The place’d that week/month go?
It’s Thursday once more, and one way or the other already February 27.
In the present day’s e-newsletter is 1,228 phrases, a 6.5-minute learn.
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One Massive Factor: Wotif snubs Gold Coast in prime cities record
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The Harvest is brewing down in: Cudgen, be a part of the Celebration!
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A celebration of neighborhood spirit and: Hinterland heroes
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Dreamworld lastly hits a: Excessive be aware
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Trending: Haunted Mount Tamborine 👻
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Across the net (Snippets): G8 cracks $1 billion, Prepare dinner Islands controversial China deal, Operation Whiskey returns and heaps extra
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Upcoming occasions: GC pageant of golf, Inexperienced Day at CBUS Stadium + others
🚨 Cyclone Alert: Maintain onto your hats; climate is on the way in which!
Extreme Tropical Cyclone Alfred is transferring southwards within the Coral Sea and is trying like whipping up 4.7-metre waves, that are forecast off the GC.
Or, ‘Cyclone Albo’ as we check with it as, because of the official title being modified from ‘Anthony’ just a few days in the past due to confusion with the Prime Minister..

By Marshall Corridor
What’s Taking place: Regardless of being certainly one of Australia’s most visited locations, the Gold Coast didn’t get a point out in Wotif’s 2025 Aussie City of the 12 months Awards.
Why It Issues: The Gold Coast is a tourism big, but it’s been missed for extra minor regional spots this time round.
As an alternative, Port Stephens took the crown, with Cairns and Mandurah rounding out the highest three.
By the Numbers
• 28% of Aussies need to go to new locations in 2025.
• 3–5-day journeys stay the candy spot for home journey.
• Rankings are based mostly on affordability, high quality, and traveller satisfaction.
What The Individuals Say
“Wotif’s awards have fun world-class journey experiences in our personal yard,” says Wotif’s Rebecca Hurley.
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What’s Taking place: Earth Beer Firm is launching The Harvest Crimson Ale on March 8, with an occasion celebrating the Aussie hop harvest that might be filled with craft beer, reside music, and meals vans.
Why It Issues: With this particular beer having gained gold on the 2022 Australian Unbiased Beer Awards, the occasion is a chance to have fun the trade’s pivotal season together with top-quality native substances that go into their brewing efforts and deliciously icy chilly beers.
By the Numbers:
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Gold Medal Winner – 2022 Australian Unbiased Beer Awards
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207 breweries competed
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One seasonal brew (on this event) is being launched that’s in reference to the native pink soils discovered among the many southern Gold Coast and Northern Rivers areas
Native Influence: With Earth Beer Firm’s beers turning into extra often seen on bar faucets up and down the East Coast, this occasion is a chance to take pleasure in some regionally produced craft drinks and the shift from summer time to autumn.
Sip Whereas You Can: The Harvest Crimson Ale is a restricted launch, and this occasion will get fairly busy so try their web site to order a spot when you can.
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The Prepare dinner Islands signed a really: Controversial and regarding take care of China that invitations them to our shoreline for maritime cooperation and seabed mineral improvement
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Police have charged a 17-year-old boy following: Investigations right into a theft with violence at an Ashmore residence on Monday, February 24, throughout which a Porsche and Land Rover had been allegedly stolen.
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World inhabitants development is quickly: Declining, and right here’s why
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Operation Whiskey Legion is having to: Return to the Gold Coast with specialist police models collaborating to focus on high-risk offenders, drug and property crime, and anti-social behaviour.
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🕯 The Music of Fleetwood Mac by Candlelight: February 28 at 8 pm; expertise Fleetwood Mac’s biggest hits carried out reside by candlelight on the The Star Theatre
🎸 Amy Shark – The Solo Acoustic “Songs & Tales” Tour: March 1 at 7:00 pm; Gold Coast’s personal Amy Shark presents an intimate acoustic set, sharing tales behind her songs at HOTA
🚗 Carrara Markets Automobile Boot Sale: March 2 from 6 am – 9: am; uncover hidden treasures and nice bargains at Queensland’s greatest weekly automobile boot sale at Carrara Markets.
🌏 Clear Up Australia Day: March 3; be a part of the nationwide effort to clear up parks, seashores, and streets throughout the Gold Coast to make a distinction for the atmosphere
🔥 Inexperienced Day – The Saviors Tour: March 5 at 7:30 pm; world punk rock superstars Inexperienced Day carry out their iconic albums “Dookie” and “American Fool” in full at Cbus Tremendous Stadium in Robina
⛳️ Gold Coast Competition of Golf: March 6–9 from 9 am to 6pm: an final celebration of golf that includes reside music, pop-up bars, interactive experiences, and the Australian WPGA Championship at Sanctuary Cove
🏆 Australian WPGA Championship: March 6–9 from 6 am to five pm; witness prime Australian and worldwide feminine golfers compete for the Karrie Webb Cup at Sanctuary Cove