9 The Gold Coast's BLEACH* Festival returns from July 31 to August 10, 2025, with a bold new vision under the curatorial direction of acclaimed artist Michael Zavros. This year's festival promises to be a dynamic celebration of contemporary arts, offering over 100 events across 11 days. The 2025 program features a diverse array of performances and installations, including three world premieres and five Queensland premieres. Highlights include "Breaking Into Heaven," a genre-busting live performance of Selve’s new album recorded at Abbey Road, performed in full with the Australian Session Orchestra, lasers, immersive visuals, and featuring performances from contemporary First Nations dance company: Karul Projects!. The festival kicks off on Thursday 31st July with "First Light," a captivating fusion of dance, fire, and song. First Light will feature a sunrise performance involving local Aboriginal dancers, choirs, and Traditional Owners, along with a traditional smoking ceremony. The event will also include the Skywhale and Skywhalepapa, presented in partnership with the National Gallery of Australia, floating into the sky. BLEACH* 2025 is a testament to the Gold Coast's growing artistic ambition and its commitment to showcasing diverse voices and talents. With a focus on accessibility, inclusivity, and placebased storytelling, the festival is poised to captivate audiences. From immersive art installations to electrifying performances, whether you're a local resident or a visitor, BLEACH* 2025 offers an opportunity to experience the vibrant creativity of the Gold Coast. Patricia Piccinini with Skywhalepapa, 2020 and Skywhale, 2013, National Gallery of Australia, Kamberri/Canberra, Melbourne launch ©Patricia Piccinini There are free and ticketed events with some free events requiring registration. For more info www.hota.com.au July 31 - August 10, 2025 Congrats April Winners! Congrats May Winners! $50 GIFT CARD SUDOKU: K. Archer, Gaven CROSSWORD: V. Petersen, Coombabah HOUSE OF BURNING BONES BOOK COMPETITION C. Mason, Upper Coomera | D. Currell, Pimpama C. Logue, Ormeau | L. Howard, Helensvale V. Amiss, Southport $50 GIFT CARD SUDOKU: H. Reid, Nerang CROSSWORD: N. Daniels, Paradise Point SUMMER ISLAND BOOK COMPETITION J. Briscoe, Ormeau | H. Thompson, Runaway Bay D. Norman, Coombabah | S. Atherton, Labrador K. McGovern, Upper Coomera Congratulations to our winners! We receive hundreds of entries for our competitions each month so keep on entering, you might be the next lucky winner! BOOK GIVEAWAY TWO WAYS TO ENTER ... EITHER POST OR EMAIL... POST: Write your name, address & phone on the back of an envelope and post to: Winners book prize will be couriered so please provide a phone number. You may put phone number inside envelope if you are worried about scams... thankyou! Enter To Win For Richer, For Poorer By Danielle Steel FOR RICHER, FOR POORER PO Box 3302, Burleigh Town 4220 OR EMAIL: info@localnewsletters.com with FOR RICHER, FOR POORER in the SUBJECT LINE. Please include your name, address and phone number in the email • Entries close 10.08.2025 For Richer For Poorer is a compelling family drama about a woman who faces losing everything she has worked for and has to rebuild her world from billion-copy bestselling author Danielle Steel. Eugenia Ward spent decades building a high-end and hugely successful fashion business, only to see it decimated economically by Covid. As she wrestles with anxious days and sleepless nights, fighting to avoid financial disaster, Eugenia desperately needs new investors – and new ideas. Meanwhile, the demands of motherhood also lay claim to her time. A single parent for over a decade, Eugenia works hard to be a guiding light for her five adult children – but she often finds herself at a loss with their tumultuous lives, while they are oblivious to her financial woes. Wedding plans for her daughter Gloria are ballooning in expense, even as the loutish behaviour of Gloria’s fiancé causes her to question her daughter’s judgment. Meanwhile, Eugenia’s other daughter, Daphne, is due to deliver twins right around the wedding date. As the family gathers for a luxurious holiday in the Hamptons, tempers soon fray, while an unexpected proposal offers Eugenia a professional lifeline. As storm clouds gather, Eugenia must find a way to unite her family and keep her business afloat, forging a new path to success, independent of her roles as mother and entrepreneur . . . ISBN: 9781529085990 | Format: Trade Paperback | Pub Date: 19/08/2025 | / General | Imprint: Macmillan | Price: $32.99 | Pages: 320
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