Revealed: Millions to be spent on big Coast projects
City leaders have backed a big spend of millions of dollars on major tourism and economy boosting projects in this year’s council budget. FIND OUT WHAT
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Inside council’s budget battle: Bunnings vs pensioners in explosive rates debate
Councillors have clashed on rates charges in a bitter budget debate that contrasted the treatment of Bunnings and Pac Fair with Gold Coast pensioners. Read the inside account.
‘Forecast to take three years’: Fresh update on beach recovery
Council believe full restoration of the Gold Coast’s beaches is forecast to take up to three years after the city was battered by the strongest waves seen in three decades. FULL DETAILS
Long-promised change the Gold Coast really needs
A transport upgrade proposed for the Gold Coast back in 2007 is back on the cards. It needs to finally happen, writes Keith Woods.
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Bleak future ahead if we keep up with the whinge-fest
Gloomy locals griping about mud after major Gold Coast events should be careful what they wish for – a Sydney council has a solution, and its as joyless as you could imagine, writes Ann Wason Moore.
‘Why don’t you run for Mayor then?’: Fiery City Hall budget clash
Councillors have clashed with Tom Tate in fiery budget meetings – leading to a rare setback for the Mayor. This is what’s been going on behind closed doors.
Project that will change everything: Inside battle for Southport’s soul
The Mayor, business leaders and most residents are backing a new indoor arena at Southport. However some fear it will make the area’s problems worse. One thing they agree on – it will change the Gold Coast’s CBD forever. READ OUR SPECIAL REPORT
‘Game-changer’: Titans relocating to state-of-the-art centre
The new headquarters for the Gold Coast Titans will be built next to a prominent housing development as the suburb’s transformation ramps up. FULL STORY
‘Money for vandalism’: Fury over council’s six-figure spend on graffiti
A move to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on graffiti has split councillors, with one saying it is using ‘ratepayer money to facilitate vandalism’. Here’s where you can expect to see spray cans deployed.
Survey reveals what residents really think about arena plan
A survey has shown what Gold Coast residents think about a proposed indoor arena at Southport as council prepares for a crucial vote on the matter. READ THE RESULTS
Turned to dust: Council shoots down controversial project
Councillors have shot down plans for a 24-hour plant needed for light rail construction after furious opposition from local residents. Read who voted for and against.
‘Can’t be Monaco’: Why Gold Coast needs more buildings
Gold Coasters have been warned ramping up building efforts is the only way property prices will fall and prevent the city from becoming Australia’s Monaco. FIND OUT MORE
Homeless move on – to the next park up
Council’s threats have succeeded in getting some residents of Southport’s tent city to move on – but they have not gone far. It comes as advocates protest at council chambers. READ THE LATEST
Urgent reason these projects must happen
The Gold Coast is falling behind other cities on one key issue – making these key projects more important than ever, writes Ann Wason Moore.
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