Sydney, Australia – Airviewonline, the nation’s leading showcase of aerial photography, today announced the release of a unique collection of stunning aerial views of Australia, meticulously selected by Stephen Brookes, the company’s co-founder and himself a veteran photographer. Image supplied | Stephen Brookes This exclusive collection, featuring the top 3 aerial views from each of the 6 mainland states plus Tasmania, showcases the spectacular diversity of Australia’s urban and rural landscapes. From the pristine beaches of Queensland to the rugged mountains of Tasmania. Each image is a te ..read more

It’s the home of the “BEST DAY EVER”, and in May Dig IT, Australia’s first ever mini-excavator park, turns ONE, with celebrations planned for each weekend across the birthday month, including Mother’s Day! After opening like a wrecking ball in May last year, Dig IT has welcomed thousands of kids (and grownups) to sit in the driver’s seat to operate their own mini-excavator, just like a real construction worker, in an outdoor construction zone on a mountain famous for rocks, and at a place that’s legendary for families, Thunderbird Park! Image supplied Dig IT is custom-designed for both child ..read more

Older adults who walked for transport instead of taking a car, at least once a week, lived longer than those who didn’t, Monash University-led research has found. Published in BMJ Public Health, the observational study looked at transport-related walking, which is walking for a specific purpose, such as to a medical appointment or to shop, instead of using motorised transport. Transport walking is undertaken as a means of transport and is different from other types, such as recreational walking, which was not assessed in this study. In participants with a mean age of 75 years, walking for t ..read more

Welcome to May 2, a wet GC Thursday, as we head toward another Queensland long weekend ☔️ Sponsored ad. See The GC Minute Media Kit. In today’s email One Big Thing: Flotsam Festival 2024 Arrives Nurturing maternal: Mental Health on the Gold Coast Peak emissions will hit: In 2024? GC property prices are: Pushing people toward regional NSW Trending: Local scam alert Around The Web (Snippets): Tweed Heads Hospital to close permanently, Bonza bellyflops, The ex-terminator - an AI tool that removes your ex.., NFL academy to open on the GC, local cryptocurrency scam and charges laid an ..read more

The Gold Coast’s booming property market is now driving sales in northern New South Wales, according to property valuer Herron Todd White. In its latest property report, HTW reports buyers are opting to look across the border for more affordable options where their money goes further. Image courtesy of htw.com.au “The northern New South Wales region offers a similar coastal lifestyle to the southern Gold Coast suburbs, but at a more accessible price point,’’ the report says. “Properties in areas such as Tweed Heads, Kingscliff and Casuarina are proving to be popular among those looking to st ..read more

Budget airline Bonza has called in administrators and all its flights from Gold Coast Airport have been being grounded. Administrators from Hall Chadwick were appointed to Bonza on Tuesday and all flights nationally have been cancelled until at least Friday. Image courtesy of Facebook | Bonza The Gold Coast is a major hub for Bonza with the company flying to as many as 11 destinations since November 2023. The Gold Coast hub connected flights to Albury, Bundaberg, Gladstone, Mackay, Mildura, Whitsunday Coast, Rockhampton, Townsville, Cairns, Darwin and Melbourne. Hall Chadwick are now in talk ..read more

Flotsam Festival 2024 has officially dropped in on the Gold Coast, marking 12 days of celebration of surf culture, art, and creativity. Image courtesy of Facebook | Flotsam Festival The multi-trail surf film and photography celebration will feature dozens of dynamic events and exhibitions that stretch along the shores of the southern Gold Coast, indoor and outdoor spaces, venues and businesses from May 1 to May 12. The 2024 edition will deliver several new initiatives and welcome works by a wave of international stars as events roll along the coastline through Coolangatta, Kirra, Tugun, Curr ..read more

They say that it takes a village to raise a child, but in 2024 most of us (in western culture anyway) have lost the traditional village of support, which included multiple generations of extended family, neighbours, and the community pitching in to help raise children. Maternal mental health is on the decline, with many mothers feeling isolated and unsupported at a time when they are going through huge physical, emotional, spiritual, and relationship transformations. Image courtesy of The Nurtured Village The Nurtured Village Hampers is a nationwide charity that is bringing back the traditio ..read more

The Harding Miller Education Foundation is providing a brighter future for high-achieving young women in the Greater Gold Coast area. Seven Year 9 students have been awarded four-year academic scholarships, helping them reach their potential and paving the way for fulfilling careers. Image supplied | Harding Miller 2024 Greater Gold Coast scholarship recipients A Valuable Investment in Education The scholarship provides recipients with essential tools and support, including a new laptop, high-speed internet, face-to-face and online tutoring, prepaid expense cards, and study skills resources ..read more

Welcome to April 24, Wednesday (for the first time instead of a Thursday because of the public holiday) ANZAC Day greets us once again, tomorrow, in what will be 109 years since Gallipoli. Here’s to forever honouring and remembering the men and women who served and continue to serve and do us so proud. We will remember them. Lest we forget. In today’s email One Big Thing: The GC's worst environmental disaster in history New jail-time laws for QLD dangerous dog owners: And massive fines Operation Whiskey Legion: Expands to the Gold Coast Mudgeeraba Village Arts and Crafts Collective ..read more