Magic Millions racing wants more government support
The co-owner of the Magic Millions racing carnival Gerry Harvey says the event needs more race industry and government support if it is to keep growing.
View ArticleAudit of Qld turfs clubs deep in debt
Queensland Racing has appointed accountants to scrutinise the finances of several of the state's major turf clubs.
View ArticleAustralian video game studios face obliteration
Australian video game creators fear the local development industry is on the brink of collapse.
View ArticleGold Coast school gives would-be pilots a flying start
Miami High is the only school in south-east Queensland that offers aviation as a subject.
View ArticleBig Day Out here to stay
It has been confirmed that one of the country's most popular touring music festivals will continue its Queensland leg on the Gold Coast for at least the next five years.
View ArticleGamers put their passions on the table
In a small Southport comic book store, dozens of local enthusiasts gather to indulge their passion for playing games.
View ArticleMore mums and dads playing video games: study
Video games are more popular than ever in Australia especially with parents, research has found.
View ArticleCosplay fans assemble for Supanova
Thousands of cosplay fans from across the country have assembled in force on the Gold Coast.
View Article3D gaming tech helps map muddy mangroves
Motion capture video gaming technology is being used to create complex 3D maps of mangrove habitats.
View ArticlePinball doctor flips for bumper collection
One man's lifelong love of pinball has inspired him to build an enviable man cave full of his very own custom tables.
View ArticleCan video games help connect the elderly?
Video games are fast becoming a popular pastime for older Australians and researchers want to know if there are social benefits to the trend.
View ArticleBridge kid comes up trumps at national competition
He's the 12-year-old card shark bringing fresh blood to the world of competitive bridge.
View ArticleChemistry and computer games combine to power education
Video games and education are being used on the Gold Coast to help students of all ages learn chemistry.
View ArticleDrone racing champions target Gold Coast as world's centre for the sport
A group of Australia's top professional drone racers wants to make south-east Queensland the world's centre for the sport.
View ArticleGel ball gamers march on as retailer fights ban on importing toy guns
Gel ball is a game of skirmish and its fast-growing popularity has game organisers and importers of the blasters struggling to keep up with demand, but not everyone shares the enthusiasm, with gel ball...
View ArticleCosplay is becoming cool, say Aussie cosplayers
Cosplayers attending Queensland's largest regional single-day pop culture convention, say its popularity has grown so much that it is a sign the subculture has become more mainstream in Australia.
View ArticleElite boxer Regarn Simbwa fled the Commonwealth Games, now he's fighting to...
He's a top fighter who made international headlines during the 2018 Commonwealth Games because he fled the athletes' village, and now he wants to fight for Australia.
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