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How to take iPhone photos like a pro

August 6, 2025

We live in one of the most photogenic places in Australia – beach sunrises, hinterland hikes and Instagram-able banquets aplenty. But if your camera roll isn’t quite doing it justice, it might be time to level up your iPhone photography...

The local’s guide to shopping on the Gold Coast

July 16, 2025

Whether you’re a bargain hunter, a boutique browser or just in it for the food courts, the Gold Coast has no shortage of spots to flex your shopping muscles. We’re talking mega malls, seaside markets, hidden op shop hauls and...

10 must-watch movies filmed on the Gold Coast

July 9, 2025

If you think the Gold Coast is all theme parks and surf breaks, think again. Our glittering coastline has played host to Hollywood blockbusters, cult thrillers, and some of Australia’s most iconic films. Add these 10 movies filmed on the...

Pet-friendly adventures on and around the Gold Coast

June 4, 2025

Here on the Gold Coast, we’re big dog people – so it makes sense that there are plenty of places to take our four-legged friends on any given weekend. Here are just five of our favourites. Camping sites that are...

The margarita movement: Why Gold Coasters are drinking differently

June 4, 2025

Going out for a drink has always been a treat, but it’s becoming increasingly tough to justify that second cocktail. And in a city where hospitality is king, it’s changing how Gold Coasters drink. From beach picnics to backyard parties,...

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