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The former Hyde Paradiso site has been transformed into Valentina – a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant and bar

One of Surfers Paradise’s most recognisable beachfront venues has entered a dramatic new chapter, with Mediterranean-inspired restaurant and bar Valentina now open inside Peppers Soul.

Food & Drink

Gritty Garms Co has opened a new Mermaid Beach flagship, pairing vintage fashion with specialty coffee

Culture

Pyjama parties, Yum Cha and a one-woman clown show – what's on across the Gold Coast this weekend

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Lune Croissanterie is bringing its cult-status pastries to Pacific Fair Shopping Centre

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Iconic American chocolatier See’s Candies has officially opened its first Australian store at Robina Town Centre

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Etsu’s sibling spot SHŌTŌ is now open in Burleigh – and it’s already impossible to get a table

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Pause Button Cafe brings playful brunches and cocktail-inspired coffees to Coomera

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House of Hälsa expands with a new kitchen, laneway seating and a fresh all-day menu

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No humble sandwiches – Smug Club is officially open in Coomera

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Hole in one – UE Bagels has opened the doors to a brand-new Palm Beach flagship

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Inside Fig ’n’ Fox – Surfers Paradise’s new two-level British pub and basement bar

Food & Drink

Crepes, croissants and cosy corners – Choubidou Cafe brings French charm to Burleigh

Lifestyle

Prepare to enter your pickleball era – House of Pickle is coming to the Gold Coast

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Six next-level hot chocolates to try on the Gold Coast this winter

There are hot chocolates, and then there are the kind made with actual melted chocolate instead of powder. The kind topped with torched marshmallows, cookie crumb and toasted hazelnuts. Here are some of our favourites.

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Australia’s second-largest island resort scores a year-round beachfront cabana club

Tangalooma Island Resort Resort has just announced a year-round offering perfect for guests looking for a little extra indulgence.

Burn After Dark is returning to Byron Bay with fire pits, stilt walkers and a kids’ rave cave

Following a sold-out debut last year, the after-dark winter festival Burn After Dark is returning to Three Blue Ducks at The Farm on Thursday July 3, transforming the sprawling Byron Bay property into a glowing playground of fire pits, live music, roaming performers, food stalls and family-friendly fun.

Live the hotel life without ever checking out at Jewel Private Residences

Wake up to uninterrupted ocean views, take the elevator down for a quick dip in the pool, spend an hour at the spa, then return home and have dinner delivered straight to your apartment. It sounds like the itinerary for a luxury weekend away, but for residents of Jewel Private Residences, it’s simply part of everyday life.

Brisbane Festival unveils its blockbuster 2026 program

Brisbane Festival has pulled back the curtain on its 2026 program, unveiling a packed line-up of world premieres, international productions, free outdoor concerts and community events that will illuminate the city from September 4–26.

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Travel

Treat your travel bug with Southeast Queensland’s most charming boutique hotels

Check our list of the best boutique hotels in southeast Queensland, from Noosa to the Gold Coast, plus a couple of spots from our Northern Rivers neighbours.

Lifestyle

Ready, set, go – test your endurance on the Gold Coast’s best running tracks

We’ve rounded up some of the Gold Coast’s best trails to challenge your personal best on with accessibility, distance and setting in mind.

Food & Drink

Ballrooms to beachfronts – Brisbane and the Gold Coast’s top venues for corporate events and weddings

If you’re searching for a venue that can host a crowd and still feel considered, start here – we’ve rounded up ten standout addresses across Brisbane and the Gold Coast suited to corporate functions, private celebrations and weddings alike.

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Chasing the peak – where to find some of the Gold Coast’s best Mont Blanc coffees

Designed to be sipped slowly and without stirring for the ideal balance of energising cold brew and sweet frothiness, this perfect summer beverage is still gaining momentum four years on.

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