Southport CBD Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

Sensational Southport CBD Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia

www.sensationalsouthport.com.au 1 John Howe Committee for Southport

CBD Gold Coast is a significant The nomination of Southport Access to the Light Rail and the long term economic initiative by in 2013 as a Priority Development affordability of new residential the Queensland Government and Area under the Economic products on offer allows for a new the Gold Coast City Council. This Development Queensland Act generation of residents to help initiative will deliver economic has allowed certainty and clarity shape the future fabric of this prosperity to the entire Gold Coast to the development process. historic Gold Coast suburb. and South East Queensland region. This has prompted significant Chinatown and the redevelopment new investment in Southport. Significantly, CBD Gold Coast is of Australia Fair East and West John Howe centered on Southport, which The amenity of Southport has been are also contributing to the future Committee for Southport celebrates the 100 year anniversary greatly improved by the completion diversity of entertainment and of being proclaimed a town in 2018, of the first stage of the Light Rail the food and beverage product and plays host to key events of the and the ongoing development of in Southport. 2018 Commonwealth Games. the highly popular Broadwater Southport is the greatest long term Parklands. In the past 5 years, Southport has development strategy that the city seen the completion of over 5 We all look forward to the future will undertake. Projects come and billion dollars of instrastructure stages of the Light Rail both north go, however a strong CBD designed within its immediate region. and south and to Stages 2,3 and and implemented properly will 4 of the Broadwater Parklands. maintain economic growth for the city for the future.

2 Southport -- CBDCBD GoldGold Coast, Coast, Queensland, Queensland, A ustraliaAustralia Rob Molhoek MP Member for Southport

The last few years have been industry is calling for a second opportunity to reinvigorate Almost 50,000 copies of the book fundamental in our development PDA in the city to harness the true Southport and develop the Health have been distributed and sent as a CBD and as a city. potential of the light rail and take & Knowledge precinct as a world-class to friends, family and business advantage of increased interest from destination for health, business associates far and wide. The Gold Coast has reclaimed domestic and international investors. and education services. Southport as the traditional Central We live in an amazing part of Business District and already we’re For Southport, as we prepare for It is clear that we are well on our the world and Southport has seeing more interest in Southport as the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth way to achieving these goals, something truly unique to offer. a significant hub for business, retail Games and our centenary year, as the light rail provides the We all know this – let’s make sure and residential development. there will be endless opportunities infrastructure needed to service the rest of the world knows too! to take advantage of in this new our growing Health & Knowledge As the State Member of Parliament, and exciting era. precinct, to fuel investment in the I fought hard for the declaration of CBD, and to provide new employment Southport as a Priority Development As a born and bred Southport local, and business opportunities. Area and the reinvigoration of it is especially humbling for me to our CBD. represent this great electorate and The first edition of Southport: be a part of its growth. Towards Twenty18 was an outstanding The benefits of the Southport PDA success, thanks to the passion and (officially adopted September 2014) When I was elected in 2012, my support of the Southport community. are so great that the development vision was to provide the tools and Rob Molhoek MP State Member for Southport

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www.sensationalsouthport.com.auwww.sensationalsouthport.com.au 3 Contents 39 High Country Legends 64 Century 21 Broadwater Realty 40 Cav’s Steakhouse 65 top One Chinese Restaurant 42 Southport today 66 Future Gold Coast 43 Eximm 67 Zakazukha, TMD Online 2 John Howe, Committee for Southport. This is our decade. Southport 44 His Path... the Greatest Frontier 68 Rob Molhoek mp, Member for A time when the Gold Coast’s 45 St Hilda’s School - Blazing trails Southport 3 Rob Molhoek mp, Member for CBD moves confidently forward. in girls’ education 69 Headline Creative – Southport We’re moving towards Twenty 46 Did you know?… Building brands for business 4 Contents 18, when we’ll not only celebrate 70 the Twenty 18 Challenge – about Southport 47 Southport’s coffee culture Southport’s Centenary, but also 5 Your Invitation a.B. Paterson College celebrates 6 City of Gold Coast 48 host a large portion of the 2018 25 exceptional years Commonwealth Games, the 8 all roads lead to Griffith ©Copyright 2015 49 Know More in 60 Seconds largest sporting event ever staged 12 Sunland Group Headline Creative on the Gold Coast. 50 about Granny Graham 16 Meriton 360o 17 Short Street, Southport 4215 51 Young Leaders Ph: 5532 4378 The Commonwealth Games and 18 Friends of Southport Future edition editorial enquiries: 52 Southport Priority Development associated activity will inject 20 Maylake Email: [email protected] Area ISBN: 978-0-646-94142-4 an estimated $2 billion into our 22 FSG Australia local economy, create significant 53 taylor Willis Town Planners Design: Headline Creative 23 taFE Queensland’s Southport Written by: Zakazukha demand in local construction and 54 Bell Legal Group campus anchors CBD education hub Printed by: Nova Press generate up to 30,000 full-time 55 asia Pacific Language and Cover Photography: Southport Broadwater equivalent jobs. Yachting with the community 24 Business Institute Parklands at Dawn by Wes Palmer; Additional since 1946 photography courtesy of Gold Coast Tourism As home to the 29.4ha Athletes 55 Future Gold Coast 26 G:link p4-5, p28. Village at Parklands and the 56 Glasgow to Gold Coast – a Southport at a glance Disclaimer: This is a production by Headline $50m Gold Coast Aquatic Centre 28 Commonwealth Games ‘what if...’ Creative supported by local business and the 29 Southport’s arts and cultural scene Member for Southport Rob Molhoek. Headline 57 Southport Chamber of Commerce Southport’s sporting culture Creative would like to thank all sponsors and 30 and Industry contributors to this book. Statistics quoted are 31 Parkwood International 58 Gold Coast Hospital Foundation sourced from Queensland Treasury and Trade, 32 Bartercard opens a world of Government Statistician, Coyne Property 59 Southport’s billion-dollar health Research and Australian Bureau of Statistics. business opportunities industry 33 lutz & Associates - Chartered 60 Southport timeline Accountants 62 australian Volunteer Coast Guard Gold Coast CBD 36 – Southport creative 38 Visit Australia’s favourite Theme 63 Burchills Engineering Solutions Parks & Attractions Image: Courtesy of Gold Coast Tourism

4 Southport - CBD Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia About Southport

within the Broadwater Parklands, Under the PDA, the City of Gold to create. Southport has come a evident by the number of very Southport is a Games epicentre. Coast last year alone approved long way since declaration as a fine up-to-date buildings, such nearly 40 new projects worth town on April 12, 1918. as The Southport School, Star Alongside the exciting preparation almost $2bn, 7,000 new apartments of the Sea Convent, St Hilda’s, for the 2018 Commonwealth Games, Southport is no longer a coastal and an increase of total commercial the Southport State School, Australia’s largest event this decade, summer resort; it’s a thriving centre office space of more than 30%. Post Office, Ambulance Centre, Southport is striding forwards as the for business, education, health Regent Picture Place and Gold Coast’s centre for business. The vibrant Chinatown precinct has and government, serviced by many fine up-to-date hotels delivered a splash of international Queensland’s first light rail project. Southport today is the engine room and business premises.” flair to the suburb, while also of the Gold Coast’s white-collar Our first Mayor, Edward Hicks, proving a touchpoint of familiarity The progress of 2015 is just as economy – home to the Health and presided over the separation from for the thousands of overseas remarkable: the new Gold Coast Knowledge Precinct around Griffith Nerang Shire and Southport’s students living and studying in University Hospital, the G:link University, Southport Courthouse attainment of its own identity. Southport. connecting Southport with and more commercial office space Just seven years later, in 1925, Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach, than any other suburb in the city. The City of Gold Coast’s new then Mayor Washington Waters Chinatown, the world-class masterplan ensures Southport is The Queensland Government has spoke of rapid change, words that Broadwater Parklands and best positioned to leverage each also recently gazetted Southport as ring as true today as they must Aquatic Centre. opportunity the coming years will a Priority Development Area (PDA), have then: present towards its growth as CBD. It’s up to us to leverage opportunity a move that’s already stimulated “The progress of Southport has and build sustainable long-term a new generation of construction As we look towards Twenty 18, been phenomenal, especially businesses, permanent jobs and including the 55-storey Sundale there’s time too to reflect on the during the last decade. That is opportunities for our families and mixed-use project. kind of future and legacy we hope the generations that follow.

www.sensationalsouthport.com.au 5 City of Gold Coast

Mayor Tom Tate, City of Gold Coast

The time is now for Southport. Australia’s premier tourist destination, marathon and triathlon events from Australia’s As the Mayor of the City of Gold offering a vibrant mix of shopping, the Broadwater Parklands. It will also Gold Coast. Coast, I am proud that this Council accommodation, theme parks, be a centre for cultural experiences is working to revitalise Southport restaurants, entertainment and an and events. Inspired by as the Gold Coast CBD. It is a sign abundance of natural attractions. Southport is closely linked by light rail lifestyle, that the Gold Coast has come of age. As host for the Gold Coast 2018 to Griffith University, the Gold Coast With a population of more than Commonwealth Games™ (GC2018), the University Hospital and the Athletes driven by half a million people and the sixth- City is delivering transformative civic Village for GC2018, which is the future largest city in Australia, the Gold projects, with more than $13.5 billion site of the Gold Coast Health and opportunity. Coast is a place of opportunity that, in major infrastructure projects which Knowledge Precinct. Southport has over the next decade will transform will change the face of our city in a way opportunities in health and medical, into a globally-recognised city while that is distinctly Gold Coast. education, government, legal as well retaining its enviable lifestyle and Southport will be a focus of activity as a growing capability in information, stunning natural environment. during the games, with the swimming communication and technology. Welcoming close to 12 million and diving competitions to be held at visitors each year, the Gold Coast is the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre and the

6 Southport - CBD Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Cr Dawn Crichlow OAM, City of Gold Coast

Southport is reasserting itself as the Commonwealth Games™ have given to live and learn and investors original and natural central business enormous boost to the area. choosing the city as a secure district of the City of Gold Coast. However, when building a city there place to invest. With the greatest number of job’s is always more to be done. We will Gold Coast Chinatown is a in the city, which are expected to continue to build on our strong vibrant and dynamic concept double to 50,000 by 2031, Southport foundations with the extension and one which I believe adds to also boasts one-third of the city’s to the light rail, streetscape the character and attraction of commercial office space. improvements, community services, Southport. More than 200 Asian Major new property developments, sporting facilities, arts and culture speciality stores and businesses the multi-million dollar makeover for future generations to enjoy. now operate within the area. of the Broadwater Parklands, Located only 8 hours from Asia, I continue to strive to make this the construction of Chinatown, the Asian influence in Southport part of the city a warm and friendly light rail and the redevelopment is a strong and welcome one with place for residents, businesses of the Aquatic Centre in the students from all around the world and visitors. readiness for the Gold Coast 2018 choosing Southport as the place

www.sensationalsouthport.com.au 7 “Rankings generally have an All roads lead to Griffith influence on Australia’s fourth largest export industry – education – and our attractiveness The guests sharing the occasion to top staff, collaborators, embody exactly what the Governor- philanthropists, industry partners General highlights. These business, and investors.” university, community and And collaboration isn’t limited political dignitaries enjoying the to the Menzies Health Institute black-tie occasion under the stars Queensland either. represent the very best of Gold Confidence in what the University Coast’s excellence, experience and is undertaking and achieving on enthusiasm. the Gold Coast is demonstrated This 2015 snapshot accentuates the by the Griffith Centre for Coastal Griffith journey to become not only Management. one of the leading institutions on The GCCM won two top accolades the Gold Coast but in Australia and at the 2015 Australian Coastal now globally. Awards and Gold Coast Mayor Tom Governor-General Peter Cosgrove Griffith is in the Times Higher Tate visited the centre to announce Education Top 100 universities in the council would be investing a A glance around the room of more Excellence. the world under 50 years of age. further $4.4 million in the Centre. than 500 of the Gold Coast’s leading The QS World Universities Rankings “These latest awards and positive Experience. citizens makes for humbling viewing. for Subjects declare Griffith in the attention that the city is getting It is the opening of the Menzies top 100 globally for Law; for Art and is a huge endorsement of our Enthusiasm. Health Institute Queensland at Design; for Education; Architecture investment and joint efforts in Griffith University by Governor- and for Politics and International It’s the developing best practice, caring for General Peter Cosgrove. Relations. Griffith way. our coastline and strengthening He praises Griffith’s unique mix “This underlines the University’s our coastal defences through our of “excellence, experience and rapidly-rising reputation for research Ocean Beaches Strategy,” enthusiasm” as he celebrates the with real impact. The results are a Cr Tate said. multi-million dollar partnership credit to our academic staff and to between the University and the University as a whole,” says Vice the Menzies Foundation at Chancellor and President Professor the Gold Coast. Ian O’Connor.

8 Southport - CBD Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia “The real winners are Gold With the Athletes’ Village being Coasters, who can be confident constructed across the road from that we’re doing our best to protect the University campus at Southport and care for our beaches, and the Parklands, Griffith is ideally placed 12 million visitors to our city who to be deeply involved. are able to enjoy our beaches because of the tireless efforts made by the City, our partners at Griffith and many people across our community, all year round.” Attracting people to the Gold Coast is high on the priority list as the city approaches the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

www.sensationalsouthport.com.au 9 Emma McKeon (above). Right: Griffith Sports College general manager Duncan Free with Griffith Sciences student and Commonwealth Games swimmer Cameron McEvoy (left), exercise science student Aaron Murphy and sport management student Brianna Thomas.

All eyes will be on the likes of Orchestra performances at the opened its new $38m Griffith Business almost every other part of the city Cameron McEvoy and Emma McKeon, campus. School complete with a live trading – education, business, community, elite athletes who are not only Griffith “The acoustics of our auditorium room. The trading room is named arts, sporting, private, public – they all students but likely medal contenders are wonderful and it is a very special in memory of Margaret Mittelheuser have a place at the Griffith table. when the home games come around. occasion,” Professor O’Connor says. AM, the first woman to be registered Excellence. But Professor O’Connor makes the as a stockbroker in Australia. Former Experience. “And the business networking Governor-General Quentin Bryce AD point that the Games offer more than and collaboration opportunities Enthusiasm. sporting opportunities. CVO officially opened the new facility It’s the Griffith way. at an international event like the in February. “We are very keen to see a rich Commonwealth Games will be - Dean Gould creative arts program developed unprecedented for the Gold Coast.” The list of improvements and

around the Games as well,” he said. additions to the campus is dwarfed Griffith is building a new 50m only by what’s to come. This is a Griffith has thrown its support behind swimming pool next to its athletics the arts community on the Coast growing, dynamic, living educational track, which was internationally organism. through the Josephine Ulrick Literary certified by British Olympic running Griffith University Prizes, the Opera on the Beach, the legend Lord Sebastian Coe early ... so as the crowd disperses from Parklands Drive, Southport Bleach Festival and the Broadbeach in 2015. the opening of the Menzies Health Go to: www.griffith.edu.au Blues and Country Music festivals. But Institute that night, they head in General enquiries: +61 (0) 7 5552 8800 one of the cultural highlights for the The pool will be the latest addition to their own direction. Each one, a link city are the Queensland Symphony a burgeoning campus which last year to Griffith that ultimately connects

10 Southport - CBD Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia 10 Great Things About Griffith University

1 Griffith University Village at the 4 Aspiring musicians studying 7 Professor Mark von 9 Professor Brydie-Leigh Bartleet Gold Coast won the 2015 Housing Griffith’s Bachelor of Popular Itzstein (above) and Professor (above) is the University Teacher Operator of the Year Award by the Music contribute to the annual Michael Good, both from the of the Year for Australia and Griffith Australasian Association of College “Seed” project which not only Institute for Glycomics, have received more national teaching and University Housing Officers produces an incredible CD each been elected as Fellows of citations than any other Australian (AACUHO). year but teaches the students the the Australian Academy of university last year. business of music, digital stores, Health and Medical Sciences, 2 Griffith School of Information copyright and marketing. recognising outstanding 10 Brisbane Roar football winger and Communication Technology was leadership in the science Brandon Borello (below), Titans voted number one in Australia for 5 Law/Commerce student of health and medicine. rugby league backrower Ryan James, student satisfaction. Patrisha Kay won the 2014 Olympic swimmers Emma McKeon, national Speakers University 8 Griffith received the maximum Leiston Pickett and Cameron McEvoy 3 Griffith Medicine graduate Challenge, a competition number of New Colombo Plan are all students and members of Dr Kat Curtis (below) was named celebrating free speech and Scholarships for students to study the Griffith Sports College managed Young Australasian Doctor of the run by Speaker of the House and travel in Asia. Matthew Sharp by four-time Olympian and gold Year in 2014. of Representatives, Bronwyn (pictured) is one of them. medal rower Duncan Free. Bishop.

6 The head of Tourism Australia, John O’Sullivan, is the Griffith Business School’s Outstanding Alumnus of the Year.

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One Marine Parade, Coming Soon

Founded on the Gold Coast in 1983 The same pioneering spirit “Love of beauty is taste. with the creation of a single luxury continues to guide the The creation of beauty is art.” home, Sunland’s extraordinary company today, says Managing history is written in the city’s Director Sahba Abedian. Ralph Waldo Emerson legendary skylines and master “If you look at the nature planned communities, and imbued of Sunland’s developments, with the same pioneering spirit the we are always pioneering. region is now renowned for. We have internationally- From small beginnings, Sunland’s renowned developments in visionary design philosophy has led Palazzo Versace and Q1. It is to the creation of iconic landmarks this same spirit of innovation across the Gold Coast, from the that inspires us and propels us world’s first fashion branded luxury forward as we look to deliver hotel, Palazzo Versace on the a new era of architectural Broadwater, to the world’s tallest excellence on the Gold Coast,” residential tower, Q1. he says.

12 Southport -- CBDCBD GoldGold Coast, Coast, Queensland, Queensland, A ustraliaAustralia Q1, 2005

Mr Abedian said Southport and the wider Gold Coast region are a key focus for Sunland. “Southport is at a pivotal point in its evolution,” he says. “As the gateway city to the Gold Coast via Palazzo Versace, 2000 the Broadwater and Parklands, it occupies a position of unmatched city’s growth, so too is a sustained advantage. There is a vibrancy investment in the environment, and a sense of identity here that culture and the arts. speaks of great things to come.” “When design excellence is Mr Abedian says that while partnered with human values, strong levels of investment in we create enduring, vibrant health, education and transport community life,” he says. infrastructure are critical to the

Lumiere, 2003

www.sensationalsouthport.com.auwww.sensationalsouthport.com.au 13 Sunland Foundation

Since its establishment in 2002, the Sunland Foundation has focused its efforts on supporting key areas of research, education and health to create enduring, community- based relationships which share a common goal to support sustainable social progress.

A large part of the Sunland Foundation’s work on the Gold Coast involves channelling much needed support and resources to alternative learning schools working with disengaged youth, to help provide equal opportunities through education for all young people, with the development of skills and attributes that encourage a ‘service learning’ culture.

“Social action in a changing world is a culture encouraged across all endeavours in the hope of making a lasting contribution to the well-being of communities through a united energy and effort,” Mr Abedian said.

14 Southport -- CBDCBD GoldGold Coast, Coast, Queensland, Queensland, A ustraliaAustralia Grace on Coronation, Coming Soon

“Southport’s diverse population investment extends to Brisbane, “In this, the next chapter in our and rich cultural heritage, coupled where the Group is developing journey of growth, Sunland will with the Broadwater’s stunning the luxury residential Abian tower continue to advance the boundaries natural environment, are by far at the entrance to the city’s of creative thinking in the process its greatest assets.” Botanic Gardens. of creating vibrant, sustainable Sunland’s multi-billion dollar Sunland is also planning to deliver communities that enrich the Gold Coast portfolio comprises a three sculptural residential towers lives of generations through the number of landmark sites including and expansive community parklands enduring bonds of architecture, Mariner’s Cove, One Marine Parade at its prime riverfront site in beauty and community.” in Labrador, the 41.9 hectare Toowong, four kilometres west of Lakeview site in Mermaid Waters the Brisbane CBD. The proposed and a 4.7 hectare land parcel in Grace on Coronation development Sunland Group Palm Beach. has been designed by renowned For more information: As a significant investor in south- architect and Pritzker Architecture +61 (0) 7 5564 3700 east Queensland, Sunland’s Prize winner Dame Zaha Hadid. www.sunlandgroup.com.au

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Anne Ellis Dawn Crichlow OAM Gary Baildon Ian O’Connor Karen Phillips Manager/Secretary for YHES House Colourful Southport Councillor Former Gold Coast mayor who Griffith University Vice Chancellor One of Australia’s most sought-after (Youth Health and Education Service) since 1991, Dawn Crichlow was helped shape Southport as a key and President Professor Ian O’Connor strategists in brand management, providing health services to youth and awarded an Order of Australia business district on the Gold Coast. has overseen the remarkable growth client communication and team young parents in the Gold Coast region. Medal for service to the Current Gold Coast Waterways of the University in recent years. improvement. community. Chairman.

Bruce Lynton Ian Langdon Lorraine Lovatt Bruce Lynton’s car dealership still Denis O’Connell Hans Torv Founding member of the Griffith CEO of Maylake and board member holds its original Nerang Street site, Mayor of the Gold Coast at the time Broadcaster, publican, creator University Council, Chairman of the Southport Chamber of and Bruce is an active member of of the construction of the Southport of one of Australia’s unique radio Gold Coast Health and Hospital Commerce. She is also President the Southport community. Seaway and Broadwater advocate. stations Hot Tomato 102.9FM. Service. of the Gold Coast Support Group for Motor Neurone Disease.

Colin Oxenford Dr John Kearney Harry Triguboff James Kennett Chairman and co-ordinator Gold Coast East Eye Clinic operator, Regarded property developer Over 40 years of community service in Margaret Grummitt of Gold Coast Stroke Support. Dr John Kearney is also a member who helped to change the face Southport and GC running mountain Division 4 Councillor, Board Member Director and Past Commodore, of the Committee for Southport. of Southport. rescue, founding Rotary’s Youth of Crime Stoppers and Rotary, Deputy Southport Yacht Club. Leadership programs, and industry Chair of Council’s Community and and political Chairmanship. Cultural Development Committee.

Frizelle Family Hetty Johnston Simon Brook James Frizelle founded James Founder and Executive Director Newest Director of Burling Brown Frizelle’s Automotive Group in of Bravehearts - Australia’s Warrick Hobart Luke Altschwager Architects, youngest member of the 1985 and the Group is now run pre-eminent advocate for Practicing Pharmacist in Southport Managing Director of Parkwood Rotary Club of Surfers Sunrise and by James and his son Brett. child safety. from 1975 to 1990, owning 15 International Golf Course and part of Rob Molhoek’s Young Leaders. pharmacies around Australia AAA PGA professional. over his career.

18 Southport - CBD Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Noel Grummitt Richard Cavill Ted Fong Col Myer Laird Marshall Qualified town planner and civil Great-grandson of Gold Coast pioneer Long time local resident, Partner in Small Myers Hughes Local businessman and President of engineer with Grummitt Planning James Freeman Cavill (Jim) and restaurateur, President of Gold and significant contributor to Southport Chamber of Commerce. and expert witness in the Planning owner of Cav’s Steakhouse and Coast Chinese Association and the management rights industry and Environment Court. Cav’s Butchery. China Town Committee. for more than 30 years.

Nicole Willis Nicole is a PIA accredited town Norm Rix Kevin Carmody ‘Uncle’ Graham Dillon Greg Wain planner and passionate Gold Coaster. A well-known Gold Coast developer Local businessman and Director Graham Dillon is known as Headmaster of The Southport Nicole is currently the Chairperson of and former council alderman. of Savills Gold Coast. Uncle Graham to the Saltwater School, appointed in 2004. Formerly the Planning Institute of Australia’s Norm Rix Park is named after him. Communities and he is the the Deputy Headmaster of Brisbane Gold Coast Branch. Kombumerri Gold Coast clan Elder. Grammar School and Principal of Cannon Hill Anglican College.

Robert Akes Paul Broughton Akes Plumbing is Southport’s Leony Haack Rugby League legend, supporter longest running business in Vicki Batten Leony has been in business in of indigenous youth, founding continual operation since 1919. CEO of Southport disability services Bert Cockerill Southport for over 45 years, running Chairman of the Gold Coast Titans. organisation FSG Australia, Vicki Real estate identity and descendant Garden Gate Florist in Young Street Batten grew the organisation into one of James Cockerill, original owner since 1975. of the largest employers in Southport. of Hedges Avenue land.

Stuart Bruce Peter Gallagher Southport business owner Late Australian Rubgy League with strong family connections Debby Lo-Dean Player, former Chairman of the to the city. Douglas Family President of the Australian Junior Gold Coast Turf Club and a driving Daryl Gregor Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Founders of PRD Realty and active Leading eye Specialist and Bond force behind the Magic Millions promoters of the Gold Coast. Vice-President of the Gold Coast Racing Carnival. University Council Member. Chinatown Association.

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22 Southport -- CBDCBD GoldGold Coast, Coast, Queensland, Queensland, A ustraliaAustralia TAFE Queensland’s Southport campus anchors CBD education hub

businesses seeking to upskill 87 per cent of students go on to work their employees and apprentices,” or further study within three months says Ms Dodd. of graduating.* “TAFE Queensland’s schedule “TAFE Queensland students study of courses is tailored for people within a timeframe that suits their who want nationally recognised lifestyle, with options for on-campus, qualifications that will improve their online, on-the-job or combination chances of getting a job, a promotion training,” says Ms Dodd. or a new job in a different industry.” The Southport campus is part of Within the Southport campus, at the TAFE Queensland’s statewide network, intersection of Scarborough Street which for the past 130 years has and Nerang Road, are simulated successfully delivered vocation and modern workplaces for nursing labs, education training programs to more a hairdressing salon open to the than seven million students. public and a beauty salon, along TAFE Queensland Gold Coast has five with three floors of learning spaces. The upgrade, a huge show of faith locations: the refurbished campus TAFE Queensland in Southport as an education centre, “By working between a classroom at Southport, a Coomera campus Gold Coast’s recent encompasses new learning facilities environment and a simulated specialising in information technology for in-demand courses and a workplace, our students learn and creative industries, a Trade $6m transformation contemporary ground-floor by doing under supervision from Training Centre at Ashmore, plus student hub. qualified trainers,” says Ms Dodd. sites at Coolangatta and the marine at Southport will precinct at Coomera. TAFE Queensland Gold Coast’s Industry response to the TAFE bring more than Southport campus offers more than Queensland model has been overwhelmingly positive. Four out 100 courses in fields as diverse as 10,000 students into of five employers said they would nursing, business, early childhood Southport each education, community services, recommend TAFE Queensland based English, employment preparation, on course content, relevance to year, according to hospitality, events, tourism, fitness, industry, facilities and resources and Find out more: hairdressing and beauty services. the quality of teaching. Ph: +61 7 5581 8300 General Manager www.tafegoldcoast.edu.au “We accept individual students TAFE Queensland students also travel Jenny Dodd. *TAFE Queensland Gold Coast Graduate Destination Survey and also work with industry and smooth pathways on graduation – CRICOS Provider Code: 03037G RTO: 0083

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Yachting with the community since 1946 Try the Southport Yacht Club’s Fun Sail for Kids!

Kids can hit on the water each On land, the club’s exclusive Saturday and Sunday (9am – waterfront restaurant was named 10.30am) and get a taste for sailing, Clubs Queensland’s Best Casual while mum and dad enjoy breakfast in Dining in 2012 and Best Marina our waterfront restaurant overlooking Restaurant in 2014. the sailing area, the perfect vantage “Day-to-day, we just focus on point for photos! Tickets are $20 at providing our members and guests www.southportyachtclub.com.au the best possible experience,” says General Manager Brett James. “So for our marina and restaurant Of course the club is also hub for a full to receive those levels of industry calendar of boating activities, including recognition is a nice sort of ‘third- the annual Sail Paradise offshore regatta party’ reminder that we’re achieving and the Sydney to Gold Coast Yacht Race. our goals.” The club also has a new gym and children’s Southport Yacht Club’s professional playground for visitors, with members From humble post-war beginnings, event management team also host exclusively able to access the club’s The Southport the club has grown through more corporate events, private functions South Stradbroke Island property Dux, Yacht Club has been than six decades of rich history into and wedding receptions year-round, a private retreat complete with amenities an enduring social hub, award- with the new floating pontoon bar and an on-site caretaker. an integral part winning dining experience and already a favourite among guests. “To most of our guests, the Southport of the Southport iconic Broadwater-set marina. The club has also upped its business Yacht Club means beautiful waterfront The Southport Yacht Club occupies sector offering with Corporate dining, but there’s so much on-water story since its one of the Gold Coast’s most Sailing on the Broadwater, a thrilling excitement and camaraderie on offer establishment beautiful waterfront positions, waterborne experience ideal for once you scratch the surface,” says James. a north-facing slice of heaven team building or entertaining clients. in 1946. fronting the Broadwater and the “Obviously we’re a popular spot for Call Southport Yacht club’s 300-berth floating marina waterfront weddings, but we get a Club on 07 5591 3500 (recently awarded 4.5 anchors lot of corporate functions too; the to book in the waterfront in the international Gold Anchor yacht club has a long association restaurant or enquire about accreditation scheme). with the Gold Coast’s business memberships, functions, community,” says James. or sailing opportunities.

24 Southport - CBD Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia www.sensationalsouthport.com.au 25 G:link

The G:link light rail system opened to the public July 20, 2014, when an estimated 80,000 people attended opening day festivities along the 13km corridor.

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26 Southport -- CBDCBD GoldGold Coast, Coast, Queensland, Queensland, A ustraliaAustralia GoldLinQ chairman John G:link and TransLink have the benefits of a reliable and user Witheriff says the community’s implemented creative marketing, friendly system catering to the huge overwhelmingly positive response branding, ticketing strategies and variety of Gold Coast lifestyles. to the system proves ‘the G:’ will effective customer communications The G:link system forms one part of become a city-defining project for to increase public transport TransLink’s wider public transport the Gold Coast. patronage and encourage uptake of network for the Gold Coast and the light rail system. “Within the next two decades, as Queensland, and will play a key role more residents and businesses Within two months of opening, the in the city’s transport planning for the move into the G:link corridor, a project had hit the one million paid 2018 Commonwealth Games. fundamental change will occur with passenger trips milestone, and To ride the G:, passengers can get regards to how people choose to live after only six months of operations a Gold Coast go explore card or and work in the city,” he says. delivered an increase in combined go card at selected outlets or online public transport usage on the Gold “The community’s overwhelmingly at translink.com.au. For more For more project information: Coast of 21.4% against the same positive response to our opening information call TransLink on [email protected] period the previous year. day and the volume of customers 13 12 30 anytime. we are now getting daily on trams More than five million trips were The My G: or My TransLink app allows is testament to the planning and achieved in May 2015 after 289 days riders to find their nearest station, hard work put in by the GoldLinQ of operation, demonstrating the when the next tram will arrive and consortium and our state and local effectiveness of this new public other relevant system data. government partners.” transport solution and showcasing

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A further wave of development has also recently begun, stimulated by the State Government’s designation of Southport as a Priority Development Area.

With many new trendy cafes and According to the Australian Bureau bars popping up, Southport is of Statistics, as at 2012, the experiencing a reawakening as population of Southport was 30,145. a vibrant suburb and place to be The median age of residents was 35, Images: Courtesy of Gold Coast Tourism seen, particularly among young there was an average of 2.1 people couples and families moving into per household, and the average the area. value of houses was $440,600.

The number of businesses in the

Situated alongside the Gold Coast’s New life is being breathed into the Southport area alone was 4,926. Surrounding the business hub are tourism centre Surfers Paradise, Southport CBD with the magnificent low-level residential housing and Southport is best known as the revitalisation of the Broadwater a selection of suburban shopping city’s business, administration Parklands and Aquatic Centre, the The Commonwealth Games Village centres, fashionable boutiques and health centre. birth of Chinatown and the $15m is under construction for 2018 and eateries such as Ferry Road transformation of Australia Fair adjacent to Griffith University. Markets. West underway. A number of The CBD boast’s more than residential and retail developments,

100,000sqm of office space – more such as the $700m Southport To the north, the state electorate than any other suburb on the Central and 55-storey Sundale Chinatown has come alive, hosting of Southport includes the suburbs Gold Coast. It is also home to the project, have also brought monthly night markets and cultural Arundel, Ernest, Labrador, Southport Courthouse and many economic growth in the area. celebrations that draw large crowds Molendinar and Parkwood. legal and accounting firms. of locals and visitors.

28 Southport - CBD Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Southport’s arts and cultural scene

Southport is home to a vibrant artistic embodied, and that energy would The Gold Coast Art School, on Nerang underground, a network of galleries, translate perfectly into an environment Street, was established nearly two studios and art schools that pulse like a corporate lobby or civic space.” decades ago and continues to with contemporary creativity. provide support for amateur and Beverly won 2nd prize for Landscape professional artists, and provide Painting below: And the bubbling community’s in the 2015 D’Arcy Doyle Art Awards for instruction for the next generation Laying the Track expression can be seen throughout her painting Between The Flags, and by Sacha Beverly of Southport creatives. the streets and spaces of the CBD. her print work is also being used in new (pictured.) collections by local fashion designers. Arts cafés such as 42 Fifteen inspire creativity as meeting spaces for “There are so many opportunities emerging artists, with several street for interesting collaboration here, artists commissioned to decorate which is great because you’re able some of Southport’s backstreet to draw energy and inspiration laneways with vivid pop art. from each other,” she says. Southport artist Sacha Beverley Southport is also canvas to several used the CBD streetscape view from group exhibitions and art events. her Scarborough Street gallery as Staged each year in the Broadwater inspiration for her 2013 collection Parklands, the Gold Coast Art depicting construction work on the Festival celebrates local artists light rail. as it transforms the foreshore Beverley, whose jewellery designs and into a giant outdoor gallery. abstract canvases are in several local The festival also has gallery space within boutiques and galleries, made 14 works Australia Fair, overlooking the old Fig documenting each phase of G:link Tree Courtyard, a year-round space construction. to foster and promote local talent. “I’d love to see the collection go Gallery on the Lane is an independent to a corporate or civic client,” says art space in Southport Central Beverley, whose work is on display dedicated to showcasing artists’ at sachabeverley.com.au. work without the overheads of a “I tried to capture the teamwork commercial gallery. and progress that the construction

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for upcoming international events, and Sporting Clubs solo round-the-world sailor Jessica Gold Coast Aquatic Centre Watson, who started her sailing career there as a junior. Southport Tigers Rugby League Parkwood Sharks Rugby League Southport will host a variety of events Southport Sharks Australian Rules for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Football Club ™ Games at the new Aquatic Centre Labrador Tigers Cricket Association within the Broadwater Parklands, Gold Coast Netball including swimming and diving. Southport Pony Club Since its humble beachside beginnings, Southport Golf Course Southport has provided residents a Southport Amateur Fishing Club healthy outdoor lifestyle and in the past Southport Surf Life Saving Club few years, the Broadwater Parklands have come to the fore as a hub of Southport Yacht Club activity within the City of Gold Coast’s Southport Gymnastics Active & Healthy programs. Queens Park Tennis Australia is famed for its sporting The Southport Sharks, formed in 1961, Southport Croquet Club On any given day, groups of locals prowess; all over the country, sports is Queensland’s largest Australian rules gather by the Broadwater for low- Musgrave Bowls men and women contribute to the football club, a fiercely competitive cost yoga, group fitness, tai chi Southport Bowls nation’s well-deserved sporting organisation that to date has won and pilates classes. Colleges Rugby Union reputation. Southport, home to an 22 premierships in local and state Southport Sea Eagles array of world champions, world- competitions. Today, Southport’s ever-expanding Labrador and Gold Coast Hockey record holders and Olympic athletes, array of recreational pursuits include Queensland’s oldest cricket club, is no exception. indoor pistol shooting, fishing and Southport Indoor Pistol Club the Labrador Tigers, was founded in diving, kayaking, rowing, the Southport Southport Rifle Range Sporting greats such as Olympians Southport. Established in 1883, the Golf Club, the Southport Tennis Club & Gun Club Sally Pearson and Grant Hackett, club has won a combined total of 30 and netball. Classical athleticism, Gold Coast Turf Club tennis ace Bernard Tomic, MotoGP premierships and is still going strong. meanwhile, is covered by Griffith Gold Coast Athletics World Champion Casey Stoner The Southport Yacht Club is also home University’s premium competition Musgrave & Southport Soccer and Rugby Union Wallaby James to Olympic gold medallist Mat Belcher, facilities for track and field, hammer, O’Connor are but a few of Southport’s Aust Syncronised Swim Squad who takes advantage of the picturesque discus, javelin, pole vault and Southport Pool celebrated athletes. marina and the club’s facilities to train steeplechase. Parkwood International Golf Course

30 Southport - CBD Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Parkwood International Parkwood International will launch an exciting new precinct which 18 Hole Golf Course will deliver a master Par 71 Championship Course The 18 hole resort style Championship course planned, world class naturally undulates through natural bushland. At 5708 metres, the course is par 71 and easily community club for navigated by walking or golf cart. Architecturally masterplanned and designed for multi- the Gold Coast. million dollar upgrades over the next five years.

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and attracting cash-paying customers to of trading options to keep cash in their Bartercard merchants. wallet every time they exchange goods and services.” “We are extremely proud to be a locally- started company in Southport that has He says Bartercard trading options are over the last 24 years grown into the growing weekly and that online Bartercard world’s largest barter exchange,” says transactions have jumped by 188% within van Deventer. Australia in the last four years. “Today Bartercard encompasses 55,000 “From March 2011 to March 2015 we’ve cardholders and 600 staff facilitating gone from approximately $6 million to more than $600 million in barter almost $18 million in online transactions transactions around the world each year within Australia each month,” he says. across a diverse range of industries.” Some of the most popular areas where “Within Southport alone we have a businesses are using Bartercard to conserve dynamic mix of business members cash include professional services, trades, trading on Bartercard that’s growing accommodation packages around the ‘Money’ is simply a tangible and local commerce and creating new world and real estate. Regardless of the traceable tool created from the age- opportunities every day.” With the trade exchange set to launch in old technique of ‘bartering’. country, currency Van Deventer says Bartercard works another two countries this year, the future “Just like the baker traded with the with members to overcome setbacks is looking bright for Bartercard and its or culture, money flour mill, and luxury goods were typically faced by small to medium-sized members. swapped for lucrative services, today businesses such as more competition, makes the world “Leading a Gold Coast-born, Southport- Bartercard facilitates the exchange of prudent spending and tighter budgets. based business to success gives me a truly go around. goods and services around the world “If businesses are looking to grow in the satisfying workday,” says van Deventer. without the exchange of cash,” says current climate, Bartercard helps them Bartercard Australia CEO Clive van attract new customers, improve cash Deventer. flow, shift slow-moving stock, fill seats The Gold Coast-founded company and downtime, grow market share and Become a Bartercard member: celebrated its 24th birthday in 2015, connect people to a thriving network of bartercard.com.au with some exciting projects in the like-minded business owners,” he says. 1300 BARTER (1300 227 837) pipeline including expansion into “And with 24,000 global members in the the business-to-consumer market network, business owners aren’t short

32 Southport - CBD Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Lutz & Associates - Chartered Accountants

“Our experience means we’re “We’ve always been known as providing used to dealing with clients with expert tax advice,” he says. “Indeed, specialised taxation and accounting we have advised other accountants requirements, such as professionals, with complex taxation issues. trading businesses, manufacturers “However, as our relationship with our and foreign investors.” clients deepened over the years, they’ve Lutz, who sits on the State Council often approached us to help with for the Taxation Institute of Australia general business problems and control and is an Adjunct Professor at Bond their finances across profitability, cash- University’s Business faculty, says flow and tax, which allows our clients to his practice has grown alongside concentrate on what they’re good at.” several ‘significant clients right in the Lutz says his firm regularly meets the Southport CBD’. same need on special projects such as “We’re delighted about the growth buying or constructing a building or Directors Steven Lutz (right) Craig Wood (left) of the Southport CBD concept and expanding interstate or offshore. hope in some small way we’ve The local practice has been proudly “We assess the business’s financial assisted our clients in becoming part Lutz & Associates located in Seabank Building for 17 of position to see if there is sufficient profit of that growth,” he says. Chartered its 18 years and services a range of potential, and assess the cashflow and domestic and international clients Lutz & Associates has also forged taxation impact of the success of any Accountants with a strong reputation as taxation deep ties with the academic proposed venture,” he says. specialists. community on the Gold Coast is a long-term through its involvement with the Managing Director Steven Lutz Bond Executive MBA program and Southport resident and his senior management team in sponsoring annual taxation prizes all bring ‘big four’ accounting firm putting the ‘B’ for Griffith University students. experience to the practice. Taxation | Accounting | Business Advisory Lutz, previously the principal of in Southport’s “I won’t use the word ‘boutique’,” Level 10, 12-14 Marine Parade Ernst and Young’s Gold Coast office, laughs Lutz, “but we’re a partnership Southport QLD 4215 status as the Gold says his firm’s commercial expertise with a team of 12 that has the Ph: +61 7 5532 4555 allows them to service clients ‘like Coast’s CBD. capacity and experience to compete Email: [email protected] a part-time financial controller or with firms many times our size. business adviser’.

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34 Southport -- CBDCBD GoldGold Coast, Coast, Queensland, Queensland, A ustraliaAustralia www.sensationalsouthport.com.auwww.sensationalsouthport.com.au 35 Gold Coast CBD

The revitalisation of the CBD is entrepreneurs are locating in essential to drive the economic Southport to access high quality growth of the city and, as one of staff, affordable space, unrivalled the key economic centres within amenity and public transport. South East Queensland, Southport is Red tape has been cut with the important to the regional economy. declaration in 2013 of Southport Our strategy is simple, to be a as a Priority Development Area world class business and lifestyle (PDA) of the State under the destination we will: Economic Development Act 2012 affirming that the City is • improve the vibrancy of the committed to the Gold Coast CBD centre though grass roots events, and has the capacity to attract markets, art and activations. foreign investment. • leverage existing advantages to The Gold Coast CBD office is maximise opportunities from the committed to working with the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth community and business to Games™, Tafe Queensland, grow the CBD. Gold Coast Health and Knowledge Precinct, Griffith University, Chinatown, Southport For more information contact: Court House, Broadwater Gold Coast CBD Office Parklands and the light rail. 1300 CBD TEAM (223 832) • Create opportunities for new [email protected] investment in development Visit: cityofgoldcoast.com.au and in business. The change has already begun. A vibrant coffee and small bar culture is emerging, with an increasing night time offering of new restaurants and retail shops. Businesses, innovators and

36 Southport - CBD Goldof the Coast, Gold Coast, Queensland, Queensland Australia Australia Chinatown The place to celebrate Gold Coast’s in time for the opening of Australia Fair diversity through culture, design, Metro which will include a new dining people and food. precinct flowing onto Young Street and an eclectic mix of retailers connecting Located in the heart of the CBD, Gold to Southport Central. Coast Chinatown is an evolving dining and retail destination. The streets of Chinatown come alive on the first Saturday of every month The Gold Coast Asian community, with the Chinatown Street Market. alongside some of the city’s With tasty street food, entertainment international partners have and cultural celebrations changing contributed to the development of with the seasons, Gold Coast Chinatown Chinatown. Chinatown will continue hosts a vibrant calendar of events. to evolve, with the first of three paifangs (traditional gateways) Chinatown contributes to being installed in 2015. our strengths as a tourism city and as a place to do business, be entertained, Lanterns, projection art and cultural to live and be educated. Broadwater signage will add movement and colour Parklands Linking the CBD to the beautiful The parklands boasts: Gold Coast Broadwater is a 2.6km • Gold Coast Aquatic Centre world class waterfront parkland – the Broadwater Parklands. • Major event lawn and stage The parklands are a popular • Rock Pools and Washington community and tourist attraction Waters Play areas and plays host to major • Swimming enclosure and pontoon international events such as the Gold Coast Airport Marathon and • Café and function facilities the World Championship Triathlon. • Free Wi-fi The parklands will be a key • Boat ramps venue for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games™.

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The evidence is right there in the name – Cav’s Steakhouse is serious about steaks.

40 Southport - CBD Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia The iconic northern Southport helped with word of mouth and a new display in the foyer, while restaurant has for more than 30 Cav’s branding as a steak mecca. inside there’s a kids playground years maintained a reputation right by the dining area and The butchery kicked off a among visitors and locals as the discreet spaces for diners seeking decade of growth for the popular Gold Coast’s ‘prime’ destination for quiet and privacy. property – ‘its doubled our serious steak lovers. patronage,’ says Richard – and Richard doesn’t make a fuss “Cav’s was the first restaurant has delivered an even better about it, but the ‘Cav’s’ above on the Gold Coast to take the steak experience for diners. the door is short for Cavill; his preparation of the perfect steak great-grandfather was Jim Cavill, “For our first 20 years, Cav’s was seriously and that’s a legacy we founder of the Surfers Paradise reliant on suppliers,” he says. maintain today,” says owner Hotel in 1925. “Now we have the butchery we Richard Cavill. can source exactly the product “We like to fly under the radar and Cav’s famous steaks are sourced we want and control things all the just do what we do and do it well,” from a network of specialist way to the table – the breed, the he says. “But my son is a James suppliers through Australia and ageing and the portion cut.” too so it’s nice that the name’s New Zealand and aged up to been preserved.” Richard says the restaurant’s six weeks. focus on quality steaks applies In 2004, Cav’s made history as the right across Cav’s extensive first Australian restaurant to open menu, which includes lamb, an attached boutique butchery, seafood and a classic potato and where customers can take home coleslaw salad that’s been served almost anything that appears on since 1984. the menu, including premium “Food fashions come and go,” cuts of red meat and wagyu beef Open 7 days lunch & dinner: he says. “Other restaurateurs flirt sausages. 30 Frank Street (Corner Robert with nouvelle cuisine – at Cav’s Street), Labrador QLD 4215 “Customers get the same steak we just continue to improve on Ph: +61 7 5532 2954 in the butchery as we serve in the Aussie style we’re famous for.” www.cavssteakhouse.com the restaurant,” says Richard, who Customers pick their exact cut of says the unique shopfront has also beef and appropriate wine from

www.sensationalsouthport.com.au 41 Southport today Southport looking forward

Population Businesses Southport is the traditional Parklands Residential Village (the athletes’ Gold Coast – 546, 067 people (2014) Gold Coast – 62,323 administrative, legal, commercial village in 2018), with 1,252 apartments, Forecast Projection – 905,681 (2036) Southport SED – 8,021 and medical heart of Gold Coast City, townhouses and a neighbourhood shopping Southport SED – 58,633 (2014) accounting for 18% of jobs in 2011. centre is under construction. It adjoins the Born Overseas – 33% Jobs It is also a major educational hub. Gold Coast University Hospital and Griffith Speak a Second Language – 43.2%* University. Healthscope’s 284-bed private Gold Coast – 231,646 Median age – 35.7 hospital is also under construction nearby. Southport SED – 24,429 Aged 15 to 64 – 69.7% According to 2013 Queensland Government projections, SED’s Place of Employment by Industry population could increase by over 70% The administrative heart of Southport has to just under 100,000 people by 2036. been designated by the City of Gold Coast Industry Southport Southport Gold Gold This partly reflects the stimulus to the Council as the Gold Coast Central Business SED SED % Coast Coast % local economy of the Light Rail, which District. New development is being fast- Manufacturing 1,684 6.9 17,509 7.6 has exceeded expectations since it tracked. A new Chinatown is being created Construction 2,310 9.5 26,143 11.3 commenced operations in 2014. and Australia Fair Metro is being refurbished. Retail trade 3,092 12.7 28,618 12.4

Accommodation & Food 2,771 11.3 22,327 9.6 A study by Bond University and Integran Construction on Meriton’s Sundale, with Professional & Scientific 1,487 6.1 14,615 6.3 Infrastructure Management estimated 343 residential apartments, 208 serviced Education & Training 1,838 7.5 16,466 7.1 a 2.5-4 times multiplier effect from apartments and a Woolworths supermarket, Health care & Social 3,139 12.9 25,685 11.1 Government spending along the Light is well advanced with sales progressing Assistance Rail corridor. This could translate to $20 steadily. So far other projects under ALL Industries 24,429 100 231,646 100 billion in urban revitalisation over 20 construction are smaller (<100 units), but years. several larger projects are in the wings. Statistics quoted sourced from Queensland Treasury, Queensland Government Statistician’s Office, April 24, 2015. SED = Southport Electoral District and ABS online. *43.2% of those ‘born overseas’.

Source: Law & Order, Health & Emergency Services Southport is benefiting from new infrastructure in preparation for the Gold Colleen Coyne Southport is home to one of the and many other specialists and Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games™. Colleen Coyne Property State’s best-serviced Police Stations, private hospitals. The Southport This includes the Gold Coast Aquatic Research Pty Ltd its own Ambulance and Fire Stations, Courthouse serves the region Centre completed in 2014 and Stage Ph: 5532 2745 or Headquarters to Gold Coast from Pimpama in the north, Three of the Broadwater Parklands, Mob: 0418 856 439 Emergency Rescue Services, the to the Queensland Border at where construction is under way. new Gold Coast University Hospital Coolangatta.

42 Southport - CBD Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Eximm – Build. Secure. Maintain

Managing Director Garry Goodman “Whether it’s a shop fitout, security “and with all the development on the founded the company in 2003 as a installation, home or commercial cards it’s clearly the business hub of National Management Group and maintenance or even data, there’s an the Gold Coast.” rebrand to Eximm in 2013 to reflect Eximm brand ready to deliver.” Eximm brands include: his organisation’s multi-dimensional Eximm is fully licensed, adheres to growth. • National Security Group Australian standards and is governed “We identified client need and moved by strict Quality Assurance guidelines. • Surfside Security Systems to meet it, and before long we had • Tweed Coast Protective Services The company’s client base includes grown to 12 brands,” says Mr Goodman. large development companies, Federal • Bureau Security Services Eximm’s central services are Government departments, mining • Ansah Investigations building, security and maintenance, sector leaders and national shopping • Pacific Security Group supplemented by communications, centre brands. • Nattcorp (integrated building and fire protection, building, shop fitting, Alongside Eximm’s multi-disciplinary property maintenance leaders) private investigation, metal fabrication technical expertise is a rigid focus • The Fabricators and legal. on customer service, starting with a • ISR Solutions Mr Goodman says Eximm’s breadth 24/7 customer service and operations • GMG Solutions (Australiasia’s Eximm is a of expertise delivers ‘seamless centre, and a satisfaction guarantee. number one TETRA digital two-way solutions’ for clients across “We regard everything we do as a radio distributor) Southport business commercial, residential and industrial. service, so of course we take pride • Digacomm with national “It might sound like a diverse in how that service is delivered and reach, a recognised offering, but so much of our work is in making sure our customers are • Bruce Legal complementary and so many of our informed and supported throughout,” leader in security clients rely on our brands for multiple says Mr Goodman. services,” says Mr Goodman, who And having personally worked in and building employs custom software to uniformly Southport for more than 30 years, Mr manage work between Eximm brands. Contact: services, and parent Goodman has observed decades of Ph: +61 7 5531 2799 company to a dozen “That integration affords our clients change and says the CBD is headed in Fax: 1300 760 621 greater peace of mind, simply the right direction. Email: [email protected] because we can project manage integrated brands. “From my professional perspective www.eximm.com entire aspects of operations from it’s a well-managed precinct,” he says, concept to completion.

www.sensationalsouthport.com.au 43 His Path... the Greatest Frontier

in his development and in this we’re uncompromising.” The TSS concept of “his path… the greatest frontier” signifies the journey of discovery that each boy embarks upon, reaching a “frontier of personal development” only to find that yet another frontier, another level in his growth beckons to him. It’s a phrase seen as symbolic of the spirit of academic, social and emotional pioneering that the boy embraces and which he is guided and supported by his entire School Community. The Southport Our programs seek to guide each member of the International Boys’ Be fascinated by what he’ll discover and every boy on a personal journey Schools Coalition and a highly- here. School does not of discovery that will equip him with regarded speaker on the multi- the necessary skills to succeed in life faceted subject of boys and their simply focus on beyond the classroom. development. academic scores, It’s a program that’s intelligent, based “At TSS we’re passionate in our but frames the on a finely-attuned awareness of the belief that we must stand for more The Southport School special characteristics, needs and than just getting a boy to the next Winchester Street social and emotional changing capabilities of boys growing level of academic achievement and Southport Qld 4215 into young men and targeted through that the success of his education www.TheSouthportSchool.com development of the learning styles, personality profiles and hinges on his socio-economic Ph: +61 7 5531 9911 boy as essential to a wellness program. background and can be measured simply by his OP score. We seek An Anglican day and boarding school his development as The driving force behind this approach to ensure that every boy can founded in 1901, from Preschool to is our Headmaster Greg Wain, a work towards realising his fullest Year 12 with boarding available a whole person. leading figure in boys’ education, a potential at each stage and age from Year 7.

44 Southport - CBD Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia St Hilda’s School - Blazing trails in girls’ education

hub for creative thinking, bolstered by partnerships with esteemed tertiary institutions and industry bodies. “Our global learning initiatives include a regular TEDx St Hilda’s School Conference, a Girls in Engineering Conference, a partnership with the NIDA Open Program, Australia’s technology, a DJ booth for a student-run largest Year 10 International Exchange radio station and a 200-seat cafeteria. Program, the St Hilda’s Online Learning The Futures Project encompasses the Institute and the latest initiative, Jennifer Reeves Building, the Careers the St Hilda’s STEM Institute,” says and Learning Enhancement Centre, the Mr Crawley. Molphy Hospitality teaching and kitchen In the Junior School, St Hilda’s is space, the Turbayne Sports Centre renowned for its specialist teachers and the luxury 14-bed Senior Boarding The stunning Jennifer Reeves Building, and programs including music, drama, House. St Hilda’s School, centrepiece of the school’s $9m art, languages, swimming, tennis and founded in 1882, is construction project, was opened by His The Senior Boarding House has gymnastics, from Pre-Preparatory to Excellency General the Honourable Sir increased the school’s boarding capacity Year 6. leading the way in Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), Governor- to 185 boarders from Years 6 to 12. The General of the Commonwealth of new wing offers clusters of private air- Gold Coast primary and Australia, in March 2015. conditioned rooms leading onto small and intimate recreation and study areas. secondary education “The modern design will enable the many with a trailblazing and varied voices of our young women “Expanding and deepening engagement to find a place,” says Head of School of student voices also has been a high Futures Project that Peter Crawley. “It’s a space of unlimited priority during this development phase,” St Hilda’s School opportunities for interaction and the says Mr Crawley. Corner of High and Cougal Streets has significantly sharing of ideas.” Southport QLD 4215 The school’s innovations extend far www.sthildas.qld.edu.au transformed the 14ha The steel mesh and ‘glass’ building beyond bricks and mortar, with Ph: +61 7 5532 4922 Southport campus. features open-plan classrooms and St Hilda’s now well-established as a Email: [email protected] library, moveable glass walls, advanced

www.sensationalsouthport.com.au 45 Did you know?...

Southport was known as Nerang The Loders were the first family to Queensland’s Governor Sir Anthony The water flowing through the Creek Heads until it was surveyed settle in the area, establishing a Musgrave frequented Southport kids’ rock pools in the Southport and declared a Shire in 1875. farm beside a salt water creek to in the late 1800s, raising its profile Parklands is pumped from the the south of Queen Street, before as an upper middle-class holiday Broadwater rather than drawing

moving to a hill overlooking what is destination. from the city’s fresh water supply.

now Loders Creek. Southport was named after an English seaside resort and due to its location as Queensland’s Before the first bridge was built across A state of the art storm-water southern most port at the time. No land sold in 1874 when it was first to Main Beach in 1925, a ferry used management system collects, offered for sale to Brisbane residents. to take people across the river and filters and cleans stormwater

However 22 one acre allotments sold link with a horse and buggy to Surfers from the Southport CBD before

the following year. Paradise. it enters the Broadwater, reducing Much of the area was tea tree the annual gross pollutant load swamp before it was developed. by 90 per cent.

In 1876, Robert Johnson opened Sundale, which opened in 1968

Southport’s first business – a steam- on the Nerang River, was the Gold The first white settler in the area driven saw, planing and joinery Coast’s first shopping centre. The was Richard Gardner, arriving in Southport’s census population works and blacksmith and hardware site is today occupied by a 55-storey 1869 before building a home and was 230 in 1881, 1230 in 1901, shop in Nerang Street. mixed-use residential and commercial a wharf at the river end of what is 3551 in 1921, 4218 in 1933, development – named Sundale in now Queen Street. 8134 in 1954, 12,746 in 1961, honour of its famous forebear. 18,930 in 1986. Today

Brisbane resident Frederick Bauer Southport SED has a

was the Gold Coast’s first property population of 56,714. Cobb & Co coaches began offering developer. He paid 400 pounds for Australia Fair West opened in 1983 and a service to and from Brisbane in 117 acres of land adjoining Queen was originally named Scarborough the mid-1870s. Street and subdivided it into 180 Fair. It received a name change when marine villas that were offered the much larger Australia Fair opened at public auction. across the road in 1990.

46 Southport - CBD Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Southport’s coffee culture

Southport’s coffee culture is a burgeoning scene, with coffee blends and dining to suit every palette – Café Central Coffee on Short Café Catalina Go where the locals go! Café Central Established as a CBD styled corporate Café Catalina’s full-service restaurant from a friendly is located on Scarborough Street, café in 2007, Coffee on Short proudly and outdoor bar embraces its rendezvous right on opposite Australia Fair. serves Merlo fresh espresso and offers coastal position overlooking the a full breakfast from 7am. Southport Broadwater. Their $6 brekky is the local’s up to catering for favourite way to start the morning – Their chef prepared lunch menu As well as breakfast, lunch, dinner corporate functions. And is available all day! includes daily specials with an and drinks menus, they offer a range emphasis on homemade. Coffee on of entertainment options from small All day breakfast: Only $6 Short also serves a range of boutique intimate functions through to events • 2 eggs beers and wine, and provides corporate for over 200 guests. • 2 bacon rashers lunch catering to Southport offices. To enquire about your next • 1 piece of toast Catering Enquiries: function, please contact 56 Scarborough Street, Southport Corner Short Street & Marine Parade Stephanie: Ph: +61 7 5532 4498 Monday to Friday 10/11 Broadwater Parklands Ph: +61 7 5591 4088 (Adjacent to Gold Coast Aquatic Centre) Weekends: Email: [email protected] Visit their sister café Luv a Coffee, Ph: +61 7 5571 0390 Southport Park. Open 7 days.

www.sensationalsouthport.com.au 47 A.B. Paterson College celebrates 25 exceptional years

Mr Grimes believes that a leading education opens doors for children, and creates opportunities to explore and develop both their careers and futures as positive members of the community. “We’re integrating numerous technologies to greater assist and help students learn and connect responsibly Opening its doors in 1991, the College with their world,” he says. “This provides was named after an iconic and the foundation for genuine leadership legendary Australian – Andrew Barton development in all our young people. (Banjo) Paterson. Principal Brian Grimes “We are passionate about developing ensures the College strives to live up to young men and women of character – its famous namesake to this day. leaders now and for the future. “He was just a remarkable Australian – “We aim to help every child grow and a journalist, lawyer, bush poet, author, The vision of A.B. Paterson College realise their potential, and aid in the farmer and soldier,” says Mr Grimes. “So may it be, was born in 1990 over a meal shared development of those essential attributes and he who sings by close friends as they pondered “He was a man in love with his country, that enable young people to grow into the education of their children, its people, and one who was willing to men and women who are strong, positive, In accents hopeful future grandchildren and young give his life in the service of others. engaging, responsible and respected clear and strong, families on the northern end of the “To me, it is fitting and proper that members of society, and who understand Gold Coast. the College’s core values of excellence, the value and importance of service to others.” The glories which They resolved that a college was care and commitment were so

needed for the northern Gold Coast evident in this man.” that future brings that would be a school of substance This year, A.B. Paterson College Shall sing indeed a celebrating our Australian heritage. celebrated its 25th anniversary,

They envisioned a school with marking a quarter-century of serving wondrous song.” A.B. Paterson College traditional values, yet one with a the Gold Coast as a leading school Song of the Future, 10 A.B. Paterson Drive, Arundel QLD 4214 progressive educational mindset of substance that embraces the A.B. Paterson Ph: +61 7 5594 7947 and a caring and supportive innovations of 21st century education. Email: [email protected] environment. www.abpat.qld.edu.au

48 Southport - CBD Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Know More in 60 Seconds

Coast specialising in sustainability and recipient of a Prime Minister’s Endeavour Award. What does blinking have to do with cartoons – Matthew Schofield, Brittany Laidlaw a Griffith Queensland College of Art graduate now working on The Simpsons in California. “We realised that the University Where does the word news come had so much to offer in terms of from – Ange Anderson, a Griffith making accessible these informed Journalism graduate and now and valid opinions, theories News Director at Nova Radio in and facts. Brisbane. Formerly interned at “So we started talking to our Hot Tomato on the Gold Coast. academics and researchers and Why is the sunset an illusion – worked with them in distilling These are some of the burning Cameron McEvoy, Olympic and Where does water sometimes complex issues into Commonwealth Games swimmer questions answered by Griffith sixty seconds of laser like detail. come from? What University students, researchers and a passionate Griffith Sciences These are then recorded and physics student. happens to your and alumni in the powerful new shared across websites and social online portal Know More In Sixty media networks. What happens to your online Seconds. accounts when you die – online accounts “We have had hundreds of The website – aptly named Margaret Gibson, Senior Lecturer when you die and thousands of views of these videos in Humanities. knowmoreinsixtyseconds.com already, because people love is the sunset really – houses dozens of one minute the credible and concise way the Is the classic beach holiday a thing videos that each tackle a single knowledge is presented”. of the past – Dr Sarah Gardiner, just a big illusion? topic. Griffith Business School Tourism Some of the more popular videos lecturer. “The idea behind it is about so far are: knowledge sharing,” says New videos are added regularly Griffith University Marketing Why does our survival come down so you can always find something and Communications Director to bees – Brittany Laidlaw, a Griffith of interest. Dean Gould. Business graduate from the Gold

www.sensationalsouthport.com.auwww.sensationalsouthport.com.au 49 About Granny Graham

My mother Patricia remembers that Jenny Graham in the 1930s, not only was Jenny able to vote, Southport Mayor Joe Proud (nee Drumley) personally picked her up in his car on was the ancestor voting day, or sent his secretary Isabel of many of Hannah for her. Jenny Graham died at Southport in the traditional 1943 leaving a large family. settled at Nerang Creek Southport But Andrew and Jenny’s role in keeping custodian where Andrew was employed by the navigation lights of Nerang River the Government as a river pilot and Aboriginal people and the Broadwater bright for so many lightkeeper for Nerang Creek and years is remembered with a six metre The Broadwater. After Andrew’s living on the Gold high sculpture Evandale Sculpture death in 1919, Jenny and her children Walk by the City of Gold Coast council Coast today. carried on his duties of light-keeper chambers – beautifully entitled – for 10 years. It is believed she was born at Nerang “Wiyung Tchellengai Najil “ the keeper in around 1859 to her mother Warri, Jenny’s marriage to a non Aboriginal of the light. government employee gave her an Aboriginal woman. And how do I know this? I am Granny special privileges. It meant she could Graham’s great grandson. Her story Jenny lived in many different places avoid coming under The Aboriginals is one of many that has been passed across the Yugambeh language region, Protection Act – which was the down through our family by Elders, including Coomera, Pimpama, Logan draconian legislation from 1897 that including my mother Patricia and and Nerang Rivers and the islands of meant any Aboriginal person could Aunty Ysola. Moreton Bay. Jenny’s sibling’s were be forcibly removed from their land, William Drumley, Emily (Blow) and simply for being Aboriginal. possibly Mary (Browning). She carried Article: The Act also forbade Aboriginal the scars of initiation and knew the Rory O’Connor people from marrying non-Aboriginal language and songs of her people. Photo ‘Jenny Graham’ courtesy Yugambeh people, but somehow Andrew and Jenny’s lifelong partner was Andrew Museum (Yugambeh is the Aboriginal language Jenny got around that. And Jenny group for the Gold Coast, Logan and Scenic Rim). Hamilton Graham, son of Scottish and also sidestepped the law that said Photo ‘Maid of Sker, 1920s’ supplied Irish immigrants. Jenny and Andrew Aboriginal people couldn’t vote. by City of Gold Coast Local Studies Library.

50 Southport - CBD Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Young Leaders

They are young, fresh and dynamic “As a young man, I was lucky enough to If you or someone you With Southport with a focus on embracing have access to a mentor who provided know would benefit from the emerging as a community – giving Southport a support and encouragement during my Rob Molhoek Young Leaders close-knit feel that other business early professional years. Since then, I’ve Mentoring & Leadership Program, vibrant hub for communities lack. always made it a priority to support the please contact Rob’s office for next generation of young entrepreneurs For the last three years, State Member more information: business & fledgling and civic leaders.” [email protected] for Southport Rob Molhoek has or (07) 5600 1100. entrepreneurs, offered a mentoring and leadership The group has been involved in a new breed of program for young locals, keen to fundraising and volunteering activities, make connections with their fellow as well as exclusive sessions with some professionals are professionals. of the Gold Coast’s top business minds. Learning about the importance of The community-minded MP says the making their mark. “giving back” is a key focus, along Young Leaders program was one of with realising and growing your own his first priorities after being elected. potential.

www.sensationalsouthport.com.au 51 Southport Priority Development Area

Southport was declared a Priority CBD core - Commercial centre of Development Area (PDA) by the Gold Coast for office, retail previous State Government in Residential in north - October 2013. They recognised that eg. High rise, high-density apartments the Gold Coast CBD was in need of revitalisation and was primed for Garden Residential in south - urban renewal. eg. Medium-rise apartments Southport’s new Light Rail system Open-space parklands and redeveloped Broadwater Precinct 3 has witnessed the most Parklands are delivering new development activity (approvals and opportunities and improved construction) with the vast majority accessibility to the CBD, and world- of developments being medium-rise class open space. Previous planning residential apartment buildings. regulations did not consider this. Normal planning restrictions such The Member for Southport, Rob as car parking are relaxed by Council Molhoek MP was pivotal in having (thanks to the Light Rail), with no Southport’s planning regulations maximum height limits and average fundamentally changed, from residential densities of one bedroom controlling new development to per 9sqm are expected. facilitating new city-shaping projects. There is now need for new commercial Declaring the area a priority for office space to be developed, and development has been very there are currently no applications to successful in generating new do so. investment in the CBD, with renewed interest in property development. There is also a need for CBD mixed- use development: office, high-end The Priority Development Area of retail, hotel, residential, entertainment, Southport encompasses the CBD open space. and its immediate surrounds. Southport is the best location for The area is split into four zones getting developments approved or precincts: in our city.

52 Southport - CBD Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Taylor Willis Town Planners

of the Year at the Planning Institute Notably and most recently, of Australia Queensland Awards Taylor Willis Town Planners have for Excellence in 2014. She was successfully managed approval of: also awarded a commendation The Beacon – a 26-storey for Outstanding Achievement by residential high-rise with 177 a Young Planner in the National apartments in Southport, approved Awards for Planning Excellence within three months in late 2014. 2015 in Melbourne by the Planning Taylor Willis Town Planners is an Institute of Australia. Southport Micro Urban Village – Southport’s leading award-winning Urban Planning a ‘first of its kind’ innovative terrace Taylor Willis Town Planners are the practice situated in purpose-built housing development in Southport Urban Planning preferred planning consultancy firm commercial premises in the heart approved within four weeks in for developers looking to invest in of Southport, the Gold Coast CBD. early 2015. firm is Taylor Willis Southport. They also offer in-house Town Planners, The planning firm is headed up Chinese-translation services. by two of the Gold Coast’s most “Importantly for our clients, established in experienced and well-respected Taylor Willis Town Planners have planners, Robert Taylor and Southport in 2008. a 100% success rate, that is 100% Nicole Willis. of the applications we lodge on Taylor Willis Town Planners Nicole Willis has recently been behalf of our clients have been recognised for her significant recommended for approval by the 173 Queen Street, Southport contribution to planning, winning the Gold Coast City Council officers,” Ph: +61 7 5528 4843 prestigious Robert Swider Memorial says Ms Willis. Email: [email protected] Award for Queensland Young Planner PO Box 10282, Southport BC 4215

www.sensationalsouthport.com.au 53 Bell Legal Group

Real Estate Transactions Strategic Advice Bell Legal Group acts for many local For the benefit of its clients, Bell and overseas clients who are dealing Legal Group has a high-level support in real estate and these include a large network of professional advisers in number of Chinese nationals. financial and regulatory areas. Bell Legal Group has a thorough “We can provide strategic legal knowledge of the Australian advice and commercially practical Government’s foreign investment laws solutions to achieve business goals and guidelines, including the FIRB. and objectives in a skilful and cost effective manner,” says commercial The firm has a lawyer from mainland law partner Rob Ffrench. China who can give advice in Mandarin. “Our other areas of expertise include Many of Bell Legal Group’s overseas business advice and transactions, clients also invest in local businesses commercial leasing, intellectual and its lawyers are very experienced property, commercial litigation, in this area. estate planning, wills, estate Bell Legal Group acts for leading Since John administration and family law.” local and overseas clients, with Migration and Visa Law Douglas Bell a strong emphasis on those from Asia. This includes a strong At Bell Legal Group, two registered founded the first Chinese client base built up over migration agents have many years of many years. experience in all aspects of migration law practice in and visa law in Australia. “We are proud of the firm’s history, Surfers Paradise our commitment to the Gold Coast They have the skill, knowledge and and our focus on service to our experience to handle any aspect of the Bell Legal Group in 1955, Bell Legal Migration Program and related Visa clients,” says senior partner John Bell Legal Group House Subclasses – and they enjoy a very high Group has played Fradgley. Level 4 – 91 Upton St success rate for applicants. an integral part in As a leading commercial law Bundall, QLD 4217 firm, Bell Legal Group’s expertise Bell Legal Group’s expertise extends Ph: +61 7 5597 3366 the growth of the includes: to appeals to the Immigration Review Email: [email protected] Gold Coast. Tribunal and Federal Court. www.belllegal.com.au

54 Southport - CBD Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Asia Pacific Language and Business Institute

To assist with the skills and knowledge • Effective relationship building To register your interest Feedback from required to work effectively with skills with Chinese delegations in courses, please contact Chinese investors, the Asia Pacific local businesses • Critical steps to follow leading the Institute by email: Language and Business Institute up to formal business processes [email protected] offers a series of short intensive and government such as contract negotiation and Glenn Ayrton courses aimed at local business and signing and memorandums of Mob: +61 (0)400 992 404 indicates a strong government representatives who understanding www.studyasiapacific.com.au increase in Chinese will be working with visiting Chinese business people and staff. • How to effectively build cross investment and cultural teams The courses available at the Asia Pacific business activity Language and Business Institute “The Gold Coast is now Australia’s provides: most multicultural and inclusive city. in the Gold Coast The establishment of Chinatown • Training in current Chinese cultural in Southport is a clear sign of just region, with strong business protocols how ready we are to welcome Asian growth anticipated • Insights into Chinese dining and visitors and students. Education social culture and it’s relationship is good business for the Gold over the next two to business practice Coast. It’s great to see so many international students and to three years. • Business meeting expectations business investors coming and activities to avoid to Queensland. Our City has • Basic language skills so much to offer.”

• How to respond appropriately Rob Molhoek mp, when navigating the non-linear Member for Southport and unrelated steps of Chinese business practice

www.sensationalsouthport.com.auwww.sensationalsouthport.com.au 55 Glasgow to Gold Coast – a Commonwealth Games ‘what if...’

Several deliberate community goals were embodied in Games operations. I give two examples: Young people from the depressed area cleared to create the Games Village undertook courses at the College of Glasgow and entered apprenticeships with the Village’s builders.

Shops were buzzing, with trade up DrimaFilm / Shutterstock.com I mages: People with disabilities and long-term significantly during the Games period. unemployed were trained as wayfinding Queues at main meal times were volunteers for the Games and received common, particularly in proximity of ‘work experience’ certificates to assist the live sites. them with future employment. At downtown George Square, another If the Gold Coast can create even half of of the live sites, official Games the Games experience that Glasgow did, souvenirs sold out well before the end we will all have a blast and the impact At the end of July 2014, downtown Would people come to visit of the Games and queues formed every on our city, our State and our part of the Glasgow was an absolute buzz – their city?… day for the ‘round Glasgow’ double- alive with people day and night. globe will resonate for decades. But we Well the city did and the stadiums did decker bus tours. must all get on board, get excited and My wife, Margaret, a Gold Coast and the people did. People were literally shoulder-to- assist GOLDOC, State Government and City Councillor, visited three years At Games time, we were not part of shoulder at Merchant Square, sampling the City of Gold Coast. prior and had the privilege of any official delegation, so mingled food from around the Commonwealth experiencing the transformation of Margaret and I cannot wait. in the streets and the queues and and being entertained at multiple Glasgow from a city of sceptics to Bring it on! stayed and ate with the locals. indoor and outdoor entertainment raving fans. stages. Article: Glasgow Green, the biggest of the Then, Glaswegians collectively Noel Grummitt city’s four Games ‘live sites’, was The value of volunteers was clear, as wondered how the city could afford thronging with people; kids were visitors worked their way around the the Games with their required experimenting with judo, hockey and public transport system and pathways infrastructure. boxing and racing a virtual Usain Bolt to venues. Would the stadiums be filled?… on the 60m Virgin simulator.

56 Southport - CBD Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Southport Chamber of Commerce and Industry

… And Mr. Marshall’s not the only and contributor to a Gold Sponsor. Member Benefits Package one who thinks so. For less than $25 a week, members (Most popular) enjoy sponsorship opportunities A recent breakfast hosted by the and will gain unprecedented access Chamber explored options for Includes: to corporate benefits in the Games Southport businesses to leverage 3 Updates on Chamber activity lead up.” the upcoming sports super-event, 3 Discount pricing to attend based on Griffith University research Southport Chamber of Commerce Chamber special events after the Sydney Olympics. and Industry is open to all Gold 3 Listing in the Chamber’s Coast Businesses, with membership “Southport is the home of some Southport Business Directory packages proving more popular premier events for the Games as well 3 And more! than ever the last few months. as the Athlete’s Village,” Mr. Marshall Less than $10 per week (GST N/A) says, “So it’s time for Southport “We’re delighted to have been businesses to get into gear and part of the successful launch of position themselves to benefit.” Chinatown in our CBD,” Mr. Marshall Gold Member’s Package says, “We’re extremely proud of Southport is the only CBD of the (Great for Games lead-up) everyone who worked to bring the Gold Coast. vision to light. And we’re looking Chamber President Includes: A year’s membership to the Chamber to a successful Games next.” costs less than $10 a week plus 3 Special Government and Laird Marshall “Businesses are recognising the members enjoy discounted access Commonwealth Games Games are an opportunity not to believes Southport to the Chamber’s extensive corporate opportunities be missed. It must be the Games…” email database. 3 Updates on Chamber activity businesses of all Mr. Marshall jokes, “…Because I’m 3 Functions hosted by the Chamber suddenly very popular.” Discount pricing to attend Chamber sizes are set to are a fixture on the Gold Coast special events reap big rewards events scene, ranging from gourmet Southport 3 Listing in the Chamber’s breakfasts to evenings with some Chamber of Commerce Southport Business Directory and Industry with the upcoming of Australia’s most successful and 3 Sponsorship opportunities entertaining business speakers. at Chamber events Commonwealth Please call Rebecca: “Events are always social,” Mr. 3 Ph: +61 7 5531 4577 And more! Games... Marshall explains, “And our member 17 Short Street, Southport Less than $25 per week (GST N/A) businesses can participate at any [email protected] level – from being a regular member www.southportchamberofcommerce.org.au

www.sensationalsouthport.com.au 57 Gold Coast Hospital Foundation

support education opportunities for health professionals. Their largest community activity is delivery of the Cancer Patient Transport Service, which makes more than 10,000 journeys per year to help cancer patients get to and from hospital for treatment. As the health and hospital needs of the Gold Coast community continue to grow, achieving Timely access to emergency treatment optimal holistic outcomes is often the difference between life requires funding above and and death – a reality felt all too well beyond usual Government by Gold Coast parents Scott and Renee. budgets. As such, the Foundation Four-week old Charles was rushed to the is focussed on projects that not Gold Coast University Hospital Emergency Raising funds to Gold Coast Hospital Foundation only improve services, but also the Department, limp, struggling for aims to improve local hospital patient experience. This includes breath and unresponsive. It was almost give Gold Coast and health services, to provide reducing stress and anxiety for impossible for doctors to find a line to the community with the best both patients and their families, his tiny veins, so a cannula was put into patients the best possible care. minimising wait, treatment and his fragile head. Scott and Renee were health care As a charity, their work supports hospital stay times, and improving by Charles’ bedside in the Children’s thousands of patients across more the efficiency and approach of Critical Care Unit for six days, while than 40 facilities, including Gold care models. he was reliant on oxygen ventilation Coast University Hospital, Robina It is only through ongoing financial from a neopuff and oxygen blender. Hospital and community health support from the community, that Donations to the Foundation help centres (e.g. family, rehabilitation Gold Coast Hospital Foundation is fund vital medical equipment just like and community health centres). able to help deliver the best health this, to support your local hospitals to care, when it’s needed the most. The Foundation raises funds to deliver specialised treatment for the purchase vital medical equipment, www.gchfoundation.org.au youngest of patients, removing the fund research initiatives and need to travel to Brisbane.

58 Southport - CBD Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Southport’s billion-dollar health industry

I CAN! International Institute for of-the-art training facilities and on- Neurodiversity site research facilities for students.

As part of Southport’s vision to be the leading Health and Knowledge Health and Knowledge Precinct Precinct in the Asia Pacific Region, The new hospital is a key plans are underway to establish an component of a fully integrated International Centre of Excellence health, medical, technology, for health and disability care. research and innovation centre. The dream is to cluster services Combined with Griffith University’s and research through unique Gold Coast campus and the new public-private partnerships for Gold Coast Innovation Centre, the the Clinical Advancement of precinct is a vibrant hub of research Neurodiversity (I CAN!). Combining and innovation, leading the way in state-of-the-art integrated disability, positioning the Gold Coast as one of

Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate and Rob Molhoek MP sign the last concrete slab of the Gold Coast Private Hospital. medical and mental health services, Australia’s most innovative cities. clinical teaching and research all in one area will create a first-of-its-kind With the new state-of-the-art TAFE Queensland – Specialist Pacific Private Day Hospital centre and many new jobs for Gold Coast University Hospital, Training Health Services Pacific Private Day Hospital is part Commonwealth Games Village the region. Situated in the centre of the of Healthscope, a 4,300-bed hospital and new sporting, entertainment Southport CBD, the TAFE Queensland network in Australia. Pacific Hospital and cultural facilities all linked Gold Coast University Hospital Southport campus is within close provides valuable services to the by a modern transport system, proximity to the Australia Fair The 2013 opening of the $1.76 Southport and Gold Coast region Southport, the business hub of Shopping Centre and provides easy billion, 750-bed Gold Coast for day surgeries and ongoing care. the Gold Coast, is well on the way University Hospital brought access to an abundance of shops The hospital has five operating to becoming one of the country’s world-leading health services to and cafes. theatres and provides care for a most dynamic city centres. Southport. Made up of seven main The Southport campus provides range of clinical services including Central to Southport’s economic buildings and a total floor space of specialist delivery in a range of health Oncology and Palliative care. and civic performance is its multi- around 170,000sqm, GCUH provides programs, including nursing, and billion dollar health industry. the technology to support high-level includes ‘live’ training spaces that service delivery to the benefit of simulate hospital and professional patients and staff, as well as state- health services environments.

www.sensationalsouthport.com.au 59 Southport timeline

1932 Water supply Before time (This story happened on the flatlands to Southport that are now known as Southport.) completed. Aboriginal creation God Jabreen comes

down from the north and visits this country. 1925 1947 The Jubilee Bridge He transforms some local young girls into Gold Coast between Southport the moon, the rainbow and some stars. Hospital and Main Beach is (With thanks to: Rory O’Connor, established. opened. Yugambeh Museum)

1874 Crown Reserve at Nerang Creek Heads surveyed and established as the town of Southport the following year. 1914 1956 Southport Pier built. Southport Yacht Club opened. 1884 1889 First main jetty built and Railway from Brisbane passenger boats start to Southport opens 1901 1912 regularly calling in at as the population The Southport School Church of England the town. reaches 1,000. founded and plans Grammar School 1937 made for a courthouse for Girls (St Hilda’s) Population of 7,500 in Southport. founded. recorded.

60 Southport - CBD Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia 2005 Griffith University builds a medical education facility 1988 next to the existing Opening of Gold Coast Hospital We are Southport Mall and plans for the new 2010 and Marina Mirage. university hospital are The Gold Coast wins here announced. the bid to host the 2018 Commonwealth Games. 2009 2014 1986 The Southport Gold Coast Light Southport Broadwater Parklands Rail Stage 1 Seaway opens. redevelopment completed. opened. 2015 Gold Coast 2015 Chinatown Southport opened. Fishing Club opens a permanent new home in Broadwater Parklands.

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Keith Williams 2013 2015 The Gold Coast Southport gains lease of 50 University Hospital Broadwater Rotary acres of Crown opened. re-opens the old Land on The Spit hospital chapel and establishes in Broadwater Sea World. 2013 Gold Coast Aquatic Parklands. 1983 Centre opened. Scarborough Fair (now Australia Fair West) opens on Scarborough Street. 2015 2018 Stage 3 Broadwater Gold Coast to host the XXI Parklands opens. Commonwealth Games.

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The Coast Guard promote boating Coast Guard Southport also safety and assist in the preservation operates a Seaway Tower facility of life at sea through education, (owned by Gold Coast Waterways) example and examination. in collaboration with Volunteer Marine Rescue Southport. The tower Our training courses are structured shares Maritime Coastal Watch to sit within the national framework duties with Brisbane Harbour. of competency-based training, providing for portability of New members are invited to qualifications. participate in the range of direct and support activity undertaken At Southport, we operate three by the Southport flotilla. Training is vessels: a 7.9m rigid inflatable provided; radio operators and boat powered by twin 250HP outboards, are currently being sought, but of a 7.2m Swift Rigid Inflatable 7.2m course all volunteers are welcome. powered by twin 175 HP Suzuki Outboards and a 6.5m rigid Anyone interested in joining inflatable powered by a single and training with Coast Guard Coast Guard Southport (QF1) was 140HP outboard. Southport can call the duty radio operator on 5531 1421. These vessels are manned by formed in 1967 and is today one four crews who rotate duty on of four Flotillas in the South East weekends and public holidays and by a duty crew on callout Queensland Squadron. at other times. Our well-equipped radio room provides 24/7 monitoring during the weekend and between 6am and 10pm weekdays. Australian Volunteer Coast Guard We monitor the marine CB band (27 Megahertz) and VHF marine 171 Marine Parade, frequencies, with some radios Southport QLD 4215 dedicated to distress, safety and Ph: +61 7 5531 1421 calling frequencies. www.coastguard.com.au

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the boots on the ground,” says Managing the purchase of sites, proposals and Director Steve Coote. now actual projects coming out of the ground,” says Mr Coote. It’s exactly that depth of local knowledge that gives Mr Coote confidence in the “In conjunction with the Light Rail, future of Southport. Southport’s CBD status and the Broadwater Parklands, the PDA has The Burchills team, already networked pulled it all together to create a real buzz.” with high-level industry operators throughout Queensland and the broader Burchills’ infrastructure experience Gold Coast, are establishing a network includes big-ticket commissions such of Southport businesses that share as work on the construction phase of common goals and values. Gold Coast Light Rail and all civil engineering and earthworks for the “In the same way as we’ve built Broadwater Parklands. relationships with trusted partners and collaborators throughout the state and “We work throughout Queensland and the city, we’re building a micro-network into northern NSW, but we’ve recently The Southport-based firm goes in Southport among operators with made the strategic decision to keep our Burchills Engineering beyond providing civil and structural complementary skills and expertise,” HQ in the Southport CBD,” says Mr Coote. he says. Solutions, established engineering services to genuinely “In our sector, a lot of operators are partner with clients throughout each Central to their collaborative strategy finding it more and more attractive in 1974, brings more stage of the property development is Southport’s status as a Priority to establish in Southport.” than four decades of process. Development Area, a policy that’s They are hands-on with Development already stimulated a new wave of local knowledge and Applications, help clients identify projects. sector experience to viable projects and work with real Burchills have emerged as PDA estate agents on feasibility studies and engineering specialists, having worked Burchills Engineering Solutions development projects site appraisals that match particular on more than 20 proposed and Level 8, Australia Fair Tower customer requirements. completed projects, including the very throughout the Gold 42 Marine Parade first PDA project to be built – apartments “We’re well-placed to provide that Southport, QLD 4215 at 43 Lenneberg Street. Coast and beyond. level of service because we absolutely Ph: +61 7 5509 6400 have the experience and technical “The PDA has certainly driven a lot of Email: [email protected] knowledge, but also have the eyes and activity and interest in Southport across www.burchills.com.au

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64 Southport - CBD Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Top One Chinese Seafood Restaurant

The destination restaurant has been “People love to come back, even open almost 13 years and represents my staff. They know our food is very the vision of co-directors Lindy Yuan tasty and even come for yum cha and Ricky Wong to bring traditional on their days off.” yum cha culture to Southport. Lindy and co-director Ricky both “We opened Top One because we started young in restaurants and saw the opportunity to promote hospitality and met through family Chinese culture and yum cha in connections on the Gold Coast. the CBD,” says Lindy. Lindy says they form a complementary The restaurant is famous for its amazing team – her strengths are management wall of live seafood tanks, colourful and working with staff while Ricky is Chinese New Year celebrations and good with business development, traditional Chinese décor. including the Chinese tour bus lunches, dinners and late suppers Top One serves yum cha and a la carte Top One has provided since opening. featuring homemade dim sums and Hong Kong barbecue-style cooking. She says Top One’s staff of more than Top One Chinese 25 is ‘like a family’; the head chef and Australians often gauge restaurants other key personnel have been there serving international cuisine by Seafood Restaurant is for many years and the restaurant the volume of locals eating there – has produced four marriages Australia Fair’s largest if Chinese people favour a Chinese between team members. anchor tenant after restaurant, the thinking goes, it must be good. “They all have babies now and their own homes, it’s so lovely that they’ve obvious spacetakers like Top One passes that test with flying been able to meet here,” says Lindy. colours, with yum cha and a la the supermarkets, Kmart carte diners split about half-and-half and Event Cinemas. between Chinese and westerners. Top One Chinese Seafood Restaurant “This gives the customer confidence Ph: +61 7 5532 5500 I think, that our food has the Email: [email protected] authentic flavours and is prepared www.toponerestaurant.com the authentic way,” says Lindy.

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In 2014 renowned demographer, author, Southport, along with other areas social commentator and KPMG partner, in the city, will play a key part in the Bernard Salt was commissioned by city’s overall growth into a major city Southport-based Regional Development with significant lifestyle, economic Australia Gold Coast to undertake an and investment opportunities. analysis of historical trends on the “No other comparably scaled city Gold Coast. in Australia can credibly claim to The study looked into the future at double its size over the next 35 years how the city will look in 2050 through an and yet that is precisely the promise analysis of global benchmark cities, and of the Gold Coast. For this reason the economic and social infrastructure alone Australian and international likely to be required for a city which businesses should be made aware of will more than double its population the opportunities for investment and to 1.2 million residents within 35 years. development in this most unique city of our time” The project was supported by City of Gold Coast and key business leaders Southport, along with other key areas across the whole city. Bernard Salt, Bernard’s report and findings were KPMG Partner, in the city, will play a key part in the presented to an audience of almost February 2015 city’s overall growth into a major city 1,000 breakfast guests in February 2015 with significant lifestyle, economic and and received wide coverage. The next stage of the project will be investment opportunities. a series of roadshows and events to promote the investment, business and lifestyle opportunities to interstate and overseas audiences throughout 2015. Copies of the report and details of how to become involved in the project are To learn more visit: available from the Future Gold Coast rdagoldcoast.org.au website below. www.futuregoldcoast.com.au

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I am a born-and-bred local who As your State Member, I’m here lives on the Gold Coast, not far from to help where I grew up in Southport, and Did you know I can: have a passion for the Gold Coast that only locals will understand. • Provide assistance with state issues including hospitals, roads, housing I have worked in government, retail, & education broadcasting, media, wholesaling, entertainment, sport and • Lend marquees for community I am your State Member for development. events • Offer a free photocopying service Elected to Gold Coast City Council in for local groups Southport and Shadow Minister 2004, I chaired the Finance & Internal for Housing & Public Works. Services Committee overseeing the • Host community & school visits city’s finances, human resources, to State Parliament capital works, infrastructure • Arrange congratulatory letters planning & development. for birthdays and anniversaries

I have a passion for community Let me know how I can help you: service and prior to my election to Parliament, I was a Director and PO Box 903, Southport Qld 4215 National President of Bravehearts, Ph: +61 7 5600 1100 the founding Chairman of the Email: [email protected] Gold Coast Community Fund and www.robmolhoek.com.au a foundation Director of the Gold /RobMolhoekMP Coast NRL Titans. /Molhoek

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have a presence in Southport. Current Business Address: Contact Name / Name of Referrer: You can share this vision by inviting businesses to join us in Southport, as we prepare to Daytime Phone Number / Mobile: Email Address: take the world stage in 2018 for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games and leverage every How do you think this business would benefit from re-locating to Southport: opportunity around the PDA and CBD designation.

Rob Molhoek MP State Member for Southport Community Survey As your local Member of Parliament, I’m here to help. Southport is an amazing place to live and work, but I need your help to make it even better. How can I help you? 1. Do you think the Gold Coast needs an integrated tourism resort and second casino? Y / N 2. Do you think our Police are getting enough support from Government to tackle serious & organised crime? Y / N 3. are you satisfied with the level of access to health services on the Gold Coast? Y / N 4. Do you think the light rail should be connected to the heavy rail? Y / N 5. if you could fix one problem in our local area, what would it be? Please complete the following details so I can keep you informed about what’s happening in Southport:

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