I t’s that time of year again: put the Pimm’s on ice and get the strawberries and cream at the ready – Wimbledon returns. From July 3, the eyes of the sporting world will turn to SW19 once again, as the biggest names in tennis compete for the most prestigious prize in the calendar. Tennis … [Read more…]
The draft plan is now out for three months public consultation via the State Government’s YourSAy portal. The parks of the central Fleurieu Peninsula are situated between the townships of Yankalilla, Ashbourne and Victor Harbor. There are 15 parks within the region, including the Hindmarsh Valley National Park, which was proclaimed in 2021. The strategies … [Read more…]
Published on 07 June 2023 This year’s Gold Coast Australian of the Year has been instrumental in changing the lives of countless young men at-risk and giving them hope for a better future. Marco Renai is the Founder and CEO of the Men of Business Academy which provides an alternate senior secondary school empowering young … [Read more…]
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jacksonville honored former mayor Tommy Hazouri by renaming a city park after him Thursday. Mandarin Park now carries his name. City parks, particularly those being built downtown are going to be a big issue in the coming years. The late mayor’s cousin, Mayor-elect Donna Deegan, was at the dedication and talked with … [Read more…]
Published on 31 May 2023 The Gold Coast’s iconic SeaFire International Fireworks competition will be lighting up the shores of Surfers Paradise this weekend. The City’s FREE family event will be held on Surfers Paradise beach this Saturday 3 June from 6pm to 9pm. “SeaFire has become one of our city’s most highly anticipated events … [Read more…]
Published on 26 May 2023 The Gold Coast Major Sporting Venues have welcomed over two million visitors already this financial year, which is a significant increase from previous years. “This milestone highlights the ever-increasing popularity of our Major Sporting Venues and the integral role the Gold Coast will play in the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic … [Read more…]
State guidance issued in Vermont to prevent the spread of the invasive Emerald Ash Borer Vermont’s Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation is recognizing “Emerald Ash Borer Awareness Week” ahead of the flight season in June Updated: 5:44 AM EDT May 25, 2023 In an effort to address the threat posed by the invasive emerald … [Read more…]
Published on 23 May 2023 A draft restructure of the City of Gold Coast administration that will improve customer experience and save $5 million per year was endorsed by Council today. Mayor Tom Tate said the sweeping reform was the most significant change to the organisation since 1995 when Albert Shire and Gold Coast Council … [Read more…]
Published on 22 May 2023 The City of Gold Coast has unveiled plans for the city’s first asphalt pump track to be built at Pizzey Park in Miami. Construction on the $1.7 million project covering an area of 4500m2 is due to begin in September and completed by early-2024. The track will be designed to … [Read more…]
Published on 17 May 2023 The Gold Coast’s favourite FREE family event is going to be bigger and better than ever in 2023. The City of Gold Coast’s Monster Machinery Day will be rolling into the Broadwater Parklands on Sunday 21 May for its 20th year of entertaining and educating the community. There will be … [Read more…]