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Let’s go girls: Female surf groups

July 11, 2023

While women are killing it in professional surfing, being out on the waves on the Goldy can still feel like a bit of a boys’ club. That’s why these Gold Coast female surf groups are so important – and so...

Why go sober? One GC local shares her experience

June 27, 2023

With Dry July fast approaching, you might be looking at your relationship with alcohol in a new light. Or you might not – because you’ve never really thought to, right? Whatever the case may be, there are some surprising reasons...

Where to buy books on the Gold Coast

June 14, 2023

There’s nothing better than curling up with a good book. Stuck for what to read next? Head to one of these Gold Coast book shops. Big B Books, Burleigh Heads Burleigh Heads has changed a lot over the past few...

Changing the face of homelessness on the Gold Coast

May 31, 2023

A new initiative bringing light to homelessness on the Gold Coast is set to take place next Thursday, June 8. We caught up with its founder Melina Münsterman to find out the story behind the Change-Up Project. Melina says The...

Have you heard of Flower Haul?

April 5, 2023

We can’t think of a better way to brighten up your Instagram feed than by following Flower Haul. Both an online flower delivery service and a bricks and mortar flower shop in Palm Beach, Flower Haul is proving the importance...

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