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Southern Cross University Gold Coast campus was proud to officially open its newest building in a ceremony officiated by the Hon Karen Andrews MP, Minister for Industry, Science and Technology and the federal member for McPherson on Thursday, 13 December, 2018. ..

Kirra Beach was transformed into a football lover's paradise as the inaugural Beach Rugby 5’s competed on the sand from 12-14 October.  ..

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary was recently awarded excellence in bilateral trade with Hong Kong by the Hong Kong-Australia Business Association Limited (HKABA) Queensland Chapter. ..

Currumbin’s own Balter Brewery have announced the latest addition to their beer family, the mid strength brew, Captain Sensible. ..

Dion Parker and Andrew Cullen were announced as the winners of this year’s major Neumann Family SWELL Sculpture Award, taking top honours and $15,000 amongst a total prize pool of more than $25,000 at the 16th annual SWELL Sculpture Festival. ..

Kirra based business, Gold Coast Skydive will see its owner Archie Jamieson and General Manager Alana Bertram gear up to compete at the World Parachuting Championships at Runaway Bay from 6 – 13 October. ..

From opening the Coolangatta Christmas Carols in 2017, local Palm Beach Currumbin student Charlie has now received national success playing principal flute with the International Honours Performance Series at the Sydney Opera House. ..

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry Queensland has accredited Currumbin RSL with Best in Practice 1 – Star Partner for the discipline of Waste, as part of their ecoBiz Partner Recognition program.  ..

Our very own Bleach* Festival has been recognised as the best in the country, taking home the win for the Best Visual or Physical Theatre Production at the 18th Annual Helpmann Awards for the production of TIDE.  ..

Waterside Events at Currumbin RSL has placed third in Australia for the Designer of Dreams in the Club Reception Category at the Australian Bridal Industry Awards. ..

Our very own Bleach* Festival has been recognised amongst the best in the country in the recently announced nominees of the 18th annual Helpmann Awards. ..

12 finalists put their flipper and combo skills to the test at the Cooly Rocks On™ Pinball Challenge on Sunday 10 June.  ..

More than 130 people gathered at Coolangatta Sands Hotel on Friday 8 June for the judging of Miss Rockabilly at Cooly Rocks On™.  ..

12 finalists took the stage on Thursday 7 June for the crowing of Miss Cooly Rocks On™, with Miss Ruby Alabaster taking away the top title.  ..

Last month we featured the launch of the first novel by former Division 14 Councillor, Chris Robbins. ..

Former Division 14 Councillor, Chris Robbins, has written her first book since retiring from public life. The fictional crime novel, Drowning in a Sea of Duplicity, was launched at Surf World Gold Coast in April. ..

Southern Cross University recently announced their new Dean of Business and Head of Gold Coast campus, Professor Robin Stonecash, bringing with her a career spanning 30 years in academics, extensive experience and a passion for education. ..

Southern Gold Coast resident Mick Fanning has formally retired from the sport of surfing having concluded his career with three outstanding World Championship titles. ..

The Gold Coast will host a major surfing conference in 2020, attracting up to 400 experts from around the world. ..

Gold Coast Skydive’s Archie Jamieson and Alana Bertram will be flying high as they gear up to compete at the Australian Skydiving Nationals in Victoria in March.  ..