Meet the Locals

Meet the Locals2023-05-17T11:41:12+10:00

An insight into Main Beach and its community

Rochelle Hanley

Discover the profound impact of an empowered and supportive [...]

By |March 27th, 2024|Categories: All Articles, Meet the Locals, The Villager|Tags: |0 Comments

Matt and Cosmo

Discover the heartwarming story of Matt Doak, a pivotal figure in the Main Beach community. Known for his stunning sunrise photography and his corgi Cosmo's antics, Matt embodies the spirit of community and connection

By |December 14th, 2023|Categories: All Articles, Meet the Locals|Tags: |0 Comments

A Legacy on the Run; Tim Oberg

The incredible journey of Tim Oberg and Parkrun Australia. From a small seed of possibility, Tim grew a transformative community movement

By |July 14th, 2023|Categories: All Articles, Community, Meet the Locals, The Villager|Tags: |0 Comments

John the Marathon Man

The enduring legacy of John Goldstein, turning possibilites into the possible including the world class Gold Coast Marathon

By |July 1st, 2023|Categories: All Articles, Meet the Locals, The Villager|Tags: , |0 Comments

Celebrating Nick Young, the Sailing Artist and On-Water Villager

Join us in remembering Nick, a cherished member of our Main Beach community, and his enduring legacy of courage, passion, and inspiration

By |June 16th, 2023|Categories: All Articles, Meet the Locals, The Villager|Tags: , , |0 Comments

Lynne Goddard

Lynne takes no prisoners when it comes to pitching in and contributing to the Village Vibe. She really does add that special x-factor into our lifestyle mix. Lynne's favourite thing about Main Beach is the "Friendships" - of which she certainly has many.

By |June 15th, 2023|Categories: All Articles, Meet the Locals|Tags: , |0 Comments

Insights into a Boswerger

An inspiring tale of the Boswerger family, whose passion for adventure led one of 3 brothers to our vibrant Villager community here in Main Beach.

By |May 17th, 2023|Categories: All Articles, Meet the Locals, The Villager|Tags: |0 Comments

David Hart

Experience Hart on the Gold Coast - David Hart's premier art gallery is located at Marina Mirage on the Gold Coast QLD. David welcomes you to visit the galley where you can view his latest artwork and selected work by the late Pro Hart. Exclusive collection - David Hart Galleries at Marina Mirage is exclusively Hart and features work for sale by David and works by his late father, Pro Hart. The Gallery also showcases a wide range of prints, etchings, and David Hart giftware.

By |February 15th, 2023|Categories: All Articles, Meet the Locals|0 Comments

Julia Rose

If she wasn’t a floral designer, Julia Rose (her real name!) would be saving abandoned animals and nurturing them at her rustic little farm near Byron Bay, Australia. It’s a complete contrast to the high society world of opulent floral designs where her work is celebrated for its theatrical fancy, Hollywood extravagance and touch of magic...

By |November 17th, 2022|Categories: All Articles, Meet the Locals|0 Comments

Leanne Schultz

As far as I am aware Leeanne is the only candidate that is also a Villager here in Main Beach. I first meet Leeanne some years ago through her husband Graham who just happens be a fellow cycling nut like myself and we have done a few rides together...

By |June 10th, 2022|Categories: All Articles, Meet the Locals|0 Comments

Claire & Peter Reaburn

Claire's story may resonate with a few of our Villagers as you too may be battling an illness. Claire is happy to share with us her journey and with the support of her husband Peter and daughter's Rebecca and Megan, is managing to live life to the fullest that she can.

By |February 17th, 2022|Categories: All Articles, Meet the Locals|0 Comments

Lesley Vanderwalt

Kiwi hair and makeup artist Lesley Vanderwalt won an Oscar and a Bafta for her work on Mad Max: Fury Road. She also collaborated with director George Miller on Babe 2, Nicole Kidman mini-series Bangkok Hilton and the second Mad Max movie.

By |August 13th, 2021|Categories: All Articles, Meet the Locals|0 Comments

Mark & Elvira Broekman

Pictured at the exhibition’s opening night with H2flow’s Mark and Elvira Broekman is the delighted Peter Smets whose ‘Water Coming!’ (with a price tag of $36,000) was snapped up by a local Main Beach couple on opening night and was one of several paintings sold on the evening.

By |July 9th, 2021|Categories: All Articles, Community, Meet the Locals|0 Comments
2703, 2024

Rochelle Hanley

By |March 27th, 2024|Categories: All Articles, Meet the Locals, The Villager|Tags: |0 Comments

Discover the profound impact of an empowered and supportive [...]

1412, 2023

Matt and Cosmo

By |December 14th, 2023|Categories: All Articles, Meet the Locals|Tags: |0 Comments

Discover the heartwarming story of Matt Doak, a pivotal figure in the Main Beach community. Known for his stunning sunrise photography and his corgi Cosmo's antics, Matt embodies the spirit of community and connection

1407, 2023

A Legacy on the Run; Tim Oberg

By |July 14th, 2023|Categories: All Articles, Community, Meet the Locals, The Villager|Tags: |0 Comments

The incredible journey of Tim Oberg and Parkrun Australia. From a small seed of possibility, Tim grew a transformative community movement

107, 2023

John the Marathon Man

By |July 1st, 2023|Categories: All Articles, Meet the Locals, The Villager|Tags: , |0 Comments

The enduring legacy of John Goldstein, turning possibilites into the possible including the world class Gold Coast Marathon

1606, 2023

Celebrating Nick Young, the Sailing Artist and On-Water Villager

By |June 16th, 2023|Categories: All Articles, Meet the Locals, The Villager|Tags: , , |0 Comments

Join us in remembering Nick, a cherished member of our Main Beach community, and his enduring legacy of courage, passion, and inspiration

1506, 2023

Lynne Goddard

By |June 15th, 2023|Categories: All Articles, Meet the Locals|Tags: , |0 Comments

Lynne takes no prisoners when it comes to pitching in and contributing to the Village Vibe. She really does add that special x-factor into our lifestyle mix. Lynne's favourite thing about Main Beach is the "Friendships" - of which she certainly has many.

1705, 2023

Insights into a Boswerger

By |May 17th, 2023|Categories: All Articles, Meet the Locals, The Villager|Tags: |0 Comments

An inspiring tale of the Boswerger family, whose passion for adventure led one of 3 brothers to our vibrant Villager community here in Main Beach.

1502, 2023

David Hart

By |February 15th, 2023|Categories: All Articles, Meet the Locals|0 Comments

Experience Hart on the Gold Coast - David Hart's premier art gallery is located at Marina Mirage on the Gold Coast QLD. David welcomes you to visit the galley where you can view his latest artwork and selected work by the late Pro Hart. Exclusive collection - David Hart Galleries at Marina Mirage is exclusively Hart and features work for sale by David and works by his late father, Pro Hart. The Gallery also showcases a wide range of prints, etchings, and David Hart giftware.

1711, 2022

Julia Rose

By |November 17th, 2022|Categories: All Articles, Meet the Locals|0 Comments

If she wasn’t a floral designer, Julia Rose (her real name!) would be saving abandoned animals and nurturing them at her rustic little farm near Byron Bay, Australia. It’s a complete contrast to the high society world of opulent floral designs where her work is celebrated for its theatrical fancy, Hollywood extravagance and touch of magic...

1006, 2022

Leanne Schultz

By |June 10th, 2022|Categories: All Articles, Meet the Locals|0 Comments

As far as I am aware Leeanne is the only candidate that is also a Villager here in Main Beach. I first meet Leeanne some years ago through her husband Graham who just happens be a fellow cycling nut like myself and we have done a few rides together...

1702, 2022

Claire & Peter Reaburn

By |February 17th, 2022|Categories: All Articles, Meet the Locals|0 Comments

Claire's story may resonate with a few of our Villagers as you too may be battling an illness. Claire is happy to share with us her journey and with the support of her husband Peter and daughter's Rebecca and Megan, is managing to live life to the fullest that she can.

1308, 2021

Lesley Vanderwalt

By |August 13th, 2021|Categories: All Articles, Meet the Locals|0 Comments

Kiwi hair and makeup artist Lesley Vanderwalt won an Oscar and a Bafta for her work on Mad Max: Fury Road. She also collaborated with director George Miller on Babe 2, Nicole Kidman mini-series Bangkok Hilton and the second Mad Max movie.

907, 2021

Mark & Elvira Broekman

By |July 9th, 2021|Categories: All Articles, Community, Meet the Locals|0 Comments

Pictured at the exhibition’s opening night with H2flow’s Mark and Elvira Broekman is the delighted Peter Smets whose ‘Water Coming!’ (with a price tag of $36,000) was snapped up by a local Main Beach couple on opening night and was one of several paintings sold on the evening.

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