30-608: The Oasis Shopping Centre is located on the Broadbeach Mall in Broadbeach , Gold Coast, Queensland , Australia. It was purchased by Brookfield Asset Management in 2012 from Thakral Holdings. In March 2015, it was purchased by Abacus Property Group and KKR . The site was a former mineral sand mine before construction of the Lennons Broadbeach Hotel in 1955. The hotel was demolished in 1987 and
60-575: A Woolworths supermarket . Oasis shopping centre has a number of restaurants located on the pedestrian section of Victoria Avenue. The centre is located across the road from the beach and is one block from the Gold Coast Highway. The Broadbeach Surf Life Saving Club patrols the beach in the centre of the suburb. Representing the suburb in the AFL Queensland State League and having its home ground at Merrimac Oval
90-623: A jetty at the Sakura Japanese gardens restaurant. It later disappeared but was found at that bottom of a canal. After it was retrieved by Conrad Jupiters Casino and Bond University , it was restored and donated to the National Trust of Australia . It is now at the entrance of the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, a short distance from the former Lennon's Hotel. In 1965, building works unearthed what
120-494: A livelihood as poultry farmers. They were married on 1 September 1942 at the Brisbane Registry Office. In 1980, they set up a bronze casting foundry in their studio and until 1987 cast all their own smaller scaled works. On 21 March 1987 they were involved in a serious car accident that permanently affected the health of both. In 1956, Len Shillam was commissioned to create a water fountain feature for
150-526: A number of heritage sites in Broadbeach, including: In 1954 Len Shillam was commissioned to create a water fountain feature for the pool of Lennon's Hotel at Broadbeach (the first large hotel on the Gold Coast ). He created a lifesize sculpture of a seal with its pup in polished terrazzo which became a much-photographed icon. After the demolition of the hotel in 1987, the sculpture was relocated to
180-671: A station at Jupiters Hotel & Casino. Originally known as the Gol'Coasta, the monorail opened to passengers in 1989 along with the shopping centre. In 2001, the operator acquired the majority of the track and the trains originally used at the Merry Hill Shopping Centre in England. In late 2013, the monorail closed for maintenance reopening to passengers on 18 December 2014. It closed on 29 January 2017. Broadbeach, Queensland Download coordinates as: Broadbeach
210-464: Is a suburb in the City of Gold Coast , Queensland , Australia. In the 2021 census , Broadbeach had a population of 6,786 people. The Broadbeach stretch was originally coastal forest. This gradually became sandy plains because of sand mining in the early 20th century. Development in the area today mostly incorporates low rise structures, consisting of single bedroom houses and apartment blocks. Much of
240-540: Is also home to The Star Gold Coast (formerly Jupiters Hotel and Casino Gold Coast, 28°01′56″S 153°25′43″E / 28.0321°S 153.4287°E / -28.0321; 153.4287 ( The Star Gold Coast ) ), the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre ( 28°01′40″S 153°25′43″E / 28.0279°S 153.4286°E / -28.0279; 153.4286 ( Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre ) ), and
270-579: Is one of Australia's largest Free Blues Festivals which began in 2002 and continues to draw significant crowds each year, while remaining a free outdoor event for people of all ages to attend. Broadbeach also hosts other significant including the Groundwater Country Music Festival (July), Gold Coast Superhero Weekend (April) and the Broadbeach Christmas Carols with all events remaining free. The area
300-902: Is the Broadbeach Australian Football Club . Other facilities include the Broadbeach Bowls Club and the Broadbeach Surfschool which provides surfing lessons. Despite being called the Broadbeach Library, the Gold Coast City Council operates this public library at 61 Sunshine Boulevard in neighbouring Mermaid Waters . It opened in 2008. There are a number of parks in the suburb, including: The Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival, held in May each year
330-477: The 2016 census , Broadbeach recorded a population of 5,514 people, The median age of the Broadbeach population was 41 years, higher than the national median of 38. 51.0% of people were born in Australia. The next most common countries of birth were New Zealand 7.0% and England 4.7%. 66.8% of people spoke only English at home. The most common responses for religion were No Religion 31.0% and Catholic 20.3%. In
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#1732779522957360-423: The 2021 census , Broadbeach had a population of 6,786 people. The median age of the Broadbeach population was 46 years, higher than the national median of 38. 54.1% of people were born in Australia. The next most common countries of birth were New Zealand 5.7% and England 4.6%. 70.1% of people spoke only English at home. The most common responses for religion were no religion (38.1%) and Catholic 19.4%. There are
390-791: The Central Technical College, Brisbane , in 1932. They first exhibited at the First Annual Exhibition of work executed by art students of the Central Technical College in November of that year. Along with Francis Lymburner and Will Smith, in 1935 they formed the nucleus of a small studio group to draw at the Victory Chambers, Adelaide Street, Brisbane. In 1939, they both returned to Brisbane, and from 1941 to 1950 they earned
420-783: The Oasis Shopping Centre ( 28°01′47″S 153°25′54″E / 28.0297°S 153.4318°E / -28.0297; 153.4318 ( Oasis Shopping Centre ) ). Broadbeach Alliance manage the precinct and present annual events and festivals such as Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival, Groundwater Country Music Festival, Gold Coast Superhero Weekend and the Broadbeach Christmas Carols. Well known apartment blocks include Sofitel Gold Coast, The Wave , The Oracle , Jewel , Beach Haven, Niecon Plaza, Hi-Ho Apartments, Belle Maison, Bel Air and Air on Broadbeach. The suburb of Broadbeach has numerous shops and restaurants. Broadbeach has two main arterial roads connecting
450-673: The Queensland Government and the Gold Coast Historical Society, with Haglund a key speaker. Broadbeach State School is a government primary (Prep-6) school for boys and girls on Alexandra Avenue ( 28°02′09″S 153°26′04″E / 28.0357°S 153.4345°E / -28.0357; 153.4345 ( Broadbeach State School ) ). In 2017, the school had an enrolment of 895 students with 52 teachers (48 full-time equivalent) and 34 non-teaching staff (23 full-time equivalent). In 2018,
480-689: The Central Technical College, Brisbane (1931–33). He was awarded the Godfrey Rivers Medal in 1934. From 1934 to 1936 he was employed as a designer in a silk screen poster studio. In 1938 he received a Carnegie Institute Grant, which enabled him to study life modelling at the Westminster School, London. With the declaration of war (in 1939) he returned to Brisbane. Kathleen Shillam (née O'Neill) AM (born 25 May 1916 in England - died 20 September 2002 in Australia). Kathleen
510-743: The beaches of Broadbeach. Leonard Shillam Leonard and Kathleen Shillam were Australian sculptors, whose works are widely displayed in Queensland . Leonard George Shillam AM (born 15 August 1915 in Brisbane , Queensland - died 1 September 2005), was a founding member of both the Queensland Society of Sculptors and the Queensland Wildlife Artists Society. He attended Brisbane Grammar School (1928–30) and studied under Martyn Roberts at
540-525: The casino. After it was retrieved by Conrad Jupiters Casino and Bond University , it was restored and donated to the National Trust of Australia . In 2004, it was placed at the entrance of the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre , a short distance from the former Lennon's Hotel, where it remains today. Seal and Pup is listed on the Gold Coast Local Heritage Register . In 1976, they were awarded life membership of
570-402: The pool of Lennon's Hotel at Broadbeach (the first large hotel on the Gold Coast ). He created a life-size sculpture of a seal with its pup ('Seal and Pup') in polished terrazzo which became a local icon. After the demolition of the hotel in 1987, the sculpture was relocated to the nearby Sakura Japanese Gardens restaurant. It soon disappeared before being found at that bottom of a canal near
600-441: The school had an enrolment of 947 students with 58 teachers (53 full-time equivalent) and 36 non-teaching staff (23 full-time equivalent). It includes a special education program. There is no secondary school in Broadbeach. The nearest government secondary school is Merrimac State High School in neighbouring Mermaid Waters . Oasis shopping centre is the second shopping centre in the suburb has over 100 specialty stores and
630-466: The site redeveloped into the Oasis Centre opening on 29 August 1989. In addition to retail stores, the centre has doctors, dentists, and fitness, massage, yoga, accounting, financial and legal advisers, a Language school and travel club. The Oasis Monorail connected the beach, shopping, Sofitel Gold Coast resort and Jupiters Hotel & Casino . It had two stations on level 2 of The Oasis and
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#1732779522957660-481: The state government developed Broadbeach township from 1934, and the area had good bitumen roads that were described as 'speedways' in newspaper reports, it wasn't until the construction of Lennon's Broadbeach Hotel (now the site of the Oasis Hotel and Shopping Centre ) in 1955 - 1956 that development of the area as a holiday destination began to increase. Broadbeach State School opened on 16 May 1960. In
690-505: The state's first cultural heritage legislation, the Aboriginal Relics Preservation Act 1967 (later superseded by another Act, followed by the current Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 ), which recognises the status of Indigenous Australians as the "primary guardians, keepers and knowledge holders of Australia’s ancient cultures". The event was commemorated on its 50th anniversary in 2015, hosted by
720-586: The suburb consists of canal waterways, including Lake Intrepid that are linked to the Nerang River . The suburb contains a major road intersection between Nerang - Broadbeach Road and the Gold Coast Highway . For thousands of years prior to British colonisation the Broadbeach area was home to the Kombumerri clan of Aboriginal Australians . A large burial ground of these people, which
750-410: The suburb which connects Broadbeach with the hubs of Surfers Paradise and Southport. These are Broadbeach South and Broadbeach. Broadbeach South bus station is the main bus station in Broadbeach, which have regular and high-frequency buses that travel to Gold Coast Airport , Nerang railway station , Tweed Heads and Robina . The Gold Coast Oceanway provides pedestrians and cyclists access along
780-571: The suburb with other parts of the Gold Coast. Gold Coast Highway runs the full length of the coast and connects all coastal suburbs with Broadbeach. Hooker Boulevard, which turns into Nerang-Broadbeach Road after a roundabout in Carrara connects the suburb with Pacific Motorway which passes through Nerang as well as Nerang railway station . Broadbeach is serviced by Kinetic Group bus services, G:link operates two light rail stations in
810-629: Was born at Paignton , Devon , arriving in Australia in 1927. She attended the Girls Grammar School, Brisbane (1930–31) and the Central Technical College, Brisbane (1932–33). She was awarded the Godfrey Rivers Medal in 1933. From 1934 to 1938 she was employed as a part-time commercial artist. In 1938 she moved to Sydney and spent much time in 1939 drawing animals at Sydney's Taronga Park Zoo. She returned to Brisbane in December 1939. Leonard Shillam and Kathleen O'Neill met at
840-517: Was found to be an Aboriginal burial ground. An archaeological dig commenced under Laila Haglund , who was under the supervision of the University of Queensland , and the remains of more than 150 Aboriginal people of the Kombumerri clan of the Yugambeh people were moved. It was established that the people had been buried from up to 1000 years ago until the late 1800s. The excavation report
870-477: Was in use from around 1,300 years ago up til the 1800s, was located at nearby Mermaid Waters . In circa 1924, 70 allotments were advertised as "Mermaid Beach Estate" located at Mermaid Beach and Broadbeach to be auctioned by R. G. Oates Estates. The estate map has 3 estates for sale at Mermaid Beach and Broadbeach. The estates were divided in two by the "New Coastal Road" running through the Gold Coast. While residential housing lots were selling successfully in
900-488: Was published in 1976, and described as "pioneer archaeological research". Haglund earned an MA from the University of Queensland and a PhD from Stockholm University for her work on the site. In 1988, the remains were repatriated to the Gold Coast Aboriginal community, and reburied at Kombumerri Park not far from the original burial ground. This event played an important role in the development of
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