ile we wore preparing ths issue of Coast
Lfesile, the historic Queensland floods
and then Cyclone Yasi, brought us stories of
tragedy. oy, bravery and viumph. At times it
was hard to focus on fashion, fms and the
lighter side of ife, while so many, s0 close, were in their darkest
hour. What it did do, as painful and challenging tines always do,
is tohelp us all to refocus ou prioties. Though we endured epic
rain here on the Coast, we were thankfuly spared the flooding.
Nevertheless, many a Gold Coaster was atfected ~ whether i
was through family and frends, cancelled hospital vist, lost
‘business and just the sheer shock at what we witnessed,
The Queensland floods reminded us that indeed, ite is about
= that special place we call home, but most imporianly, about
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relationships — with loved ones, our friends and our community.
In this issue of Coast Litestye we are tiled to showcase several ==
amazing relationships ~ Dee Bounds with her beautiful fay,
fur Gold Coast fathers and their gorgeous kids, Hugh Mackay
and what it means lo be us, and the
‘CEO of Mamibo, Angus Kingsmill and
‘Australia's reationship with this icone
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and because we also need the light and |
ay to hep cany us through hard times |
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