It’s official. I’m banning the ‘C-Word’. It’s everywhere, the news, social media, the radio – yes, it is a global pandemic and economies around the world are taking a beating, but personally, I think it’s time to focus on the amazing creative projects all of the unemployed musicians and creatives are currently churning out. Amidst the doom and gloom, there is a shining light being generated by our incredible musicians and bands that is literally going to dazzle us and knock our socks off once this is all over….
Read MoreFor those with mobility impairment, electric powerchairs and mobility scooters are a great solution to regaining both your independence and freedom. However, selecting the right piece of equipment that best suits your needs is paramount and we are here to help you make an informed decision…
Read MoreLooking for somewhere to rest after the non-stop dancing you’ll be doing over the Splendour weekend? Before you go shuffling into the bushes with a damp blanket, there are plenty of accommodation options to suit all budgets, from tight ass, to treat yourself, to ‘mum’s’ paying’….
Read MoreAhhh, Valentine’s Day. It’s one of those days people (generally single women) either scoff at and rolls their eyes when the flower deliveries start appearing on everyone’s desks at work, or it’s a day where couples can actually show a bit of affection for each other without being seen as soppy idiots. Either way, the Gold Coast is brimming with fun-filled or quirky things to do with your lover (or yourself, if you are one of those eye-rollers) this 14th of February….
Read MoreWhen you hear the term ‘homeless’, what springs to mind? Images of dishevelled, angry men sleeping on cardboard boxes? Drug-infested, piss-soaked side streets where drunks fight over the last drop of cheap wine? Or maybe you conjure up images of a man, on his knees, head bowed and hand out, begging for some change….
Read More‘The Mothers’ is one of those novels that leaves you thinking about the story long after you have turned the last page. What would you do if you gave birth to a baby that, due to an IVF mix up, belonged to someone else? What would you do if you were the biological mother of the child, yet knew the baby was being raised in a loving household? Would you seek custody or would you let sleeping dogs lie? These are the ethical dilemmas Gannon addresses in a confronting and at times, brutally honest, manner in her latest novel.
Read MoreThe Gold Coast has come a long way since the 1990s, when it was more famous for pub fights and botox than today, where there are amazing places to eat, an emerging music scene and of course, art. Bringing a touch of class and culture to Gold Coast Highway at Mermaid Beach, Byron Arts Magazine (BAM!) Gallery is showcasing a diverse range of quality photography and art in the gallery space, which are all available to purchase.
Read MoreIn this month’s column, Prudence spoke to renowned producer, Jordan Power about all things music, producing and what he is listening to…
Read MoreIt’s every Beatles fans’ fantasy come true when Spiderbait, Powderfinger and You Am I get together to play Abbey Road from start to finish….
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