Border build-up to hit businesses hard
Small businesses in the Tweed and Coolangatta are bracing for another hit to trade due to border chaos, with one owner saying COVID has ‘attacked people’s common sense’.
Travel
Two sides of Victoria’s lockdown luck
It’s a tale of two very different stories for a pair of Gold Coasters impacted by Melbourne’s lockdown – one stuck in a landmark high-rise, while the other lives it up on the Gold Coast.
Victoria block off ‘protects’ rest of us – PM
PRIME Minister Scott Morrison has again hit out at state-imposed border blockades, confident a strict lockdown and border blocks for coronavirus-stricken Victoria safeguard the rest of the country.
Qld/NSW border blockage reopened
A border blockage that has separated two states and split twin towns has come down early.
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This is the Coast’s best coincidence
THE developer of a new hotel in Southport has unintentionally paid tribute to one of the city’s pioneers — and his grandson couldn’t be happier.
Hobart now hour closer to Gold Coast
THE southernmost State in Australia is set to get a whole lot closer to the Gold Coast from December.
Cruisy seaside getaway to Casuarina
WHILE it’s tempting to daydream the day away by the pool, here are some more suggestions for your stay at Casuarina’s Santai Retreat.
Hike to the top of ancient volanco
THIS is not a daredevil drill. But it is a Warning.Be the first in Australia to see the sunrise from the top of this 1156m ancient volcano in Northern NSW.
You can swim with whales at Byron
ANYONE wanting to run humpback encounter tours is going to be faced with a whale-sized problem. But this operator is determined to run ‘whale swims’ in our backyard.
Take a trip to Coast’s ‘best lookout’
IF you go calling yourself the Best of All Lookout, you really better deliver. And with views from the Hinterland across the Pacific Ocean and down to Byron, this is one sightseeing superstar.
Discover the magic of Elabana Falls
DO go chasing waterfalls … you’ll get way more ‘likes’ than you’re used to. This piece of paraphrased pop couldn’t be more true than with nature’s superstar Elabana Falls … one of the most photographed waterfalls in the world.
Grim warning to backpackers
A FOREIGN government is warning backpackers about holidaying in Australia amid complaints of “rife” exploitation of young travellers here.
Why Brisbane is the perfect winter escape
WHEN it’s too chilly to hit the beach, what is a Gold Coaster to do with their weekend? This is where to eat, stay and play in Brisbane on a weekend getaway.
Wellington is the capital of cool
FOOD, Wellywood, history and art — just a few reasons why you’ll fall in love with Wellington if you give it a go.
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