Revealed: Where LNP government stands on cruise ship terminal
New state Tourism Minister Andrew Powell has revealed the government’s stance on a Gold Coast cruise ship terminal as plans to supercharge the industry ramp up.
History
Incredible true story of how Cavill Ave became Surfers Paradise’s mall
Surfers Paradise’s Cavill Mall is getting its biggest workout of the year as Schoolies party. This is the story of how it became one of Australia’s best-known locations.
‘Lost without her’: Coast councillor’s sudden tragic death
One of the Gold Coast City Council’s best-loved members died suddenly, leaving family, friends and colleagues devastated and remember her as leaving a “profound impact”.
‘Best in Australia’: Inside Gold Coast’s own days of thunder
The Gold Coast once had its own racetrack which hosted everything from local races to multiple Formula 1 world champions including Jackie Stewart and Jim Clark.
More Stories
‘Tax-free shopping’: Plan to turn Surfers into Australia’s Monaco
Tom Tate led a proposal which would have seen the Surfers Paradise adopt a Monaco-style tax-duty-free zone shopping precinct. THE PLAN
‘He went quickly’: Coast chef killed in Saudi terrorist attack
A Gold Coast chef was on his way to breakfast when he was shot and killed in a terrorist attack which shocked Australia and left his family devastated. HIS TRAGIC STORY
Real story of Southport’s forgotten bridge to Main Beach
The trip from Southport to Main Beach used to be much harder than it is today, until this engineering marvel was built, changing the Gold Coast forever. THE AMAZING TRUE STORY.
‘Called him my brother’: Beloved real estate agent’s tragic death
A well-loved Gold Coast real estate agent was killed in his office during a freak storm which left friends, colleagues and family devastated.
‘There was no pain’: Day Coast farewelled motorsports legend
One of the world’s most legendary motorsports figures died suddenly after enjoying breakfast at his Gold Coast home, leaving fans mourning. HIS INCREDIBLE LIFE
Murdered Yakuza boss’ body sent to Gold Coast dump
A retired Japanese crime boss who previously led a violent Yakuza clan was murdered by his wife and his body dumped at a Gold Coast tip. THE INCREDIBLE TRUE CRIME STORY
The $650m plan to bring Formula One to the Gold Coast
Motorcycle legend Mick Doohan was linked to a $650m plan to redevelop a key site on the Gold Coast and bring the Formula One world championship and its key players to the city.
How Minister overruled council on controversial shopping centre
A controversial Gold Coast shopping centre and a giant housing estate were both approved by the state government against the wishes of the council, as well as a giant tower.
‘No one as magnificent’: Inside world champion’s family tragedy
Gold Coast boxer Sky Nicolson became a world champion this week after a devastating family tragedy which claimed the lives of her two brothers. THEIR STORY
‘Sooner it goes the better’: Downfall of live music landmark
One of the Gold Coast’s best-loved live music venues was closed and demolished by the state government, with the declaration that the sooner it was gone “the better”. FIND OUT WHY
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