For the 50+ Lifestyle
Venice – An Urban Fantasy
Thinking of a holiday abroad this year? Nicole Buckler recommends getting your gondola on and heading for Venice to enjoy it in all its shabby-chic glory. Because within our lifetime, it could be gone. Shabby-Chic Glory In the Italian novel Invisible Cities, Kublai...
The Best Gold Coast Dive Sites and Snorkelling Havens
Why leave all of the best Gold Coast dive sites and snorkel spots to the tourists? Marnie Diehl tells locals where all of the best underwater hideaways are! The Gold Coast is home to some premier inshore diving sites, boasting year-round access and a fish diversity...
The Skellig Islands – The Home Of Very Lonely Monks
Skellig Islands. This nothing less than one of the most special places on the entire earth, says Nicole Buckler. The Star Wars Connection With the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens in 2015, every man and his parrot heard about the island called Skellig Michael....
Farmbot: Your Garden Robot is Here
Now you can buy FarmBot, a robot gardener that will fill your garden with gorgeous fresh organic produce, without having to go outside and doing anything! It’s the lazy gardener’s dream come true! Say hello to the FarmBot. If you love growing your own vegetables but...
Halloween – and its Fascinating Origins. Mind = Blown
Halloween is a celebration for kids who dress up in wild costumes and go lolly-hunting around the neighbourhood. It’s a great event that helps both adults and kids meet other people in their neighbourhood. But do you know where the tradition came from and why we...
Lab Food: The End Of Outdoor Farming?
Lab food: how do we feel about it? Well, soon, there will be 9 billion humans crawling all over this little planet. All of them will want food every day. In fact they will want food three times today. And we are not going to be able to produce enough food for everyone...
Floating Farm – No More Lack of Farmland
A floating farm – the concept is about to solve a whole lot of problems. Check this out, says Nicole Buckler. Going into the future, we are going to need a whole lot more farmland to feed all these mouths in the world. Or, maybe not. A floating farm might just be the answer. […]
Elephant Love – Swim with Elephants in Thailand
Elephants are epic. If you want to get up close and personal with elephants without riding them or annoying them, then this is the experience you are looking for, says Nicole Buckler.. When I was much younger, I went to Thailand and rode elephants. I immediately...
A Perfect Break Means Big Profits – Let’s Fire Up Some Waves
A perfect break is a money spinner. So let's add it into our investment mix. Editor-in-Chief Nicole Buckler argues for a perfect wave. There are ways to attract visitors to an area, like casinos, restaurants, nightlife and adventure parks. But let’s not forget about...
The Most Expensive Home on the Gold Coast
Expensive doesn't quite cover it. While most of us can’t even afford to look in the window of this place, someone may just have the $20 million needed to buy this shack and call it home. Nicole Buckler checks it out. Known as the Gold Coast’s finest trophy home, this...
Reef Robot: Making Coral Wonderlands
A new reef robot has been deployed to help spread coral babies on the Great Barrier Reef. And why should Gold Coasters take note? This “coral IVF” could be used to help build up the artificial reefs that are planned for the Gold Coast.
Jellyfish Stings – Latest Research on How to Fix Them
Jellyfish stings. Nothing ruins a day on the beach faster, especially if it is a kid that gets stung. And worse – the treatment being applied in some places is out-of-date. This is making the situation worse. A team of scientists at the National University of Ireland,...
Robot Buoy Detects Pollution Immediately
IS YOUR BEACH swim going to be in clean waters? Soon, you’ll know in a jiffy, thanks to a new kind of robot buoy. The new technology is being developed by researchers in the USA. So how does it work? The buoys are deployed in the water near a beach. Information is...
Renovating Your Property to Achieve a Quick Sale
Renovating: If you are selling your home, here are some tips to get that buyer to sign on that dotted line. There are many things you can do to get your house in a state whereby a buyer can see it as their own. This includes cleaning, painting, de-cluttering,...
The Wetsuit of the Future
Do you wear a wetsuit in winter? Then check this out. Ocean lovers of the Gold Coast don’t need to think about wetsuits too much. But if you want to get that wave this winter without feeling the cold, then the wetsuit of the future may be just what you are looking...
Driverless Yachts Are On Their Way!
Driverless yachts are finally here! Drink-boating is just around the corner! (Just kidding that’s terrible advice). There is now a yacht that pilots itself. A robotics start-up founded by three engineering students is making headlines. They have been developing...
Boat Garages are Happening! Local Builders, Take Note!
OVER THE Pacific Ocean in America, construction companies are getting serious about catering to boat owners. And what they have come up with is a stroke of genius. Richmond American Homes of Florida are offering a new type of home design that includes attached garages...
Traffic Smackdown! Southport Bridge Gets Extra Lane
Southport is about to get that constant traffic jam ninja-ed! If you have ever tried to get to the Spit or to Seaworld on a weekend, then City peeps have heard your pain. Travel time from Southport to Main Beach is projected to be reduced from 35 minutes to eight...