For the 50+ Lifestyle
Swimsuits of Gold Coast History – Pretty And Pretty Ugly
Vintage Swimsuits are a sight to behold. By the 1930s on the Gold Coast, the tanning fad had started, and smaller swimsuits were all the rage. Silver takes a look at local beach fashions caught on early cameras. Tan Fads Up until the first part of the 20th century,...
Boardies Need a Rethink – Here’s Why
Boardies are water repellent and quick-drying. But the chemical that makes them water-repellent is also a major pollutant. So we need to change our thinking on them. Boardies and PFAS PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are chemicals used in many...
Marketing The Gold Coast – Things to Know
DO YOU HAVE a business on the Gold Coast aimed at tourists? Well then you might be interested in this. A recent survey has shown that the stage of life we’re in has a significant impact on the reasons we travel. Are you trying to attract Millennials to the Gold Coast?...
A Virtual Reality Beach Cures All
Virtual reality beaches can make us feel better in uncomfortable situations! IMAGINE WALKING along a beach on a lovely day. The waves are hitting on the shore, crabs are scurrying in the sand, you can hear the calls of the seagulls. You turn to continue along the path...
The Black Pearl – The Best Sailing Yacht in the World
The Black Pearl is a magnificent seafaring beast. The sailing vessel has won the highest honours at the World Superyacht Awards for 2019 – Best Sailing Yacht Overall. Developed by a company called Oceanco, the boat, measuring 106.7m in length, is the world’s largest...
An Endless Runway at the Gold Coast?
A new type of circular runway is shaking our ideas about how airports can be run using much smaller spaces, reports Nicole Buckler. The Gold Coast Airport is growing. International property and infrastructure group Lendlease has been appointed to deliver Gold Coast...
Beachfront Vistas at Main Beach Look Good on You
If you are offensively rich and like living at ground level with beachfront vistas, then it’s time to smash that piggy bank apart with the sturdiest real estate hammer you have. Nicole Buckler checks it out. For all of you who live on the Northern part of the Goldie and take your morning walk along […]
A Waterfall in Springbrook is For Sale!
Don’t go chasing waterfalls – except this one. Yes, you can own the crest of a waterfall in an astounding part of the world and build a rainforest retreat right over it. Well you can if you get the planning permission overlords on board, says Nicole Buckler. For the first time in over 50 years, […]