Flood fear forces new vision for giant park project
Flooding after Cyclone Alfred has forced a rethink of plans for the Greenheart parklands, with Mayor Tom Tate asking for the masterplan to be revisited. FULL DETAILS
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Council job fears as City looks to save $75m
The city’s second biggest workforce is bracing itself for cutbacks as council bosses look to find at least $75m worth of savings in the next 12 months.
‘Very disappointed’: Councillor’s fury at debate delay
Councillor Brooke Patterson is furious after the City published allegations from an investigation into her conduct but stalled debate allowing her to address them.
‘We won’t wait’: Brutal reality of life without light rail for Palm Beach
Southern Gold Coast residents have been given a blunt reality check about what will happen to their suburbs if light rail is either delayed or scrapped entirely and it won’t be fun. DETAILS
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What’s the storey with soaring Mermaid tower?
A Mermaid Beach development proposed at 36m in a 24m zone has reapplied for council approval at 52m, with residents questioning how this makes sense.
Pus-filled wounds and no beds: Coast’s homeless crisis deepens
What happened to the homeless who left the Gold Coast tent city at Carey Park? Some went to hospital and almost died. READ THEIR STORIES
‘Torn out without warning’: Fury as council razes suburban gardens
Northern Gold Coast residents have been left stunned after council ripped out much-loved gardens in suburban teardrop islands, leaving bare muddy patches in their place.
Cuppa chaos: Staff and suppliers devastated as cafe chain folds
Staff and suppliers claim they are owed thousands of dollars after the shock closure of four cafes operating out of council sites.
What council’s $117m office splurge means for Southport
Council’s decision to spend $117 million on a Bundall office block is expected to radically change future plans for the Gold Coast’s CBD. FULL DETAILS
Community outcry after three-year-old girl hit by e-bike
Parliament has been told a three-year-old girl was hit from behind by an e-bike travelling at 25km/h on the southern Gold Coast. READ MORE
Councillor flags major concerns over Gold Coast Arena
A senior councillor has revealed concerns about the proposed Gold Coast Arena as the City pushes ahead with plans to get it built. Read what he had to say.
Hollywood chaos: Major road closure sparks fury over late notice
Robina residents and businesses are furious after a major road closure for a Hollywood film shoot left them scrambling with minimal notice and significant disruption. WATCH THE VIDEO
Going up: Changing face of the Gold Coast’s beachfront houses
A two-storey absolute beachfront unit block in the Gold Coast’s south is to make way for a seven-storey complex as the development wave sweeps towards the border. FULL STORY
First look: Splash-tacular $16m swim centre upgrade
Detailed designs have been revealed for a $16 million upgrade which will transform a popular Gold Coast swim centre. SEE THE PICTURES
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