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Australia’s Brickman shares his LEGO-building secrets

Josie Agostino - 21 June 2021 0

The LEGO Masters Australia judge and father-of-two reveals all, from his favourite sets to the biggest model he’s ever built.

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Budding Sunshine Coast entrepreneur throws line for sustainable fishing

Kids on the Coast/Kids in the City - 12 May 2021 0

This Sunshine Coast student not only loves fishing, but has launched a card game to promote best practice at just nine years old.

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One mama’s unique approach to ocean and turtle conservation

Kids on the Coast/Kids in the City - 30 March 2021 0

Passionate about sustainability, kindy teacher Trudie Mckay has created a unique way to bring turtle conservation to life for little ones.

Education

The local chef training the Sunshine Coast’s next generation of chefs

Kids on the Coast/Kids in the City - 22 February 2021 0

We meet the highly experienced chef training the Sunshine Coast’s next generation of chefs - ready for Australia's most prestigious eateries.

Local Life

Personalised kids books helping parents handle the hard stuff

Kids on the Coast/Kids in the City - 8 February 2021 0

Guiding children through their trauma following the 7.8 magnitude 2016 Kaikoura earthquake inspired an award-winning children’s book.

News

Win a family staycation at Paradise Resort with Gold Coast Libraries!

Kids on the Coast/Kids in the City - 11 December 2020 0

The Summer Reading Club is this summer, and this year Gold Coast Libraries have an exciting family staycation at Paradise Resort to giveaway!

Local Life

The secret to creating a successful Early Learning Centre

Kids on the Coast/Kids in the City - 10 December 2020 0

What goes into running a high quality ELC? We chat to Lauren Hall, founder and owner of Sanctuary Early Learning Adventure, to find out.

News

Free buses in Noosa this summer!

Kids on the Coast/Kids in the City - 8 December 2020 0

Yay, the free bus service in Noosa returns these school holidays! Here's everything you need to know to give the car a holiday this summer.

Local Life

Kris Kringle with a difference – what I’m doing this year

Angela Sutherland - 1 December 2020 0

Kris Kringle is a fun pastime for most places of work. But this year, the KOTC team is doing a Kris Kringle with a difference. Here's what...

Play

The podcast about play that we can’t get enough of!

Kids on the Coast/Kids in the City - 26 October 2020 0

Love podcasts? At the top of our playlist at the moment is Play It Forward - a podcast about play hosted by Wearthy's Lukas Ritson. We chat to Lukas to find out more.

Local Life

The grassroots movement promoting dads’ mental health

Kids on the Coast/Kids in the City - 1 October 2020 0

We chat with the dad behind growing grassroots movement ‘Grab Life By The Balls’ to find out about dads' mental health, mateship and the power of a BBQ.

Gold Coast

Gold Coast charity seeing record number of families in need

Kids on the Coast/Kids in the City - 27 July 2020 0

Carly Fradgley, Founder and CEO at Gold Coast Charity Baby Give Back chats with us about the difficulties many Gold Coast families are facing this year.

Local Life

Gold Coast Kindy kid publishes bestselling book

Kids on the Coast/Kids in the City - 22 June 2020 0

A Gold Coast mother-daughter team has used the time in lockdown to publish a picture book together that explores the impact of coronavirus on little people.

Home & Health

The start-up that believes every kid deserves to wear a crown

Kids on the Coast/Kids in the City - 28 February 2020 0

When brothers Roman (10) and Easton (6) decided to launch a business creating beanies and...

Activities

Let’s Dance! How to choose the right dance studio for your child

Kids on the Coast/Kids in the City - 28 February 2020 0

There is so much more to a dance class than learning how to plié or...

Activities

The Purr-fect cat retreat on the Sunshine Coast

Kids on the Coast/Kids in the City - 16 February 2020 0

Tania Barton followed her dream to open a cat retreat. Now 12 years on, her feline haven has expanded to become a sanctuary for cats and cat lovers alike. 

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