AN EVENT FOR A CAUSE : An impressive $320,000 was raised at the 2026 Everything is Possible Gala dinner raising funds for the Perry Cross Spinal Research Foundation. The sold-out black-tie event welcomed over 800 guests and 45 dedicated volunteers. Popular media personality Shelley Craft generously gave her time and energy as the host. Founders, including Perry Cross AM, along with other speakers, shared moving personal stories and provided updates on pioneering stem cell re

BUSINESS NETWORKING: YP Gold Coast The 2025 Entrepreneurs Forum was an event filled with valuable stories, innovative ideas, and a dynamic atmosphere. Speakers Jane Lu, Ian Cragg, Luke Altschwager, and MC Kendall Gilding provided insights and shared their experiences regarding their entrepreneurial journeys. The event was hosted by Young Professionals Gold Coast, an advocacy and networking group on the coast since 2010. The group focuses on enhancing the city’s corporate cult

WEATHER FEATURE : The Gold Coast prepares for tropical cyclone Alfred to cross the coast. Here snapshot of life on the Gold Coast a couple of days before the cyclone is due. REEL NEWS: Editorial feature by @todaygoldcoast

COMMUNITY NEWS: The Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club celebrated their 100 Year anniversary with a Paddle Out. While the weather and surf conditions didn’t allow for an actual paddle out, the Westpac Rescue Helicopter dazzled onlookers with an awesome display. The club members were treated to a BBQ, face painting, fairy floss and live music back in the clubhouse and out of the rain. Photos by @todaygoldcoast For more about Surfer Paradise SLSC, surfersparadiseslsc.com.au

COMMUNITY CAUSES: All the ducks were lined up in a row to see who would be the first one to the finish line. It was a great community day and event organised by the Rotary club of Burleigh Heads and helped by many other community organisations and supporters. These included the very enthusiastic Kokoda Youth Challenge kids herding the ducks, Currumbin RSL hosting the event outside its premises, local councillors, and everyone that sponsored a duck. EVENT GALLERY: Photos share

LIFESTYLE EVENT: The spring social calendar was kicked off in style with a vibrant and colourful celebration of community and fashion set amongst the beautiful surroundings of the JW Marriott Resort and Spa in Surfers Paradise. The lunch raised $10,700 for charity going to the Gold Coast Community Fund, while being treated to live entertainment and fashion by Sonia Stradiotto Couture. These events are made possible through the help of generous sponsors like Heart Surgery Gold

EXPLORE It sounds dangerous, but only if you’re a ship travelling too close to the shoreline or perhaps trying to surf the crowded breaks of nearby Duranbah or Snappers Rock. Point Danger is a big, bold, and beautiful headland right on the border between Coolangatta, Queensland, and Tweed Heads, New South Wales. HISTORY Captain James Cook gave it its name back in 1770 to alert sailors about the dangerous reefs. Since 1863, this headland has been the official line between Quee

LOCAL ARTISTS. Today we met 3 members of the 7-piece band Cheap Fakes at a media call promoting Boulevard Sounds at Cavill in Surfers Paradise. An acoustic rendition with less than half the band of one of their hit songs ‘Sand on the beach’ still gave a great teaser of the catchy fresh sound and style of this accomplished band. VIDEO FEATURE: Cheap Fakes Video by @goldcoastgigs To find out more about Cheap Fakes and where you can listen to their music and find out when they a