Revealed: Shock appointment to lead critical Coast institution
Former Queensland Deputy Premier Jackie Trad – who resigned in late 2020 – has been given a leading role at a key Gold Coast institution.
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How much ratepayers are spending on our beaches
Gold Coast ratepayers are paying a massive annual sum to maintain beaches – and four beach spots still need constant attention, see the report >>
Skydiving biz pushing to operate on public beach
Gold Coast councillors are facing more drama over the ongoing commercialisation of the city’s most prized asset.
Inside battle against ‘inappropriate’ Old Burleigh Theatre tower
The team behind the fight to save the iconic Old Burleigh Theatre Arcade are speaking out about why they’re against a contentious tower plan. FIND OUT MORE
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10,000 new jobs planned for Coast
An experienced council officer standing in Dawn Crichlow’s division is to campaign on a six-point plan to deliver up to 10,000 new jobs in a Gold Coast CBD.
Commercial lease sites for The Spit revealed
Key State Government sites have been identified for commercial lease on The Spit, but Gold Coast City Council may be holding back.
Development approval ‘needs teeth’ say residents
Southern Gold Coast residents have complained to council, warning the affects of light rail on building height and density remains unclear.
‘Protests and personal attacks will not be helpful’
Residents are being urged to resist a ‘failed’ approach of protesting and personal attacks at a meeting tonight to discuss City Plan changes.
When new Coast bridge will open
The date has been set for the official opening of an eagerly awaited new $19.5 million green bridge connecting a Gold Coast art hub.
Coast election candidate’s theme park arrest
One of the latest candidates announced to run in the upcoming council election is a former activist previously arrested over protesting multiple theme parks across the city.
Councillors at odds over cruise ship terminal
Two councillors who will face off against each other at the March election have outlined differing views on the controversial cruise ship terminal proposal.
Massive threat to Coast that’s not being fixed
There’s a massive chink in the Gold Coast’s defences against the worst Mother Nature can throw at us. So why is it not being addressed, asks Ann Wason Moore.
Secret list: new Gold Coast mega projects
The council has a billion dollar plus economic busting list of major projects in the pipeline for the Gold Coast — but they remain secret and hidden from ratepayers.
Water restrictions pushed back after storm
Torrential downpours which swamped the Gold Coast and surrounding areas over the weekend have saved some residents from even tougher water restrictions. Here’s everything you need to know.
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