2020, the shortest, longest year of our lives. A lot has happened already this year (and continues to be happening) and it's pretty easy to become overwhelmed with the constant influx of news and information. The Weekend Edition has been with you every step of the way and we're not going anywhere – we're here to guide you through our new normal as well. One thing is for certain – 2020 has been a time to pause and reflect. We are embracing this time of reflection and using it to discover and engage with new things – and we're taking you on that journey with us. Each week we're sharing with you the books, music, TV shows, podcasts, food and more that The Weekend Edition team is enjoying and learning from, to take them from… more

The Weekly Special: The Weekend Edition team's top picks for the week — play

The Weekly Special: The Weekend Edition team’s top picks for the week

23 Jun 2020

This year has been a wild ride so far. Between fires, floods, a global pandemic and the #BlackLivesMatter movement – it's pretty easy to become overwhelmed with the constant influx of news and information. As we begin to step out of isolation and find our new normal, The Weekend Edition is continuing to help you through these crazy times, whether you need a quick update on the COVID19 situation, or resources to continue your journey of becoming an anti-racist ally. We are embracing this time of reflection and using it to discover and engage with new things – and we'd love to take you on that journey with us. Each week we'll share with you the books, music, TV shows, podcasts, food and more that The Weekend Edition team is enjoying and learning from, to take them from our homes to yours. Here is volume two of The Weekly Special – The Weekend Edition team's top picks for the week. more

Pack your bags – Jetstar is selling $19 domestic flights — play

Pack your bags – Jetstar is selling $19 domestic flights

19 Jun 2020

Look, 2020 hasn't been a great year for travelling. Feelings of wanderlust have been dimmed by government-enforced travel bans and globe-trotting holidays seem a distant memory. To help us start to live life a little more normally again and to lend a helping hand to Australia’s struggling tourism industry, JetStar is hawking a massive list of discounted domestic flights and special deals. The best part? You can lock these flights into your travel itinerary right now. more

The Weekly Special: The Weekend Edition team's top picks for the week — play

The Weekly Special: The Weekend Edition team’s top picks for the week

16 Jun 2020

It's ok to feel a little lost at the moment. There is a lot going on in the world, plus we're trying to adapt to our new 'normal' as we slowly emerge from self-isolation. The Weekend Edition is continuing to help you through these crazy times, whether you need assistance dissecting what on Earth our Prime Minister is trying to say, or a starting point to educate yourself in becoming an anti-racist ally. We are embracing this time of reflection and using it to discover and engage with new things – and we'd love to take you on that journey with us. Each week we'll share with you the books, music, TV shows, podcasts, food and more that The Weekend Edition team is enjoying and learning from, to take them from our homes to yours. Here is volume two of The Weekly Special – The Weekend Edition team's top picks for the week. more

Explore our sunny state with your mates and hit the road in a Little Camper Co. van — play

Explore our sunny state with your mates and hit the road in a Little Camper Co. van

11 Jun 2020

Well, it's safe to say that 2020 hasn't gone to plan. While interstate and international travel is off the cards – don't let your sense of adventure dwindle! If you're searching for a cheap, fun and fuss-free way to explore your state (while supporting a local business), Gold Coast-born outfit Little Camper Co. has a fleet of decked out vans ready to take you on a laid-back Aussie road trip. more

The Weekly Special: The Weekend Edition team's top picks for the week — play

The Weekly Special: The Weekend Edition team’s top picks for the week

09 Jun 2020

It's been a wild couple of months staying indoors, with the world around us in a state that we've never seen in our lifetime. The Weekend Edition has been with you every step of the way, from dissecting confusing restriction advice to telling you just how many 80s-style aerobic workouts you can do from your lounge room. As Queensland starts to reopen to Queenslanders, we're in a bit of a state of limbo – we're allowed out, we're starting to regain a bit of the life we used to live, but with restrictions around us. For us, our mandatory slow down has been a bit of a blessing in disguise – it's encouraged us to stop and reflect on things we've perhaps been too busy to notice or do in the past. We've had more 'me time', which has allowed us to discover and engage with new things. This is something we are making an effort to continue to do as we slowly reemerge into the outside… more

Make the most of Queensland's easing restrictions and frolic with alpacas through the vineyards — play

Make the most of Queensland’s easing restrictions and frolic with alpacas through the vineyards

02 Jun 2020

As a result of coronavirus, we've been confined to our homes and suburbs for longer than we'd care to think about but as of June 1, Queensland is open to Queenslanders! Yes, friends, we can officially bust out of isolation and explore this great state and what better way to do that than with a picnic with a couple of cheeky alpacas? That was rhetorical, obviously, because there is literally no better way to celebrate the easing restrictions. more

Work that couch groove – the best new streaming shows to see you through winter — play

Work that couch groove – the best new streaming shows to see you through winter

28 May 2020

We're not going to beat around the bush here – it's cold outside and there's a global pandemic going on, so that's more than enough reason for us to get cosy, crack a red, order food from our favourite restaurant(s) and settle in for a solid session of TV time. Sounds pretty excellent doesn't it? The only problem with that plan is that with so many different streaming services available, just finding something good to watch can be half the battle. Plus, iso means we're reallllyyyy churning through those series faster than ever before. Well friends, good news. There are a bunch of new streaming shows and movies on their way to your screens very soon – and we've picked the best ones for you. more

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

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

21 May 2020

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 and with social distancing at the forefront of life in 2020, we thought we'd take a look at a few alternatives that are a little more off-the-beaten track. Here are some sensational picnic spots (that aren't Burleigh Hill) that are worth a look. more

Forget working from home when you can work in luxury at QT Gold Coast — play

Forget working from home when you can work in luxury at QT Gold Coast

20 May 2020

At the start of this whole covid crisis, the thought of working from home was great – no commute, snacks all day and the freedom to wear (or not wear) whatever you damn well please (providing you didn't have any annoying Zoom meetings scheduled). But as the weeks roll on, the sheen of WFH (working from home, in case you missed it), has well and truly worn off. The snacks are gone, it's too cold not to wear pants and the temptation to watch a few eps of Judge Judy during work time is proving impossible to resist. If you need a little break from your own iso-office/home jail, QT Gold Coast invites you to WFH – work from hotel, that is. more

High rotation – the plug-in that reveals your top songs during lockdown is here — play

High rotation – the plug-in that reveals your top songs during lockdown is here

13 May 2020

If coronavirus has taught us anything, it’s that we essentially live in a lawless society and anything goes. Want to eat a two-day-old burrito for breakfast at 2:00 pm? Go for it. Wear socks and slides to the supermarket? By all means. Play the same song on repeat for seven hours? Nobody will ever know. Well, that last one isn’t exactly true. A new Spotify plug-in has just been released that will reveal your most-streamed songs during the coronavirus isolation period – so it’s time to face the music! more

For the true film buffs – stream independent flicks and documentaries with new on-demand service FanForceTV — play

For the true film buffs – stream independent flicks and documentaries with new on-demand service FanForceTV

23 Apr 2020

Online streaming services have truly been a saviour for all of us in self-isolation, bringing hours upon hours of enthralling, binge-worthy content to our television screens. In the thick of the coronavirus outbreak a new platform has come to life – FanForce TV – which offers keen streamers and avid movie buffs a carefully curated selection of independent films and documentaries. more

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