Tradie time bomb: the ‘race’ to green-light billions in infrastructure
The Gold Coast is facing a tradie time bomb, with billions of dollars worth of infrastructure needing to be given the green light in a short period of time. FIND OUT WHY
Council
‘Astronomical’: Alarm over stunning new population figures
An astonishing council report has predicted massive population growth across the Gold Coast, with one northern suburb to double in size. SEE HOW YOUR AREA FARES
What Coasters say about call to ditch famous ‘Glitter Strip’ name
The chair of a council entity Brand GC wants to ditch the ‘Glitter Strip’ catchcry. But some Gold Coasters love it and say it signifies what’s magnificent about the place. VOTE IN OUR POLL
Inside ‘sit-down-gate’: What’s really happening at council
Mayor Tom Tate has been accused of acting like a ‘King’ by asking a councillor to sit down, with suggestions the actions may land him in strife. Paul Weston explains what’s going on.
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New location proposed to end bitter Anzac Day row
A new location has been proposed to resolve a bitter row over a decision to end an Anzac Day Dawn Service in a northern Gold Coast community. Read the full details.
‘Beggars belief’: Fury over monster rate hikes for high rise unit owners
Unit owners in Gold Coast high rises have been slugged with monster rate rises – with as much as 50 per cent – leading to claims a controversial ‘view tax’ has been reinstated. Full details.
‘We lost it’: How to revive public support for 2032 Olympic Games
Let’s be blunt: if the lead up to the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games was a 100-metre sprint, we’d be 20m behind with our shoelaces undone, writes Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate.
VIDEO: Huge Gold Coast studio coup revealed
The promise of the Gold Coast becoming the “Hollywood of the South Pacific” has become closer with the City signing a huge studio deal for a major block of land. See the full plans
Under-fire councillor: ‘It’s a witch hunt by the yes men’
The councillor in charge of governance – facing 11 staff complaints about her behaviour – is accusing the City CEO of a “witch hunt”, which he rejects as false in their latest stinging row.
How beach bar protestors are taking on City Hall
Those opposed to a beach bar at one of the city’s most famed sand edges have taken their battle direct to the Gold Coast City Council. See how and the level of support they have
Bizarre footpath sign we’re all confused about
A sign on a footpath has left everyone confused – with many surprised by what it leaves out as much as what it includes.
Great idea, but we need to talk about the traffic
Mayor Tom Tate is on to a winner with his plan to lure another major sports event to the Gold Coast. But there’s an elephant in the room that still needs addressing, writes Keith Woods
Revealed: New rubbish tip next to highway and koala corridor
The City is getting a new $29 million super rubbish tip located off the Pacific Motorway. Find out the details.
COMPARED: SEQ’s cheapest and most expensive councils
Brisbane, Ipswich and Toowoomba homeowners have the cheapest rates and water bill deals in southeast Queensland, while a bayside council has topped the list as the most expensive. COMPARE YOUR BILL HERE
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