‘Tremendous pressure’: Boral boss’ pitch for Coast quarry
The boss of construction materials giant Boral has made his pitch for why resurrected plans for a controversial Gold Coast quarry should be approved ALL THE DETAILS
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LOVE GC – but buyers hating on the bungled rollout
Frustrated customers wanting to help stimulate the economy after the cyclone emergency are hating on the temporary rollout bungle that hit the $5m LOVE GC discount card deals.
Light rail tram-pede: Govt swamped with submissions
The state government says it has been inundated with light rail stage four consultation submissions as a divide emerges at council over its own survey of views about the project.
Inside story: Controversial call behind creation of ‘super council’
The decision to create the modern Gold Coast City Council was hugely controversial and expensive, with many, including councillors warning of the impact of having a “super city”.
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Indoor stadium fight: ‘This is a farce – the whole thing stinks’
Southport residents say council’s consultation on the future of Carey Park is a farce after a “secret deal” was hatched to build the indoor stadium before the 2032 Olympics.
What next for Gold Coast’s central park
Greenheart has been the forgotten player in the Olympics. All of the focus is on the Gold Coast Arena and Hockey. What will happen with our New York-style Central Park? READ THE PLANS
‘Biggest legacy since canal estates’: Mayor reveals Arena details
In an exclusive interview Mayor Tom Tate has revealed fresh details about the new Gold Coast Arena, including how it will be paid for and likely tenants, saying it will provide the city its “biggest legacy” since canal housing.
Alfred’s fury: Which Gold Coast suburbs copped the biggest hit
New mapping has revealed the full extent of Cyclone Alfred’s fury, showing in remarkable detail which Gold Coast suburbs took the biggest hits.
‘War zone on the water’: Exclusive enclave’s fears over jet-ski plans
Some of the Gold Coast’s richest residents are furious over plans for a jet-ski tour business to open in ritzy Budds Beach. FIND OUT MORE
Revealed: How $3m will save Coast’s tourism sector
More than $3m will be spent to bolster the Gold Coast’s struggling tourism sector as it recovers from ex-tropical cyclone Alfred. THIS IS HOW
Mayor Tom Tate has moved to shake-up council’s key tourism and investment bodies following the sudden exit of Rob Borbidge, with surprise big names selected. FIND OUT WHO
Gates: ‘I’m not leaving, I’m staying’
Donna Gates has delivered an emotional message to colleagues as she prepares to vacate the Deputy Mayor role. Read what she said.
Revealed: The suburbs targeted to remove ‘Zombie’ trees
The axe is to be taken to trees in key areas of the Gold Coast to prevent a recurrence of the power outages brought about by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Read where the chainsaws will fire up.
Councillor makes apology for ‘acting inappropriately’ to staffers
Southport councillor Brooke Patterson has made a public apology, after colleagues found she had acted inappropriately towards staffers. Read what she said.
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