On today's show: We look at the government's decision to abolish the Tampon Tax; Australia's fake honey scandal; Facebook's massive security breach and we preview Bathurst 1000 before this weekend's big race. … [Read more...]
The last straw: living zero-waste
Sep 5, 2018 by Leave a Comment
MONIQUE PUEBLOS The world is drowning in pre-packaged goods and single-use plastics, but some people are determined not to add to the rubbish pile, joining the burgeoning zero-waste movement. Gold Coaster Kimberly Hodgson, a recent devotee to the … [Read more...]
Pin ups, rockabilly and classics hit Coast
Sep 3, 2018 by Leave a Comment
ERIN SEMMLER More than 30 classic cars rolled into the Paddock at Helensvale NightQuarter over the weekend. Father’s Day Car Show participant John Moylan said he was happy to be involved in the new event. “They’ve (organisers) looked after all … [Read more...]
Coast youth check out Check It Fest
Aug 27, 2018 by Leave a Comment
ERIN SEMMLER Gold Coast youth enjoyed a free music festival on Saturday, featuring live entertainment, freebies, interactive activities and the infamous Check My Talent competition. Headspace partnership manager Steve Hackett has been involved in … [Read more...]
Instagram opening doors to healthy lifestyles
Oct 13, 2016 by Leave a Comment
AARON COOPER Social media is often regarded as a toxic element of modern life and regularly draws the ire of many complaining about its time-wasting and inspiration-killing capabilities. However, platforms such as Instagram are fast becoming … [Read more...]
Maroochydore to revolutionise waste disposal
Sep 21, 2016 by Leave a Comment
LIAM WIDDICOMBE Following a contract signed between the Sunshine Coast regional council and Swedish waste company Envac, the Maroochydore CBD will see over six kilometres of underground vacuum pipes installed in an effort to make the city one … [Read more...]
Sea Shepherd gears up to stop new Japanese whaling fleet
Sep 20, 2016 by Leave a Comment
THOMAS PITTS Sea Shepherd is heading up their new campaign 'Operation Nemesis' which entails preparing a fleet to combat a renewed Japanese whaling armada that is setting out to hunt 300 whales in the Southern Antarctic Oceans. Japan have … [Read more...]
Documentary: Refugee Restaurant
Sep 19, 2016 by Leave a Comment
ANNA J. JAMES In 2015, Australia resettled 9,399 refugees. Studies show that over a quarter of these refugees suffer from a mental illness within 12 months of resettlement. This documentary is the first report in the Spotlight … [Read more...]
The Great Australian Plight
Sep 19, 2016 by Leave a Comment
SHARN KENNEDY The decision on BP's application to drill in the Great Australian Bight has been delayed, as new data shows that a spill in the region could have wide-spreading consequences across Australia. An oil spill within the Bight is predicted … [Read more...]
