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A WALK DOWN LEONARD ST.

By Benjamen Judd Many an intrepid Antipodean who has spent some time travelling the globe has commented on the way Melbourne resembles the European aesthetic. In particular, the grey, grey city of London. So it comes as no surprise to find that Melbourne-based designer, Amanda McCarthy, modelled and named her clothing line after a thriving [...]

Fashion

Polo by the Sea – Saturday 1st June

From the producers of the acclaimed ‘Polo in the City’ series comes ‘Polo by the Sea’, to be staged for the very first time on the Gold Coast’s picturesque Doug Jennings Park on Saturday 1st June 2013. Do it in style with luxury designer accommodation at QT Gold Coast, two glasses of Veuve on arrival, [...]

Entertainment

Baby It’s Cold Outside

Baby It’s Cold Outside The seasons are a’ changin’! Escape the winter chill at spaQ with this super steamy Winter offer* – 20% off treatments of 30 minutes or more 10% off Uspa products Complimentary use of spaQ’s Hammam inspired steam room Complimentary DIY Wheat Grass hair treatment Herbal tea and the latest glossy magazines [...]

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SHADES OF BLUE

By Benjamen Judd To quote one of our favourite movies of all time, Empire Records, music is the glue that holds the world together. It’s the one art form that can unite people from all walks of life, can soothe the savage beast and inspire the hearts of men and so on and so on. [...]

Entertainment

HEART OF GLASS

By Benjamen Judd Port Douglas is truly one of Australia’s most beautiful areas to visit. Even better to live, if you ask us. Warm oceans, deep tropical forests and endless sunshine can relax even the hardest of workers…we should know, because we work super hard to make sure that it stays this way.   Not [...]

Art

Rosetta Santucci at Gallery One

Gallery One presents the works of Rosetta Santucci. Here are some words about the artist: Having spent over a decade experimenting with applications like jewellery and textile design, it was a natural progression for me to start painting. My background in costume for film and television and a passion for textiles – primarily tribal and [...]

Art

Dan Withey at 19KAREN

The work of Adelaide’s Dan Withey combines detailed colour and illustration with his strong stance against globalisation and consumerism. His earthy works make reference to Native Americans and their way of life that represents complete freedom; something, he says, our society has lost.  Withey is one emerging artist to watch. With 17 successful solo shows up his sleeves, Dan’s [...]

Art

Evangelion

April 17 – May 5, 2013 The Arts Centre to host Evangelion Art Exhibition as part of 2013 QPOW! Gallery hours Mon  – Fri: 10.00am – 5.00pm Sat , Sun and public holidays: 11.00am – 5.00pm Calling all anime lovers! Queensland Pop Culture Week exploded on the Gold Coast in April 2013. QPOW! is an initiative of the Gold Coast [...]

Art

2013 Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award

Gallery 1 and Foyer Gallery Now in its 13th year, The Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award is considered one of the most important annual surveys of contemporary Australian photographic practice. This highly anticipated award, with a total $30,000 in prizes and acquisitions, is a highlight of Gold Coast City Gallery’s exhibition program. From [...]

Art

Fun at Dreamworld

At Dreamworld, adventure can be discovered at every turn with endless fun for both the young and young at heart and millions of memories to be made from the moment you walk through the gates. White-knuckle thrill seekers will get their fix of heart-racing speed, impossible doom drops and intense G-forces on any one of [...]

Entertainment

Craig David in the house!

This month the world got to see the view from one of our windows as singer Craig David gave a shout out to the miracles of god.

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The art of being kind this April

“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” ~Plato I used to have a horrible boss. I worked as a trainer in a big corporation. I can remember him coming into one of my training sessions and telling me off about something in front of my whole group. He talked to me [...]

Art

Moroccan style lamb shanks

What more can we say but Oh-My-Yum. Paste • ½ teaspoon saffron threads • 4 teaspoons fennel seeds • 3 whole star anise • 15 cardamom pods • 1 ½ teaspoons cumin seeds • 1 ½ cinnamon quills • 1 ½ teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns • 3 large red chillies, deseeded and roughly chopped • 12 [...]

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