Miami High students protest on school grounds after being told they couldn’t leave
When Miami High School student Narii Hamill Salmon was told he couldn’t leave the school grounds to protest against inaction on climate change, he…
Environment
Gold Coast students strike in a day of climate action
A group of Gold Coast students today picketed outside Karen Andrew MP’s office to send a clear message about the Government’s inaction on climate…
Our guide to buying alternative gifts this Christmas
Here at Blank, we feel that generosity of spirit (rather than the wallet), is what Christmas is supposed to be about. So in the…
Southport Yacht Club backs Trash-Cat
We all understand the scourge that is plastic in our waterways. No-one more so than Garth Wilson. Garth runs a small beach hire business…
Streets ahead: Chinatown leads the way in sustainable events
The first Saturday of every month sees Gold Coast Chinatown in Southport come alive with the Chinatown Street Markets, a celebration of all things…
Local printer turns rubbish into resource
Meet the Gold Coast printer championing sustainable business practices for the good of the planet. The irony of being a ‘greenie’ in the print…
Better planning laws petition launched by South East Queensland Alliance
South East Queensland residents want State Parliament to improve planning laws which currently favour developers’ interests over residents’ quality of life. Community representatives from…
Last chance to register for Waterbug Blitz
The City of Gold Coast in collaboration with the Gold Coast Catchment Association is hosting the National Waterbug Blitz on 9 and 10 September…
Waste not want not
With the ABC’s ‘War on Waste’ (WOW) taking a critical look at Aussie’s waste habits it is fair to say that the topic of…
Botanical Bazaar Garden Festival flourishes in 2018
Beginning four years ago, Botanical Bazaar started as a seed of an idea that has flourished into the Gold Coast’s biggest gardening extravaganza. The…