The Star Entertainment Group

Numerous celebrations are underway as we countdown to the 40th anniversary of the opening of #TheStarGoldCoast - a now iconic entertainment precinct which was originally a caravan park and opened as Jupiter's Casino and the first in Queensland on November 22, 1985. Guests, partners and members of the community joined team members, including those who have been with The Star for the full 40 years for a cake cutting spectacular of a four-tier masterpiece crafted by our talented pastry chefs, to mark this remarkable milestone. The Star Gold Coast is proud to continue its investment and play its part in the city’s ongoing story and development.

We are pleased to announce Don Pasquariello has joined our Board as Non-Executive Director, subject to all regulatory and ministerial approvals. We welcome Don to the Board of The Star as we continue our ongoing process of board renewal and refreshment. Don brings a wealth of experience with more than four decades’ experience in audit, assurance, and professional services, across complex operating environments in the property, construction, infrastructure, entertainment, hospitality and healthcare sectors. His expertise also spans business strategy and processes, corporate governance, risk management and regulatory compliance and we look forward to his valuable contribution. Mr Pasquariello said, “I am excited to be joining The Star at this critical time as the Company completes its remediation and cultural reset and look forward to working closely with the Board and leadership team to position the business for sustainable long-term growth.”

We are proud to support the jobs economy in New South Wales highlighting careers in the tourism and hospitality industries. Recently we hosted 200 NSW Careers Advisors at #TheStarSydney for our Career Advisors’ Expo — a dynamic and inspiring event designed to showcase the diverse career pathways available to students across New South Wales. Advisors were treated to guided tours through our property, including behind the scenes, followed by an engaging presentation. We shared insights into entry-level opportunities across departments such as Gaming, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Security, and more. Here’s what we heard from the attendees: This event reflects our commitment to building strong relationships with schools and positioning The Star Sydney as an employer of choice for students preparing to enter the workforce. A huge thank you to our incredible team who made this event possible — from project leads and facilitators to our tour guides, guest panellists and security supervisors. Together, we’re helping shape the future of hospitality and entertainment careers. #TheStarSydney #CareerAdvisorsExpo #EmployerOfChoice #HospitalityCareers #Teamwork #FutureTalent #TakingGoodCare #BuildMemorableConnections

The spooky season has brought out the best in our teams' creativity, scaring up competition in the annual Pumpkin Carving Competition, across #TheStarSydney #TheStarBrisbane and #TheStarGoldCoast. We saw enthusiastic participation from across all areas of our business — including Warehouse, Housekeeping, Stewarding and of course Culinary. Events like these remind us of the creativity, camaraderie, and positive culture we’re proud to foster. Congratulations to the winners who stood out for their carving's originality and intricate details and thanks to all for their pumpkin participation. Happy Halloween!

🏆 🍽️ AWARDS NEWS this week! Just 14 months after opening, #TheStarBrisbane Event Centre at #QueensWharfBrisbane has taken out bronze in the Events Caterer category at the National Restaurant & Catering Australia Hostplus Awards for Excellence. These awards showcase the Australian who’s who of hospitality, so to podium is tremendous recognition for the entire Events team. This achievement reflects the hard work, passion, and relentless pursuit for excellence in every detail, for every event, hosted at The Star. We are also delighted to share further awards news with Cucina Regina, our authentic Italian restaurant, named the winner of the 2025 Restaurant & Bar Design Awards in the Australia & Pacific - Standalone Category. This internationally renowned competition celebrates the world’s most innovative and beautifully designed food and beverage spaces with the awards held earlier this week in Dubai. Congratulations to all involved in these wonderful achievements.

At The Star, Creating Fun at Trusted Destinations is more than a promise to our guests - it’s how we connect, celebrate, and support each other as a team. Today across #TheStarSydney #TheStarGoldCoast and #TheStarBrisbane we marked the vibrant festival of Diwali, celebrated by millions around the world. Diwali symbolises a celebration of light, hope and new beginnings as a time for reflection, renewal, and connection - values that resonate deeply within our diverse The Star community. Team Members, whether they personally celebrate Diwali or not were joined by senior property leaders to mark the occasion of cultural appreciation. 👩🍳 Today, also happens to be International Chefs Day, making it a remarkable way to recognise and celebrate the talent, creativity, and dedication of our incredible culinary teams and chefs for contributing to a flavourful Diwali 2025. Peter Meliniotis Janelle Campbell Jennifer Cronin Kelvin Dodt Jo Zammit Hugh Fraser Jason Alcock Jules Pooley Cassandra C.

We were proud to welcome back to #TheStarBrisbane the annual Future Brisbane panel lunch - the key event in the thought-provoking campaign run by The Courier-Mail. Bold topics and ideas were presented to the 600 strong crowd with an eye to the 2032 Games, including from Queensland Premier David Crisafulli MP Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner Sunshine Coast Mayor Rosanna Natoli Great to also provide the backdrop for the accompanying images of star athletes in attendance including newly retired golden girl #AriarneTitmus and on the rise super sprinters #GoutGout and #LachieKennedy doubling as a showcase for some of the property’s tourism appeal. David Lutteral Chris Jones

Deserved recognition for our talented and hard-working hospitality team with Sokyo at #TheStarSydney awarded one hat in the prestigious The Sydney Morning Herald annual #GoodFoodGuide. According to the review: "This celebrated favourite at The Star delivers. Executive chef Daniel Kwak may have taken the reins from the founding chef but the artistry and commitment to pristine produce remains right across the pick-n-mix neo-Japanese menu." Jason Alcock, General Manager Food and Beverage said, “This is a remarkable achievement and a testament to our incredible team, who exemplify passion and dedication to their craft, as well as guest excellence and our industry. "The Good Food Guide Hats are highly esteemed in the industry, and I could not be prouder of the entire Sokyo team.”

We are proud to continue an important partnership with the Harvey Norman Gold Coast Women of the Year Awards, now in its seventh year. As a Platinum Partner and host of the campaign’s official launch event and after party, #TheStarGold is a significant supporter of this prestigious initiative from Gold Coast Bulletin that celebrates the inspirational, influential, and innovative women of the Gold Coast. The Star Gold Coast is also proud to sponsor the People’s Choice Award, giving the community the opportunity to vote for their favourite nominee. This category empowers locals to celebrate the women who inspire them most. Jennifer Cronin, Interim CEO of The Star Gold Coast, said, “We’re thrilled that The Star is once again supporting the Gold Coast Women of the Year Awards, proudly standing alongside the Gold Coast Bulletin to honour the remarkable women who shape our city. These awards not only celebrate achievements but also inspire future generations to lead with purpose and passion. We extend our best wishes all the finalists and thank them for continuing to inspire us all.” Belinda Dawes Kel Flanders Jennifer Cronin 📷Credit: Gold Coast Bulletin

As part of a partnership with RQAS Petrie Terrace Gallery, Home of the Royal Queensland Art Society Brisbane Branch we are proud to announce Kate Marek as the inaugural #QueensWharfBrisbane Art Prize winner. Kate was presented the award by Patron of the Royal Queensland Art Society, Her Excellency the Honourable Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM, Governor of Queensland, winning for her evocative and compelling nine-panel artwork called ‘Moment’s and Memories’, with The Honourable John-Paul Langbroek MP and Vicki Howard also present at the gala awards night at #TheStarBrisbane Event Centre. The landmark prize attracted 187 entries from across Queensland. A further two artists were recognised with each winning a Highly Commended Award. Julie Purcell for her work ‘Voir’ and Beverley Tainton for her work ‘Tropical Dome’. RQAS Brisbane Branch President Brent O'Neill said, “We are thrilled to see the Queen’s Wharf Brisbane Art Prize come to life and winner is deserving of the award.” Daniel Finch, Chief Executive Officer of The Star Brisbane, said, “Congratulations to the winners and all that contributed entries—this prize is a celebration of Brisbane’s artistic heartbeat, and we’re honoured to showcase the winning piece and other finalists in our state-of-the art Event Centre where thousands will get to see and enjoy them over the next month.”  📷 Jonty Bush #KateMarek #BeverleyTainton #JuliePurcell #JunChen #HonourableDrJeannetteYoung #ProfessorNimmo #DrKayKane The Honourable John-Paul Langbroek MP Vicki Howard