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An Aboriginal-owned cultural centre on Australia's Gold Coast just became the first in its region to earn prestigious eco-certification for sustainable tourism. Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre is sharing 65,000 years of living culture while protecting the land for future generations.
After decades without them, the Gold Coast is exploring the return of ocean pools that would give kids, seniors, and people with disabilities safer access to saltwater swimming. More than 13,000 residents signed a petition supporting the idea, and now the council has agreed to study whether it's possible.
Josie Baff became Australia's first woman to win Olympic gold in snowboard cross, doubling the country's gold medal count at Milano Cortina 2026. The 23-year-old's victory came just one day after fellow Australian Cooper Woods won gold in moguls.
A custom skateboard frame is giving people with disabilities on Australia's Gold Coast the adrenaline rush of skating. What started with one curious coach now changes lives every week.
Australia's Gold Coast is transforming an old depot into a world-first creative arts precinct expected to generate $130 million annually and create 1,000 jobs. Oscar-winning director Baz Luhrmann and his wife Catherine Martin will lead the creative vision for the four-hectare hub dedicated to film, gaming, and tech.
A Gold Coast Greek Orthodox church celebrated Easter with 360 people from eight language groups sharing one powerful message of resurrection. Traditional dancing, lamb feasts, and gospel readings in multiple tongues showed how faith can unite a diverse community.
After a former business owner's story revealed the harsh reality of Gold Coast homelessness, the Queensland government is investing $5.6 billion to build social housing, with 600 homes already underway. Daily outreach teams now connect rough sleepers with housing resources while new homes race toward completion.
Rugby league players Lachlan Ilias and Regan Stephens delivered $2,075 and essential care packages to Motherhood Village, a charity offering free mental health support to Gold Coast mothers. The donation keeps support groups accessible for moms from pregnancy through their child's fifth birthday. #
Australia has already secured five medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, including a historic three golds. With a week of competition still ahead, this is shaping up to be the nation's best Winter Games performance ever.
A stunning mostly white humpback whale calf, one of only a dozen in the Southern Hemisphere, has whale watchers celebrating along Australia's east coast. The rare baby was spotted swimming with its mother near two beaches, delighting scientists who haven't seen anything like it in 40 years.
Isabella Nasser watched Australia win the first Olympic women's rugby sevens gold at age 13 and decided to chase the same dream. Ten years later, she's co-captain of the national team and inspiring the next generation.
Australian moguls skier Jakara Anthony made Olympic history by winning the inaugural dual moguls event, becoming the first Australian winter athlete to claim two gold medals. Her victory capped off Australia's most successful Winter Games ever with four total medals.
After a magnitude-4.5 earthquake shut down one of Australia's largest gold mines, workers are returning safely with a clear recovery plan. Zero injuries and rapid response show how modern safety systems protect people when disaster strikes.
Australian skier Cooper Woods pulled off a stunning upset at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics, claiming gold in men's moguls by the narrowest of margins. His victory delivered Australia's first gold medal of the 2026 Games and only the seventh Winter Olympic gold in the nation's history.
Fighting through flu and a tough seeding run, 23-year-old Australian snowboarder Josie Baff delivered a stunning performance to claim gold in women's snowboard cross at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Her victory by just 0.04 seconds marks Australia's second gold medal of the Games.
Australian sailors just delivered one of the country's most dominant performances on international waters, claiming two gold medals and a breakthrough silver at the prestigious Hyeres regatta in France. The victory comes as a powerful statement heading into the LA Olympics.
Gemma McCaw crossed the finish line of New Zealand's grueling Coast to Coast race with her three daughters by her side, completing the 243-kilometer journey with para-athlete partner Shaz Dagg. The emotional moment capped Dagg's comeback story after a devastating crash forced her out of the race two years ago.
A beach nation is dominating Winter Olympics moguls skiing, winning three golds at the 2026 Games. The secret? A coaching team that spends 320 days a year on the road building an unbeatable culture.
After a November bike crash left her with a shoulder injury and concussion, 49-year-old Elina Ussher is back to compete in her record-breaking 21st Coast to Coast race this weekend. The Nelson athlete has raced New Zealand's toughest multisport event more times than any other woman in history.
Australian snowboarder Josie Baff claimed gold in women's snowboard cross at the 2026 Winter Olympics, while China celebrated qualifying for the event on merit for the first time. Two young athletes showed that persistence and skill can turn underdogs into champions.
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