Revealed: HOTA operation under microscope in secret report
A probe into HOTA and how to manage it is being kept secret as reports show the cultural precinct is falling well short of predicted revenue earnings. DETAILS INSIDE
Council
‘Too many homeless and drug addicts’: Doubt over suburb revival
Gold Coasters are sceptical whether a proposed high-end nightspot will revive Southport’s fortunes, with fears “too many homeless people and drug addicts” will scare off patrons.
FULL LIST: Where to vote on the Gold Coast
Voting day is upon us for the 2022 federal election – wondering where to cast your vote? We’ve got you covered. SEE ALL LOCATIONS
Ex-councillor floats personalised plates for Coast boats
A former councillor is in negotiations with government officials to get personalised plates on jet skis and watercraft.
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Homeless man fined thousands over toilet
An ill homeless man’s battle with Gold Coast City Council over toilet block access has escalated after he was issued a fourth fine – now he says he’s looking to move.
Major fight set for Gold Coast council seat
Two sitting Gold Coast councillors have confirmed they’ll go head to head at the March council election.
Why Surfers Paradise is a political hot seat
Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach are in desperate need of some fresh political leadership. The departure of Gary Baildon and Paul Taylor from City Hall opens the door for some big political plays, writes Paul Weston.
Council candidate reveals cruise ship plan
New council super division candidate Karen Phillips says a cruise ship terminal is a brilliant idea for the Gold Coast but cannot be built if it damages the environment.
Tourism bigwig puts hand up for super division
High-profile tourism identity Mike Winlaw is putting his money where his mouth is, revealing he is spending at least $30,000 out of his own pocket to contest a prized council division in the heart of the Glitter Strip.
Election bombshell: New high-profile candidates
Two leading tourism and marketing identities have put their hand up for the new Gold Coast City Council super division covering Surfers Paradise and Broadbeach.
Surfers Paradise to lose rooftop park
Neal Shannon Park above the Bruce Bishop Car Park in Surfers Paradise is to be permanently closed as council continues work on repairing one of the city’s major assets.
Fire risk a burning issue on the Gold Coast
At least 56 per cent of the Gold Coast’s total area is exposed to bushfire. We all love the green behind the gold. But how fire resilient is this city? Paul Weston weighs in
Why we’re southeast Qld’s worst water guzzlers
Gold Coasters are the worst water guzzlers in southeast Queensland, with residents and visitors using much more than average.
‘This reads like a whistleblower’s confession’
A war of words has erupted between a Gold Coast councillor and leading State Government bureaucrat over the price of train tickets at Varsity Lakes.
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