Queensland retailers unhappy about Easter trading hours
April 19, 2012 by Mark
Retailers in Queensland areas such as Burleigh Heads are claiming that they missed out on millions of dollars over Easter weekend. This is due to the shops being closed for at least two days over the long weekend. [Read more]
1 in 10 Queensland state schools take up anti-cyberbullying system
March 21, 2012 by Robyn
Approximately 1 in 10 state schools have taken up a government initiative designed to tackle cyberbullying. While the eSmart system is available to all schools, only 130 out of the 1,240 schools in Queensland have registered for the system. [Read more]
The collapse of Air Australia will not hurt Queensland tourism
February 22, 2012 by Robyn
It was recently announced that the budget airline Air Australia was going into administration. Tourism officials have stated that this is unlikely to affect [Read more]
The craft of typography
January 16, 2012 by Mark
Allan Haley, Director of Words & Letters at Monotype Imaging, has some good practical advice when it comes to the craft of typography. [Read more]
SocialFace advises how to make social media work
December 30, 2011 by Mark
Shona Mackin, chief engagement officer at SocialFace, says social media is not about that one brilliant idea or overnight success. She says it’s about listening, engaging, building your brand and nurturing your relationships.
Social media is only one, albeit essential, part of [Read more]
2018 Commonwealth Games coming to the Gold Coast
November 19, 2011 by James
It has been announced that the Gold Coast will be hosting the 2018 Commonwealth Games. The event will take place from April 4-15 and it is hoped that it will [Read more]
Analogue/Digital Creative Conference filling up
October 19, 2011 by Mark
The Analogue/Digital Creative Conference will take place at the BC&C Cinemas at the Robina Town Centre on the Gold Coast on October 21. A ticket for the full day conferences is $150 for general admission and $100 for students. This conference will feature eight speakers involved in all forms of the creative industry, including retailers, artists, musicians and graphic designers. It is [Read more]
It’s all about the customer
September 25, 2011 by James
Anyone who understands business will tell you that the most important aspect of doing business is the customer; the old adage “the customer is always right” is as true now as it has ever been. Regardless of what business you are in you need customers to help you to survive, especially in [Read more]
Delivering Today Developing Tomorrow conference
August 11, 2011 by Mark
The 14th annual Government Marketing and Communications Conference will take place at the Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove Resort on the Gold Coast,
Queensland from September 7-9, 2011. Those who will be speaking and holding workshops [Read more]
QUT Art Museum print collections keep extending
July 13, 2011 by James
The Queensland University of Technology (QUT) Art Museum in Brisbane has an extensive collection of both Australian and international prints. Those in [Read more]