An insight into Main Beach and its community
JP the MP Langbroek
Meet John-Paul Langbroek: From a local dentist to Queensland's Minister for Education and the Arts, his story reflects a lifelong commitment to the Gold Coast community.
Helen Nugent
Main Beach Villager Meet Helen [...]
Mona Hecke’s Legacy: Life After a David vs Goliath Election Battle:
Mona Hecke, an everyday villager, took on political and corporate forces in Division 10. Her remarkable 40% vote share builds a strong grassroots legacy and platform for the next council election.
Angela Barany
Joy & Joy: Gold Coast's premier catering by Le Cordon Bleu chef Angela Barany, creating unforgettable culinary experiences.
Introducing Me and Rojas Colonics
Main Beach Villager In Business [...]
Remembering Keith Lloyd: A Life of Ambition, Generosity, and Adventure
Remembering Keith Lloyd This month [...]
Lucy Cole: The Villager Spotlight on Main Beach’s Real Estate Maven
Spotlighting Lucy Cole, a Gold Coast real estate icon, known for her community involvement, resilience, and success in luxury property sales.
Rochelle Hanley
Discover the profound impact of an empowered and supportive [...]
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
Hey Main Beach Villagers – Let’s Make the Most of Our Community Grants!
Main Beach Community Grants: Your Guide to Making an Impact; Unlock the potential of Main Beach - Learn eligibility and maximize community impact in our guide.
Ride for Research 2024
Reaburn Fundraiser | ROC's Home Page | Ride for [...]
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
John the Marathon Man
The enduring legacy of John Goldstein, turning possibilites into the possible including the world class Gold Coast Marathon
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
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.
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.
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.
Ian Thompson
Pushing yourself beyond the limits of a retiree's couch became my new obsession - a flash of brilliant aspiration or a more sober and macabre 80th birthday present?
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...
Peter Steele
Meet Peter Steele an 86-year-old Villager who is riding around Australia and in my opinion has cornered the market on energy and passion.
Reaburns Ride for Ovarian Research
Peter & Claire Raeburn have taken on and conquered a giant cycling challenge to raise money for a very rare form of ovarian cancer
Steve Furlong
The very first thing that hit me with Steve is his very calm and warming personality, a person who is very humble and attentive
Peter Handke
Recently I had a chat with Peter Handke a Main Beach Villager who writes short stories, in fact, he has already authored 4 books each containing 36 short stories...
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...
Tumble on Tedder
Tumble on Tedder is strategically located in the heart of Main Beach’s Shopping Precinct. No expense has been spared on the modern fit out, State of Art ‘Dexter’ Washing Machines & Dryers, PC Based Secure Lockers and tasteful décor.
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.
Fast Proof Press
Matt's story from a Villager perspective fits straight down the middle of our popular "Meet the Locals" segment and the profiles we do on our Villagers in Business.
Billie Wilde
Billie Wilde - International Author, Speaker, Award Winner, Performer, Teacher and Vocal Coach. A Main Beach local, she entertained us from her balcony whilst we were in lockdown in 2020 with her beautiful voice bringing joy to us Villagers
Juliana Medina – Lymph 4 You
Juliana Medina Gold Coast Young Entrepreneur Awards 2021 has been nominated by Business News Australia. Juliana has recently set up her beautiful clinic "Lymph4You" at 6 Tedder Avenue, Main Beach
Louis Dobbelaar
Gold Coaster Louis Dobbelaar is the first-ever Aussie to win the Dogwood Invitational in Atlanta USA, and he is only 19 years old
Loraine Peck Crime Writer
Hi, I am Loraine Peck (aka Amy Novak??) and I am a “Crime Thriller” writer. I am also a Villager here in Main Beach.
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.
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.
79 year old Villager cycles 50,000km’s
Ian Thompson a proud Villager shares how good it is to be an Active lifestyler in Main Beach on the Gold Coast
Chasing the big ones – Tim Simpson
Catchup with Tim, not only is he a Villager here in Main Beach, but also a dab hand at landing the big ones out in the deep blue oceans
Akheel Mavjee Founder East Coast Media (ECM)
Akheel is a Main Beach local and young entrepreneur who developed his passion for photography as a teenager.
David Lonergan
Qld based photographer and cinematographer – background in remote locations, specializing in the Arctic regions in landscape cinematography and photography including drone footage.
The Deborah Kelly Collection
We all have a lens on Main Beach and its very refreshing to see how others see it - Deborah, thank you for sharing your view on Main Beach.
The Dobbelaars
We are new to Main Beach (2 months in,) we moved here from Brookwater in Brisbane to become the "Resident Managers" at Main Beach Tower.
Lemons to lemonade – Young Village entrepreneurs
It all started when we found out we were fundraising for plant a difference at school. We got so excited for this! Fleur, Ella and myself, Grace hop right into the challenge and started a lemonade stand.
The Villager in the garden – Spot our Dog
Veronica Nally and I have been delving into the story about this poor little pooch in our Village flower bed.
Graham Wood
Hi, my name is Graham and I am a [...]
Steve Holmes – Villager
I would describe myself as an Active Lifestyler which means running, walking and cycling are infused into my work, friendship, and social activities.
Bren Kleinart
Using Social Media to keep in touch with your family and friends
Michael Jackson of Main Beach
Meet the other Michael Jackson, an optometrist in Main Beach Gold Coast Australia
Let’s meet the Bush Stone Curlew family
If Bush Stone-curlews are nearby you may hear their eerie, high-pitched wailing at night.
Paul Collins
“Here’s what you may NOT expect from a real estate agent – An agent who will leave absolutely nothing to chance ...
Rita Noon
The festival was a stunning success for Main Beach at every layer.
Sue Donovan
Sue first discovered the delights of Main Beach when she and
Andrew Csabi – Then, Now and Tomorrow
If you have the will to win - you will then ...
Puppuchino’s on Main
Meet Sophie the 6 year old toy poodle who loves fashion, seeing new places, meeting new friends
Bush Turkey’s of Main Beach
The Bush Turkey family of the Spit's famed Federation Walk are another layer to our magnificent Main Beach Kaleidoscope
Meet Alan Thomas
Meet Alan Thomas and Friends, a passionate Main Beach local and co-host of the Sports Whisperer a podcast from behind the camera. Alan adds another layer to our magnificent Main Beach Kaleidoscope
JP the MP Langbroek
Meet John-Paul Langbroek: From a local dentist to Queensland's Minister for Education and the Arts, his story reflects a lifelong commitment to the Gold Coast community.
Helen Nugent
Main Beach Villager Meet Helen [...]
Mona Hecke’s Legacy: Life After a David vs Goliath Election Battle:
Mona Hecke, an everyday villager, took on political and corporate forces in Division 10. Her remarkable 40% vote share builds a strong grassroots legacy and platform for the next council election.
Angela Barany
Joy & Joy: Gold Coast's premier catering by Le Cordon Bleu chef Angela Barany, creating unforgettable culinary experiences.
Introducing Me and Rojas Colonics
Main Beach Villager In Business [...]
Remembering Keith Lloyd: A Life of Ambition, Generosity, and Adventure
Remembering Keith Lloyd This month [...]
Lucy Cole: The Villager Spotlight on Main Beach’s Real Estate Maven
Spotlighting Lucy Cole, a Gold Coast real estate icon, known for her community involvement, resilience, and success in luxury property sales.
Rochelle Hanley
Discover the profound impact of an empowered and supportive [...]
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
Hey Main Beach Villagers – Let’s Make the Most of Our Community Grants!
Main Beach Community Grants: Your Guide to Making an Impact; Unlock the potential of Main Beach - Learn eligibility and maximize community impact in our guide.
Ride for Research 2024
Reaburn Fundraiser | ROC's Home Page | Ride for [...]
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
John the Marathon Man
The enduring legacy of John Goldstein, turning possibilites into the possible including the world class Gold Coast Marathon
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
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.
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.
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.
Ian Thompson
Pushing yourself beyond the limits of a retiree's couch became my new obsession - a flash of brilliant aspiration or a more sober and macabre 80th birthday present?
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...
Peter Steele
Meet Peter Steele an 86-year-old Villager who is riding around Australia and in my opinion has cornered the market on energy and passion.
Reaburns Ride for Ovarian Research
Peter & Claire Raeburn have taken on and conquered a giant cycling challenge to raise money for a very rare form of ovarian cancer
Steve Furlong
The very first thing that hit me with Steve is his very calm and warming personality, a person who is very humble and attentive
Peter Handke
Recently I had a chat with Peter Handke a Main Beach Villager who writes short stories, in fact, he has already authored 4 books each containing 36 short stories...
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...
Tumble on Tedder
Tumble on Tedder is strategically located in the heart of Main Beach’s Shopping Precinct. No expense has been spared on the modern fit out, State of Art ‘Dexter’ Washing Machines & Dryers, PC Based Secure Lockers and tasteful décor.
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.
Fast Proof Press
Matt's story from a Villager perspective fits straight down the middle of our popular "Meet the Locals" segment and the profiles we do on our Villagers in Business.
Billie Wilde
Billie Wilde - International Author, Speaker, Award Winner, Performer, Teacher and Vocal Coach. A Main Beach local, she entertained us from her balcony whilst we were in lockdown in 2020 with her beautiful voice bringing joy to us Villagers
Juliana Medina – Lymph 4 You
Juliana Medina Gold Coast Young Entrepreneur Awards 2021 has been nominated by Business News Australia. Juliana has recently set up her beautiful clinic "Lymph4You" at 6 Tedder Avenue, Main Beach
Louis Dobbelaar
Gold Coaster Louis Dobbelaar is the first-ever Aussie to win the Dogwood Invitational in Atlanta USA, and he is only 19 years old
Loraine Peck Crime Writer
Hi, I am Loraine Peck (aka Amy Novak??) and I am a “Crime Thriller” writer. I am also a Villager here in Main Beach.
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.
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.
79 year old Villager cycles 50,000km’s
Ian Thompson a proud Villager shares how good it is to be an Active lifestyler in Main Beach on the Gold Coast
Chasing the big ones – Tim Simpson
Catchup with Tim, not only is he a Villager here in Main Beach, but also a dab hand at landing the big ones out in the deep blue oceans
Akheel Mavjee Founder East Coast Media (ECM)
Akheel is a Main Beach local and young entrepreneur who developed his passion for photography as a teenager.
David Lonergan
Qld based photographer and cinematographer – background in remote locations, specializing in the Arctic regions in landscape cinematography and photography including drone footage.
The Deborah Kelly Collection
We all have a lens on Main Beach and its very refreshing to see how others see it - Deborah, thank you for sharing your view on Main Beach.
The Dobbelaars
We are new to Main Beach (2 months in,) we moved here from Brookwater in Brisbane to become the "Resident Managers" at Main Beach Tower.
Lemons to lemonade – Young Village entrepreneurs
It all started when we found out we were fundraising for plant a difference at school. We got so excited for this! Fleur, Ella and myself, Grace hop right into the challenge and started a lemonade stand.
The Villager in the garden – Spot our Dog
Veronica Nally and I have been delving into the story about this poor little pooch in our Village flower bed.
Graham Wood
Hi, my name is Graham and I am a [...]
Steve Holmes – Villager
I would describe myself as an Active Lifestyler which means running, walking and cycling are infused into my work, friendship, and social activities.
Bren Kleinart
Using Social Media to keep in touch with your family and friends
Michael Jackson of Main Beach
Meet the other Michael Jackson, an optometrist in Main Beach Gold Coast Australia
Let’s meet the Bush Stone Curlew family
If Bush Stone-curlews are nearby you may hear their eerie, high-pitched wailing at night.
Paul Collins
“Here’s what you may NOT expect from a real estate agent – An agent who will leave absolutely nothing to chance ...
Rita Noon
The festival was a stunning success for Main Beach at every layer.
Sue Donovan
Sue first discovered the delights of Main Beach when she and
Andrew Csabi – Then, Now and Tomorrow
If you have the will to win - you will then ...
Puppuchino’s on Main
Meet Sophie the 6 year old toy poodle who loves fashion, seeing new places, meeting new friends
Bush Turkey’s of Main Beach
The Bush Turkey family of the Spit's famed Federation Walk are another layer to our magnificent Main Beach Kaleidoscope
Meet Alan Thomas
Meet Alan Thomas and Friends, a passionate Main Beach local and co-host of the Sports Whisperer a podcast from behind the camera. Alan adds another layer to our magnificent Main Beach Kaleidoscope