Surfing stalwart Mal Sutherland is the Chairman of Surf World Gold Coast, the city’s first surf museum located in Currumbin. Part of the original steering committee set up in 2008, Mal has been the Chairman since the museum opened in March 2009 and has been involved with organising and running events, and maintaining the history of the industry that has shaped the city, in particular the Southern Gold Coast. ..
Small business owners are invited to attend The Summit and make a difference for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) on 30 – 31 May at Southern Cross University. ..
The Mateship Run is returning to Currumbin for its third year on Sunday 30 April, 2017. This event is an opportunity to come together during ANZAC commemorations and recognise the extraordinary contribution the past and present Australian Defence Forces make, and raise funds for Soldier On. ..
Gold Coast Airport (GCA) has been named Best Regional Airport Australia/Pacific at the Skytrax World Airport Awards for the third time, after receiving the accolade at an awards ceremony in Amsterdam in March. ..
Before the pros hit the waves at Snapper Rocks for the opening round of the 2017 WSL World Championship Tour, a welcome to Country and Indigenous/Pro surfer challenge will again form part of an Indigenous opening event on Monday 13 March. ..
Gold Coast Tourism is urging local accommodation houses to get prepared, as GC2018 travellers are expected to start their planning soon. ..
Connecting Southern Gold Coast is partnering with global sustainability consultancy, EarthCheck, to position the Southern Gold Coast as a leading sustainable and lifestyle destination. ..
Southern Gold Coast businesses are being urged to support the ‘100 Interns in 100 Days’ challenge, launched at the Greater Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce meeting this month. ..
Connecting Southern Gold Coast has partnered with the annual Gold Coast Film Festival to bring a surf-inspired line-up of flicks to our southern shores in April, including the original 1966 surf cult classic, The Endless Summer, and family favourite, Surfs Up, over two special nights at Kirra Hill. ..
The newly merged Greater Southern Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce has seen a spike in membership since merging late last year – welcoming over 20 new members to the Chamber. With work going on behind the scenes to formalise the merger, an AGM is looking likely for September 2017. ..
Known as ‘The best little Club in the World’, Currumbin RSL has provided over $5 million back into the local community in the last five years. This phenomenal figure was announced during the presentation of the RSL’s Sustainability and Community Benefit Initiatives on March 2. ..
Katie Barton-Harvey, a proud Southern Gold Coast local, is the Sustainability Marketing Manager at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation (GOLDOC). Part of the GOLDOC team since 2013, Katie shares the vision and actions already taken to achieve the Games’ ambitious sustainability legacy. ..
A new business group, Up the Creek, has formed to improve the safety, amenity and experiences on offer in the Currumbin Industrial Area. Up the Creek representatives cover a range of businesses from Balter Brewery and Dust Temple to the Currumbin RSL. ..
The Tugun Community Bank Branch Bendigo Bank has welcomed two new co-chairs in Lisa FitzGerald (pictured, third from left) and Andrea Lewis (second from left), taking over the role from Wendy Handley (third from right) who continues on the Board of Directors after four years as chair. ..
Beach Volleyball on the Southern Gold Coast has reached a new level, welcoming in a new era as SurfVolley Coolangatta. ..
Contribute to the local community, give back to the planet and boost your business by attending a free seminar on The Secrets of Success by Sustainability. ..