Welcome

COVER: Courtney Hancock, in a custom made Sonia Stradiotto Couture. Photography by Alex Marks

Photography. Location Malolo Island Resort, Fiji.

PUBLISHER Kate Bennett

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Alana Lacey

GRAPHIC DESIGN Chelsea Sergi

CONTRIBUTORS

Damien Anthony Avery-Rossi • Karen Phillips • Mark

Evans • Brendon Wolf • Carolyn Ryan • Nellie McKinley

Welcome to the summer edition of Gold Coast Panache Magazine. I simply can’t believe we are at the end of another year once again. It feels like only a moment ago I was welcoming you to the first edition for the year.

Already the Christmas preparations have begun and the decorations have sprung up across the Gold Coast.

As always we have an amazing magazine for you this season, packed full of everything you need to get you through this celebration season - gorgeous summer fashion for you and him, delicious recipes to try over Christmas, amazing giveaways and plenty of stories to while away the holiday hours.

Our cover girl for this edition is the Ironwoman powerhouse Courtney Hancock. Courtney shares with us the story of her incredible Fiji destination wedding with now husband, ex professional cricketer Nicholas Buchanon. They both look gorgeous and it is clear to see that they both have a strong connection and love for one another. It’s a special story we hope you enjoy.

We also have a special feature with Channel 7’s Sunrise star Natalie Barr who was on the Gold Coast recently to attend the Gold Coast Bulletin’s Women of the Year event. Natalie shares what she thought was special about the event and the positive influence she believes this kind of awards ceremony will have on young women looking to follow their dreams.

In this edition we are highlighting a special person to the Gold Coast - Sir Bruce Small. Veteran Gold Coast journalist Rachel Syers has written an incredible book that follows the life and times of Sir Bruce Small, and it offers a fascinating insight into the history of the Gold Coast and how we changed from small coastal town to bustling city. I encourage you to get a copy - a perfect Christmas gift for anyone with connections to the Gold Coast.

Lastly, I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and fantastic holiday season. I hope you all have the opportunity to rest, relax and rejuvenate after a busy year so that you will be ready to do it all again in 2024.

• OMB Solicitors • Currumbin Clinic • Courtney Hancock and Nicholas Buchanan • Nicole and Darren Daley •

Teegan Deck • Liz Clift • Sonia Stradiotto • Nicole and Murray Carter • Cindy Butler • Karen Smith • Autumn

Adams • Emily Jade O’Keeffe • Karen Tesar • Kylie Smith •

Tracey Cianci • Karen Collins • Summer Brown • Nat Barr

• Rachel Syers • Gwen Wyper • Chelsea Sergi • Stephanie

Manning-Soiza • Kyra Crannag • Susan Millar-East •

Michelle Henry • Samanta Gaughran • Jacqui Latimer

• Suzanna Costello • Loretta Sheerin • Tracey Gillinder •

Leanne Buckle • Michelle Massey • Rachel Syers • Leanne

Buckle • Alana Lacey • Justin Windridge • Lisa Harris

SOCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY

Leah Desborough • Carey Cam – Gold Coast Media •

• Flaunter • Richard Smith • Chris Hall • Annie Noon –Fotoforce • Jared Vethaak - Vethaak Media • Tito Media •

Paul Bamford • David Kapernick • Murray Rix

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BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Elizabeth Austin

IT AND SOCIAL MEDIA CONSULTANT

Bailey Bennett and Zoe Bennett

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Mercedes-Benz Gold Coast • Dr Peter Widdowson • Hairart Boutique • 5th Avenue Jewellers • OMB Solicitors

• McGrath Estate Agents • Sheraton Grand Mirage Resort

• Sonia Stradiotto Couture • Liz Clift International • A.B. Paterson College • Ferry Road Market • Karen Collins at EEV • Mariana Handcrafted Jewellery • Pearl and Ash

Café • Brickworks Ferry Rd • Tyalgum Hotel • Jacob Zinsli • The Beauty Embassy • Wycon Homes • Ultimate Skin and Body Clinic

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