The Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) is a peak industry association in Australia which along with its affiliates represents the interests of more than 60,000 businesses in an expanding range of sectors including: manufacturing; engineering; construction; automotive; food; transport; information technology; telecommunications; call centres; labour hire; printing; defence; mining equipment and supplies; airlines; and other industries. The businesses which we represent employ more than 1 million employees.

The Gold Coast is one of the world’s leading holiday destinations known for its sunshine, golden surf beaches, beautiful broadwater, popular restaurants and  cafes, exciting theme parks and accommodation for all budgets. The  Gold Coast Airport Marathon provides people of all ages and abilities with a personal challenge – it could be to run a distance, run a personal best time, fundraise for a cause or just run.

Mizuno now has a permanent place in sporting history. Carl Lewis, Ivan Lendl, Severiano Ballesteros, Nick Faldo, Rivaldo, and the New Zealand All Blacks all reached the pinnacle of their sports with Mizuno equipment. Mizuno is a keen supporter of the Olympic movement since its involvement in the 1964 Tokyo games. In 1972 Mizuno was an official supplier at Sapporo and again for the winter games in Nagano. The company run the Official workshop to the PGA European Tour in golf and host The Mizuno Open, a golf tournament in Japan that qualifies its winner directly to The Open.

Mizuno has emerged unscathed from its first 100 years, still family managed with its core beliefs unchanged. Persistence with precision manufacturing and an preference for performance over fashion.

intraining Running Centre (Brisbane) is one of the best running specialist stores in Australia. Offering specialist footwear and advice to the sporting community. We provide a premium service when buying your new shoes at no extra cost, offering customers access to years of professional experience – ensuring each and every customer is satisfied and gets the best possible shoe for their foot type.

What was once a rowdy sailor’s drinking den has been transformed into a civilised Gastro Pub complete with a separate and impressive function and convention facility catering for up to 200 guests.

This iconic South Bank Hotel, constructed in 1864, has developed a reputation as a lamblover’s paradise and  boasts a classic pub style menu sitting beside our more accomplished dishes.

The Ship Inn is proud to have a strong commitment to sustainability. Drop by some time and see for yourself what it is we do.

Main Beach, Gold Coast

Located in the exciting Tedder Avenue restaurant precinct at Main Beach on
the Gold Coast. Milan on Main is Italian style Al fresco dining at its best.

The atmosphere at Milan on Main is warm and cosy, the staff professional,
friendly and attentive, the food delicious – a combination that has locals and
visitors alike returning time and time again to Milan on Main.

The year was 1996 and at the time the convenience food market was overflowing with cheap and nasty ‘junk’ food. There was a real need for change, and it came from the relaxed and leafy suburb of Kenmore in Brisbane’s west – the location of the very first Pizza Capers kitchen.

Purchase Timex Watches 20% below prices noted in Timex Catalogue (free postage for watches over $150). Click here to view Catalogue and email pat@patcarroll.com.au for payment options.

Dr Ron Hill MBE is one of the world’s top distance runners of all
time. Ron excelled at marathons and was the first Briton to win the Boston
Marathon.

Later in 1970 Ron went on to win Commonwealth Games gold in
Edinburgh in a world record of 2:09:28.

Ron combined his unique running knowledge with his career as a
textile chemist.

Ron was the first person to use synthetic fabrics in sportswear,
and this passion lead him to set up Ron Hill Sports in 1970 to sell his designs
of running wear.