Secret government report into Coast’s growth
A SECRET State Government report revealed how big the Gold Coast’s population is expected to be by 2031 and what city leaders named as the solutions to improving the city’s future.
History
Fears of Coast League team’s axing
AFTER struggling on and off the field, the bosses of Australia’s national rugby league competition found the Gold Coast’s team in their crosshairs.
Keanu Reeves’ incredible Gold Coast visit
HOLLYWOOD star Keanu Reeves is best known for his work on films like The Matrix and John Wick. But he’s also got a musical side, one which led him to visit the Gold Coast and meet with a special fan.
How the Maroons made State of Origin history
THE MAROONS head in tonight’s State of Origin game hoping to turn the tide against the Blues after losing game one. But if there’s one match the Queensland side should take inspiration from, it’s this one.
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Flashback: Southport night shopping
THE plan put forward by the state’s premier, Sir Joh Bjelke-Petersen to introduce unrestricted trading hours was to bring late night shopping to Southport.
Flashback: Japanese tourism warning
JAPANESE tourists were warned by their government that the Gold Coast was an unsafe holiday destination based on crime figures released by the consulate.
Flashback: Sir Bruce’s Danceathon
A RUEFUL Sir Bruce Small had to admit the Great Filipino Danceathon he travelled more than 2000 miles to attend never took place.
Flashback: Underage drink crackdown
POLICE along the Gold Coast tourist strip cracked down on underage drinking, questioning groups of young drinkers at hotels and caberets.
Flashback: Small’s GC Dole plan
YOU get better value for your dole on the Gold Coast said the city’s mayor — Sir Bruce Small.
Flashback: Nudism arrest scandal
A 30-YEAR-OLD married woman ushered sobbing from Southport Court after being sentenced to 14 days jail following a pro-nudity protest was free within four hours.
Flashback: Bank revolve over CBA
UP TO four community banks were expected to be operating on the Gold Coast before the end of 2000 after overwhelming support from residents.
Flashback: Six day trading proposal
THE Southport Chamber of Commerce was urged to push for all-day Saturday trading to combat impeding opposition from the Pacific Fair shopping complex at Broadbeach.
Flashback: Gulf war hit on Israel
OUTRAGED senior opposition MPs accused Police Minister Terry Mackenroth of being “ completely out of touch” with crime and violence on the Gold Coast.
Flashback: Gulf environment crisis
A US bombing attack to plug the world’s biggest oil spill in the Persian Gulf would not stop an environmental catastrophe according to experts.
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