tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48296302276791444392024-03-16T11:09:32.761+10:00Surfers Paradise Local A Surfers Paradise local's Holiday Travel GuideSam Bernardohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09922785343366295216noreply@blogger.comBlogger977125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829630227679144439.post-11608886340075874132023-12-10T17:10:00.003+10:002023-12-10T17:28:31.259+10:00Merry Christmas Cavill Mall Surfers Paradise <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4JZMrmBl44rV7WdmbKLLskYFjgplX1XEJKpJOu6AsVBpDNT5gU4GqBv-jJlKjx3AeCTjmPAZChBgao5gckLfY7pSXA3TAHsrOTgzwDo71f6ARku5mEw1rrEodcIplnSRwyaHNEhJV5_q0tDqle4WRGku-Gx9KAbWnwmJbP0r3pUiisrPiVYvnCpDV0uGD/s1280/Christmas%20Tree%20Cavill%20Mall%20-%201.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="898" data-original-width="1280" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4JZMrmBl44rV7WdmbKLLskYFjgplX1XEJKpJOu6AsVBpDNT5gU4GqBv-jJlKjx3AeCTjmPAZChBgao5gckLfY7pSXA3TAHsrOTgzwDo71f6ARku5mEw1rrEodcIplnSRwyaHNEhJV5_q0tDqle4WRGku-Gx9KAbWnwmJbP0r3pUiisrPiVYvnCpDV0uGD/s320/Christmas%20Tree%20Cavill%20Mall%20-%201.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: x-large;">Merry Christmas Cavill Mall Surfers Paradise </span><p></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(24, 25, 26); background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 24px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Cavill Avenue is a </span><span class="s2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(39, 78, 192); font-kerning: none;">street</span><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> and a </span><span class="s2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(39, 78, 192); font-kerning: none;">pedestrian mall</span><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> in </span><span class="s2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(39, 78, 192); font-kerning: none;">Surfers Paradise</span><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">, </span><span class="s2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(39, 78, 192); font-kerning: none;">Gold Coast, Queensland</span><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">, Australia. It is in the heart of the Surfers Paradise shopping and entertainment district. It was named in honour of the man credited as the founder of Surfers Paradise, </span><span class="s2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(39, 78, 192); font-kerning: none;">James Cavill</span><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">, known as Jim Cavill</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(24, 25, 26); background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 24px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 17.5px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Between the Surfers Paradise Beach and Orchid Avenue, Cavill Avenue is a </span><span class="s2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(39, 78, 192); font-kerning: none;">pedestrian mall</span><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">. The </span><span class="s2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(39, 78, 192); font-kerning: none;">Centro Surfers Paradise</span><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> is a major shopping centre on pedestrian section of Cavill Avenue. The </span><span class="s2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(39, 78, 192); font-kerning: none;">Circle on Cavill</span><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> is the second shopping centre on the street, located at the western end of the road, near the </span><span class="s2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(39, 78, 192); font-kerning: none;">Gold Coast Highway</span><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">.</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(24, 25, 26); background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 24px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 17.5px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">Located near the intersection of Surfers Paradise Boulevard and Cavill Avenue is the </span><span class="s2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(39, 78, 192); font-kerning: none;">G:link</span><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> </span><span class="s2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(39, 78, 192); font-kerning: none;">Cavill Avenue Station</span><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">. The G:link is the Gold Coast's new light rail system connecting </span><span class="s2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(39, 78, 192); font-kerning: none;">Broadbeach</span><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> with </span><span class="s2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(39, 78, 192); font-kerning: none;">Helensvale</span><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> via Surfers Paradise, </span><span class="s2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(39, 78, 192); font-kerning: none;">Main Beach</span><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">, </span><span class="s2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(39, 78, 192); font-kerning: none;">Southport</span><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">, </span><span class="s2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(39, 78, 192); font-kerning: none;">Gold Coast University Hospital</span><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> and </span><span class="s2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(39, 78, 192); font-kerning: none;">Parkwood</span></p><h3 style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.3em; margin: 30px 0px 0.6em;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Oswald; font-size: medium;">Events</span></h3><ul style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; list-style-position: outside; margin: 10px 0px 34px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 20px;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 6px;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Oswald; font-size: medium;">Saturday 16 December – Festive Christmas Stilt Walker and Scare Hoax Xmas Tree</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 6px;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Oswald; font-size: medium;">Sunday 17 December – Juggling Liam and Roving Acrobatic Elves</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 6px;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Oswald; font-size: medium;">Saturday 23 December – Scare Hoax Xmas Tree and Present Skater</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 6px;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Oswald; font-size: medium;">Sunday 24 December – Santa Claus on Christmas Eve</span></li></ul><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(24, 25, 26); background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 17.5px;"><span class="s2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(39, 78, 192); color: #990000; font-family: Oswald; font-kerning: none; font-size: medium;"></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Oswald; font-size: large;">Join in the festivities at Christmas at Cavill. For more information, visit <a aria-describedby="new-window-0" class="opens-in-new-tab" href="https://www.cavilllane.com.au/whats-on" rel="nofollow" style="box-sizing: border-box; transition: background-color 300ms ease-out 0s;" target="_blank" title="Opens in a new tab">cavilllane.com.au/whats-on</a></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(24, 25, 26); background-color: white; font-family: Helvetica; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size: 24px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 17.5px;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">The </span><span class="s2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(39, 78, 192); font-kerning: none;">Soul</span><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> is a 243 m tall </span><span class="s2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(39, 78, 192); font-kerning: none;">skyscraper</span><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"> and the second tallest skyscraper on the Gold Coast behind </span><span class="s2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(39, 78, 192); font-kerning: none;">Q1</span><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">. The building is situated on the Esplanade just to the north of Cavill Avenue. At the river end of the street are the two towers of </span><span class="s2" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(39, 78, 192); font-kerning: none;">Circle on Cavill</span><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;">.</span></p><style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }</style><div class="embed-container"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fW2XCI5wUxU"></iframe></div><iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d1270.1277778411402!2d153.42851345825918!3d-28.001978960372888!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x6b910572be1ef4db%3A0x35e70b0ce092a33a!2sCavill%20Ave%2C%20Surfers%20Paradise%20QLD%204217!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sau!4v1702193281489!5m2!1sen!2sau" width="800" height="600" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></iframe>Sam Bernardohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09922785343366295216noreply@blogger.com0Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia-28.0018349 153.4284073-56.312068736178844 118.2721573 0.30839893617884684 -171.4153427tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829630227679144439.post-7106896209822413862023-11-05T19:03:00.004+10:002023-11-13T12:56:33.428+10:00City Beach Sale Store Surfers Paradise<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTHBq0tUA-7gnBiA8dXMGmPfqU0S14euJTQlyGxVBn6eWBxIiXrL_cE75eNz2cxMe6CZbfglRmqQED8cYx36xPsWkmcdckbIK_4QpFlW2WWR4PRjvfvHi_oQY5kMrWPQKC3Lt0KjO8LxeqseAFgX3hzp1c5t3rWY3-ouh9wKB4LhzuhRDIqhaq3UvsrIvZ/s1280/City%20Beach%20Sale%20Store%20-%201.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="835" data-original-width="1280" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTHBq0tUA-7gnBiA8dXMGmPfqU0S14euJTQlyGxVBn6eWBxIiXrL_cE75eNz2cxMe6CZbfglRmqQED8cYx36xPsWkmcdckbIK_4QpFlW2WWR4PRjvfvHi_oQY5kMrWPQKC3Lt0KjO8LxeqseAFgX3hzp1c5t3rWY3-ouh9wKB4LhzuhRDIqhaq3UvsrIvZ/s320/City%20Beach%20Sale%20Store%20-%201.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: large;">City Beach Sale Store Surfers Paradise</span><br /><span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: medium;">Photo<a href="https://www.surfersparadiselocal.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> <span style="color: #b45f06;">Surfers Paradise local</span></a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: large;">City Beach provides a unique place to shop with our huge range of clothing, shoes and accessories for Men, Women and children! City Beach stocks the latest in urban, surf, street and everything awesome.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: large;">Address: 3151 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise Qld 4217</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #222222;">Website:</span><span style="color: #b45f06;"> <a href="http://www.citybeach.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">www.citybeach.com</span></a></span></span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: large;">Phone: 00 0000 0000</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Roboto; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">A 3 Minute walk from Cavil Tram Station</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: large;">Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 9:00am-10:00pm</span></span></p><iframe allowfullscreen="" height="600" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d1126.1008091532244!2d153.42794566964966!3d-28.000258098501003!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x6b91051114c9ab83%3A0x98296d24bbc74372!2sCity%20Beach%20Sale%20Store%20Surfers%20Paradise!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sau!4v1699177307399!5m2!1sen!2sau" style="border: 0;" width="800"></iframe><style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }</style><div class='embed-container'><iframe width='560' height='315' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/JDALlkpVdtc?si=O-oxZ6HMAuXSaqFK' title='YouTube video player' frameborder='0' allow='accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share' allowfullscreen></iframe></div>Sam Bernardohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09922785343366295216noreply@blogger.com03151 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia-28.0002581 153.4285894-56.310491936178849 118.27233939999999 0.30997573617884555 -171.41516060000004tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829630227679144439.post-58810094518729628382023-11-03T15:33:00.008+10:002023-11-19T14:10:38.835+10:00Slingshot Surfers Paradise<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih477ZlZdfnG56xUqKNj8-7eURBh2hLbfxkkjrKykTLfGxBO_59xrij7fifwcwS1YTSJ8GlxZgu9LeCm1XYZoz2Eh_-4zAGWoyC9XbBzKxKWem9wCkeouq7AWLw7MsY1IyJDsXQ_KSt9B4ldT4X8LD2OjaZVW39l9cgjSIO2-ciUO_4x1z4lbe2g74KYi1/s1280/Slingshot%20Surfers%20Paradise%20-%201.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="color: #b45f06;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih477ZlZdfnG56xUqKNj8-7eURBh2hLbfxkkjrKykTLfGxBO_59xrij7fifwcwS1YTSJ8GlxZgu9LeCm1XYZoz2Eh_-4zAGWoyC9XbBzKxKWem9wCkeouq7AWLw7MsY1IyJDsXQ_KSt9B4ldT4X8LD2OjaZVW39l9cgjSIO2-ciUO_4x1z4lbe2g74KYi1/s320/Slingshot%20Surfers%20Paradise%20-%201.jpeg" width="320" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Oswald; font-size: x-large;">Slingshot Surfers Paradise</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">The sky's no limit! It's HIGHER - It's Fster - the all-new</span><span style="background-color: white;"><span><b> <span style="color: #b45f06;">SLINGSHOT</span></b></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> is here! You know as you take your seat in the Sling Shot this is no ordinary ride. Your mind is racing, your heart is beating like a drum.</span></span><p></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Phone: </span><span aria-label="Click here to call +61 478 560 123" class="value" style="backface-visibility: hidden; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; display: inline; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; width: 310px; word-break: break-word;">+61 478 560 123</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> </span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #222222;">Slingshot Website: </span><a href="https://www.slingshotgoldcoast.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">slingshotgoldcoast.com</span></a></span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">The Sling Shot holds two people at a time with a video camera attached to the front of the capsule to capture the rider’s expressions as they are ejected up into the air. Velocity is 180 kilometres per hour. The altitude is 90 metres plus 6 G's.</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;">Open 7 days a week Sunday-Thursday 10:00am-11:00pm - Friday- Saturday 10:00am-12:00am</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><span style="color: #222222;">Email: </span><a href="mailto:info@slingshotgoldcoast.com.au" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: #b45f06;">info@slingshotgoldcoast.com.au</span></a></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white;">Address: </span><span aria-label="Click here to view location 32 Cavill Avenue
Surfers Paradise QLD 4217
" class="value" style="backface-visibility: hidden; border: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; display: inline; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: break-word; padding: 0px; width: 310px; word-break: break-word;">32 Cavill Avenue </span>Surfers Paradise QLD 4217</span></p><iframe allowfullscreen="" height="600" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2173.5154667063807!2d153.42833564793435!3d-28.001986647038944!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x6b910599ad2cde55%3A0x56ee7d8656ce1caa!2sSLINGSHOT%20Gold%20Coast!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sau!4v1698989226134!5m2!1sen!2sau" style="border: 0;" width="800"></iframe><style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }</style><div class='embed-container'><iframe src='https://www.youtube.com/embed//-BnXMri72_Y' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen></iframe></div>Sam Bernardohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09922785343366295216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829630227679144439.post-1063031113695817012023-10-25T16:38:00.004+10:002023-10-25T16:39:46.984+10:00Energy rebates helping Queenslanders<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhQGAwxn3rhsiSpYEPghr5yoJ0sugQ5NhlveRka_aLiNls3Orcmpe479-vkXzjPFHjcrtbNVO_p5yyrQg8AKkh74G6cWLNo11m9YHEcQ3ATVC7VMUVuYokl_7xBnU1wZT-iSGzLH5rIoQFU51u9otluKJZf8kSqjpL8lLAfAMmhJkq7xUqO_GBnrR-dpVf/s1280/Gold%20Coast%20-%201.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="656" data-original-width="1280" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhQGAwxn3rhsiSpYEPghr5yoJ0sugQ5NhlveRka_aLiNls3Orcmpe479-vkXzjPFHjcrtbNVO_p5yyrQg8AKkh74G6cWLNo11m9YHEcQ3ATVC7VMUVuYokl_7xBnU1wZT-iSGzLH5rIoQFU51u9otluKJZf8kSqjpL8lLAfAMmhJkq7xUqO_GBnrR-dpVf/w640-h328/Gold%20Coast%20-%201.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: x-large;">Surfers Paradise<br /></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /> <p></p><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="yiv1670203352email-container" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px auto; max-width: 680px; outline: none; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%;"><tbody style="outline: none;"><tr style="outline: none;"><td bgcolor="#ffffff" style="outline: none; word-break: normal;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px auto; outline: none; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%;"><tbody style="outline: none;"><tr style="outline: none;"><td style="outline: none; padding: 0px 20px 20px; word-break: normal;"><h1 style="color: #333333; font-weight: normal; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: large;">Energy rebates helping Queenslanders as inflation eases</span></h1></td></tr><tr style="outline: none;"><td style="color: #555555; line-height: 20px; outline: none; padding: 0px 20px 20px; word-break: normal;"><div style="outline: none;"></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr style="outline: none;"><td bgcolor="#ffffff" style="outline: none; word-break: normal;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px auto; outline: none; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%;"><tbody style="outline: none;"><tr style="outline: none;"><td style="color: #555555; line-height: 20px; outline: none; padding: 0px 20px 20px; word-break: normal;"><div style="outline: none;"><ul style="outline: none;"><li style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Inflation slows as energy rebates ease cost-of-living pressures for Queenslanders</span></li><li style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">ABS data shows Brisbane’s CPI growth slowed to 5.2 per cent in September quarter 2023</span></li><li style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Reduction in electricity prices a key contributor to easing inflation</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">The Palaszczuk Government’s record $ 8 billion cost-of-living relief package is driving down inflation. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Brisbane’s headline Consumer Price Index (CPI) growth eased to 5.2 per cent in September quarter 2023, down from 6.3 per cent in the June quarter, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Brisbane’s inflation rate was below the national rate of 5.4 per cent.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">This confirms that annual inflation in Brisbane has now moderated for four consecutive quarters.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">A key contributor to the easing of Brisbane’s CPI growth has been the reduction of electricity bills.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Brisbane electricity bills dropped by 10.2 percent compared during the September quarter compared to increases of 17.2 per cent in Melbourne, 15.3 per cent in Adelaide and 11.8 per cent in Sydney.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Thanks to the 2023-24 State Budget investment of $1.483 billion in additional electricity bill support measures, every Queensland household is automatically receiving at least $550 in rebates across the year.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Around 600,000 vulnerable households are receiving a rebate of $700, in addition to the $372 rebate they already receive under the Queensland Electricity Rebate Scheme – meaning Queensland’s most vulnerable households are receiving more than $1,000 off their energy bills this year. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Around 205,000 eligible Queensland small businesses are also receiving an automatic rebate of $650 on their electricity bill in 2023-24, cutting the cost of doing business in Queensland.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; outline: none;"><strong style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Quotes attributable to the Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment Cameron Dick:</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“We understand the cost-of-living pressures facing Queenslanders and that’s why we took action in the State Budget by delivering the largest energy rebates in the country.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“The ABS data out today proves our plan is working, with the dual benefit of reducing energy costs for Queensland families and businesses while easing inflation at the same time.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“We’re only able to provide cost-of-living support measures like our energy rebates because of Queensland’s progressive coal royalty tiers.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“It is only right that Queenslanders benefit from the mining of resources that they own, especially during times of historically high coal prices.”</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; outline: none;"><strong style="outline: none;"><u style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Further information:</span></u></strong></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Visit <a href="https://u3603583.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=neACo6uPgmmZmOvIiu-2BSAwYWgYvWvXsP1uAOVK7HWCU8tjnQFqz8KBb0m0yhIcuNk_Gm_sag50P11nHZLWlTurWQGV7g6ZMwp6KOqm3jMyiNCK3LR1-2FBecCMIcEfzvcwm-2Be68XV2hZS1oloqO2Utwg3x5-2BPjOnR-2BdxjP8tJEW2sfKUlOauUyiTp1H1d7tvTJ6w18j2S7Y50HyC7j5DUI9HzSNhjzwsOLuHsJ6wbS2M3Yl9B6oaYR6eCPGrln3gMlRIWbeY4XDouCA8NhbYpZs8hFcAA-3D-3D" rel="nofollow" style="color: #196ad4; outline: none;" target="_blank"><strong style="outline: none;">www.QueenslandSavers.qld.gov.au</strong></a><strong style="outline: none;"> </strong>to find out about the full range of savings on the table for Queenslanders.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><div class="yiv1670203352portfolio-minister-portfolio" style="color: #333333; font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;">Attribution: Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment</span></i></span></div><div class="yiv1670203352portfolio-minister-minister" style="font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: none;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;">The Honourable Cameron Dick</span></i></div><div class="yiv1670203352portfolio-minister-minister" style="font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: none;"><i><a href="https://statements.qld.gov.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">Queensland Government</span></a></i></div><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;"><br /></span></p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>Sam Bernardohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09922785343366295216noreply@blogger.com0Queensland, Australia-22.575197 144.0847926-50.885430836178841 108.92854259999999 5.7350368361788462 179.2410426tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829630227679144439.post-24591669338340314872023-09-25T13:39:00.004+10:002023-11-13T12:59:46.765+10:00Saigon Baguette & Sugarcane Juice Surfers Paradise<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCDRCO-QtEYj5qdAojf1X8mmeGxZK3958Zwv4EmXgXCFVpf1fthxsK7MmsyQ3swQaqezhD_ZbuXWOYAAfDUeqP3etWE-qVyuSu04eocHQFBI7KKKJA5uKZzdSsK7L9P1U9_TsvJYsNfcxckOAak-hGtLJV_uCi-HWtV4LouCozMGNN6Od7ge-J30m6vPrL/s1280/Saigon%20Baguette%20&%20Sugarcane%20Juice%20%20-%201.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; 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Savor the delicious Vietnam Baguette, featuring our signature crispy roasted pork banhmi that has gained a cult following. Quench your thirst with refreshing sugarcane juice and a variety of freshly squeezed juices. Discover the authentic tastes of Vietnam, served with love and passion. Visit us today for a delightful culinary experience! - Surfer Paradise
Menu:
- Crispy Roasted Pork Banh Mi
- BBQ Chicken Banh Mi
- Pulled Pork Banh Mi
- Lemongrass chillies tofu Banh Mi
- Freshly Squeezed Sugarcane juice
- Freshly Squeezed Fruit Juice (no sugar/water added) - Orange, Apple, Pineapple, Cucumber, Kale, Celery, Beetroot, Carrots and many more"" data-short-text=""Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Vietnam at our renowned takeaway shop. Savor the delicious Vietnam Baguette, featuring our signature crispy roasted pork banhmi that has gained a cult following. Quench your thirst with refreshing sugarcane juice" data-show-less-aria-label="less" data-show-less="false" data-show-more-aria-label="Show more" data-ved="2ahUKEwi91duy5cSBAxWbHHAKHVwMAIgQ9e0CegQIOhAB" jsaction="click:ASgI7" jscontroller="EqEl2e"><div jsname="EvNWZc"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: large;">Indulge in the tantalizing flavours of Vietnam at our renowned takeaway shop. Savor the delicious Vietnam Baguette, featuring our signature crispy roasted pork banhmi that has gained a cult following. Quench your thirst with refreshing sugarcane juice and a variety of freshly squeezed juices. Discover the authentic tastes of Vietnam, served with love and passion. Visit us today for a delightful culinary experience! - Surfer Paradise Menu: - Crispy Roasted Pork Banh Mi - BBQ Chicken Banh Mi - Pulled Pork Banh Mi - Lemongrass chillies tofu Banh Mi - Freshly Squeezed Sugarcane juice - Freshly Squeezed Fruit Juice (no sugar/water added) - Orange, Apple, Pineapple, Cucumber, Kale, Celery, Beetroot, Carrots and many more</span></div></div></div></c-wiz></div></div></div></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div class="TzHB6b cLjAic" data-hveid="CGQQAA" data-ved="2ahUKEwi91duy5cSBAxWbHHAKHVwMAIgQy9oBKAB6BAhkEAA" jsdata="PhoHd;_;Ali1ts" style="background-color: white; color: #202124; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: left;"><div jsname="xQjRM"><div class="sATSHe"><div class="wDYxhc NFQFxe" data-attrid="kc:/local:any posts" data-md="230" lang="en-AU" style="clear: both;"><c-wiz c-wiz="" class="u1M3kd W2lMue pMvqpc" data-node-index="0;0" data-p="%.@.[[16,15,16,15],null,true,[]],true,true,null,null,null,false,null,false]" jsaction="rcuQ6b:npT2md;Dj5tv:Xd3J5;Jkq1Ke:qUAllf;ZLpzOb:YMZWGc;qheXsb:fRy8Sd;Z2AmMb:F6OVLb;arGABd:gfLU6e;" jscontroller="T4Tncb" jsdata="deferred-i2" jsmodel="hc6Ubd WmmUge r8Ivpf" jsrenderer="pGKigd" jsshadow="" style="border: 0px solid rgb(218, 220, 224); color: #222222; contain: style; display: block; line-height: 1.58; margin: -1px 0px; padding: 1px 0px;"><span style="color: #202124; font-family: Roboto; font-size: large;">Address: 3183 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217</span><div data-hveid="CEIQAA" data-ved="2ahUKEwi91duy5cSBAxWbHHAKHVwMAIgQjMUBegQIQhAA" style="margin: 0px 15px 16px;"></div></c-wiz><c-wiz c-wiz="" class="u1M3kd W2lMue pMvqpc" data-node-index="0;0" data-p="%.@.[[16,15,16,15],null,true,[]],true,true,null,null,null,false,null,false]" jsaction="rcuQ6b:npT2md;Dj5tv:Xd3J5;Jkq1Ke:qUAllf;ZLpzOb:YMZWGc;qheXsb:fRy8Sd;Z2AmMb:F6OVLb;arGABd:gfLU6e;" jscontroller="T4Tncb" jsdata="deferred-i2" jsmodel="hc6Ubd WmmUge r8Ivpf" jsrenderer="pGKigd" jsshadow="" style="border: 0px solid rgb(218, 220, 224); color: #222222; contain: style; display: block; line-height: 1.58; margin: -1px 0px; padding: 1px 0px;"><span style="color: #202124; font-family: Roboto; font-size: large;">A two Minute walk from Cavill Tram Station</span></c-wiz><c-wiz c-wiz="" class="u1M3kd W2lMue pMvqpc" data-node-index="0;0" data-p="%.@.[[16,15,16,15],null,true,[]],true,true,null,null,null,false,null,false]" jsaction="rcuQ6b:npT2md;Dj5tv:Xd3J5;Jkq1Ke:qUAllf;ZLpzOb:YMZWGc;qheXsb:fRy8Sd;Z2AmMb:F6OVLb;arGABd:gfLU6e;" jscontroller="T4Tncb" jsdata="deferred-i2" jsmodel="hc6Ubd WmmUge r8Ivpf" jsrenderer="pGKigd" jsshadow="" style="border: 0px solid rgb(218, 220, 224); color: #222222; contain: style; display: block; line-height: 1.58; margin: -1px 0px; padding: 1px 0px;"><span style="color: #202124; font-family: Roboto; font-size: large;">Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00am-6:00pm, Friday-Saturday 9:00am-7:00pm</span></c-wiz><c-wiz c-wiz="" class="u1M3kd W2lMue pMvqpc" data-node-index="0;0" data-p="%.@.[[16,15,16,15],null,true,[]],true,true,null,null,null,false,null,false]" jsaction="rcuQ6b:npT2md;Dj5tv:Xd3J5;Jkq1Ke:qUAllf;ZLpzOb:YMZWGc;qheXsb:fRy8Sd;Z2AmMb:F6OVLb;arGABd:gfLU6e;" jscontroller="T4Tncb" jsdata="deferred-i2" jsmodel="hc6Ubd WmmUge r8Ivpf" jsrenderer="pGKigd" jsshadow="" style="border: 0px solid rgb(218, 220, 224); color: #222222; contain: style; display: block; line-height: 1.58; margin: -1px 0px; padding: 1px 0px;"><span style="color: #202124; font-family: Roboto; font-size: large;">Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm</span></c-wiz><c-wiz c-wiz="" class="u1M3kd W2lMue pMvqpc" data-node-index="0;0" data-p="%.@.[[16,15,16,15],null,true,[]],true,true,null,null,null,false,null,false]" jsaction="rcuQ6b:npT2md;Dj5tv:Xd3J5;Jkq1Ke:qUAllf;ZLpzOb:YMZWGc;qheXsb:fRy8Sd;Z2AmMb:F6OVLb;arGABd:gfLU6e;" jscontroller="T4Tncb" jsdata="deferred-i2" jsmodel="hc6Ubd WmmUge r8Ivpf" jsrenderer="pGKigd" jsshadow="" style="border: 0px solid rgb(218, 220, 224); color: #222222; contain: style; display: block; line-height: 1.58; margin: -1px 0px; padding: 1px 0px;"><span><span style="color: #202124; font-family: Roboto; font-size: large;">Phone: </span><span><span class="w8qArf" style="color: #202124; font-family: Roboto; font-size: large; font-weight: bolder;"> </span><span class="LrzXr zdqRlf kno-fv" style="color: #202124;"><span aria-label="Call phone number 0405 997 879"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: large;">0405 997 879</span></span></span></span></span></c-wiz></div></div></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table><style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }</style><div class="embed-container"><iframe allowfullscreen="" height="450" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d1672.8145820551354!2d153.42857735696444!3d-27.99979858261012!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x6b9105d8f6cf65eb%3A0xe619702ad5a3b620!2sSaigon%20Baguette%20%26%20Sugarcane%20Juice!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sau!4v1695612805819!5m2!1sen!2sau" style="border: 0;" width="600"></iframe></div><style>.embed-container { position: relative; 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padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }</style><div class="embed-container"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/T8VmuC16RvM"></iframe></div><div class="embed-container"><span style="background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05); color: #131313; white-space-collapse: preserve;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: x-large;">Osprey's Last Show Before Accident Condolences to their families such devastating news they put on an amazing show we enjoyed every bit of it! The legendary MV-22 Osprey a.k.a. the badass tiltrotor that can do it all, transitioning from helicopter to plane mid-flight!
Airshow is devasted by the loss of Major Lewis and 3 Marines remain hospitalised One in Critical Condition</span></span></div>Sam Bernardohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09922785343366295216noreply@blogger.com0Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia-27.9985041 153.4227099-56.308737936178844 118.2664599 0.31172973617884381 -171.42104010000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829630227679144439.post-3628415421775434172023-09-16T11:49:00.003+10:002023-09-16T12:03:19.002+10:007-Eleven Cavil Avenue<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisiWS4ZwDJC7Ys2pBVBggI8RarY_SE0K_ZKmcFlpAThg9kvPsrFf232HRYy_co-F7G3tSRWLhKq7jizGRiWEUkp5ZbLsypYeF4RXAaTZgTF6o2Q282no9AveoMXuSAr7CFw2vlMV-PG3S65dySnoyHFtdmVZNjE2mzEDRHj-0s1HNBQ8U2xV4pU-J6GOPe/s1280/7%20Eleven%20Cavill%20Ave%20-%201.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisiWS4ZwDJC7Ys2pBVBggI8RarY_SE0K_ZKmcFlpAThg9kvPsrFf232HRYy_co-F7G3tSRWLhKq7jizGRiWEUkp5ZbLsypYeF4RXAaTZgTF6o2Q282no9AveoMXuSAr7CFw2vlMV-PG3S65dySnoyHFtdmVZNjE2mzEDRHj-0s1HNBQ8U2xV4pU-J6GOPe/w640-h480/7%20Eleven%20Cavill%20Ave%20-%201.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: x-large;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700; text-align: start;">7-Eleven </span><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700; text-align: start;">Cavil Avenue<br /></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(27, 87, 210); background-color: white; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span class="s1" style="font-kerning: none;"><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: x-large;">Convenience store</span></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: x-large;"><span style="background-color: white; font-weight: 700; text-align: start;">A 2 Minute's walk from Cavill Tram Station</span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: x-large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040;">Address: Shop 3, 4 Orchid Avenue</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040;">Surfers Paradise</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040;">QLD</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040;">4217</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #404040;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040;">Phone: </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #404040;">07 5538 3393</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #404040;" /></span></p><div class="se-store-locator__opening-hours" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #404040; margin-bottom: 8px;"><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: x-large;">Opening Hours: 24 hours</span></div><div class="se-store-locator__opening-hours" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #404040; margin-bottom: 8px;"><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: x-large;">7-Eleven <a href="https://www.7eleven.com.au/store-locator.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a></span></div><div class="se-store-locator__opening-hours" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: inherit; color: #404040; margin-bottom: 8px;"><span style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">One of Australia’s largest private companies, with more than 700 stores located in neighbourhoods across Victoria, New South Wales, ACT, Queensland and Western Australia. Our business is made up of more than 450 small family-owned businesses. Approximately 8,800 people work under the 7-Eleven brand, either directly with 7-Eleven or through franchised stores</span></span></div><style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }</style><div class="embed-container"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lfxhAHfqjGU"></iframe></div><iframe allowfullscreen="" height="600" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d1488.6155272421659!2d153.42862542524765!3d-28.001917573928324!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x6b910511a562e583%3A0x5734fe6f6e88617e!2s7%2FEleven!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sau!4v1694829146474!5m2!1sen!2sau" style="border: 0;" width="800"></iframe>Sam Bernardohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09922785343366295216noreply@blogger.com0Shop 3/4 Orchid Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia-28.0016529 153.4293841-56.311886736178849 118.2731341 0.30858093617884563 -171.4143659tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829630227679144439.post-71007444989331916892023-09-09T18:06:00.011+10:002023-11-24T18:13:11.574+10:00F18 Super Hornet Surfers Paradise Pacific Airshow<p> </p><style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }</style><div class="embed-container"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lvQ_aY3xVIw"></iframe></div><div class="embed-container"><h1 class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata" style="-webkit-box-orient: vertical; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border: 0px; color: #0f0f0f; display: -webkit-box; font-size: 2rem; line-height: 2.8rem; margin: 0px; max-height: 5.6rem; overflow: hidden; padding: 0px; text-overflow: ellipsis; word-break: break-word;"><yt-formatted-string class="style-scope ytd-watch-metadata" force-default-style=""><span style="font-family: YouTube Sans, Roboto, sans-serif;">F18 Super Hornet flying over Surfers </span><span style="font-family: Roboto;">Surfers Paradise Beach Pacific Airshow Gold Coast</span></yt-formatted-string></h1></div>Sam Bernardohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09922785343366295216noreply@blogger.com0Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia-27.9985041 153.4227099-56.308737936178844 118.2664599 0.31172973617884381 -171.42104010000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829630227679144439.post-79211140085796817062023-08-05T18:02:00.004+10:002023-08-05T18:19:45.807+10:00QLD SPER collected a record $400 million and seized 360 vehicles in 2022-23.<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcrjBahZnE6xoUPoqBIRzRtayvbrAfqSyNmWg8CgegrjQ1ff_-u6xmM83T8eYbq-gn71FMWF2kJN0z_4Gr_cP8NNCwMCSp5_Effj33CU8QW_q_MziX1Za5_0_C2diTqp_f6Znm8G5bnrPo3_d4o1NTjPAa1jAXHhYKiv5LYqIyIqEB2tSDAWBh-lMUO55k/s800/Orange%20Mustange%20-%201.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="410" data-original-width="800" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcrjBahZnE6xoUPoqBIRzRtayvbrAfqSyNmWg8CgegrjQ1ff_-u6xmM83T8eYbq-gn71FMWF2kJN0z_4Gr_cP8NNCwMCSp5_Effj33CU8QW_q_MziX1Za5_0_C2diTqp_f6Znm8G5bnrPo3_d4o1NTjPAa1jAXHhYKiv5LYqIyIqEB2tSDAWBh-lMUO55k/w640-h328/Orange%20Mustange%20-%201.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: large;">Orange Mustang</span><br /><span style="font-family: Roboto;">Photo: State Penalties Enforcement Registry (SPER)</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 6pt; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">The State Penalties Enforcement Registry (SPER) has delivered a record $400 million in collections for the financial year, an increase of more than $100 million from last year.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 6pt; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">The result coincides with the start of a ‘Brisbane blitz’, as enforcement officers target suburbs, including Chermside, Nundah, Oxley, Mt Gravatt and Tingalpa.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 6pt; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">This follows another successful operation for SPER across South East Queensland, targeting repeat traffic fine offenders, where officers seized 58 vehicles and collected more than $1.7 million in cash. </span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 6pt; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;"><span style="outline: none;"></span></span></p><ul style="background-color: white; color: #555555; margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px; outline: none;" type="disc"><li style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">SPER collected a record $400 million and seized 360 vehicles in 2022-23.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 8pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">A new operation will target fine dodgers in Brisbane.</span></span></li><li style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0cm; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Enforcement officers seized 58 vehicles in the latest operation, targeting repeat traffic fine offenders.</span></span></li></ul><div><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 6pt; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: black; outline: none;">The operation saw officers execute seizure warrants at locations across Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Moreton Bay and Sunshine Coast, taking its haul to a record 360 vehicles seized o</span><span style="color: black; outline: none;">ver the past <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; outline: none;">year.</span></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 6pt; outline: none;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: black; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Cars seized during the operation included a Mustang, Porsche Cayenne, hi-spec utes and even a Harley-Davidson from debtors.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 6pt; outline: none;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: black; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;"><style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }</style><div class='embed-container'><iframe src='https://www.youtube.com/embed//hOgW0Haerhs' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen></iframe></div>These vehicles will be sold where the owners are not willing to pay their debts.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 6pt; outline: none;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: black; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">These are debtors who have demonstrated that they are unwilling to obey the road rules and have endangered other road users through their actions.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 6pt; outline: none;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: black; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">One of these debtors had incurred more than 20 traffic fines in the past 12 months alone, including a dozen speeding fines.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; outline: none;"><strong style="outline: none;"><span style="color: black; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;"><i>Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment Cameron Dick:</i></span></span></strong></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; outline: none;"><span style="color: black; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“Queenslanders rightly expect people to be held accountable for their actions, especially when those actions endanger the safety of others.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; outline: none;"><span style="color: black; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“If someone is fined for breaking the law, they should pay that fine promptly.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; outline: none;"><span style="color: black; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“The $400 million recovered by SPER is money that will provide services and infrastructure to Queenslanders, helping to reduce cost of living pressures.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; outline: none;"><span style="color: black; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“SPER officers will be active across Brisbane suburbs over the coming weeks, targeting those individuals and companies who continue to break the law and rack up fines.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; outline: none;"><span style="color: black; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“Officers will clamp and seize vehicles of debtors who refuse to pay what they owe the people of Queensland.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 6pt; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: black; outline: none;"></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; outline: none;"><span style="color: black; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“The Palaszczuk Government is absolutely committed to recovering money owed to the people of Queensland, and that’s why we’ve supported SPER through the Debt Recovery and Compliance Program (DRCP). </span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 8pt; outline: none;"><i><span style="color: black; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">Source: </span></span><strong style="color: #333333; font-family: sans-serif; outline: none;">Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment</strong></i></p><div class="yiv4704674056portfolio-minister-minister" style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: none;"><i>The Honourable Cameron Dick</i></div></div><div class="yiv4704674056portfolio-minister-minister" style="background-color: white; color: #555555; font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: none;"><i><a href="https://statements.qld.gov.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Queensland Government</a></i></div>Sam Bernardohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09922785343366295216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829630227679144439.post-27003638620857993592023-08-02T20:07:00.004+10:002023-08-02T20:14:34.659+10:00 Ripley’s Mirror Maze, Ripley's Believe it or Not! Surfers Paradise<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9jYULJoVyC3CLv3Fp15bKfOgHxhbic9hK-RE3pFlTSOQsHdXBbEEaorLn12SQSIEL_JhnHpf0MLhpMGW3a4h1vhhlEPbQ0e4n0Ymlkf7JrzYJJaEPvefWMvJdOykmB8nER9j2Zy3WzyMgkvERIzigBovdvWGJ9oC2kxYNmyibFS0lKTIbrlxJ92OLDMbC/s1280/Ripley%20Mirror%20Maze%20-%201.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="798" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9jYULJoVyC3CLv3Fp15bKfOgHxhbic9hK-RE3pFlTSOQsHdXBbEEaorLn12SQSIEL_JhnHpf0MLhpMGW3a4h1vhhlEPbQ0e4n0Ymlkf7JrzYJJaEPvefWMvJdOykmB8nER9j2Zy3WzyMgkvERIzigBovdvWGJ9oC2kxYNmyibFS0lKTIbrlxJ92OLDMbC/w640-h400/Ripley%20Mirror%20Maze%20-%201.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oswald;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">New Ripley's Mirror Maze</span><br /><a href="https://www.surfersparadiselocal.com/search/label/Soul%20Boardwalk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">Soul Boardwalk</span></a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: large;">Make your way through seemingly endless hallways full of LED lights and mirrors, it’s time to challenge your perception and sense of direction. Do you have the determination to find your way out?</span></span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: large;">More from Ripley's Believe it or Not! Surfers Paradise </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.surfersparadiselocal.com/2017/01/ripley-believe-it-or-not.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.surfersparadiselocal.com/ripley-believe-it-or-not</a></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: large;">Tourist attraction Cavill Mall Surfers Paradise, Queensland</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: large;">Phone: <a href="tel:61-7-5592-0040" style="border: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; transition: color 0.2s linear 0s; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc; color: black;">61-7-5592-0040</span></a></span></p><style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }</style><div class="embed-container"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//iraQQ4BHgEQ"></iframe></div><iframe allowfullscreen="" height="600" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d950.5260752362478!2d153.42998443984578!3d-28.00230689479954!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x6b910572e6d88619%3A0x5cb8c0e0dd13c6d6!2sRipley's%20Believe%20It%20or%20Not*21%20Surfers%20Paradise!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sau!4v1690970673897!5m2!1sen!2sau" style="border: 0;" width="800"></iframe>Sam Bernardohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09922785343366295216noreply@blogger.com0Cavill Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia-28.0018349 153.4284073-56.312068736178844 118.2721573 0.30839893617884684 -171.4153427tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829630227679144439.post-21624574868566687672023-07-17T15:23:00.002+10:002023-07-17T15:24:09.410+10:00Wanted: Queenslanders to do an extraordinary job as foster carers
<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTvewTwX7NMJ-QtntVg1y2K7k_rQtasE2OXdALfYpLqTFMgQtsMHS5lg7gM8msz_wbkVKi4nNMELaECOuP2tNyu2xrtQOIlEwY1BXeCxjoJahGq-cnEjY_c0fxArPcgse_X_hO9Ad4RUJETk6uFeGw8aH5YxDyMI3X7PpiVC0sKmnuhQZNor4QVNTJoABl/s1280/Foster%20Carers%20-%201.jpeg" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 1em 0px; text-align: center;"><img alt="" border="0" data-original-height="751" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTvewTwX7NMJ-QtntVg1y2K7k_rQtasE2OXdALfYpLqTFMgQtsMHS5lg7gM8msz_wbkVKi4nNMELaECOuP2tNyu2xrtQOIlEwY1BXeCxjoJahGq-cnEjY_c0fxArPcgse_X_hO9Ad4RUJETk6uFeGw8aH5YxDyMI3X7PpiVC0sKmnuhQZNor4QVNTJoABl/s320/Foster%20Carers%20-%201.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #555555; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: x-large;">Pic of Debbie and Steve</span><br /><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">Queensland </span></span><span style="color: #555555;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">State<br /></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin: 0in; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">More than 600 Queenslanders have enquired about becoming a foster carer this year in response to a campaign calling for more carers to open their hearts and homes to vulnerable children.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin: 0in; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin: 0in; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">A foster carer recruitment campaign, featuring carers like Debbie and Steve from Brisbane, is calling for everyday Queenslanders to take on the extraordinary job.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin: 0in; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin: 0in; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Queensland has more than 6,000 carer families who come from all walks of life, but more are needed to help provide stable and safe homes for at-risk children and young people.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin: 0in; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin: 0in; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">The recruitment campaign – <em style="outline: none;">We need more foster carers, like you</em> – showcases the stories of real carers who have opened their homes to young people in care.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin: 0in; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin: 0in; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">This includes married couples with children of their own, de facto couples, single parents, LGBTIQA+ community members and First Nations carers.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin: 0in; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin: 0in; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Whether it is short or long-term care for children or teenagers, carers are provided with training and support through specialist agencies.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin: 0in; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin: 0in; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">They also get a tax-free fortnightly allowance to help meet the needs of young people placed in their homes.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: normal; margin: 0in; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 15px !important; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0px !important; margin: 0px 0in 15px; outline: none;"><strong style="outline: none;"><span style="color: black; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;"><i>Quotes attributable to Child Safety Minister Craig Crawford:</i></span></span></strong></p><p style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 15px !important; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0px !important; margin: 0px 0in 15px; outline: none;"><span style="color: black; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“I am so proud of Queensland’s foster and kinship carers and their tireless commitment to our most vulnerable children.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 15px !important; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0px !important; margin: 0px 0in 15px; outline: none;"><span style="color: black; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“Carers are the backbone of our child protection system, and we value them enormously.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 15px !important; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0px !important; margin: 0px 0in 15px; outline: none;"><span style="color: black; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“Sadly, the number of children coming into care continues to rise, which is why we are always looking for more carers to provide safe and loving homes for young people who can no longer remain safely with their family.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 15px !important; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0px !important; margin: 0px 0in 15px; outline: none;"><span style="color: black; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“I want to say thank you to the more than six hundred Queenslanders who have expressed an interest in becoming carers this year already– this is the first and most important step towards becoming a carer and changing the life of a child forever.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 15px !important; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0px !important; margin: 0px 0in 15px; outline: none;"><span style="color: black; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“Through this latest campaign I hope we can inspire even more Queenslanders to consider taking on this incredibly rewarding role because we can never have too many carers.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 15px !important; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0px !important; margin: 0px 0in 15px; outline: none;"><span style="color: black; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“It is stories like Debbie and Steve’s, and thousands more throughout the state, that best explain why being a foster carer can make such a difference.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 15px !important; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0px !important; margin: 0px 0in 15px; outline: none;"><span style="color: black; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“As Nelson Mandela said: “there can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children”.”</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 15px !important; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0px !important; margin: 0px 0in 15px; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;"><a name="_Hlk126156725" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="outline: none;"></a><strong style="outline: none;"><span style="color: black; outline: none;"><i>Quotes attributable to Brisbane foster carers Debbie and Steve, parents to five biological children who have been carers for 21 years:</i></span></strong></span></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; outline: none;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: black; font-size: medium; line-height: 17.12px; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">“</span><span style="font-family: Roboto Slab;">As long as you’ve got that love, that care, that compassion and patience and time, you can become a carer,” said Debbie.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; outline: none;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: black; line-height: 17.12px; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto Slab; font-size: medium;">“Out of the whole 21 years, we wouldn’t change anything. There's always been ups and downs, but overall, we've just loved every experience that we've had and every child that we've had in our care.”</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; outline: none;"><span style="line-height: 17.12px; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto Slab; font-size: medium;">Steve said: <span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: black; outline: none;">“There’s many reasons why kids come into care. We're not there to take them away from mum or dad, or nan or pop. It's just because of the situation they're in at this time.</span></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; outline: none;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: black; line-height: 17.12px; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto Slab; font-size: medium;">“We’re there to look after the child and provide for them a nice environment, spend time with them, do things with them, take them out, give them a nice warm bed and plenty of food.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; outline: none;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: black; line-height: 17.12px; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto Slab; font-size: medium;">“Seeing our own children grow up in this environment – it's been an amazing experience for them too.</span></span></p><p style="background: white; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 6pt 0in 12pt; outline: none;"><span style="color: black; line-height: 17.12px; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto Slab; font-size: medium;">“It's not about jumping in there, thinking you're going to come along and save every little child. It's about opening up your heart, your home, your lives to these little children.</span></span></p><p style="background: white; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 6pt 0in 12pt; outline: none;"><span style="color: black; line-height: 17.12px; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“Let’s help one at a time and let’s do the best we can do.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; outline: none;"><span style="color: black; line-height: 17.12px; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“Without us, where would the kids go?”</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 15px !important; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 0px !important; margin: 0px 0in 15px; outline: none;"><strong style="outline: none;"><u style="outline: none;"><span style="color: black; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Explainer/fast fact and or further information:</span></span></u></strong></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;"><span style="outline-color: initial; outline-width: initial;"><a name="_Hlk126757518" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="outline: none;"></a></span><span style="line-height: 17.12px; outline: none;">Anyone interested in becoming a foster carer should visit </span><a href="https://u3603583.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=neACo6uPgmmZmOvIiu-2BSA7C2gi9vQ6kBQyIUrhNybRU4dnthdmUbR0l-2FxiVXd9rN7GpH_sag50P11nHZLWlTurWQGV7g6ZMwp6KOqm3jMyiNCK3IR0n2GaRXvUTz2EU8cWL3O7USDShUtI3ui1iC0DtCW9TSUVOBHJpFlPkbpw-2FuZM5cexMZrKtvajEtRUgB8kkEaVrVomk1TfPAuYOe6ZLZszhjXd0wuDIZ8ptyyn31k3nKH-2BJolRkmXB5Gkw4yRrm-2B0nTvnl5aqOLF3Q5Qm7P5n1g-3D-3D" rel="nofollow" style="color: #0563c1; outline: none;" target="_blank"><span style="line-height: 17.12px; outline: none;">www.qld.gov.au/fostercare</span></a><span style="line-height: 17.12px; outline: none;"> or call Queensland Foster and Kinship Care </span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;"><span style="font-size: medium; line-height: 17.12px; outline: none;">on 1300 550 877.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; outline: none;"><i><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;"><span style="line-height: 17.12px; outline: none;">Attribution: </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;"><a href="https://statements.qld.gov.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">statements.qld.gov.au/</a></span></span></span></i></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;"><span style="font-size: medium; line-height: 17.12px; outline: none;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;"><span style="font-size: medium; line-height: 17.12px; outline: none;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;"><span style="font-size: medium; line-height: 17.12px; outline: none;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;"><span style="font-size: medium; line-height: 17.12px; outline: none;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;"><span style="line-height: 17.12px; outline: none;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;"><span style="line-height: 17.12px; outline: none;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; line-height: 15.6933px; margin: 0in 0in 8pt; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;"><span style="line-height: 17.12px; outline: none;"><br /></span></span></p></div><div style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div></span></td></tr></tbody></table>Sam Bernardohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09922785343366295216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829630227679144439.post-66757399894705793382023-06-05T18:29:00.002+10:002023-06-05T19:24:52.840+10:00Phases Men’s Fashion Surfers Paradise<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiOre-IUId9CN1e1RFydbZuvAVQInIeeu8EP077HbOyOCNRiYiyLelfY-IoCpP81kCJI7kONg5TGXQDaBWJmUfWrhcO2Rpiv3RqxSKCSFJL4vf8ALjGFuow8WF_UXE1Xs9dx3rEgnddQwiz49jtTAgss3nZSv8FaA0Nj_gqfmdcPIQSw8-iveKNIOT9w/s1280/Phases%20Surfers%20Paradise%20-%201.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; 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text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oswald;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #202124;">Website:</span><span style="color: red;"> </span></span><a href="http://www.phasesmensfashion.com.au/" rel="nofollow" style="font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, "system-ui", ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif; font-size: xx-large;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">phasesmensfashion.com.au</span></a><br /><br /><span style="color: #202124; font-size: x-large;">Address: </span></span></span><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: x-large;">34 Orchid Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217<br /></span><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: x-large;"><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: start;">EMAIL:</span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: start;"> </span><a href="mailto:info@phasesformen.com.au" rel="nofollow" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); box-sizing: border-box; display: inline-block; letter-spacing: 0.4px; position: relative; text-align: start; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank" title="mailto:info@phasesformen.com.au"><span style="color: red;">info@phasesformen.com.au</span></a><br /></span><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: x-large;"><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: start;">PHONE:</span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: start;"> </span>07 5570 3003<span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.4px; text-align: start;"> or </span>0414 573 715<br />Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm<br />A 6 Minute walk from Cypress Ave Station</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><iframe allowfullscreen="" height="600" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d493.81878947585403!2d153.42894390008513!3d-27.999711749671857!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x6b910572465965cf%3A0x2012068df53e64db!2sPhases%20Men%E2%80%99s%20Fashion!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sau!4v1685954347467!5m2!1sen!2sau" style="border: 0;" width="800"></iframe><style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }</style><div class="embed-container"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//_fgfGy4Ixdk"></iframe></div>Sam Bernardohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09922785343366295216noreply@blogger.com034 Orchid Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia-27.9995869 153.4291631-56.30982073617885 118.27291310000001 0.31064693617884487 -171.41458690000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829630227679144439.post-61024207029698884692023-06-01T14:38:00.006+10:002023-06-01T15:29:06.731+10:00Major renewables overhaul Wivenhoe pumped hydro powerhouse<p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Dc4KwXVAmshpz13UmoDwEgDiMlGWC9Zz8F5cN7EWvOW4N514inh0KXam_m2x6M3xcR4-8ouT8dDZJZlsKRCARN1vgJDZJprExJ2JaqBBJzdOoAP0e6Ijk5pJ2xgUCo6t_pbQbTwuF0oSM0c0Wa2Uz0dylDTtEgZF0xa4GN5242A2_or-Ox62nzikNg/s1280/Wivenhoe%20Pumped%20Hydro.%20-%201.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="655" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Dc4KwXVAmshpz13UmoDwEgDiMlGWC9Zz8F5cN7EWvOW4N514inh0KXam_m2x6M3xcR4-8ouT8dDZJZlsKRCARN1vgJDZJprExJ2JaqBBJzdOoAP0e6Ijk5pJ2xgUCo6t_pbQbTwuF0oSM0c0Wa2Uz0dylDTtEgZF0xa4GN5242A2_or-Ox62nzikNg/s16000/Wivenhoe%20Pumped%20Hydro.%20-%201.jpeg" /></a><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Queensland’s largest hydro power station will undergo a $17 million overhaul to ensure it continues to operate safely and reliably while delivering clean power for generations.</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div></td></tr></tbody></table><ul style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">100 jobs supported during 100-day planned overhaul at Wivenhoe Pumped Hydro.</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">$17 million investment to ensure ongoing reliability of the 285MW Unit 2.</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Overhaul works critical for the long-term reliability of Queensland’s largest hydro.</span></li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Unit 1 generator will continue to operate as normal, after its own overhaul in 2021.</span></li></ul><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Major maintenance works have started at the publicly-owned Wivenhoe Pumped Storage Hydroelectric Power Station this month, creating 100 jobs under the Palaszczuk Government’s Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Wivenhoe Pumped Hydro Power Station has two massive 285MW turbines and these planned maintenance works take place every five years which is critical for the long-term reliability of Queensland’s only existing pumped hydro facility.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Publicly owned CleanCo is being supported by the specialised workforce at Downer to undertake these works, and where possible is engaging local businesses to support the delivery of this important work.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: start;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Quotes attributable to the Assistant Minister and Member for Bundamba:</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“Wivenhoe is incredibly important for our plan to deliver cleaner, cheaper, more secure energy – as Queensland’s only current pumped storage hydroelectric power station it’s a fast ramping, flexible energy generator that is setting us up for 70 per cent renewable energy by 2032.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“By undertaking significant maintenance on one turbine at a time, the Wivenhoe Pumped Hydro can continue to operate throughout the overhaul period, providing reliable low-emission energy to the grid.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“Our Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan is developing two mega clean energy pumped hydro projects in regional Queensland, Borumba west of the Sunshine Coast and Pioneer-Burdekin west of Mackay.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“Our plan also invests in skills, training and support for both our existing energy sector workforce and creating the new jobs and careers of tomorrow.”</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: start;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Quotes attributable to Wivenhoe Site Manager, Trevor Turner</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“The work we are undertaking requires a highly skilled workforce and during the overhaul the number of people on site will increase almost ten-fold to 100.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“Our team will be required to work across three separate work fronts which predominately include working at heights and in confined spaces to inspect and where needed, repair or refurbish the power station structure which is around 50m below Wivenhoe dam level.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“They will also complete work in the pipe infrastructure that connects the upper reservoir to the power station which is 6.5 metres in diameter and over 400 metres in length.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“The team is very proud of the work we are doing to preserve and enhance the efficiency and long-term reliability of the power station, and our sharp focus on health, safety, environment and quality will be the key to a successful overhaul.”</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Quotes attributable to CleanCo CEO, Tom Metcalfe</span><em style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">:</span></em></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">"Wivenhoe Pumped Hydro is a unique asset not only in CleanCo’s portfolio, but in the broader Queensland energy network. It plays an essential role in firming wind and solar energy to provide Queenslanders with reliable, low-emission energy during peak periods,” he said.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“These major overhauls allow us to thoroughly inspect the asset and undertake significant maintenance activities to ensure it continues to operate efficiently and reliably as the dependance on energy storage technologies increases.”</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: start;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Quotes attributable to Nikki Poteri-Collie, General Manager Industrial & Energy East, Downer:</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“Downer has provided outage and maintenance at Wivenhoe for 20 years, and we’re pleased to continue this track record of delivering highly technical services, ensuring the ongoing reliability of this important asset.”</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“Our expert team was also involved in the most recent overhaul in 2021, and we are committed to ensuring this overhaul is completed with the same high standards of safety and efficiency.”</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; margin: 0px 0px 10px; text-align: start;"><i><span style="font-family: Roboto Slab; font-size: medium;">Source: <a href="https://statements.qld.gov.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Queensland Government</a></span></i></p><div class="yiv7487557796portfolio-minister-portfolio" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; outline: none; text-align: left;"><span style="outline: none;"><i><span style="font-family: Roboto Slab; font-size: medium;">Assistant Minister for Energy</span></i></span></div><div class="yiv7487557796portfolio-minister-minister" style="background-color: white; color: #555555; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: none; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-family: Roboto Slab; font-size: medium;">Mr Lance McCallum</span></i></div></td></tr></tbody></table>Sam Bernardohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09922785343366295216noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829630227679144439.post-85459281680760119832023-05-15T18:16:00.002+10:002023-05-15T18:37:38.892+10:00Cheeky Waffles Surfers Paradise<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_5AUXlyaZRA8HLKjw5c1wpa61UbaH9CPDL1u0TWYlpo3ft-4XTW7F4YsH2jZGHdQbY2Tkz9tzcZJedmJ9Ii8VQxELVTySQH73I2J_SA34_lXLZsJJuWb8NnO4BtFXV6l7zops2FikbcdNt4alP3UdGMu8fpYbvJt-xvPTP6c4_0gGYNIbQZEjLLe8Sg/s1280/Cheeky%20Waffles%20Surfers%20Paradise%20-%201.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="874" data-original-width="1280" height="219" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_5AUXlyaZRA8HLKjw5c1wpa61UbaH9CPDL1u0TWYlpo3ft-4XTW7F4YsH2jZGHdQbY2Tkz9tzcZJedmJ9Ii8VQxELVTySQH73I2J_SA34_lXLZsJJuWb8NnO4BtFXV6l7zops2FikbcdNt4alP3UdGMu8fpYbvJt-xvPTP6c4_0gGYNIbQZEjLLe8Sg/s320/Cheeky%20Waffles%20Surfers%20Paradise%20-%201.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: x-large;">Cheeky Waffles Surfers Paradise<br /><span style="color: #ff00fe;">Porn Dessert Shop<br /></span><span style="color: #ff00fe;">A 3 Minute's walk from Cavill Tram Station</span><br /></span><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: x-large;">Phone: <span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; text-align: left;"><span class="LrzXr zdqRlf kno-fv">0410 183 362</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: x-large;"><br />Address: 3189 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217<br /><br />Chocolate-covered P-n-s and sprinkle-topped V-l-a waffles are on the menu at this pint-sized dessert shop on Surfers Paradise Blvd. Rude, anatomy-focused and downright fun—whatever you want to say about it, Cheeky Waffle is surely doing sexy desserts differently. LGBTIQ Friendly</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="788" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fcheekywaffles%2Fposts%2Fpfbid02m8GfwRUidWszL5kNAduepbX6ToBWzhBrfJRovdrFLbHMTENLm4M2W5tMBNQKXr6pl&show_text=true&width=500" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="500"><iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2438.6527309941907!2d153.42818788478294!3d-27.999693024391348!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x6b910597cf936d07%3A0x768947c24ddb344c!2sCheeky%20Waffles!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sau!4v1684138176278!5m2!1sen!2sau" width="800" height="600" style="border:0;" allowfullscreen="" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade"></iframe><iframe allowfullscreen="" height="600" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2438.6527309941907!2d153.42818788478294!3d-27.999693024391348!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x6b910597cf936d07%3A0x768947c24ddb344c!2sCheeky%20Waffles!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sau!4v1684138176278!5m2!1sen!2sau" style="border: 0;" width="800"></iframe>Sam Bernardohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09922785343366295216noreply@blogger.com03189 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia-27.9991969 153.4287774-56.309430736178847 118.2725274 0.31103693617884431 -171.4149726tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829630227679144439.post-79788767738460768342023-05-09T10:01:00.002+10:002023-05-09T10:02:10.497+10:00Woolworths Mermaid Waters<p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRMl1AZ7gxrWlraDrLHdOqowGqm69Qok2PLfHf4Spb2Y7kBnv8sXPaicA5C89RZDlD-B4T-3ASIiMNdvP3VWQwVrbnDhX48xWNxYaPN9n889H_wdY8l2EpgYQwoqg7_LJPB3RsCQxgWjHpI_6FNG8wIFfpewaD7C3c6kCAFzYBd0AKFwxCuhcXyJ-2NQ/s1280/Woolworths%20Mermaid%20Waters%20-%201.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="928" data-original-width="1280" height="232" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRMl1AZ7gxrWlraDrLHdOqowGqm69Qok2PLfHf4Spb2Y7kBnv8sXPaicA5C89RZDlD-B4T-3ASIiMNdvP3VWQwVrbnDhX48xWNxYaPN9n889H_wdY8l2EpgYQwoqg7_LJPB3RsCQxgWjHpI_6FNG8wIFfpewaD7C3c6kCAFzYBd0AKFwxCuhcXyJ-2NQ/s320/Woolworths%20Mermaid%20Waters%20-%201.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: x-large;">Woolworths Mermaid Waters<br />Q Super Centre<br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: x-large;">Address:<span class="LrzXr" style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"> Shop B16, Cnr Bermuda Street &, Markeri St, Mermaid Waters QLD 4218<br />Website: <a href="https://www.woolworths.com.au/"><span style="color: #38761d;">woolworths.com</span></a><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: x-large;">Phone: <span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; text-align: left;"><span class="LrzXr zdqRlf kno-fv">(07) 5558 3213<br />Opening Hours: 7:00am-9:00pm<br /></span></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p style="line-height: 1.7em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;"><a href="https://qsupercentre.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Q Super Centre</a>: 80 retailers including 3 Supermarkets, </span></span><span style="background-color: #cccccc; font-family: Roboto;">gourmet fresh food, cafe and restaurant dining, hair and beauty, homewares, medical and health, banking, and unique and boutique fashion. <span style="color: red;">D</span></span><span style="color: red;"><span style="background-color: #cccccc; font-family: Roboto;">og-friendly </span><span style="background-color: #cccccc; font-family: Roboto;">shopping centre.</span></span></span></p><iframe allowfullscreen="" height="600" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3188.756779945945!2d153.40741158634125!3d-28.045853833516258!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x6b91048cee52a8dd%3A0x937820d7731d1c1d!2sWoolworths%20Mermaid%20Waters!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sau!4v1683588525334!5m2!1sen!2sau" style="border: 0;" width="800"></iframe>Sam Bernardohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09922785343366295216noreply@blogger.com0Southport Burleigh Rd & Markeri St, Mermaid Waters QLD 4218, Australia-28.048455 153.4072626-56.358688836178843 118.2510126 0.2617788361788449 -171.43648740000003tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829630227679144439.post-48462880858135954922023-04-28T12:22:00.005+10:002023-06-05T17:01:04.572+10:00Secure Parking $5 a day Surfers Paradise<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYMVOVMl9jCj-YrT23UAp-OM_PpRoVNq_qvx_I852GtOe2xqmwmJbJXXiDsbkkmG36uzKzBNwssThtPSyPsy-Z4tZvqNlAuczIbVjBguUsimRAdZeMwYVh_bOknLRicGR-ix3wI2UYQz7guz2SQMhK9Ke4R4tMPqe0X3Lv58Lww4Ax1mozWVbLchq92A/s1280/Secure%20Parking%20-%201.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="805" data-original-width="1280" height="402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYMVOVMl9jCj-YrT23UAp-OM_PpRoVNq_qvx_I852GtOe2xqmwmJbJXXiDsbkkmG36uzKzBNwssThtPSyPsy-Z4tZvqNlAuczIbVjBguUsimRAdZeMwYVh_bOknLRicGR-ix3wI2UYQz7guz2SQMhK9Ke4R4tMPqe0X3Lv58Lww4Ax1mozWVbLchq92A/w640-h402/Secure%20Parking%20-%201.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: x-large;">Secure Parking</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: x-large;">Address: 2885 Gold Coast Hwy, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: x-large;">Opening Hours: 24 Hour</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: x-large;">Website: <a href="https://www.secureparking.com.au/en-au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">secureparking.com.au</span></a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: x-large;">Phone: 02 8000 8790</span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8W9kppH7cJ53ZrM7v_ERLipJdJSaUH4JpZnB_sm60n683dL8QlLnGOCpUGjZvw9xH44bunMj1lMeWRKxMIDKLZOx6fZFXuirj3dUNwp9fYt_67aFzMqn4Y4W-3bB_FQwrYjFJRoyuPOn4yFCnKnke_wpalYyVDs3VqKBVerMCsSwwhLEATcLvpc8RWw/s1072/$5%20Parking%20Surfers%20Paradise.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="975" data-original-width="1072" height="582" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8W9kppH7cJ53ZrM7v_ERLipJdJSaUH4JpZnB_sm60n683dL8QlLnGOCpUGjZvw9xH44bunMj1lMeWRKxMIDKLZOx6fZFXuirj3dUNwp9fYt_67aFzMqn4Y4W-3bB_FQwrYjFJRoyuPOn4yFCnKnke_wpalYyVDs3VqKBVerMCsSwwhLEATcLvpc8RWw/w640-h582/$5%20Parking%20Surfers%20Paradise.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: x-large;">Secure Parking location Map<br /></span>Source: Modified <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/@-28.0142179,153.4295922,493m/data=!3m1!1e3?authuser=0&entry=ttu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Google Maps</a><br /><ol style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: x-large;"><li>Irish Pub, A 3 Minute Walk</li><li>Toilets across GC highway, A 3 Minute walk</li><li>Fishing spot, A 4 Minute walk</li><li>BWS Bottle Shop, A 7 Minute walk</li><li>Grocery Shop, A 7 Minute Walk</li><li>Chichen Shop, A 7 Minute Walk</li><li>Domino's Pizza Next Door</li><li>Tattoo Shop Next Door</li><li>Wharf Rd Beach, A 10 Minute walk</li></ol></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw5FEVSIDmyn8EDfYHy0uC8Ib3KVfUQix1Os4OmQvNI2naK5xJB81f8wn4VyegE0e0k5pi2AhDjMX8nHMnFHXayjTpvRRjyX7TFG3BzJ6cWTHQk8SfecIwMmrTpoWt9y-bwBxwUhdawtKsY3kvf3KJNz0jwCrobn7NkNZj1I6RhZn04TnInDiKRtP7xQ/s1280/Secure%20Parking%20Monthly%20Parking%20-%201.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw5FEVSIDmyn8EDfYHy0uC8Ib3KVfUQix1Os4OmQvNI2naK5xJB81f8wn4VyegE0e0k5pi2AhDjMX8nHMnFHXayjTpvRRjyX7TFG3BzJ6cWTHQk8SfecIwMmrTpoWt9y-bwBxwUhdawtKsY3kvf3KJNz0jwCrobn7NkNZj1I6RhZn04TnInDiKRtP7xQ/w640-h480/Secure%20Parking%20Monthly%20Parking%20-%201.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: x-large;">Secure Parking Monthly Rates</span><br /><p style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(226, 232, 240); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 15pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: large;">The <a href="https://www.secureparking.com.au/en-au/parking-solutions/secure-parking-app/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;"><b>Secure Parking app</b></span></a> offers you a seamless parking experience.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; border-color: rgb(226, 232, 240); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: inherit; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 15pt; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: large;">Looking for convenience? With this app, you can easily locate a car park, save your favourite car parks and reach your destination stress-free!</span></p></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><iframe allowfullscreen="" height="600" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2328.656953935366!2d153.42956485563334!3d-28.01405221787995!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x6b9105370e6a1dbd%3A0x23bb940d5f550001!2sSecure%20Parking%20-%202885%20Gold%20Coast%20Highway%20Car%20Park!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sau!4v1682647967506!5m2!1sen!2sau" style="border: 0;" width="800"></iframe><style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }</style><div class="embed-container"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//_p9MP0yd8oM"></iframe></div>Sam Bernardohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09922785343366295216noreply@blogger.com02885 Gold Coast Hwy, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia-28.0142325 153.4298679-56.324466336178844 118.2736179 0.29600133617884694 -171.41388210000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829630227679144439.post-8853718490363881712023-04-26T18:06:00.005+10:002023-04-26T18:16:11.953+10:00NGS Crypto Surfers Paradise<p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiNvfEr-kqe97BMENAfgwiVh9Buc1V5RCTd51YETg8PybpakJsTcMn_KTj8swOLLAcOST0bg-758PdV5yEb5Gd8uiF21qffJF2Ev0aEi5cTaH6-1oTnxH21ZZFO9Vtau9FGM3tUX0sgJmSnkKxUemvFFQpEm9VE7h-zlxsootdTuYrg6m2v_L2bA_QMg/s1280/NGSCrypto%20Blockchain%20Mining%20-%201.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiNvfEr-kqe97BMENAfgwiVh9Buc1V5RCTd51YETg8PybpakJsTcMn_KTj8swOLLAcOST0bg-758PdV5yEb5Gd8uiF21qffJF2Ev0aEi5cTaH6-1oTnxH21ZZFO9Vtau9FGM3tUX0sgJmSnkKxUemvFFQpEm9VE7h-zlxsootdTuYrg6m2v_L2bA_QMg/w640-h480/NGSCrypto%20Blockchain%20Mining%20-%201.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: x-large;">NGS Crypto</span><br /><span face="Google Sans, arial, sans-serif" style="font-size: x-small;">Photo <a href="https://www.surfersparadiselocal.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Surfers Paradise Local</a></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span face="arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #4d5156; font-size: 14px;"> </span><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: x-large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #4d5156;">Cryptocurrency and </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #5f6368;">Blockchain</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #4d5156;"> Mining company</span></span><div><span style="color: #4d5156; font-family: Roboto; font-size: x-large;"><br /></span><div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: large;">NGS Crypto is a financial technology (Fintech) company, designed to help all members generate safe and consistent, high-return on investment; Helping them to build life-changing wealth.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Roboto;"><span style="color: #222222; font-size: large;"><br /></span></span><div><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Roboto; font-size: large;">A 5 Minute's walk from Cypress Ave Tram Station</span></div><div><p></p><div><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: x-large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #4d5156;">Address: </span><span class="LrzXr" style="background-color: white; color: #202124;">17/2 Elkhorn Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: x-large;"><span class="LrzXr" style="background-color: white; color: #202124;">Phone: </span><span aria-label="Call phone number 1300 001 647">1300 001 647</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;"><span class="LrzXr" style="background-color: white; color: #202124;">Website: </span></span><span style="color: #202124; font-family: Roboto;"><a href="http://ngscrypto.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ngscrypto.com</a></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Roboto;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-size: large;">Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm</span></span></div></div></div><style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }</style><div class="embed-container"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//cyGQsUd01GE"></iframe></div><iframe allowfullscreen="" height="600" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d1677.43109930545!2d153.42953421169116!3d-27.99953603776536!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x6b9105b695d2fb7b%3A0x3ebd8c68d91c5f71!2sNGS%20Crypto!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sau!4v1682496283319!5m2!1sen!2sau" style="border: 0;" width="800"></iframe></div></div>Sam Bernardohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09922785343366295216noreply@blogger.com017/2 Elkhorn Ave, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia-27.99926 153.4302356-56.309493836178845 118.2739856 0.31097383617884589 -171.4135144tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829630227679144439.post-79017559579574946132023-04-26T16:35:00.007+10:002023-11-13T13:51:14.020+10:007-Eleven Surfers Paradise Blvd<p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIfS42JpPC4UgToqDTPYxxvlYeDqYeoenbOSLKvZ-7d9kAwiFBPxJX8x909g3h7qmhkFfA4bNJjxknDmTrCxVtvw5hb-t6l6Rh0vkuslT2RcnTuLT_oKDCRL4O8Po8nn1QWgJ-GX-2RcH-S7dE8n5Blgi2qfSd-BjeVpCKFqHTxBGDOcAImf1AQ-DGsg/s1280/Seven%20Eleven%20-%201.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="834" data-original-width="1280" height="209" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIfS42JpPC4UgToqDTPYxxvlYeDqYeoenbOSLKvZ-7d9kAwiFBPxJX8x909g3h7qmhkFfA4bNJjxknDmTrCxVtvw5hb-t6l6Rh0vkuslT2RcnTuLT_oKDCRL4O8Po8nn1QWgJ-GX-2RcH-S7dE8n5Blgi2qfSd-BjeVpCKFqHTxBGDOcAImf1AQ-DGsg/s320/Seven%20Eleven%20-%201.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 35px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oswald;">7-Eleven Surfers Paradise Blvd<br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed;"><br /><span style="font-size: x-large;">When it comes to new products 7-Eleven is always the place to go!<br />A 3 Minute's walk from Cyprus Tram Station<br /><span style="color: red;">Local Advise! 7 Eleven stores are everywhere in Surfers Paradise</span><br />Address: Shop at 3195 Surfers Paradise Blvd Surfers Paradise Qld 4217<br />Website: <a href="https://www.7eleven.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">7eleven.com.au</a><br />Phone:?<br />Opening Hours: 24 Hours</span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><iframe allowfullscreen="" height="600" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d295.40145329840556!2d153.42865146257412!3d-27.999053981782016!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x6b9105d80046d965%3A0x6d2f21565e676fdd!2s7%20Eleven!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sau!4v1699847214040!5m2!1sen!2sau" style="border: 0;" width="800"></iframe><style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }</style><div class="embed-container"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JDALlkpVdtc"></iframe></div>Sam Bernardohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09922785343366295216noreply@blogger.com03195 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia-27.9991075 153.4288166-56.309341336178846 118.2725666 0.31112633617884455 -171.4149334tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829630227679144439.post-39457410503537301422023-04-20T13:16:00.003+10:002023-04-20T13:21:50.721+10:00VIOLET & MOSS Surfers Paradise<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7GxkElOhWTNPU5sIhC58M0IbwKTy_xFA4QUnJ3hOvoNxVvYdlMCFE7Fe79b_nwnvpBa86mJCxwxQ6MlJyrO71yXeV7Wd1GeFzjB8ojN2iLyMZ1qrO1k5sN5mkB8BqpfZjGZk3gpa5yAOhIFxG_rhTAHQtN9p4s8vJGTB7jXIjxEg_RNNLXQo9lIi_sg/s1280/Violet%20&%20Moss%20-%201.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7GxkElOhWTNPU5sIhC58M0IbwKTy_xFA4QUnJ3hOvoNxVvYdlMCFE7Fe79b_nwnvpBa86mJCxwxQ6MlJyrO71yXeV7Wd1GeFzjB8ojN2iLyMZ1qrO1k5sN5mkB8BqpfZjGZk3gpa5yAOhIFxG_rhTAHQtN9p4s8vJGTB7jXIjxEg_RNNLXQo9lIi_sg/s320/Violet%20&%20Moss%20-%201.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: x-large;">VIOLET and MOSS<br /></span><span><a href="https://www.surfersparadiselocal.com/search/label/Chevron%20Renaissance%20Shopping%20Centre" rel="nofollow" style="font-size: xx-large;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red; font-family: Oswald;">Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre</span></a><br /><span style="font-family: "Roboto Slab"; font-size: large;">A 4 Minute's walk from Cavil Tram Station</span><br /></span><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: x-large;">Phone: (07) 5531 6812<br /></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Oswald;">Website: <a href="https://www.violetandmosshomewares.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">violetandmosshomewares.com</span></a><br /></span></span><span style="font-family: Roboto Slab;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;">Transform your own home into a captivating haven with the uniquely beautiful homewares</span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: x-large;">Address: Shop16A, 3240 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217 </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: x-large;">Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00am-4:00pm</span></p><p><br /> </p><iframe allowfullscreen="" height="600" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d896.4811804684657!2d153.42756784543158!3d-27.999898865775773!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x6b910572706f2ecd%3A0xa8b84115bae36f24!2sViolet%20and%20Moss%20Homewares!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sau!4v1681960133612!5m2!1sen!2sau" style="border: 0;" width="800"></iframe><style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }</style><div class="embed-container"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//ASZLgy4P7n0"></iframe></div>Sam Bernardohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09922785343366295216noreply@blogger.com0Shop 16A/3240 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia-28.0001695 153.4283278-56.310403336178844 118.2720778 0.3100643361788471 -171.41542219999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829630227679144439.post-78004710093181492832023-04-19T16:12:00.009+10:002023-04-20T12:28:04.483+10:00Woka Woka Surfers Paradise 榮記<p> </p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCS-kkwa8PUsRHB0xz8vFb3XYvCCtwF6rj7qXOiO1g0Eu6arTTyEurcvXWMOPwlE5pez3Zqg7KI13ZQhdd-ab-nkzfBbAPKAIQuEyhtnRIM61xBHjBNPN_zIDEgj28AcYiX8h0ekteloBLh1Y73v169mdUu5SwodTyza1p2IhO58FXs4DeZi0f087hhQ/s1280/Woka%20Woka%20-%201.jpeg"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCS-kkwa8PUsRHB0xz8vFb3XYvCCtwF6rj7qXOiO1g0Eu6arTTyEurcvXWMOPwlE5pez3Zqg7KI13ZQhdd-ab-nkzfBbAPKAIQuEyhtnRIM61xBHjBNPN_zIDEgj28AcYiX8h0ekteloBLh1Y73v169mdUu5SwodTyza1p2IhO58FXs4DeZi0f087hhQ/s320/Woka%20Woka%20-%201.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #303133; font-size: 40px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oswald;">Woka Woka Surfers Paradise 榮記</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #303133; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.surfersparadiselocal.com/search/label/Soul%20Boardwalk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Soul Boardwalk</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Oswald; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"> Asian fusion destination </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start; white-space: nowrap;"><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: large;">Phone: 07 5529 5293</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #303133; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: large;">Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #303133; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: large;">11:30am-3:00pm </span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #303133; font-family: Oswald; font-size: x-large; text-align: left;">Evenings: 5:30pm-9:30pm</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #303133; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: large;">Address: 4 Esplanade Surfers Paradise QLD 4217</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #303133; font-family: Oswald; text-align: left;">Woka Woka </span><a href="https://wokawoka.com.au/menu/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: white; font-family: Oswald; text-align: left;" target="_blank"><span style="color: red;">Menu</span></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Oswald; text-align: left;"> </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Roboto Slab; font-size: large;">The 19-page menu encompasses a wide range of foods, including traditional-style rice and noodle dishes, popular style buns and sandwiches, soups, BBQ and noodles, fried rice and sizzling steaks! With so much to choose from you’ll have to make multiple visits to sample their taste of the world.</span></span></div><iframe allowfullscreen="" height="600" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d1519.764036152382!2d153.43017424716166!3d-28.001416867845553!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x6b91059781d68037%3A0xafb9878f132f7628!2sWOK%20Surfers%20Paradise!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sau!4v1681884249516!5m2!1sen!2sau" style="border: 0;" width="800"></iframe><style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }</style><div class="embed-container"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//-xjWKWKwirs"></iframe></div>Sam Bernardohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09922785343366295216noreply@blogger.com04 Esplanade, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia-28.0017936 153.430956-56.312027436178845 118.27470600000001 0.30844023617884631 -171.41279399999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829630227679144439.post-74558745607084034712023-04-13T14:26:00.004+10:002023-04-13T14:28:15.827+10:00Queensland’s trend unemployment rate was steady at 3.8 per cent in March 2023<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6_zep7tT0suZ91vKWZqIP2Sa6F4VrRNojC93-K2jYXSg-EBZ4JIB7FUDhW25_PyA_huXRv61yg5PsWdkscVrIwoFWi5pzqB8KJ5YOn9fk1pHs3CW6zgY4JjEEU_BxVeKfT6H2SQGeIZIrq643vef0Ku7fECuplxHWK7rNm-D2lUlq56gn-hkNbEnfcw/s1280/Surfers%20Beach%20Swimmer%20with%20Life%20Guard%20Tower%20-%201.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6_zep7tT0suZ91vKWZqIP2Sa6F4VrRNojC93-K2jYXSg-EBZ4JIB7FUDhW25_PyA_huXRv61yg5PsWdkscVrIwoFWi5pzqB8KJ5YOn9fk1pHs3CW6zgY4JjEEU_BxVeKfT6H2SQGeIZIrq643vef0Ku7fECuplxHWK7rNm-D2lUlq56gn-hkNbEnfcw/s16000/Surfers%20Beach%20Swimmer%20with%20Life%20Guard%20Tower%20-%201.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: large;">Surfers Paradise Beach</span><br />Photo by <a href="https://www.surfersparadiselocal.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SP Local</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /> <p></p><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="yiv5079781573email-container" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px auto; max-width: 680px; outline: none; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%;"><tbody style="outline: none;"><tr style="outline: none;"><td bgcolor="#ffffff" style="outline: none; word-break: normal;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px auto; outline: none; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%;"><tbody style="outline: none;"><tr style="outline: none;"><td style="color: #555555; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; outline: none; padding: 0px 20px 20px; word-break: normal;"><div style="outline: none;"></div></td></tr><tr style="outline: none;"><td bgcolor="#ffffff" style="outline: none; word-break: normal;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px auto; outline: none; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%;"><tbody style="outline: none;"><tr style="outline: none;"><td style="outline: none; padding: 0px 20px 20px; word-break: normal;"><h1 style="color: #333333; font-size: 24px; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Oswald;">Queensland’s low unemployment continues</span></h1></td></tr><tr style="outline: none;"><td style="color: #555555; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; outline: none; padding: 0px 20px 20px; word-break: normal;"><div style="outline: none;"></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr style="outline: none;"><td bgcolor="#ffffff" style="outline: none; word-break: normal;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px auto; outline: none; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%;"><tbody style="outline: none;"><tr style="outline: none;"><td style="color: #555555; line-height: 20px; outline: none; padding: 0px 20px 20px; word-break: normal;"><div style="outline: none;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 0px; outline: none;"><li style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 6pt 0px; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Queensland’s unemployment rate is 3.8 per cent as at March 2023</span></span></li><li style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 6pt 0px; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Well below the pre-COVID-19 rate of 5.6% in March 2020</span></span></li><li style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 6pt 0px; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">228,500 more Queenslanders now employed compared to pre-COVID levels</span></span></li></ul><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 6pt 36pt; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p><p style="line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Queensland’s trend unemployment rate was steady at 3.8 per cent in March 2023, according to the latest data release from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, continuing the state’s strong labour market performance. </span></span></p><p style="line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">An additional 228,500 persons have been employed in Queensland compared to pre-COVID-19 levels in March 2020, including 58,200 more over the past year.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Queensland’s participation rate of 66.3 per cent in March 2023 remains above the 65.7 per cent recorded in March 2020.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">The March 2023 NAB Monthly Business Survey confirmed that in trend terms, Queensland had the strongest business conditions of all mainland states at +26 index points.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">ABS trade data shows that Queensland’s overseas merchandise exports totalled $135.8 billion in the year ending February 2023, representing a $44.6 billion increase from a year earlier.</span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 15px !important; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0px !important; margin: 0px 0cm 15px; outline: none;"><strong style="outline: none;"><span style="color: black; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Quotes attributable to the Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment:</span></span></strong></p><p style="line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“Queensland’s nation-leading labour market strength is supported by our nation-leading business conditions, which continue to rank well above the national average.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“The latest ABS regional Labour Force data shows the strength in Queensland’s labour market extends right across the state.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“In Cairns, the unemployment rate in February 2023 was just 4.1 per cent; and in Central Queensland, 3.3 per cent in Mackay, 2.5 per cent and in Townsville, unemployment was down to a historic low of 2.2 per cent.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“With a diverse economy, pro-business government and highly-skilled workforce, the conditions are right for Queensland’s growth story to continue.”</span></span></p><p style="line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><div class="yiv5079781573portfolio-minister-portfolio" style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;"><i>Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment</i></span></span></div><p style="line-height: 16.8667px; margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;"><i><span style="outline: none;"></span></i></span></p><div class="yiv5079781573portfolio-minister-minister" style="line-height: 21px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;"><i>The Honourable Cameron Dick </i></span></div><div class="yiv5079781573portfolio-minister-minister" style="line-height: 21px; margin: 0px 0px 10px; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;"><i>Source:<a href="https://statements.qld.gov.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Queensland Government</a></i></span></div><div style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="outline: none;"><br /></span></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>Sam Bernardohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09922785343366295216noreply@blogger.com0Queensland, Australia-22.575197 144.0847926-50.885430836178841 108.92854259999999 5.7350368361788462 179.2410426tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829630227679144439.post-38209090028996119962023-03-28T12:18:00.003+10:002023-03-28T12:19:41.256+10:00Tax concessions to drive investment into Build-to-Rent developments housing
<p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgvVQFvAU3mhJ1WzJ8CQww9SxG00gOVAG2uavtKeQB5_l12216yXTPEkGSUY2R6ebozWj1T0JHYmcdvKABWaUvQ_JwCCB-U1KFaq0B36hEvNZHcjToCSfjQr_cv9nQPNAbqyKVu2mVJVL_45OrTkDYmVIYVKkJ8C-zikJ_nLo74VSXdaJk0TxQdMl_/s1280/Rental%20Apartment%20-%201.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="655" data-original-width="1280" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgvVQFvAU3mhJ1WzJ8CQww9SxG00gOVAG2uavtKeQB5_l12216yXTPEkGSUY2R6ebozWj1T0JHYmcdvKABWaUvQ_JwCCB-U1KFaq0B36hEvNZHcjToCSfjQr_cv9nQPNAbqyKVu2mVJVL_45OrTkDYmVIYVKkJ8C-zikJ_nLo74VSXdaJk0TxQdMl_/w640-h328/Rental%20Apartment%20-%201.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oswald;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Southport Rental Apartments</span><br /><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photo <a href="https://www.blowthetruth.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blow the Truth</a></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="yiv0690247121email-container" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px auto; max-width: 680px; outline: none; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%px;"><tbody style="outline: none;"><tr style="outline: none;"><td bgcolor="#ffffff" style="outline: none; word-break: normal;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px auto; outline: none; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%px;"><tbody style="outline: none;"><tr style="outline: none;"><td style="outline: none; padding: 0px 20px 20px; word-break: normal;"><h1 style="color: #333333; font-weight: normal; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Tax concessions to drive investment into affordable housing</span></h1></td></tr><tr style="outline: none;"><td style="color: #555555; line-height: 20px; outline: none; padding: 0px 20px 20px; word-break: normal;"><div style="outline: none;"></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr style="outline: none;"><td bgcolor="#ffffff" style="outline: none; word-break: normal;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px auto; outline: none; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%px;"><tbody style="outline: none;"><tr style="outline: none;"><td style="color: #555555; line-height: 20px; outline: none; padding: 0px 20px 20px; word-break: normal;"><div style="outline: none;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px; outline: none;"><li style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Land tax will be cut in half for Build-to-Rent developments that include affordable housing</span></span></li><li style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Delivers action on a Queensland Housing Summit outcome</span></span></li><li style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">The build-to-Rent sector is growing in Queensland and with these new concessions, a larger number of projects will include affordable housing</span></span></li></ul><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">The Palaszczuk Government will slash land tax by up to 50 per cent for Build-to-Rent developments that feature at least 10 per cent of rental homes as affordable housing, driving more investment to deliver new rental supply.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">The range of investment-attracting tax concessions for Build-to-Rent developments will include:</span></span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0cm; margin-top: 0px; outline: none;"><li style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">A 50 per cent discount on land tax payable for up to 20 years</span></span></li><li style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">A full exemption for the 2% foreign investor land tax surcharge for up to 20 years</span></span></li><li style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">A full exemption from the Additional Foreign Acquirer Duty for the future transfer of a Build-to-Rent site.</span></span></li></ul><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; outline: none;"><span class="yiv0690247121s2" style="outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; outline: none;"><span class="yiv0690247121s2" style="outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Queensland Treasury will consult with the property industry on the land tax concessions ahead of proposed 1 July 2023 commencement, to ensure they can support the delivery of more homes for Queenslanders. </span></span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 15px !important; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0px !important; margin: 0px 0cm 15px; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;"> </span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 15px !important; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0px !important; margin: 0px 0cm 15px; outline: none;"><strong style="outline: none;"><span style="color: black; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Quotes attributable to the Premier and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games:</span></span></strong></p><p style="margin-bottom: 15px !important; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0px !important; margin: 0px 0cm 15px; outline: none;"><em style="outline: none;"><span style="color: black; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“My government is committed to delivering a fair go for renters.</span></span></em></p><p style="margin-bottom: 15px !important; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0px !important; margin: 0px 0cm 15px; outline: none;"><em style="outline: none;"><span style="color: black; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“We know Build-to-Rent programs create more affordable housing in the areas where it is needed most.</span></span></em></p><p style="margin-bottom: 15px !important; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0px !important; margin: 0px 0cm 15px; outline: none;"><em style="outline: none;"><span style="color: black; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“Driving new investment into social and affordable housing is key to ensuring we get more Queenslanders into the safe, secure homes."</span></span></em></p><p style="margin-bottom: 15px !important; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0px !important; margin: 0px 0cm 15px; outline: none;"><strong style="outline: none;"><span style="color: black; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Quotes attributable to the Treasurer and Minister for Trade and Investment Cameron Dick:</span></span></strong></p><p style="margin-bottom: 15px !important; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0px !important; margin: 0px 0cm 15px; outline: none;"><em style="outline: none;"><span style="color: black; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“The private construction sector is at capacity across Australia.</span></span></em></p><p style="margin-bottom: 15px !important; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0px !important; margin: 0px 0cm 15px; outline: none;"><em style="outline: none;"><span style="color: black; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Our government is working with industry to identify innovative ideas that create new pipelines of housing supply.</span></span></em></p><p style="margin-bottom: 15px !important; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0px !important; margin: 0px 0cm 15px; outline: none;"><em style="outline: none;"><span style="color: black; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“The Build-to-Rent projects that we’ve already brought to Queensland are already boosting rental supply.</span></span></em></p><p style="margin-bottom: 15px !important; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0px !important; margin: 0px 0cm 15px; outline: none;"><em style="outline: none;"><strong style="outline: none;"><u style="outline: none;"><span style="color: black; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Further information:</span></span></u></strong></em></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">The land tax concessions will help unlock more investment into housing and build on three developments supported under the Palaszczuk Government’s Build-to-Rent Pilot Program.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Combined, these current developments <em style="outline: none;"><span style="color: black; outline: none;">in </span></em><em style="outline: none;">Newstead<span style="color: black; outline: none;">, Fortitude Valley and the Brisbane CBD</span></em><span class="yiv0690247121s2" style="outline: none;"> will deliver more than 1,200 new dwellings, of which up to 490 rental homes will be provided at discounted rent thanks to a Palaszczuk Government subsidy.</span></span></span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; outline: none;"><span class="yiv0690247121s2" style="outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;"> </span></span></span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">The Palaszczuk Government also recently released a new invitation for Expressions of Interest under the $2 billion Housing Investment Fund on 9 February 2023.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">This process is targeting proposals with ready-to-proceed social and affordable housing developments on privately owned sites, including affordable-only proposals.</span></span></p><p style="line-height: normal; margin: 0cm; outline: none;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 15px !important; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0px !important; margin: 0px 0cm 15px; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;"><span style="outline: none;"><span style="color: black; outline: none;">More information on the Palaszczuk Government’s Housing Investment Fund Private Site Invitation is available at </span></span><a href="https://u3603583.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=neACo6uPgmmZmOvIiu-2BSA-2BRCyugv17Os95tasJKczTMXgxjC8gtq2hu6sB0IvGHYAsOW0EIPVuRtqhTSi-2BgZRtTkJHf8UmkZrEBXt-2FbF9JZOKG5Ha0hPLdzu-2BoPQl3sDlS_0_sag50P11nHZLWlTurWQGV7g6ZMwp6KOqm3jMyiNCK3Ifd-2FZVDfGOWFmSpNuOhis7-2B0us8iILATLiBgRQAJ-2Fruk1kru30HxE1RphBiZ-2FQkN3WbWXAnqn7Km7LMjHJ-2BHR3noktq-2BarEM0zRzMbfmqQzWa2Rxda0MJ2VwxuZOMzmHZg7WIA91IUF-2BqEQfHNX-2BUzPqt8DiEMWZ5Y-2BIspgCarTQ-3D-3D" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" style="color: #0563c1; outline: none;" target="_blank"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; outline: none;">www.treasury.qld.gov.au/programs-and-policies/housing-investment-fund/</span></a><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: black; outline: none;">, with Expressions of Interest due to close on 8 May 2023.</span></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 15px !important; margin-left: 0cm; margin-right: 0cm; margin-top: 0px !important; margin: 0px 0cm 15px; outline: none;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;"><span style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: black; outline: none;"><i>Attribution: <a href="https://statements.qld.gov.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Queensland Government</a></i></span></span></p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>Sam Bernardohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09922785343366295216noreply@blogger.com0Queensland, Australia-22.575197 144.0847926-50.885430836178841 108.92854259999999 5.7350368361788462 179.2410426tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829630227679144439.post-28493759748688814802023-03-15T18:55:00.006+10:002023-03-15T18:57:21.806+10:00Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Coordination Office<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs7NIRq-Bu7mbSGj-uYPwFmd1WexGEYgDDF3fzGWRh5nfS55W1RYJHbtLLFXfpclMVQx8hgYyyJDnnfnCXed9O4T6jO4YLEkHZpWV8uPaFs_2wsJLYzlcBJkF2c7XFgduqI81E--UoyMZTqba--M4PpW7qCKEZ79MCSA1sIHnQpU_G6ymSYUjhiI6pCg/s1280/Brisbane%20Olympic%20Stadium%20-%201.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="656" data-original-width="1280" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs7NIRq-Bu7mbSGj-uYPwFmd1WexGEYgDDF3fzGWRh5nfS55W1RYJHbtLLFXfpclMVQx8hgYyyJDnnfnCXed9O4T6jO4YLEkHZpWV8uPaFs_2wsJLYzlcBJkF2c7XFgduqI81E--UoyMZTqba--M4PpW7qCKEZ79MCSA1sIHnQpU_G6ymSYUjhiI6pCg/w640-h328/Brisbane%20Olympic%20Stadium%20-%201.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: x-large;">Olympic Stadium 2032</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><table align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="yiv0530860273email-container" role="presentation" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px auto; max-width: 680px; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td bgcolor="#ffffff" style="word-break: normal;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px auto; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td style="color: #555555; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px; padding: 0px 20px 20px; word-break: normal;"><div></div></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor="#ffffff" style="word-break: normal;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px auto; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td style="padding: 0px 20px 20px; word-break: normal;"><h1 style="color: #333333; font-weight: normal; line-height: 27px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: small;">Brisbane 2032 Coordination Office</span></h1></td></tr><tr><td style="color: #555555; line-height: 20px; padding: 0px 20px 20px; word-break: normal;"><div></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor="#ffffff" style="word-break: normal;"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; margin: 0px auto; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%px;"><tbody><tr><td style="color: #555555; line-height: 20px; padding: 0px 20px 20px; word-break: normal;"><ul><li><span style="font-family: Roboto;">IOC Vice-President John Coates has welcomed the formation of the Brisbane 2032 Coordination Office</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Roboto;">The Coordination Office will be led by Director General Graham Fraine as the Chief Executive Officer</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Roboto;">Deloitte was engaged to recommend to the government the best structure of the Coordination Office</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">The Brisbane 2032 Coordination Office has been formalised and will coordinate delivery of the Olympic and Paralympic Games in agreement with Games partners including:</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: Roboto;">The Commonwealth Government</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Roboto;">Queensland Government</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Roboto;">Brisbane City Council</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Roboto;">Gold Coast Council</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Roboto;">Sunshine Coast Council</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Roboto;">SEQ Council of Mayors</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Roboto;">International Olympic Committee (IOC)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Roboto;">The Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee (OCOG)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Roboto;">Australian Olympic Committee and</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Roboto;">Paralympics Australia</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">An independent report prepared by Deloitte recommended establishment of a Brisbane 2032 Coordination Office.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">Deloitte studied arrangements for the London and Sydney games and recommended a fit-for-purpose approach for Brisbane.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">Key differences for Brisbane include:</span></p><ul><li><span style="font-family: Roboto;">84% of venues already exist</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Roboto;">No major infrastructure being built solely for the Games and</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Roboto;">Assets remaining in public ownership</span></li></ul><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">Unlike a delivery authority model, the Coordination Office is accountable to the Parliament.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">The Deloitte recommendation recognises the State Government’s existing expertise in delivering infrastructure and recommends the Coordination Office for its ability to cut red tape and avoid unnecessary bureaucratic double-up and costs.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">The Deloitte report said: “The model leverages existing capability and legislative powers within agencies.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">“There is a high level of goodwill and willingness to cooperate among Games Delivery Partners which good governance will facilitate…”</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">The Coordination Office will oversee many aspects of the games including infrastructure, but also First Nations, environment, legacy, and security.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">The Office will headed by the Director-General of the Department of Regional Development, Manufacturing and Water Graham Fraine. Mr Fraine has held a number of senior roles in the government including former Deputy Under-Treasurer.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">Underpinning that crucial coordinating body, is the Olympic and Paralympic Games Infrastructure Office, which will design and deliver the key venues, villages, and transport infrastructure.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">A Leader’s Forum which includes Federal, State and Council representatives will work in tandem with the Brisbane 2032Olympic and Paralympic Games Organising Committee (OCOG). </span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">The structure will be reviewed after two years to ensure it continues to be the best model in the lead up to 2032.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><strong><span style="font-family: Roboto;">Quotes attributable to the Premier and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Annastacia Palaszczuk:</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">“This body represents nine months of discussion with all of our Games partners on the best and most efficient way of delivering the best Olympic and Paralympic Games ever.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">“It cuts red tape while, at the same time, provides input from all of our Games partners.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">“Teamwork won us these Games. Teamwork will help us deliver them.”</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><strong><span style="font-family: Roboto;">Quotes attributable to John Coates AC, IOC Vice-President:</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">“This model makes eminent sense to me.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">“The IOC has been discussing the governance model with Brisbane 2032. The IOC continues to explore savings and efficiencies to our Games delivery model.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">“This is for the benefit of all future Games organizers, including Brisbane 2032.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">“The last thing we should be doing is adding layers of bureaucracy. Pleasingly this model does not.”</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><strong><span style="font-family: Roboto;">Quotes attributable to the President of the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee, Andrew Liveris:</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;"><strong> </strong>“The Queensland Government will lead venue and infrastructure delivery and has subsequently led the design of the governance model.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">“We are pleased the final governance framework will be directed by a Leadership Forum, which includes the Organising Committee, Queensland and Australian Governments and other Games Delivery Partners so that key decision-makers are at the table.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">“We will continue to work with all Games Delivery Partners to ensure venues and infrastructure are delivered in line with our commitments to the IOC and to the long-term best interests of the local communities.”</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><strong><span style="font-family: Roboto;">Quotes attributable to Steven Miles, Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning and Minister Assisting the Premier Olympic and Paralympic Games Infrastructure:</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;"> “We’re getting on with the job of planning for and delivering the Games venues, because it is infrastructure our growing state needs.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">“We don’t need another bureaucracy, the Queensland Government leads the delivery of roads, hospitals, schools and sporting infrastructure across the state, it makes sense to build Games infrastructure too.”</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;"><strong>Quotes attributable to Sport Minister and Minister Assisting the Premier </strong><strong>on Olympics and Paralympics Sport and Engagement </strong><strong>Stirling Hinchliffe:</strong></span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">“This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to fast-track the enduring benefits Queenslanders want to achieve from the biggest and most prestigious event on the planet. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">“In addition, our 12 member Brisbane 2032 Legacy Committee is already compiling great community ideas.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">“The Legacy Forum on 22 March - with 500 of the brightest minds – will bring together Queenslanders’ economic, social, cultural and infrastructure aspirations like never before.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">“It’s a truly unique chance to transform Queensland for current and future generations through lasting legacies of Brisbane 2032.” </span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><strong><span style="font-family: Roboto;">Quotes attributable to CEO of Paralympics Australia Catherine Clark:</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">“Delivering two of the world’s biggest events comes with significant complexity. It requires a team effort from a myriad of stakeholders to plan, decide and act together in pursuit of a common objective.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">"We support the work that has been done to date involving all Games Partners to determine the most appropriate governance model for an endeavour of this magnitude.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">"Getting the right structures and ways of working in place is critical to delivering great outcomes for paralympic sport and for all Australians.”</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><strong><span style="font-family: Roboto;">Quotes attributable to Chair of Paralympics Australia Jock O'Callaghan:</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">“This decision-making model provides a strong mechanism for all three levels of government and Games Delivery Partners to come together in creating a world class event which will also provide a powerful legacy for decades to come. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">“This is great news, not just for Paralympians but for everyone associated with the Games. Connecting decision-making and delivery has created a body with a clear vision and the ability to achieve lasting change.” </span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><strong><span style="font-family: Roboto;">Quotes attributable to Mayor of Gold Coast City Council Tom Tate:</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">“2032 will be a Games for all of Queensland.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">“It’s a once I in a lifetime opportunity to showcase South East Queensland to the world.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">“Just like we did with the Commonwealth Games when all three levels of Government work together, we can achieve more.”</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><strong><span style="font-family: Roboto;">Quotes attributable to Mayor of Sunshine Coast Council Mark Jamieson:</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">“The Olympic and Paralympic Games brings with it significant investment opportunities on the Sunshine Coast - our Council has been on the journey to attract the Games since early 2015 and I know all levels of government are committed to delivering the infrastructure our communities need.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">“We will all continue to work co-operatively to progress these objectives.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">“Having seen the proposed governance model, I am confident that there is an appropriate level of engagement and opportunities for input from the Sunshine Coast.”</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><strong><span style="font-family: Roboto;">Quotes attributable to Deloitte:</span></strong></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">“We have been privileged to work with the nine Games partners including State and Federal Governments, local governments and Olympic and Paralympic bodies to design a governance model which will ensure the Games are delivered on time with all partners having appropriate input at every step of the way.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">We believe the Brisbane Coordination Office, which is to be overseen by all Brisbane 2032 partners, will provide an effective and cooperative coordination mechanism to get this critical work done.”</span></p><div><div class="yiv0530860273portfolio-minister-joint-statement" style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><span face="sans-serif" style="font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold;">J</span><span style="font-family: Roboto;">OINT STATEMENT</span></div><div class="yiv0530860273portfolio-minister-portfolio" style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">Premier and Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games</span></div><div class="yiv0530860273portfolio-minister-minister" style="line-height: 21px; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">The Honourable Annastacia Palaszczuk</span></div><div class="yiv0530860273portfolio-minister-portfolio" style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">Deputy Premier, Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning and Minister Assisting the Premier on Olympic and Paralympic Games Infrastructure</span></div><div class="yiv0530860273portfolio-minister-minister" style="line-height: 21px; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">The Honourable Dr Steven Miles</span></div><div class="yiv0530860273portfolio-minister-portfolio" style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">Minister for Tourism, Innovation and Sport and Minister Assisting the Premier on Olympics and Paralympics Sport and Engagement</span></div><div class="yiv0530860273portfolio-minister-minister" style="line-height: 21px; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">The Honourable Stirling Hinchliffe</span></div></div><div class="yiv0530860273portfolio-minister-minister" style="line-height: 21px; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">Attribution: <a href="https://statements.qld.gov.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Queensland Government</a></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table>Sam Bernardohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09922785343366295216noreply@blogger.com0Vulture St, Woolloongabba QLD 4102, Australia-27.4858376 153.0380853-55.796071436178849 117.8818353 0.8243962361788455 -171.80566469999997tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829630227679144439.post-16816041500276866272023-03-01T12:11:00.006+10:002023-03-01T12:16:10.759+10:00The Local Tavern Surfers Paradise<p> </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnBrGUq9vhA8ZnbHt2223oAJ0HTnFQ-xWKMW9YgZ38vgS_BU7MNO4ki-sAYVViJwIApAsuDQY-2i-rIsRq3QoUINlHN_QpAdP2XPREieiqZiE2agpyzy4NTcnWn-3t-ZAH8QRqVtwnDYMslGk2MyFGvgJGjg7DRPolVgIo9T5IHc1AlBn1aUcqXLx-jg/s1280/The%20Local%20Tavern%20Surfers%20Paradise%20-%201.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="876" data-original-width="1280" height="438" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnBrGUq9vhA8ZnbHt2223oAJ0HTnFQ-xWKMW9YgZ38vgS_BU7MNO4ki-sAYVViJwIApAsuDQY-2i-rIsRq3QoUINlHN_QpAdP2XPREieiqZiE2agpyzy4NTcnWn-3t-ZAH8QRqVtwnDYMslGk2MyFGvgJGjg7DRPolVgIo9T5IHc1AlBn1aUcqXLx-jg/w640-h438/The%20Local%20Tavern%20Surfers%20Paradise%20-%201.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: x-large;">The Local Tavern </span> <br /><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://www.surfersparadiselocal.com/search/label/Chevron%20Renaissance%20Shopping%20Centre" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Chevron Renaissance Shopping Centre</a></span><br />Photo: <a href="https://www.surfersparadiselocal.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Surfers Paradise Local</a><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: large;">The Local Tavern has been revamped into an all-occasions, with classic pub grub done well, quality beer & an extensive cocktail menu which will blow you away.</span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: large;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505;">Whether you’re coming in to catch the game, enjoy dinner or lunch with the family or wanting a cold one, The Local Tavern has all you could want with </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505;">a friendly local vibe it's a meeting place like no other.</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #202124;"><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: x-large;">Address: G29/ 3240 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217</span></span></p><p><br class="Apple-interchange-newline" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505;"><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: x-large;">Phone: (07) 3558 3323</span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505;"><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: x-large;">The Local Tavern Web: </span></span><span style="color: #050505; font-family: Oswald; font-size: x-large;"><a href="https://thelocaltavern.com.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thelocaltavern.com</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: x-large;">Opening Hours: Sunday-Thursday 12:00pm-9:30pm-Friday-Saturday 12:00pm-12:00am</span></p><iframe allowfullscreen="" height="600" loading="lazy" referrerpolicy="no-referrer-when-downgrade" src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d1310.943643075444!2d153.4276812133921!3d-28.00027488081869!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x6b91056d81bb7439%3A0xe9cb8f06e297a493!2sThe%20Local%20Tavern!5e1!3m2!1sen!2sau!4v1677636481997!5m2!1sen!2sau" style="border: 0;" width="800"></iframe><style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }</style><div class="embed-container"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//cTpLHidR2_k"></iframe></div>Sam Bernardohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09922785343366295216noreply@blogger.com0G29/3240 Surfers Paradise Blvd, Surfers Paradise QLD 4217, Australia-27.9998991 153.4281572-56.310132936178846 118.27190719999999 0.31033473617884511 -171.4155928tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4829630227679144439.post-45111686898067842362023-02-22T16:46:00.011+10:002023-02-22T17:00:04.790+10:00Gold Coast Hinterland national parks Heritage-listed<div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5sF3n3LZCR4pQu6poSaG9anCODdK0rATzpPeYNo9hUN5MnHAU_LI2tjgUZtnGXGc18dNB7PIIJVeciU5uTxYUamk02gDhCDnEQFDCixjLqQ_8Iyd2yQfR17fb9RtJKOYNJCYDbijqNoTDuYdiMwPcm8bjM1lTd8T_1gWLoAW0ZgbUtKcekl7ipdzqAw/s1280/Gold%20Coast%20Hinterland%20-%201.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="656" data-original-width="1280" height="328" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5sF3n3LZCR4pQu6poSaG9anCODdK0rATzpPeYNo9hUN5MnHAU_LI2tjgUZtnGXGc18dNB7PIIJVeciU5uTxYUamk02gDhCDnEQFDCixjLqQ_8Iyd2yQfR17fb9RtJKOYNJCYDbijqNoTDuYdiMwPcm8bjM1lTd8T_1gWLoAW0ZgbUtKcekl7ipdzqAw/w640-h328/Gold%20Coast%20Hinterland%20-%201.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Oswald; font-size: x-large;">Gold Coast Hinterland<br /></span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Image by <a href="https://pixabay.com/users/dougkpga-193970/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=290442" rel="nofollow" style="color: #191b26; cursor: pointer; margin: initial; outline: none; padding: initial;" target="_blank">dougkpga</a> from <a href="https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=290442" rel="nofollow" style="color: #191b26; cursor: pointer; margin: initial; outline: none; padding: initial;" target="_blank">Pixabay</a><span face=""Open Sans", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #191b26;"> </span></span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span face="sans-serif" style="color: #555555;"><br /><br /><span style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></span></div><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Two of Queensland’s most popular national parks have expanded thanks to a partnership worth more than $600,000 between the Department of Environment and Science (DES) and the Foundation of National Parks and Wildlife (FNPW).</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">More than 185 hectares of undisturbed forest habitat has been added to the Gondwana Rainforests of Australia World Heritage-listed Lamington and Main Range National Parks.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;"><em>Queensland’s Protected Area Strategy 2020-2030</em> supports the expansion of our national parks and other protected areas.</span></p><ul style="background-color: white; color: #555555;"><li><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">$600,000 deal adds 185 hectares of pristine habitat to much-loved national parks</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">More than 14 million hectares in Queensland now protected</span></li></ul><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><strong><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Quotes attributable to Environment Minister Meaghan Scanlon:</span></strong></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“I’d like to thank our new partners at FNPW for contributing $340,000 towards expanding these extraordinary national parks, which hold a special place in the hearts so many Queenslanders,” Minister Scanlon said.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“The Lamington National Park addition is a pristine area of beautiful tall forests and rugged mountains and is habitat for a range of rare species of fauna and flora.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“One of the best parts of Queensland’s lifestyle is our great natural assets like our National parks.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“This will mean more national park that Queenslanders can access for recreation like bushwalking and camping.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“My department had a long history of cooperative conservation management with Mr Ken and Mrs Jan Drynan who previously owned the property which is surrounded on three sides by Lamington National Park.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“Sadly, Mr Drynan passed away not long after the property was acquired, but with the expansion now formalised, a lasting connection has been forged between his family and park rangers who knew and respected him.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“The joint purchase of this land with FNPW completes a section of park near the New South Wales border and consolidates the park boundary.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“The addition to Main Range National Park has connected two existing sections of the protected area, which are popular for remote bush walking.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“The new area also includes pristine tall forests set beside the rugged and spectacular western escarpment of Main Range and features riverine wetlands of very high aquatic conservation significance.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“With these purchases, the Palaszczuk Government is delivering on our promise to expand and sustainably manage our protected areas.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“We will also consider other privately owned properties with significant conservation values for addition to the protected area estate.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“My department will continue to work with FNPW and other conservation organisations to identify opportunities for co-investment in protected area acquisitions.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“We will continue to add properties to our estate that will help conserve Queensland’s natural and cultural heritage.”</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><strong><em><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Quotes attributable to Foundation of National Parks and Wildlife CEO Ian Darbyshire:</span></em></strong></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“The foundation is proud to be a part of the recent acquisitions, which is a significant step in our ongoing efforts to preserve and protect Australia's unique and diverse wildlife and national parks,” Mr Darbyshire said.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“This acquisition aligns with our mission to expand the country's national parks and conserve threatened species for future generations.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“With over 50 years of expertise in park and wildlife preservation, FNPW will continue to work in partnership with government agencies, corporations, and local communities to achieve our goal of creating a lasting impact and positive change for Australia's natural environment.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">“We are appreciative of the support of our partners and supporters in making this acquisition possible and look forward to continuing our mission of safeguarding Australia's national parks and wildlife for generations to come.”</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><strong><em><u><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">Fast facts:</span></u></em></strong></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">The Palaszczuk Government has committed $262.5 million over four years to expand and sustainably manage Queensland’s National Parks.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;">More than 14 million hectares in Queensland now protected.</span></p><div class="yiv3383692346portfolio-minister-portfolio" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px;"><i><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed;">Minister for the Environment and the Great Barrier Reef and Minister for Science and Youth Affairs</span></i></div><div class="yiv3383692346portfolio-minister-minister" style="background-color: white; color: #555555; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px 0px 10px;"><i><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed;">The Honourable Meaghan Scanlon</span></i></div><p style="background-color: white; color: #555555; margin: 0px 0px 15px;"><i><span style="font-family: Roboto Condensed;">Attribution: <a href="https://statements.qld.gov.au/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">State of Queensland</a></span></i></p>Sam Bernardohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09922785343366295216noreply@blogger.com0Hinterland Regional Park, Intersection of Hardys Road and, Bertana Dr, Mudgeeraba QLD 4213, Australia-28.0927782 153.3560499-56.403012036178851 118.19979989999999 0.217455636178844 -171.48770009999998